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by GypoE30
Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:36 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Just bought an E34..not a patch on my E30
Replies: 25
Views: 1165

the 520i is not very liked here...its massively underpowered...whether in E12, E28 or E34 bodies...

the smallest engine for the 5 should be the 2.5, a realisation BMW came to with the new 5
by GypoE30
Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 3 series reinvented new comercial
Replies: 21
Views: 863

had e21, e30 and e46

dont really like the e36... :?
by GypoE30
Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:30 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 3 series reinvented new comercial
Replies: 21
Views: 863

everytime it comes on i just stare at the development... 8) that one however is a little shorter than the one on television... the tv one starts with the 2002, changes into the e21, then it shows you the front lights slowly "curving" into e30, and waits till the bend before the e36...the rest is the...
by GypoE30
Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:00 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My First BM HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY
Replies: 10
Views: 502

lol...a branch off from "The English Patient"

Welcome to the German side, i hope you have tonnes of fun with the Beemer...

Cheers

Mina
by GypoE30
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:56 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: head gasket...
Replies: 5
Views: 317

update: its not the head gasket...

its a cracked head...only very fine though...im going to be selling to for $500...any1 in sydney want it?
by GypoE30
Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:34 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My E38 limo...
Replies: 16
Views: 683

very cool...

my dad drives a 528i identical to that in everything (colour, interior etc)

we dont get the 728i in australia...7 series starts at 3000cc...Congrats on the find
by GypoE30
Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:30 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: head gasket...
Replies: 5
Views: 317

well, it seems she is playing games with me... the tell tale signs of a head gasket have gone... 8O ...(wtf)... but i used the sealant product anyway...a friends dad who is a mechanic looked at my car and said that perhaps there was moisture trapped in the head causing the "caramel" residue... im ba...
by GypoE30
Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:04 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: This bird wants to buy my car as a present....
Replies: 26
Views: 1269

as previously said, sure its a ncie thought to have someone admiring your car...but having them stalk it is a different story... although i learnt to drive on an E30, i had an obsession for 2002's emerge last year...there was one i noticed in my neighbourhood and i asked the owner if he was willing ...
by GypoE30
Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:28 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: smoked headlights (help) how to make them
Replies: 3
Views: 187

there is an article on this site: i think its smoked Hellas
by GypoE30
Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: head gasket...
Replies: 5
Views: 317

thanks Pauly, as Wilson said, its worth a try...
by GypoE30
Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:45 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: head gasket...
Replies: 5
Views: 317

head gasket...

:cry: ...my '84 318i Manual's head gasket is beginning to die... i was quoted $700 to fix it, but my dad found some product i hadnt seen before, it seals cracks in gaskets and blocks... u basically flush the engine from the current coolant/water then fill it with a clean coolant and water, turn the ...
by GypoE30
Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:09 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Calling all Aussie members
Replies: 13
Views: 558

i was 4... 8O
by GypoE30
Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 0-100km times
Replies: 14
Views: 687

Steviec wrote:According to that, aircon was standard equiptment :?
australian market winkeye
by GypoE30
Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:29 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 0-100km times
Replies: 14
Views: 687

by GypoE30
Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:24 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Aussie noob
Replies: 8
Views: 292

Welcome to the zone...

good to have another aussie... 8)

Great lookin ride man...
by GypoE30
Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:35 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Was this you in Wycombe town center??
Replies: 43
Views: 1668

it seems the dickheads are native to all countries... i had just started driving manual and pulled up next to me at the lights was a riced up Supra...burbling away, the little asian man looked at me and my car with disgust...the lights turned green, i slowly brought it into the first then second, e...
by GypoE30
Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Was this you in Wycombe town center??
Replies: 43
Views: 1668

it seems the dickheads are native to all countries... i had just started driving manual and pulled up next to me at the lights was a riced up Supra...burbling away, the little asian man looked at me and my car with disgust...the lights turned green, i slowly brought it into the first then second, ex...
by GypoE30
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:45 am
Forum: S62 Engines
Topic: E30 with E39 M5 Power
Replies: 689
Views: 141382

nice work Glenn, got to be done. reminds me of pulling out the first m30 and putting the new one in needing different mounts, exhaust, electrical connections etc - lot of work but worth it! anyway it was the wrong colour before. everyone knows the fastest e30s are bronzit beige :D damn straight...b...
by GypoE30
Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:06 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: last e30 ever
Replies: 36
Views: 1223

According to the ETK, the only E30s listed as being built in 1994 are the 316i and 318i tourings. I asked a couple of weeks ago about when in 1994 production stopped, and was told February. I have just aquired a lagunengrun-metallic 316 Touring that comes up with a build date of 2nd February 1994, ...
by GypoE30
Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: e
Replies: 25
Views: 2028

very cool cars steve...the interior of the black one looks great winkeye
by GypoE30
Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:35 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 6
Replies: 7
Views: 563

very cool steve...looks great

got any other pics?
by GypoE30
Tue Jan 03, 2006 3:30 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: mods on 85 318i...any available?
Replies: 5
Views: 347

mods on 85 318i...any available?

hey everyone...

just a query as to what reasonably priced modifications are available for M10 E30s...

chips?...hardware?...etc

Cheers
by GypoE30
Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: small question...
Replies: 7
Views: 356

LMAO... i see, there must be a smaller number there than here...cause 323i's are very plentiful here... but a question begs to be answered as to why BMW would manufacture an engine 300cc more than its popular 2L...but less 200cc than the very versatile and powerful 2.5...does it breathe better like ...
by GypoE30
Sun Jan 01, 2006 1:54 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: small question...
Replies: 7
Views: 356

small question...

Hey All...

First I would like to wish all a very happy and safe new year...

I have a little query, of what i have noticed members speak about here...the 323i doesnt appear too much...I mean the main models spoken about are the 318, 320 and 325...Does England get the 323i?
by GypoE30
Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel Additive ?
Replies: 13
Views: 397

im not sure as to what products are available in England...but here in Sydney Super(Leaded) fuels have become difficult to get and as such any cars previously running on leaded must now use Premium unleaded with a lead additive to assist with valve lubrication... i use a product called Lucas Lead Re...
by GypoE30
Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:45 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Humble 318i...lol (warning: large photos)
Replies: 13
Views: 609

it drives like a charm...

( i cleaned the engine with some (3 cans) of WD40...LOL)
by GypoE30
Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:18 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Humble 318i...lol (warning: large photos)
Replies: 13
Views: 609

thanks all...comments much appreciated :)
by GypoE30
Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:34 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Humble 318i...lol (warning: large photos)
Replies: 13
Views: 609

ahh...i c...

it is a manual...where are u located dolzz...
by GypoE30
Wed Dec 28, 2005 5:02 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Humble 318i...lol (warning: large photos)
Replies: 13
Views: 609

288?...i dont know where you're reading 8O ..its done about 463K

i live in western sydney
by GypoE30
Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:38 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Humble 318i...lol (warning: large photos)
Replies: 13
Views: 609

Humble 318i...lol (warning: large photos)

Hey all... Here is the beast...:P http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/GypoCichlid/1111.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/GypoCichlid/2222.jpg a little bit of rust here and there http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/GypoCichlid/DSC02449.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/GypoCichlid/DSC...
by GypoE30
Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M10 to M40...
Replies: 9
Views: 402

thanks for all the input guys...really appreciate it those figures given are for a carby engine?...mine is an injected one... 8O Zayyan: sorry if i looked a bit tight...it was only cause i have been looking at M40 engines for a while due to the fact that the 1990 318i i used to drive had one while t...
by GypoE30
Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:57 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M10 to M40...
Replies: 9
Views: 402

M10 to M40...

Hey all... I was just pondering as to whether an M40 would be better suited for my 85 318... I understand the M40 is more efficient due to more valves?(correct me if im wrong) Tell me what you think, and if not a conversion what should i do to make the engine as effecient as possible..(i use premium...