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  1. When I say I redid the brakes I replaced all the hoses, the front rotors, and pads all around. The 6 cylinders have larger front calipers to accept vented rotors.
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    E30 M-tech II

    Give Ray at HellBM a call. He may have what you're after.
  3. I recall someone rebuild and sold E30 racks a while ago (I want to say Auto38, but not sure) I have rebuild an E36 rack, which wasn't particularly fun, but hasn't leaked so far. I would imagine an E30 rack wouldn't be much different. Would recommend buying a rebuilt one if available, otherwise look into rebuilding it yourself.
  4. I prefer non sunroof due to less rust. Currently have taken out my headlining, and am suffering from a wet head while driving in the rain. It will probably be easier to flick the 318i as is, and track down a gearbox for converting the 320i.
  5. Hi Dean Originally E30s used r12, which as the article states is quite hard to aquire these days since it's been replaced with R134a for some time. If you are unable to track down a company that still has r12 in Stock, R134a is your only option
  6. My 320i manual to m52b28 swap cost me a touch under 5k including cert. I redid just about all of the brakes, so that was a decent chunk of the price. Should be able to do a m20b25 swap for much less.
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    e30 bits

    Mint velour carpet (320+) with the foam attached? Brake master cylinder?
  8. I'll take it. Just so I can take it down to the Mega Meet this year, and assist anyone who's unfortunate like Huff3r last year to have their waterpump give out before leaving to go home.
  9. Exactly. And when you scroll right to the bottom... “Only plates issued by the Transport Agency are legal, which means you can’t make your own plate or purchase one online. Displaying a non-approved plate or something that could be mistaken for a plate could mean a maximum fine of $5000."
  10. There are requirements on the origin of the plates. "Only plates issued by the Transport Agency and its agents are legal. Plates purchased anywhere else are unacceptable." https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/licensing-rego/number-plates/
  11. What kind of condition is the carpet in? Does it come with the foam underlay?
  12. Could be the grounding nut on the back of your cluster. Pull out cluster, you'll see a Cooper nut on the back of the gauge. Tighten that up.
  13. Yep, pretty sure the grills don't have squirters :/ I'd like them to work, but it's not critical.
  14. Interesting... Is this for a standard E36 or E34 Sump? Could be an alternative to finding that increasingly elusive part for M5X E30s.
  15. My most recent order with Pelican Parts and youshop ended up being about $30 cheaper to just use Pelican direct, with less faffing around than going through Youshop. Have found FCP to be very good (I get stuff delivered to the office in the city) Schmiedmann tend to work out well too, depending on the item.
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    WTB E30 Touring

    That has since sold. Engine was swapped to an M20B25 first.
  17. After E30 Headlight washer kit to add back onto my E30. If it helps, I believe I only need the wipers + motors, the squirting rings, and the fluid container. The wiring seems to still all be there... Photo from back in 2011 or so (prior to my ownership)
  18. Hi guys Just after some photos of the headlining/check panel of an E30 Touring with an electric sunroof. Looking at converting mine to electric in the near future, but just after photos of the factory setup, as no one seems to take pictures of this, or they did 8 years ago and the links are dead. My options appear to be: -Make some 'adjustments' and use the vinyl from a sedan -Modify the touring's headlining backing to have the cutouts in the factory positions -Manage to ship an electric backing from the UK without damage Thanks in advance
  19. Paul had this issue at mega meet last year. Grab a hammer, and a screwdriver (or equivalent) and hit it on alternating sides, eventually you'll be able to "unscrew" it.
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    1998 E46 328i

    It had been on Trademe since Jan 1st, so I was also surprised it took so long. The guy who bought it is probably parting it to go into his other e46s, so it probably isn't going to live on as a daily.
  21. I had something similar in the e30, though it was both indicators that stopped working. It was a faulty relay. Looks like in e36s it's in the fuse box. A few things to test would be when it happens, so use your hazards and see what happens. And also remove the relay, and then pop it back in while the car is running. If it works perfectly after doing so, it's most likely your relay.
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