Search found 16 matches

by f11rfn
Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clutch pedal play
Replies: 1
Views: 529

clutch pedal play

hi guys i parked my car up for winter it was fine, started it up this week and the clutch pedal has alot of play and bitring point has gone down, engaes all gears and drives fine, after driving it short while the clutch went normal again? tried today and play has come back again? i checked there is ...
by f11rfn
Thu May 25, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: brakes keep seizing :(
Replies: 3
Views: 505

Re: brakes keep seizing :(

hi thanks for reply, they didnt change the sliders, if was sliders car is left for 20 minutes then brakes work again, more then likley master cylinder? not done complete fluid chnage but will do just incase
by f11rfn
Wed May 24, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: brakes keep seizing :(
Replies: 3
Views: 505

brakes keep seizing :(

hi guys i have a 320i convertible 1990, i had issuethe front brakes kept seizing i had it checked by a mechanic he said was a bad caliper, so i have replace front calipers/discs/pads and brake lines to braided ones, After driving for 20 minutes the brakes seized up again! after you leave the car for...
by f11rfn
Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: RUBBER FUEL HOSE
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

RUBBER FUEL HOSE

Hi guys need some advice .. my rubber fuel hose in the engine bay is leaking .. I’m going to replace both of them .. original bmw hose can only find in 10cm length these hoses need to be longer to go from engine bay to under chassis .. I have found same dimension hose 8mm internal and 13mm diamater ...
by f11rfn
Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 indicators not working
Replies: 0
Views: 1019

e30 indicators not working

hi guys got a issue.. was driving car and all indicators stopped working.. i have done the following below 1) checked both fuses both ok 2) put new indicator clicker unit the one under the steering coloumn still no joy 3) put new hazard ligh button no joy.. just the switch goes solid red with light ...
by f11rfn
Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 40mm spacers
Replies: 0
Views: 393

40mm spacers

hi chaps anyone know where i can get 40mm spacers for e30? bggest can find is 30mm.. thanks
by f11rfn
Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 manifold on 325
Replies: 1
Views: 342

320 manifold on 325

hi i have 325i engine and someone before me put a 320 manifold.. not sure why.. but is it worth me putting 325 manifold back on on a perormance stand point? also if i do will there be any other parts i need to change?
thanks
by f11rfn
Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how to camber front wheels?
Replies: 4
Views: 788

Re: how to camber front wheels?

steve_k wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 25, 2020 5:11 pm
i use eibach/SPC adjustable top mounts on my koni's & custom springs,

not a cheap options but works for me, there's plenty of adjustable top mounts out there, it all comes down to budget really.
how much camber do you get out of them? thanks
by f11rfn
Fri Dec 25, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how to camber front wheels?
Replies: 4
Views: 788

how to camber front wheels?

hi chaps im running upgraded shocks and lowering springs on the front.. im wanting to add more camber as going for a wider wheel.. i know people will say go coilovers but on budget.. i seen camber plates that fit oem strut? are these any good if anyone had some experinces with them?
by f11rfn
Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: car sitting lower on one side :(
Replies: 10
Views: 1036

Re: car sitting lower on one side :(

psychochild187 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:54 pm
water in the sill? (alot)
the spring i have on the rear is a very stiff one.. when i sit in it the car does not lower so dont hink water could make it move? if it deos have water in sill how can i check or remove it?
by f11rfn
Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: car sitting lower on one side :(
Replies: 10
Views: 1036

Re: car sitting lower on one side :(

rix313 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:42 pm
What brand did you use?
apex springs on frotn and some 2.25 id springs rear.. the shocks are some of ebay no prand but i have used these same shocks in couple of other e30's with no issue
by f11rfn
Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: car sitting lower on one side :(
Replies: 10
Views: 1036

Re: car sitting lower on one side :(

i didnt use coilovers.. just some shorter shocks and lowering springs
by f11rfn
Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: car sitting lower on one side :(
Replies: 10
Views: 1036

car sitting lower on one side :(

hi chaps i lowered my e30 cabby with new uprated shocks and springs.. the driver side is sitting around 15/20mm lower on the front and rear! we tried a different lowering springs set but similar results so the parts are fine.. the rubber spring pads are in same condition on both sides.. please can a...
by f11rfn
Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: 320i peformance mods
Replies: 4
Views: 6616

320i peformance mods

hi chaps i have a 320i cabby, looking to get some more power out of it, i have serviced it and will be getting a stainless catback exhuast, what else can i do to get more power out of it? i did read on another fourm some mods recommended like chip/larger throttle body/flywheel/colder plugs etc.. jus...
by f11rfn
Mon May 20, 2019 6:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 GENUINE TECH 2 KIT?
Replies: 4
Views: 362

Re: E30 GENUINE TECH 2 KIT?

he said it was a coupe kit modified to fit a cabby so its not a factory fitment
by f11rfn
Mon May 20, 2019 6:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 GENUINE TECH 2 KIT?
Replies: 4
Views: 362

E30 GENUINE TECH 2 KIT?

Hi chaps im going to see a cabby tomorrow and it has a tech 2 kit, the owner said his not sure if its genuine, how can i tell if it is? any help appreciated :)