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Radiator hoses
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:33 pm
by moggy
I need at least one.
Just had a quote for the e30 Samco hose kit which comes in at £100 + VAT!!!
Anybody know a cheaper alternative that is up to race spec?
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:48 pm
by N00b
moggy wrote:I need at least one.
Just had a quote for the e30 Samco hose kit which comes in at £100 + VAT!!!
Anybody know a cheaper alternative that is up to race spec?
For that price I'm not even sure it's the complete set.
If you want hoses made of anything but rubber they won't be cheap.
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:06 pm
by moggy
Thanks.
I take it I can buy lengths of tubing and cut them?
Does anyone know the dimensions od the hoses (thickness)?
Thanks
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:20 am
by N00b
moggy wrote:Thanks.
I take it I can buy lengths of tubing and cut them?
Does anyone know the dimensions od the hoses (thickness)?
Thanks
It's hard to get the hoses to bend but not "kink".
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:53 am
by MillRat
I have used OEM ones for several years now on my E30 race car with no problems (that includes racing during summer).
What is wrong with OEM?
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:33 am
by RPM
As above, we run genuine BMW hoses and just keep an eye on them and check regualarly
Also make sure you have the relavant clips/cable ties on the front hose if running a viscous as the engine lunge is huge on track
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:57 pm
by MillRat
RPM wrote:
Also make sure you have the relavant clips/cable ties on the front hose if running a viscous as the engine lunge is huge on track
This is true. I have had to tape a Coke can around a mates coolant hose to get him home after a track day once.
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:12 pm
by moggy
Thanks. Duly noted. I will order from BMW
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:38 pm
by moggy
Anyone have the part number?
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:19 pm
by rix313
What engine?
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:37 pm
by moggy
325i
Re: Radiator hoses
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:36 pm
by RPM