What U got planned for your E30 in 2008

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Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:47 pm

Finally a dry wkd and we're all back out polishing and tweeking etc...

Wot you got planned for your e30 this year.
Clive

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Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:50 pm

to get my engine in a interior in lol :P
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:50 pm

Fit the rollcage at Chizfab, buy and fit a harness, fire extinguisher, and FIA battery cut off. Make an exhaust, finish off the cold air intake, finish off the respray, drift and win.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:50 pm

getting cracking with my M50 conversion and getting the car on the road as it hasn't moved since September
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:52 pm

E30BeemerLad wrote:getting cracking with my M50 conversion and getting the car on the road as it hasn't moved since September
mine 2. just want it working :cry:
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:52 pm

rear arches sorted... addition of a schnitzer kit....... when i get hold of one.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:58 pm

Some new seats, refurb the BBS wheels and a bloody good polish. Oh, and fix anything that may go wrong...
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:05 pm

buy another e30 325i
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:08 pm

fix gearbox leak (tomorrow), Get temp gauge working, Change drivers seat base frame, Flexible brake hoses and fit genuine tec 2 sport springs. Then drive the f*kin' thing
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:09 pm

MOT would be nice !
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:16 pm

Get a new wing and light assembly following a shunt I had a few months back (all on the other guy's insurance thankfully). And maybe some hids. Oh, and a new headlining. Might even fit the new tailgate I've had in the attic for about a year.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:24 pm

After last night.... fit an engine that works.

Then try to keep it working.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 1:36 pm

munky30 wrote:After last night.... fit an engine that works.

Then try to keep it working.
ohhh munky. what did u do this time?
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:07 pm

big pothole + low sump = dead car. :roll:
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:11 pm

I would like to get the car an MOT, TAX and if shes really lucky more than £5 of fuel at a time.
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2.5 high comp. M20, 3.64 LSD, Fully undersealed, Spax springs & Bilstein shocks, s/s exhaust, Alpina rep wheels and more.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:14 pm

munky30 wrote:big pothole + low sump = dead car. :roll:
oooh the classic "tearing the arse out of it" one... Good Man :rock:
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:23 pm

Rebuild the Alpina C2 2.7 engine and fit along with the btb manifold
Fit heated seat elements, loom and switches
Replace and uprade entire brake system apart from metal pipes as they are ok.
Hids
Save some pennies for Dbilass ITB's :D
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:50 pm

new seats if I found decent ones or reupholstery
some small bits like headlamp bulbs,polishing,waxing...
maybe get LPG legal
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:12 pm

bss325i wrote:Rebuild the Alpina C2 2.7 engine and fit along with the btb manifold
Fit heated seat elements, loom and switches
Replace and uprade entire brake system apart from metal pipes as they are ok.
Hids
Save some pennies for Dbilass ITB's :D
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TurboBrown itbs is what I'll be fitting:

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Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:21 pm

to get rid of it and get an audi! :twisted:
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:41 pm

interior, mtech one kit, suspension, and hopefully get myself a btb. :D
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 3:43 pm

My plan is to get a E30 again because it is a car you get addicted to, like smoke and lesbian porn movies winkeye
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:01 pm

78dude wrote:My plan is to get a E30 again because it is a car you get addicted to, like smoke and lesbian porn movies winkeye
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:04 pm

hmm the list is endless,

carbon bonnet,
grp wings,
m50,
full fritz bits exhaust system,
another Cobra suzuka seat,
harness's
and wehat ever else i need for doing the engine swap.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:07 pm

i'll be looking to perform a 318is to a 325 transplant so if anyone knows of an engine gearbox well all the bits i need let me know cheers
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:07 pm

Why do you want grp wings 1an? I thought you were a paintwork polishing bufty? Also metal wings are still fairly light. You'd only save a few kg I recon
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:10 pm

Grp wings are quite a saving, plus i need a new wing on the drivers side, every Kilos counts aswell as i need to get the weight of the front for what the boat anchor is going to add on,

dont get me wrong Dave i love my car looking nice but im sure a good paint finish on the grp wings will still look good.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:10 pm

I am hoping to do an engine swap at some point. 2.0l out 2.7l in! and maybe an auto to manual conversion too depending if there is any cash down the back of the sofa!
M20B25 actually :)
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:13 pm

Whatever floats yer boat 1an :D In my experience you can't get a good finish on a grp panel- not that will match the rest of the car anyway.
Its just I had the same thoughts but decided against it for the above reasons.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:18 pm

think i need to see a car with them on first then, what was the website you got your carbon bonnet from Dave as i beleive they did some other light weight pannels aswell.

just wish the m50 didnt weight so much, but needs must.
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:20 pm

The company I bought my bonnet from were called XL Raceparts. TBH I wouldnt recommend them as there customer service was poopoo
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:22 pm

I need to finish my sterio, put my Hartge mats in and Hartge sideskirts being fitted this week along with service and MOT then its just a case of keeping it looking nice :D
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:34 pm

- New n/s read wheel arch (if they can't sort the rust out any other way)
- IS front splitter
- Lowered 60mm
- New plastic bumper surrounds as they're a little bit scuffed
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:38 pm

I'm probably gonna kick the bastard in the knacks
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Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:50 pm

Taking the kit of my sport, checking for rust, waxoyling the car and keeping her between the hedges :D
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