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by nigelnozil
Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: M10 Engines
Topic: New carb old air filter
Replies: 1
Views: 4590

New carb old air filter

hi there i currently have the stock unreliable carb on my 316 e30 and was looking for an upgrade i am currently using my e30 as a daily so it would have to be somewhat fuel efficient if i could get a couple more horses at the same time that would be great. i was thinking about a 38/38 weber whats yo...
by nigelnozil
Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:20 pm
Forum: M10 Engines
Topic: BMW 316 air filter
Replies: 3
Views: 5074

Re: BMW 316 air filter

I had bought an original cover however the circle ant the bottom didn’t seem to be the same size were there two different carb options? Or adapters
by nigelnozil
Fri Oct 30, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: M10 Engines
Topic: BMW 316 air filter
Replies: 3
Views: 5074

BMW 316 air filter

Hi guys I bought my first car not too long ago and have wanted to change the air filter that the previous owner had installed Does anyone know of an air filter that fits on to the original carburetor I had purchased a ram air filter that I have to return. Below are some pictures of the carburetor gi...
by nigelnozil
Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: Project 316
Replies: 2
Views: 300

Re: Project 316

Welcome Nigel! Where are you located? There's no shortage of engine swaps you can do. You need to decide what you want from the swap really. Have a look at the engine swaps and forced induction section on the forum, should give you plenty of ideas. One thing to consider is you'd need to look at swa...
by nigelnozil
Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: Project 316
Replies: 2
Views: 300

Project 316

After taking my car to the mechanic I have realized a lot of work needs to be done especially with the engine and body rust ( wheel arches ...) with that being said I am now going for the sleeper build engine swap option and a future weekend toy that I could take to track days. What’s your guys thou...
by nigelnozil
Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:03 am
Forum: New Members'
Topic: BMW E30 316 1989
Replies: 16
Views: 941

Re: BMW E30 316 1989

After taking my car to the mechanic I have realized a lot of work needs to be done especially with the engine and body rust ( wheel arches ...) with that being said I am now going for the sleeper build engine swap option and a future weekend toy that I could take to track days. What’s your guys thou...
by nigelnozil
Mon Aug 24, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: New Members'
Topic: BMW E30 316 1989
Replies: 16
Views: 941

Re: BMW E30 316 1989

If you enter the car's reg' number here https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ you may get an idea of the genuine mileage. No E30 ever left the factory with chrome rings on the cluster dials! Thanks for the reply I had a feeling they were after market I’m based in France do the link won’t work unfor...
by nigelnozil
Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:07 am
Forum: New Members'
Topic: BMW E30 316 1989
Replies: 16
Views: 941

Re: BMW E30 316 1989

Hey guys Does anyone know how I can check the real Mileage/ kilometers the engine has done. The odometer stoped working and Is in need of a refurbish Since I’m trying to put it back to its original state I’m going to change the backings back to black with the chrome rings ( which were apparently lik...
by nigelnozil
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: New Members'
Topic: BMW E30 316 1989
Replies: 16
Views: 941

Re: BMW E30 316 1989

Thanks I’m not in a rush to change the audio system so I’ll just continue to save some money. As for the door cards I’ll going to look into sourcing some that hast been modified Thanks for all the help I’ll keep you guys updated on any big changes as for now I’m trying to get the papers in order and...
by nigelnozil
Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: BMW E30 316 1989
Replies: 16
Views: 941

Re: BMW E30 316 1989

After second thoughts the door cards might have been like that from factory but then again there are speaker holes I took some photos of the interior so you could get a better understanding and a closer look. Do you guys know of any vintage looking /oem + radio Looking to install an Audio system tha...
by nigelnozil
Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: BMW E30 316 1989
Replies: 16
Views: 941

Re: BMW E30 316 1989

Thanks I did a deep clean of the interior and exterior now I just need to do the engine bay might have to film the electrical parts. While cleaning the interior I was wondering if it is normal to have black leather door cards with the brown/beige textile interior. As for the paint thanks for the ide...
by nigelnozil
Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:28 am
Forum: New Members'
Topic: BMW E30 316 1989
Replies: 16
Views: 941

Re: BMW E30 316 1989

Thanks for the response The fist owners son is the one that did all of the boy racer mods you can see on the car today from the purple window tints to the body kit He was the one who had modified it . He had also drilled the rear headrests in which i thought was factory fitted. As for the paint he h...
by nigelnozil
Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: New Members'
Topic: BMW E30 316 1989
Replies: 16
Views: 941

BMW E30 316 1989

HI GUYS I JUST PURCHASED MY FIRST CAR A 1989 BMW E30 AND WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY CAR. FROM WHAT THE SELLER HAD TOLD ME IT IS A RARE ANNIVERSARY MODEL. IT HAS A M10 CARB ENGINE AS FOUND IN THE E21 HOWEVER IT IS A PHASE 2 IT HAS ELECTRIC WINDOWS, CENTRAL LOCKING AND REAR HEADRESTS. WHICH I B...