E30 Zone

Not too sure whether to post up as its my old car... but... :) I'm not sure if the alignment was done when the springs and top mounts were fitted but I hope it was, but it would explain the tyre wear. As for the back end grip... its 100% the tyres.. they are not the best (read crap) when it comes to...

This happened to my car. They fitted none BMW mounts which caused a vibration all the way though the car.. took it back and then then fitted gen BMW mounts. Fixed the issue.

email from motorsportworld Trouble getting hold of Bilstein products? Suppliers keeping on announcing delays? We don't ! - 99% of Bilstein products in stock and shipped directly from Germany to our UK customers. Background Bilstein and the UK importer parted company a couple of weeks ago and unfortu...

b bilstein have no b6's for e30s in the near future, and look like going bust Not doubting your word but what/who was the source of that info :?: I heard that Bilstein had just got rid of there UK distributor and they were setting up their own but its taking time. I've heard Motorsport World can st...

Cheers Guys..
I'll look at getting them replaced in the next couple of weeks.. Hopefully it sorts it

The Car is going strong http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/IMAG0618.jpg Had a suspension refresh with new front and E46 cab rear top mount and fitted Eibach Springs. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/IMAG0608.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318...

Top mounts all at correct torques and ARB links look ok... If they were worn I would have thought it would be a bit wolloy and I didn't think I would beable to feel the knocking though my feet.

But I'll definitely have another look.. I think they are easy to change anyway

Anything else?

Can anyone help identify whats causing it. Its a knocking you can only hear at low speeds its coming from the front of the car and you can feel it though your feet on the floor/Pedals. I pretty sure it suspension related at you can hear it when going over ridges in the road and it can be heard when ...

Took it down to a Rolling Road day that I was helping out at.

Its a bit lumpy compared to my other car

I think you might be right however the CJ Auto ones don't go as low as the hydraulic which would have meant taking the splitters off the cars..

Cheers! :) Yep the ramps came from CJ Auto's. Me an my brother got fed up with the process of getting cars on Axel stands and also removing the front spoilers on the cars to get them on ramps. So we got these. Annoying I do still have to put a block of 2x4 before the ramp to drive up first to clear ...

Had to take some photos for the insurance so gave it a bit of a clean.. I love how this car looks! http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/101_1971.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/101_1970.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/101_1969.jpg Yep...

My Is is a no sunroof model.. in fact its the bottom of the range model with only 14inch BBS's as well. Keeps the weight down!

tbh my headlights are crap as they are I wouldn't want to tint them as I might as well use a match to light the way!

Yes it was. It does look good but there was quite a bit of work that needed to be done to it to get it drive right. But its is now a real hoot to drive!

Next on the list is a Gearbox and diff oil change and fix the heater as its blowing luke warm. Not great in this weather.

Cheers guys :) The pictures do make it look a bit nicer that it actually is :) But it is in good condition. I was thinking of front fogs and some black center BBS would look good. The Mats are nasty but in this weather they can stay for a while. Trying not to spend too much money on this as all my m...

Well the car has been at Crackley Garage whilst they fight to fix some things on it. The rear beam bushes had totally disintegrated and the person who last fitted them had done so incorrectly. steering tie rods and ends where replaced. Trailing arm bushes replaced. Front wish bone bushes replaced. I...

I'm currently restoring a mk2 Polo (www.mk2polo.co.uk) and this had crossed my mind. I think it depends on how much rust is on the car to start with. If its not too bad then you might as well just grind/cut it out. And its not just the cost of dipping you have to add to the restoration but the time ...

I've just had some work done at Crackley Garage in Kenilworth www.crackleygarage.co.uk and I was very impressed with the service and will definitely go back again!

Hi Jon, Cheers..
ahh its a job that I have to do as well.. not looking forward to it really. But I'm glad it makes the car handle better. Mine feels all over the place at speed.

I'll make it to a meet one day!

When you say the wheels are Mint what do you mean? Have you had them balanced recently.. any weights fallen off?

If it is the engine mounts then they are quite easy to change yourself if you have a trolley Jack.

I never liked white cars but then I had an E30 Touring in white and it looked great. It really does suit the E30 shape.

You have a PM

Mark..

That looks lovely..

Fitted some new clocks and now I have a working MPG gauge! Also fitted a new Ariel so I can finally pick up radio! its a nice black one.. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/IMAG0180.jpg also fitted my fire extinguisher http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/IMAG0179.j...

Cheers for the reply Brian. It does seem like the top mounts are being used a axillary springs as I can feel and hear it. Also I bounce the rear end and I can see them moving. I took the wheel off and it does seem that the dust cover does have the washer top in. But I do need to take it off to be su...

Great guy, great items and loads of free advice.

Thanks again!

Mark

Anyone?

I got under the car a couple of days ago and it does appear to have the dust covers on. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/101_1843.jpg So could it be that the dust cover (5) has not got the washer (6) on/in? Also my steering tie rods ends have gone, the boot has split. Is there an...

Stuff like T cut and G3 is what takes layers of your paint away bloody autoglym wont do such a thing as it has no abrasive materials in it! Pac i thought you was a valater. No wonder you didnt last long. Autoglym SRP is a polish and does contain abrasive materials. Just very light ones. SRP is a co...

I was going to buy a 318ti compact. But coming from a e36 coupe the interior just seemed a bit cheap. Which I think was a comment made by the Auto press when it was new.

How ever I do like the practical side of it.. which is why I wanted one. And I don't think they look that bad.

Cheers.. I'll get my head underneath and have a check. Aparently it did have new Boge shocks last December so it probabbly was missed off. Is it item 5, the part that BMW call a 'Protection Tube' (335 2112 9263)? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/RearShock.jpg Apologies if I'm mis...

Cheers.. Ok.. I'll go on the hunt for those washers then. Is that item 6 on RealOEM? It felt a bit wallowly and there is a pull to the left after acceleration so I'm guessing this and perhaps worn out rear bushes some where are to blame. Yeah I wasn't to impressed when I pulled the carpet back but i...

Plan is to keep it mostly original. I want to get a e36 rack as compared with my sport its a bit bus like. But getting a smaller steering wheel might help with that. Also a Z3/Short shifter I think will help the driving factor a bit. My grills are just painted. In fact they need doing again as its s...

I'm currently working on doing bits and bobs to my iS and need a decent wiring diagram. I have the haynes but its a bit generic. Does the Bentley book had wiring diagrams and if so are they better than Haynes? Also are these rear top mounts ok? http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/max_crox/318is/10...

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