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e30 Big brakes or 5 stud.
Ace Of Spades replied to Ace Of Spades's topic in Brakes, Suspension & Steering
Just simply lack of brakes, both have said rotors will warp and pads are buggered after a day at the track depending on how they drove.(trashing the hell out of them) The guy with the 330i brakes said that they are all good until he starts pushing the car towards the end of the day. (Brake fade ) With the rx7 brakes there simply wasn't enough. That is what I am thinking with his 330i setup, Roughly 1400ish kgs give or take a driver. You have a pm thankyou -
Type of shock? Spring rates?
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e30 Big brakes or 5 stud.
Ace Of Spades replied to Ace Of Spades's topic in Brakes, Suspension & Steering
We have guessed the power to be around 350-400whp (Just comparing of others with similar mods) The problem I'm having is that i would like at a minimum to have 300mm rotors up front with some nice big calipers but would like to run 16" wheels (Not a huge fan of 17" on an e30) The rear's would be done as well as the master cylinder and brake booster (need a smaller one any way). With the added weight taken into account as well I have come to a decision that I have no F**king idea and would really like some help. Have spoken with a few people who have done the same engine swap/bits as myself, one is running the rx7 swap and 16" wheels and has said that he runs out of brakes quite easily on the track. The other is using the e36/z3 5 stud swap and 330i rotors/calipers and 17" wheels but still reckons he would like/need more brakes if he were to track it regularly. Any info, Opinions or advice would be awesome -
I am slowly building a "fun" e30 (was 325i) with a few go fast bits to do alot of street use and a little track day action, and have a few questions about brakes and weather or not a big brake upgrade is better compared to a 5 stud swap, (cost, easiness, wheels) I currently have a set of rx7 brakes but i don't think there going to hack it. We think I will be adding around 150ish kgs to the engine bay and easily doubling the horsepower (probably a lot more). The main question I have is if I do the 5 lug swap will 330i e46 brakes be big enough? or would the 540i/750i 4 lug swap be a better option? Also would love to here any other advice as well. Very new to this side of performance and I would like to be able to stop if I go a bit fast on the track. Cheers Sam
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cheers, Ended up getting it for around that so pretty happy..
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Perfect cheers Ray, How much would be a good price? Ive been offered one, but they would like an offer, i thought 350ish??
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Just a quickie, does anybody know the part number for the z3 2.7 turns steering rack?? Cheers Ace
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s85 Pretty please...... do it.. Would be an epic combo
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Have around 7k... Looking for a mint 320i/325i auto with lowish kms and a little bit of history. (no red cars sorry) As stock as possible, Must be reg/wof Will travel for the right car. Looking for a minta, It's for a good friend and we really want to start her off in a bmw (e30 for life) , txt 0212014302 Cheers Ace
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Hey guys, i was just wondering if anyone was coming up to auckland from wellington in the near future as i have brought some roof racks for the ute and there a bit big to ship up... Will shout boxes or bottles Cheers Sam Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Just fc ones to start with... Will go bigger once its tuned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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More parts! ... E30 life .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Parts!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I have some 320i ones? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Best place to buy Bmw Electrics
Ace Of Spades replied to Ace Of Spades's topic in General Discussion
The part in question.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Hi Lads and ladies Just helping out a mate and was wondering where/what website is the best for bmw electrics? The Part in question is the rear parking sensor ecu for a 120i e87 Cheep would also be nice. Cheers ace
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Well then if your worried about cost keep it standard and try find a mint/good one from a wreakers, put that in and in your own time rebuild the one you have now.
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thought so as well, but has got a rear tray so why i thought hilux If it is a patrol should be very easy to find
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deffintly hilux, front solid axle, so early model
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Would you do any performance work to it? or just back to factory?
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Buy a dirt cheep e30. Do an alice mk2 .... Would be legen.... Wait for it...... Dary! .... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Hey guys, unfortunately we're loosing the flat and was wondering if anyone had a spare garage spot i could rent for a few weeks for the lovely e30... I will be based in howick, east auckland, so kind of looking for something around that kinda area. Am willing to pay for the spot and you will be able to see the project if that tickles your fancy. Cheers Sam Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Tony's 344i v8 (red) and my m325i s50b32 (silver) e30s
Ace Of Spades replied to hybrid's topic in Showroom
E30's done right... -
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Has anyone on here done one? And if so could you please point me in the right direction. Have looked at the vac and the IE kits but a little pricey for me atm.. Also wanting to run oil cooler and oil temp Cheers Sam Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk