Another M30 3.5 is born 2006... going in the tourer now 2011

Post Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:38 pm

Nice one Charlie, when will you be transplanting it all to the Red un?

Rich.

Post Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:23 am

ROC wrote:Nice one Charlie, when will you be transplanting it all to the Red un?

Rich.

As soon as the exhaust is sorted

Basically I want everything sorted so I can spend a long weekend swapping over, knowing my luck it wont all go in as easy the second time round. I had hummed and arred about keeping it in the black un but the tappets in my red un are really enoying me.

Sounds daft aswell but after owning a red car I've decided I don't really like red

Charlie

P.S if anyone knows of any E34 535 downpipes can they let me know, I'm having problems tracking some down..

Post Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:01 pm

I used this bloke for a new sump, not bad price and prompt service, worth asking him as he does mainly E32/4's i think ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E32-E34-535-7 ... dZViewItem

Post Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:40 pm

Andy335Touring wrote:I used this bloke for a new sump, not bad price and prompt service, worth asking him as he does mainly E32/4's i think ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E32-E34-535-7 ... dZViewItem

Cheers Andy, I've just sent him a message so hopefully I'll soon have downpipes

P.S I like your new avatar although my missus dosen't... she can't stand spiders :lol:

women

Post Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:48 pm

Nice one mate, looks like you've got some good car working weather this week end, apart from the down pipes whats left to do on the dummy fit ?

I seem to be getting though a few avatars at the mo, i keep borrowing them from other forums

Post Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:29 pm

Prop, diff and wiring up the fan oh and the exhaust. I'll get the car up onto ramps/axle stands tomorrow and get the bits fitted then on saturday I'll dig out my exhaust boxs and have a trial fit (without down pipes)

I haven't heard back from that guy yet

How's your engine coming along?

Charlie

Post Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:34 pm

still waiting on the pina head to come

Post Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:25 pm

oh, that huge show i mentioned is here:
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=27739

who's up for seeing how many 335i's we can get in one place at one time? maybe have some runs up the strip and see home far behind toby we all are!

Post Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:27 pm

as long as someone brings a tow rope for when i blow it up

Post Wed Jun 28, 2006 8:50 pm

Toby_Unna wrote:as long as someone brings a tow rope for when i blow it up

i'll refit my towball then! wonder what speed i could tow another 335i at? 130?

Post Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:24 am

charlE30 - your cars look flippin' mint dude! Very nice!

Been following your build, and I got my engine started just after you, it is a great feeling and a relief!!

Would be great to meet up with other 335i owners as I have never actually seen another one yet! Good to get inspiration and tips from other builds to improve your own too. Hope to see you at Santa Pod!?

Post Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:04 am

september the 23rd here we come

Post Thu Jun 29, 2006 7:10 am

DRIFTBOY wrote:Would be great to meet up with other 335i owners as I have never actually seen another one yet! Good to get inspiration and tips from other builds to improve your own too. Hope to see you at Santa Pod!?

i've never seen another except on the internet! will be cool if we all make it to santa pod!

Post Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:57 pm

charlE30 wrote: september the 23rd here we come

Ditto, well done!

I will be there too.

Mines done but not on the road yet. Just need to wire up the electric fan and then...........
Insurance
MOT
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Post Sat Jul 01, 2006 4:33 pm

Well today I thought I'd start tidying up the wiring using the wiring cover from an 318, I'm going to shorten and lengthen bits for a factory fit finish

The nice thing with this cover is that it provides somewhere for the diagnostic socket and relays

I've got four plugs that go nowhere, am I right in thinking I can trace them back and remove completley??

I got the electrical bug after fitting remote central locking to my other car this morning, quite pleased really as I'm colour blind

(and no I don't see everything in black and white

)

Charlie

Post Sat Jul 01, 2006 5:35 pm

The plug your thumb is holding......I have that too. Just sitting loose?

JUst leave them on!

Post Sat Jul 01, 2006 5:42 pm

Im pretty sure that plug Steve refered to is for Auto's.
Its been removed on mine with no problems

Post Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:43 am

No going back now, I removed them all as they don't plug into anything and everything works

Shortening bits and lengthening others in a loom is hard work when it's still attached to the engine, having to lean over the wing hurts the back of your legs

I do think in the long run it'll be worth it though

Charlie

Post Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:47 am

DanThe wrote:Im pretty sure that plug Steve refered to is for Auto's.
Its been removed on mine with no problems

Yep that plug had wires going from the ECU to the auto TPS, I'm now left with three wires to connect to my manual TPS.

Thank god for the BMW ETM software..

Charlie

Post Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:50 am

Just been looking through your conversion thread Charlie. Nice work mate! I bet it feels good to hear it fire up!

Post Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:00 am

charlE30 wrote:Shortening bits and lengthening others in a loom is hard work when it's still attached to the engine, having to lean over the wing hurts the back of your legs Charlie

I had a bad back all day after extending my ECU wires

When doing the others though, I just sat on the fusebox/wing with my legs on top of the engine

And your right about the 318 wiring covers, cant beat em IMO

Post Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:14 am

charlE30 wrote:
DanThe wrote:Im pretty sure that plug Steve refered to is for Auto's.
Its been removed on mine with no problems
Yep that plug had wires going from the ECU to the auto TPS, I'm now left with three wires to connect to my manual TPS.

Thank god for the BMW ETM software..

Charlie

i'd be interested in what wires are needed etc... did your auto TPS hit the bonnet? how much more room do you have with the manual one? i'm wondering if my battered auto tps is the reason for my missfire...?

oh, that 318i wiring cover looks sweet! my diagonostics socket is mounted on a bracket made from the old M20 one (where it sits on the inlet manifold) and it fixes to the bracket on the wing where the relays used to sit (next to the PAS tank). i reckon yours looks neater though

Post Sun Jul 02, 2006 2:03 pm

gareth wrote: i'd be interested in what wires are needed etc... did your auto TPS hit the bonnet? how much more room do you have with the manual one? i'm wondering if my battered auto tps is the reason for my missfire...?

My auto TPS touches but haven't finished the loom so haven't fitted my man TPS yet, it will definetly give more clearance

If you fit a manual one it has only three wires instead of six, when you peel back the rubber boot on the A/TPA you will see a big black cable that has three smaller wires in.. this is the one that isn't needed as it goes to the black plug by my thumb in the above picture..

Charlie

Post Sun Jul 02, 2006 8:55 pm

cheers mate!

Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:04 am

Any updates on this yet Charlie

Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:34 pm

stevetigger wrote:Any updates on this yet Charlie

No mate, can't afford my downpipes yet cause I'm skint. I know it's crazy but I might sell it and forget about doing a conversion at the mo

Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:40 pm

No waaaay! I will not allow it!
Surely your'e nearly done, aren't you?
If youv'e got a mig welder, get some tubing and make the downpipes!
Keep at it, i'm sure it will be worth the wait!

Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:08 pm

You must be able to pick down pipes up cheap from a scrap yard.

ED

Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:48 pm

i'll keep an eye out for you.

it would bug you forever if you give up now!!!!!

Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:57 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bmw-735-breaking- ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BREAKING-FOR-SPAR ... dZViewItem

worth a try?

Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:22 pm

charlE30 wrote:
stevetigger wrote:Any updates on this yet Charlie
No mate, can't afford my downpipes yet cause I'm skint. I know it's crazy but I might sell it and forget about doing a conversion at the mo

You cant do that, what downpipes you after??

You know I have connections

You need to finish this Charlie!

Post Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:59 pm

charlE30 wrote:
stevetigger wrote:Any updates on this yet Charlie
No mate, can't afford my downpipes yet cause I'm skint. I know it's crazy but I might sell it and forget about doing a conversion at the mo

I'll buy you some mate if you want ? You have offered to help me out by helping to fit my engine so if i can do this to help you i'd gladly do so.

A favour for a favour etc

Post Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:26 pm

Come on...........

The zone needs another 3.5, will be lovely in your Red 325 with that M3 interior!

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:13 am

you guys are the best, thanks for the support. I'm currently trying to find a way round selling the conversion. Going to have a shed/attic/spare room clear out on ebay so will hopefully get my bank account out of the red

Cheers everyone

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:01 pm

post up a link when you do mate, Might be some stuff I like!