My M30 conversion so far: SHE's ALIVE!

[JGG1]

Well done, make sure you get some video up when its driving mate!

I miss my 335 sometimes!!

[Rav335uk]

Will do, viseo should be good as i've never taken one while i'm driving.

[bmw-mad]

Will do, viseo should be good as i've never taken one while i'm driving.

sounds good have you took it for a spin yet???

[Rav335uk]

Been out for a "SPIN" today, F#CK me that thing has got some balls, spinning in first , second and third !!!!!!, me thinks a lsd in order soon.

Bmw-mad, Matt took the first test drive and nailed it down the bolurvard past your house.Even had the guys next door to come out and have a look as you could hear the thing from far down the road.Good laugh is that thing.
Only one problem cropt up, when running it on idle, the fan kicks in no problems, but, when driving it, she keeps blowing 30amp fuses, so I will probably wire it up to a switch inside the car, Safer me thinks.

Will pick it up on maonday and bring it home.

[bmw-mad]

Been out for a "SPIN" today, F#CK me that thing has got some balls, spinning in first , second and third !!!!!!, me thinks a lsd in order soon.

Bmw-mad, Matt took the first test drive and nailed it down the bolurvard past your house.Even had the guys next door to come out and have a look as you could hear the thing from far down the road.Good laugh is that thing.
Only one problem cropt up, when running it on idle, the fan kicks in no problems, but, when driving it, she keeps blowing 30amp fuses, so I will probably wire it up to a switch inside the car, Safer me thinks.

Will pick it up on maonday and bring it home.

Great news When did you take it for a blast as i did hear something around 3pm which sounded pretty good but i could'nt be bothered getting up to have a look

[Rav335uk]

Bang on the time, around 3pm it was out and about.Waited a bit for the rat run traffic to calm down a bit first b4 we gave it a good run.Matt got 90 out of it down towards the bottom of your road past lee's house and then lost gears, so came back limping in third

[bmw-mad]

Bang on the time, around 3pm it was out and about.Waited a bit for the rat run traffic to calm down a bit first b4 we gave it a good run.Matt got 90 out of it down towards the bottom of your road past lee's house and then lost gears, so came back limping in third

Must have been your car then. Sounds like had quite a bit of fun with it!

[Rav335uk]

Right bad news today, as i went for a looooong test drive and killed a few audi on the way, a sudden CLUNKING soung appeared as i braked.A bit bemused , and pissed off, as i had to slow down, went back to the garage.
Up on the lift, found out that my front arm polybushes had somehow fallen out, non existent, freshair nothing.
All standing there scratching heads as to where the FUCK they went.Seems like the dopey cunt put them in the wrong way So cars back at the garage for new ones tomorrow.

[DRIFTBOY]

I've heard of these falling out before, but most people don't have any problem, so I'd guess fitting error like you said.

I bet that was quite 'exciting'

Glad it's going well apart from that though!

[ric325i]

bloody hell i bet that was interesting to drive.

i wounder if any lube was used to insert them......?

[Rav335uk]

I bet that was quite 'exciting'

Glad it's going well apart from that though!
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Yes can't believe how she pulls in the high gears, and fifth is unbelievable from 30mph

bloody hell i bet that was interesting to drive.

i wounder if any lube was used to insert them......?

Yea they were all lubed when they went in, but not good if their in the wrong way

[euan]

lucky you, well done i am still trying to find a cheapish manual box for mine !!

[ric325i]

i wounder if any lube was used to insert them......?

please tell me im not teh only one to find that funny???? oh well

Yea they were all lubed when they went in

i dont think thats right. they should just be pressed in and
NOT lubed or they WILL fall out.

pressed in with a good ten tonne press. i would ask no lube is used ( )

[Rav335uk]

i dont think thats right. they should just be pressed in and
NOT lubed or they WILL fall out.

pressed in with a good ten tonne press. i would ask no lube is used ( )

What the polybushes????? then wtf have those ar5eh0les supplied copperslip packs with them.They should know better

[Jesus325iTouring]

Good to read the beast is alive,if if she is spitting out bushes,don't fuss about it Rav,I drove a 325i with no front off side "rear" wishbone bush for about 6 months,braking was fun though,was a gentle little......BANG!! everytime I so much as thought about braking.

[whipsey]

my polybushes just fitted in without any lube or grease on my e34





hehe lube

[stonesie]

Why not just use E30 M3 bushes? about £25 the pair from your local stealer.... And they will not fall out!

[Rav335uk]

Aren't these "concentric" bushes that you can adjust??????

[Rav335uk]

bump

[turkey]

m3's are eccentric, i've put them on mine, use a vice and are alot better then crap poly bushes... imo anyway

[Jesus325iTouring]

Whats the latest then Rav? How's that sexy cab coming along?

[Rav335uk]

Hi Mate, comming along nicely, on the road with her now everyday, as works dried up,
I'm out and about everyday.
Interesting drive without a slipper, but i think its more fun too.
Just the brakes to sort out really as i nearly didn't stop today where i wanted too, was pushing abit though.
Hows things with you.?
You coming to this meet next sunday near oxford????

[Jesus325iTouring]

Hi Mate, comming along nicely, on the road with her now everyday, as works dried up,
I'm out and about everyday.
Interesting drive without a slipper, but i think its more fun too.
Just the brakes to sort out really as i nearly didn't stop today where i wanted too, was pushing abit though.
Hows things with you.?
You coming to this meet next sunday near oxford????

Good to hear it's back ripping up the asphalt!
I'm OK,works a bit iffy at the moment,but i've a few plans up my sleeve,sadly,i'll not be at the meet,gotta watch the pennies for the next few months,every quid saved helps at the minute Not to mention xmas,the family (extended that is) won't be getting anything this year,a roof over the head is more important at the minute!
Still,got myself a petrol power washer the other day,so going to go and harass the old folks who have slippery paths and drives.............proper pikey!
What sort of work has dried up for you?

[Rav335uk]

Home Improvement sectr, mainly full bathroom renovations, but atm, trying to get any kind of work to keep going.
Doing anything from kitchen fits, I fecking hate by the way, to general building work.
One job booked in for 22nd, 23rd and got to be finished 24th Dec!!!

Monies tight everywhere mate, but would be good to meet up agai, think it's been about 3-4 yrs since the welsh meet.

[Jesus325iTouring]

Yeah it has been a while! Will have to see what next year brings,trouble is for me to go the Oxford meet would mean 40 quids worth of BPs finest,thats nearly our weekly shopping budget,well 3/4 of it anyway

Bring on those nasty drives and paths

[Rav335uk]

Get up to mine, half the cost for u then, go in mine and leave yours on my drive.Cant say fairer than that

[Rav335uk]

Just an update, all is well with the conversion and i would recommend it to anyone

[ImysE30]

Got over the overfuelling problem?

[Rav335uk]

Waiting for the time off work so i can get down to the garage and have a go.

[ImysE30]

Ahh right

How's the E21 coming along?

[Rav335uk]

In storage and stating there untill june/july.
Hopefully work will have picked up by then and i'll have the spare cash then.
You're not married yet "Kid", but having three kids, mortgage, wife, 2 cars a van and petrol for all these plus insurances, bills blah blah blah, it all eats up your wages quick time.
So I worked out I need £1.5 to £2k to sort it out.

[ImysE30]

Not married but still got the bills and a £750 mortgage to pay

Need to get another job

[Rav335uk]

You're joking, I wouldn't change my job for anything, self employed plumber

[ImysE30]

Nah not joking, my dad is off sick from work (has been for about 2 years now) so it's all down to me

I have tried to learn a trade but give up too easy

[Rav335uk]

TTT for the people who need help on their conversions.