E30 M3 Convertible Replica M30 Turbo

Post Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:02 pm

I bet i'll get my other M30 done before you finsh your first

Post Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:06 pm

You probably may well do but it's not about finishing first, it's about getting it done right

I've waiting long enough, what's another couple of days/weeks/months

Post Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:15 pm

ImysE30 wrote:You probably may well do but it's not about finishing first, it's about getting it done right

I've waiting long enough, what's another couple of days/weeks/months

Will this make pod 2012?

Just another deadline for you to miss

Post Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:19 pm

Dezzy wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:You probably may well do but it's not about finishing first, it's about getting it done right

I've waiting long enough, what's another couple of days/weeks/months
Will this make pod 2012?

Just another deadline for you to miss

No more deadlines, i've learnt my lesson

Post Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:24 pm

should have bought my vaders bro, bonus is there red from factory
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BMW- ... 860wt_1185

Post Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:34 pm

Got mine much cheaper that what you've got yours advertised for, plus I only need the front seats and not a whole interior

I'm growing on the green, it's different and I like to be different

Post Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:23 pm

ImysE30 wrote:I'm growing the green, it's different and I like to be different

Put me down for 4oz bruv

Post Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:24 pm

Special rate to Zoner's

Post Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:58 am

Thats quite a rare colour for an interior seats! Think that could work, may as well try it out, nothing to lose.

Post Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:03 pm

Vaders ?

Look more like fookin Yoda's to me

Post Mon Oct 24, 2011 1:17 pm

capri_rob wrote:

Vaders ?

Look more like fookin Yoda's to me

Post Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:59 pm

Good to have you back!

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:17 pm

Got a couple of free hours over the xmas holidays so thought I would get a couple of bits done (no pics, too cold

).

I'm in process of connecting up the radiator, last thing before I can fire it up.

However this looks too close for comfort? It's an aftermarket hose pipe but the same dimensions as the original (near enough lol).

Yes I know it's bright red

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:06 pm

Try putting it the other side of the crank sensor.

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:18 pm

I'll try that next

Have you used the original bmw hose?

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:23 pm

staley_turbo wrote:Try putting it the other side of the crank sensor.

This/\/\/\

Mine goes above the CPS albeit its an E34 hose extended with a bit of pipe.

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:33 pm

I don't have that much room in mine

Will it be okay the hose touching the radiator?

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:36 pm

You got the engine in pos 3?

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:38 pm

Yep, as far back as it goes, might need to make a few adjustments.

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:51 pm

The bottom hose bends away as soon as it leaves the stat housing to go over the CPS. Id fook that red hose off.

Is that the hose Driftboy was using?

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:57 pm

It's a bendable (is that a word?) hose, flexi type so I can shape it to fit.

Nope, he sold his rad set-up before he sold me the engine conversion.

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:26 pm

Is the engine running in this?

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:33 pm

Not yet, need to get the rad connected up before i can start the engine.

It's the last thing left to do engine wise

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:36 pm

You can fire it up without the rad on but dont run it for long.

Post Wed Dec 28, 2011 11:46 pm

I'd rather not risk it, knowing me i'll blow something up

Need to put some oil in and connect up ECU, might have a go Friday afternoon as i'm off work

Post Thu Dec 29, 2011 12:34 am

You'd have to have it running for ages to do any damage..

Post Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:40 am

ImysE30 wrote: Have you used the original bmw hose?

Yes I did, cut it down slightly. I think you do have that much room its just under the turbo like mine so it looks very full. Get it running!

Post Thu Dec 29, 2011 6:49 pm

Going to have a go tomorrow afternoon, fingers crossed

How much oil does it take?

Post Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:12 pm

Iirc its about 5-6 litres

Post Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:26 pm

I think I bought 5 litres a while back from Halfords, might go get some more just to be safe.

Is there anything I should look at when starting it for the first time, any hints/tips on what to do/look out for?

Post Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:24 pm

ImysE30 wrote:I think I bought 5 litres a while back from Halfords, might go get some more just to be safe.

Is there anything I should look at when starting it for the first time, any hints/tips on what to do/look out for?

The nearest lighthouse's fog light location is a must at this time of year!!!!

Post Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:27 pm

Dezzy wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:I think I bought 5 litres a while back from Halfords, might go get some more just to be safe.

Is there anything I should look at when starting it for the first time, any hints/tips on what to do/look out for?

The nearest lighthouse fog light is a must at this time of year!!!!

I don't get..

Post Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:31 pm

Turn the engine over by hand a couple of times then turn the engine over by bridging pins 11 and 14 in the round diagnostic socket to get some oil circulated before you fire it up.

Post Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:52 am

Have a fire extinguisher near by or at least a hose pipe just incase. Once its run a little stop it and check for leaks underneath and check the fluid levels.

Post Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:02 am

Checking on the floor for leaks is a good idea . Hopefully there won't be any leaks though!