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by matt_chase
Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:45 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Have a look at this???
Replies: 3
Views: 300

Have a look at this???

Can anybody tell me abit more about this car, for example bhp and 0-60 found it when searching for bmw turbos! Check out the size of the turbo, 2hours turbo lag but then goes like train! :mad: :mad: :mad: :drive: :drive: :drive: http://bagpuss.swan.ac.uk/200sx/turbo-E30.jpg Cheers, Matt 8)
by matt_chase
Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:04 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: MODIFIED BMW E30 320i SHOW CAR
Replies: 10
Views: 857

MODIFIED BMW E30 320i SHOW CAR

Is it just me or does anybody else thinks this is wrong??? :x

ebay Item number: 4613181745 :eek: :eek: :eek:

Gonna run a poll on this one and see if people like originality??? :cool:
by matt_chase
Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:50 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Sun-strips
Replies: 12
Views: 558

Im glad he saw sence... LOL

thats one ruff looking Astra...... :oops: winkeye

He aint put a sun strip on beemer has he..... :eek: :eek:

LOL :P

Matt. 8)
by matt_chase
Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:47 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Location Details
Replies: 22
Views: 642

Yeah Bob-on Fella!! :cool:

Matt
by matt_chase
Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:30 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Sun-strips
Replies: 12
Views: 558

:o :oops:

sorry im 26 ( act like im 13 ) LOL

Its only coz i want a few more bmw badges like you Zayyan im still on newbie status :x :( :(

its all fun :D :D :D :D

Cheers, Matt 8)
by matt_chase
Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:24 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Wiring loom
Replies: 2
Views: 156

Wiring loom

Can any body tell me how much of a job it is to replace the whole wiring loom on my 318i?? Its just that im stripping the old girl and me and my mate reckon that it looks a right mess like somebody's added abit there and diconected a bit here..... any clues?? :? How much is one these days aswell??? ...
by matt_chase
Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:18 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Sun-strips
Replies: 12
Views: 558

Sun-strips

Just a quick one folks...

Sun-strips....... tacky or wacky??? :? :? :?

Cheers, Matt 8)
by matt_chase
Thu Feb 23, 2006 3:43 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Alloy wheels...
Replies: 9
Views: 392

Alloy wheels...

Heres a quick one for you all.... :cool: Im after a set of nice rims for my white 318i and im 100% sure that i want some deep dish black rims with crome lips like ones at the link below (copy and paste) Can anyone suggest a make and model with the look im after?? :D your thoughts and suggestions wou...
by matt_chase
Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:45 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Some pictures of the South African 316i
Replies: 4
Views: 359

Nice looking motor..... can you pick up alien signals with that ariel??

LOL..... just kiddin :P :P :cry: :cry: :P :P
by matt_chase
Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:21 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Z3 Shift conversion
Replies: 39
Views: 1306

Z3 Shift conversion

Has anybody atempted this as described in the artical section on the top menu bar?? I would be interesed to hear what people have to say on this? much improvemnt? easy to do? where can i get the parts from the cheaper the better..... Anyway it would nice to hear from u guys and gals, cheers matt, P....
by matt_chase
Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:28 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: dash gauges
Replies: 0
Views: 117

dash gauges

Hi can anybody recomend any dial kits/gauges for my 318i? i want to remove the air vents in the centre console and put in the gauges? which i think would look bob-on :P Anybody know any good makes like smiths etc..... cheers Matt 8) P.S. is this an easy job to do has anybody done this with some pics...
by matt_chase
Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:13 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Total BMW Mag
Replies: 2
Views: 293

Total BMW Mag

Anybody seen this months copy of Total BMW? The reason why im asking is that theres a tricked out e30 trackday car in white and has the backend in the BMW Three stripe M-Colours which im thinking whould look bob-on on my white 318i!! :cool: :cool: Does anybody know the colour codes for the M-Colours...
by matt_chase
Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:43 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 parts in to 318?
Replies: 2
Views: 95

Forgot to ask is there any other bmw's that have the same caracteristics as mine? that i could use parts from to give mine a few more beans?? :cool:
by matt_chase
Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:29 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 parts in to 318?
Replies: 2
Views: 95

325 parts in to 318?

Can anybody help with this? I need to know if i could fit parts from a 325 to my 318i (M40) engine?

example throttle body?

Also i dont seem to have an ECU could i fit one? How easy/hard is this to do?

Hope you can help, Cheers Matt.
by matt_chase
Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:11 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: What are my options?
Replies: 4
Views: 178

What do i need to do to my exsisting engine to fit a turbo?
What parts do i need and from which car? Cheers Matt.
by matt_chase
Fri Feb 17, 2006 2:25 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: What are my options?
Replies: 4
Views: 178

What are my options?

What are my options? Im planning on swapping my engine for something with abit more tuneability. something like an M10 so i could go the turbo route! But before i do this, is there anything i can do with my current engine which is a 318i M40? can i tune this in the same way as the M10 and put a turb...
by matt_chase
Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:42 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M10 turbo parts?
Replies: 11
Views: 491

Could i get any parts from a ford sierra cosworth to aid in my conversion?

Turbo
intercooler
propshafts
boostpipes
etc etc etc etc??

any other i may of missed off??

Cheers Matt
by matt_chase
Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:15 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M10 turbo parts?
Replies: 11
Views: 491

im planning on ditching the M40 for an M10 just to let you know my cars 1987 on a e-plate and has a M40 engine, must be one of the first?? yeah will to give it a go, but it wont be a cheque book project! on-going as and when money and time allow! :x just looking for someone to point me in the right ...
by matt_chase
Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:47 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M10 turbo parts?
Replies: 11
Views: 491

M10 turbo parts?

Ok then peeps, need to ask you for your expertise, I want to have a go at a M10 turbo conversion, i have 318i M40. So what do i need can anybody be kind enough to list me the parts? Also where would i get a turbo from? would it have to be off another make and model of car?? which ones fit? Was going...
by matt_chase
Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:15 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: engine swap?
Replies: 3
Views: 356

engine swap?

I know you've probably heard this one a million times before but here goes anyway, i want a different engine for my 318i, i want something with a bit of beans and was thinking along the lines of rover 3.5ltr V8 but what sort of problems will i have fitting/running it? or what about fitting a mini co...
by matt_chase
Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:08 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Which White?
Replies: 13
Views: 1107

Thanks i have a look in the morning... :P
by matt_chase
Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:58 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Radio Harness?
Replies: 1
Views: 88

Radio Harness?

Anybody know where i can get a radio harness for 87 318i on the cheap?

Part No PC2254? Cheers Matt.
by matt_chase
Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:55 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Which White?
Replies: 13
Views: 1107

Which White?

Hi can anybody help me with which white my 1987 318i is?

I thought it was Alpine White but somebody told me thats 91> colour...??

Any Ideas? Cheers Matt.
by matt_chase
Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Car Acronyms
Replies: 5
Views: 179

Im thinking

Ti = Twin Injection?

Sri = Sport Rallye Injection?

their the main ones i need to know... any ideas?
by matt_chase
Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Car Acronyms
Replies: 5
Views: 179

Car Acronyms

Right then folks gotta bit of strange one here, need your help to end along on going work debate..... what do the follwing mean and please no silly comments just actual answers if you can, cheers Matt....

Ti (from a bmw compact) =
Sri =
Gsi =
GTi =
GTe =
RS = Rallye Sport
by matt_chase
Wed Nov 23, 2005 8:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake disc sizes....
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Could i buy for example sake a pair of tarox monza for a 325i and put them straight on to my 318i....? do u rate euro car parts ate power discs 260mm Ԛ£23?
by matt_chase
Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake disc sizes....
Replies: 5
Views: 222

Brake disc sizes....

Hi, Can anybody tell me what size front disc's i can fit on my 318i? im after some bigger stoppers but dont want to big stopper prices! any help would be greatful....
by matt_chase
Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear disc conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 196

look forward to it JimmyC..... keep us informed on any problems u incare.
by matt_chase
Tue Nov 22, 2005 7:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear disc conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Rear disc conversion

Hi can any body tell me how easy/difficult it is to convert my rear drums to discs on my 318i? Is it an expensive job? Thanks for your time, Matt.
by matt_chase
Tue Nov 22, 2005 7:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 1987 1.8i 2 door m10 or m40?
Replies: 33
Views: 981

Thanks Fushion_Julz I wish i had the money to get an M3 Yeah im sticking with the e30's remember this is my first one and i only paid Ԛ£160 for her so i'll enjoy tinkering and hopefully show her off next summer (if we get 1) And if i win the lottery in the mean time......watch this space.... Th...
by matt_chase
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 1987 1.8i 2 door m10 or m40?
Replies: 33
Views: 981

I think it looks like the M40 picture 95% sure..... 2610246 are the last 7 numbers on the vin number...... From what people are saying this is the worse 1 of the 2..... any advice on what engine to drop in its place.....???
Thanks Guys.....Matt
by matt_chase
Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 1987 1.8i 2 door m10 or m40?
Replies: 33
Views: 981

many thanks for all ur help and advice but im confused???? :? After looking up parts for my 318i u have 2 choices M10 M40.... But the CC for the m10 engine 1766 M40 is 1795....... my V5 says mine is 1795cc so does that mean ive got an m40 engine?? aaaahhhhh :cry: help!!!
by matt_chase
Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:01 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Recaro interior?
Replies: 1
Views: 182

Recaro interior?

Hi, does anybody know if a pair of half leather recaros from a rover820 will fit straight into my 318i? Or how much effort needed to get them in? Thanks Matt.
by matt_chase
Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:58 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Paint scheme..?
Replies: 0
Views: 120

Paint scheme..?

Could somebody please help me with my 3 questions.....?

1. Does anybody know what the paint code for Alpina Blue is?
2. How many litres of paint would i need to paint my 318i?
3. What sort of cost would i be looking at to paint the whole car?

Any advise would be very greatful.... thanks Matt.
by matt_chase
Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 1987 1.8i 2 door m10 or m40?
Replies: 33
Views: 981

Thanks, gonna have a look tomoz to dark at the mo cant see a damn thing!