e30 2.8l Stroker/ New KW suspension

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Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:06 pm

Haven't posted in a while since I've made some changes,
dropped in a new 2.8l stroker and installed KW 60/40 springs, fog blanks, etc...Thanks for looking.
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:15 pm

Some pics of the 2.8liter m20 stroker before installation.
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:16 pm

lookin hot
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:18 pm

sweet looking ride there dude :thumb:
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:20 pm

that is shit hot mate :cool:

that engine looks new 8)
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:28 pm

Im just about to have KW 60/40 springs and shocks put on mine so nice to see how low it looks.
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:53 pm

Thanks for the comments guys.
Cotty180, I also installed Bekker's lowering spring hats in the front to give me an extra 10mm of drop to give it the "raked" look.
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:20 pm

That looks well nice :cool:

How does the 2.8 go, or are you still running it in?

How have you finished your rocker cover - paint, powder coat? Im looking for some inspiration on how to do mine. 8)
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:51 pm

jmc330i wrote:That looks well nice :cool:

How does the 2.8 go, or are you still running it in?

How have you finished your rocker cover - paint, powder coat? Im looking for some inspiration on how to do mine. 8)
Thanks, the stroker is finally broken in, runs strong with the m30 afm and 19# injectors but needs engine management, headers, etc...still
I sandblasted the valve cover, then used VHT wrinkle finish paint, finally used a rotec disk to polish the ribs.
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:57 pm

Sweet! what stroker kit are you using? What power are you seeing/hoping to see?


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Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:59 pm

The part that impresses me about your car and location, is the correct bumpers being used!
Lovin the dished wheels also.
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:25 pm

wow!! car looks mint 8)
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:41 pm

Andy325i, the stroker setup is supposed to be right around 205-210hp with engine management/tuning, using Ross racing pistons, BMP cam, eta crank, worked head, Korman billet rocker arms, etc...

Jimbob, thanks, I like the US trim better with the lights in them, it's funny because in Europe the US trim is popular and in the US it's the complete opposite.
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:32 pm

Sounds like a good setup. Should be a laugh to drive :twisted: 8)
egk2 wrote: I sandblasted the valve cover, then used VHT wrinkle finish paint, finally used a rotec disk to polish the ribs.
Thanks mate :thumb: I think I will give that a go on my rocker cover and plenum.
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:49 pm

thats awsome mate!!!

what are those wheels 4 stud...... ***ideas***
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Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:04 pm

BrAdZ wrote:thats awsome mate!!!

what are those wheels 4 stud...... ***ideas***
Yup, 4x100 ,16x9 et15.
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Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:14 am

I want those wheels, until I saw the retail price :eek:

Beautiful car mate, given me some inspiration to pimp up mine.... :cool:
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Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:20 am

That one looker of a motor mate.. Loving the rims..
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Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:28 am

Very nice indeed :cool:

Surprised noone has mentioned the certain countries flag instead of the ///m badge.......
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Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:39 am

egk2 wrote:
BrAdZ wrote:thats awsome mate!!!

what are those wheels 4 stud...... ***ideas***
Yup, 4x100 ,16x9 et15.
what make model?
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Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:50 am

car looks the danglys mate :cool: :cool:

and what are those wheels??
and how much are they??

they look the nuts :cool:
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Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:28 pm

Sorry to jump in but I asked him this a while ago....

wheels are Cr7's in 16x9 et 15 which can be purchased from tunershop.com

Would you need any archwork or other mods with 16's and 17's?

Defo the best looking rim I've seen on an E30 :cool:
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Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:37 pm

Those wheels have got me all moist :cool:
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Rears are rolled flat, no rubbing.
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:34 am

sweet how much is it lowerd by?

I love your car man
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:19 pm

70mm in the front and 40mm in the rear.
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:07 pm

Lovely e30 :cool:
Got cable ties? Get diffin..

Arch roller for hire.

www.zeroexhausts.co.uk

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Thu Sep 15, 2005 1:37 pm

egk2 wrote:70mm in the front and 40mm in the rear.
That front spoiler does look low, I assume you have clearace problems
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 3:53 pm

Cotty180 wrote:
egk2 wrote:70mm in the front and 40mm in the rear.
That front spoiler does look low, I assume you have clearace problems
It's all about angling your car, I don't have anymore issues with clearance than with my old suspension, I take off the lip spoiler for extra clearance.
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 4:35 pm

I wounder how much those wheels would cost me to get them shipped over to here in the uk :D
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:32 pm

Nice looking motor mate, i like the fact you've kept it suttle :thumb:

How much are the wheels in Ԛ£'s?? And is that price each wheel?
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Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:21 pm

Lads dont fear i think i have found a uk distributor

Go to www.ca-at.co.uk look in the wheels section and have a browse. There are few that look bang but i am not to sure :cool:
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Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:39 pm

Beautiful car man, sits perfectly. I noticed it on your website a while back too, some great E30 photos on there :D
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Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:31 pm

Thanks, took me a while to get it to sit just right, e30's look good with
rake.
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