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Main issue I have with putting them on without a cert would be that there is no insurance as the vehicle is not road legal. Insurance still covers you (most of the time) when you are speeding, but wont if the vehicle is not road legal. Is it 100% certain that a cert is required with a spacer to fit these rims onto an E30? I am keen for the rims and think they would look awesome on my car, I just need to be sure of what costs I am getting in for and then justify it to myself.

What was the final word on whether they will fit an e30 or not? Spacer? Cert?

Environmental reasons wont relate to engine efficiency. They are probably more concerned with other effects like sound from the cars speed, damage to local wildlife etc. Its good to see countries of the world finally getting on the environment bandwagon and doing something about it rather than just talking about doing something.

Do they make any that are wider? i.e. more dish

Will 17" RS's fit? If they do you will be having a very thin tyre. I want 16" BBS RS's!!!

Just a tad too big

You and me both!

Or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-143554022.htm Very wide though.

So the price for them is $2500?

This one looks alright, just no airbags. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-142026533.htm But good KM's, in your price range & looks tidy.

Where are you located? e30 instrument cluster with clock <- From pre or facelift?

Heres what might seem like a stupid question. I want to keep an eye on the water level, there is an overflow tank for the radiator... but M10's don't come with them stock so I figure its not really doing much, also when the car overheated the radiator was empty but the tank was full. How can I check the water level?

Photo of inside engine bay please

Would you be able to get some pics of the Alpinas up?

I got it back today! Yay! Motor work is all done, just the front guard and bonnet that needs painting and its all finished. Took it for a drive, I don't think the engine has ever sounded or run better!

Where did you get them from?

My parents also have a heap of stuff insured with AMI, so I get their "60% no claims bonus" which apparently helps... The old head was cracked, so I have a replacement fully reconditioned head.

sh*t. I too am with AMI, 20 years old with a clean record. Currently paying $830ish P/A for my 318, however that is full cover with agreed value of $6,500. I have an excess of $750.

I want to! Id have to convert to manual, which would be even more cost. Main thing holding me back is insurance, I wouldn't be able to get it

Engine has been taken apart! Reconditioned head is ready to go on. However! Today they noticed that the new head gasket does not match the cylinders. More inspection revealed that the pistons are 92mm... in an M10! At some point in its life the engine has been taken apart, bored out and had the pistons replaced. The pistons currently in it have a flat top, so look to be from a 6 cylinder variant. The cam shafts have also been replaced with "mild race" items. Am currently waiting for a custom head gasket to be made up to fit the engine. The old gasket blew as it did was too small for the cylinders, so the pistons were continually hitting it. There is also a radiator expansion tank, is there anyone else with an M10 that can confirm for me if they are supposed to have them from stock. From what we can tell the expansion tank is after market, as it has had a bracket made up to hold it in place.

Depends if the head is cracked or not. My headgasket blew and the head was cracked on my M10. $1500ish in parts for the headgasket and labor and another $800 for a reconditioned head.

Also check your aerial fuse, when mine is blown I have exactly the same issues.

Car was parked under a hoist with another car on it overnight, hoist crept down and dented front 1/4 panel and bonnet Car is at panel beaters now. Engine still hasn't been touched.

Where are you located?

Auckland. I will keep this thread updated with progress. Car is currently waiting at mechanics.