
thorburn
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is it certified for the engine and suspension
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From what I understand the fans only had problems after they had aged. Plastic becomes brittle and goes bang. I can't see a new one giving you problems untill atleast few years down the track. Also a side thought I believe that engine mount sag can also cause the fans to destroy themselves.
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on a 328 you get this: I'm sure theres an article on this forum about the m3 exhaust system
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Are these the ones from redline performance? I've got some of their ones. Haven't put them on the car yet. they also might need a cert
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I've done the first bit of removing the fan. I also changed to an 80 degree thermostat and 80/88 degree fan switch Really isn't a performance upgrade apart from the weight that is removed. I fill be getting a puller fan along with a new radiator to finish off my cooling system
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There go my dreams of a pair of attractive swedish hitchikers I've seen in old mini's mounts that flip the whole seat forward from the front. But that is old technology and I need it to be safe Seems a cert is definately going to be necessary for fixed backs
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What I am hoping to achieve by going to a fixed back bucket seat: A seat that will hold me better Lighter seat Will be equally or more safe then standard What I am worried about is how safe it will be with an airbag? does anyone have any experience with fitting a fixed back seat to a low volume vehicle fitted with airbags. This is the only thing I believe will require me to get a cert. Another problem I have read about is that fixed seats in a coupe are a problem due to rear passengers not being able to get out. Is it necessary to re-register the car as a 2 seater? Will it be fine if the seat slides forward (and maybe tilts forward)enough? Are there any other problems I might have over looked? Currently I have read through the LVVTA pdf on seats and seat anchorages and plenty of threads from various forums. Any other useful websites to have a check over? I will speak with a certifier when I have a good understanding of what will need to do
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Do the smg and 6 speed use the same gearbox? Ediot: small search and found they are. SMG to manual conversion appears do-able as well
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"If it leaves 2 lines i'll take it" start increasing revs
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Better off just buying one and sticking an lsd in it. Unless you have some really good luck you wont find one with a factory lsd. When I was looking for an e36 every second dealer I saw told me their car had an lsd. I think this must be where the rumors start.
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I've got a silver one if your interested
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Best choice. Now add stick and lsd
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Where did you source the shricks from? http://www.johnmaherracing.co.uk/enginecalc.htm original=3453cc New=3658cc Nice project
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I'll give you $20 for the LSD depending on where it is and what ratio it is Beyern wheels you mean?
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Car-----------mm/ per. turn--------BMW Part # E30------------36.5 mm------------32 13 1 092 335 E30 M3---------38 mm--------------32 13 2 225 556 E36 M3 '95------39 mm--------------32 13 2 227 191 E36-------------45.5 mm------------32 13 1 096 280 E36 M3 96+------45.5 mm-----------32 13 1 096 280 E36 Z3 M---------45.5 mm-----------32 13 1 096 280 E46 Std-----------50 mm------------32 13 6 755 065 E85 Z4 M----------51 mm------------32 13 7 836 844 E36 Z3 non-M------53.5 mm----------32 13 1 095 575 info stolen from here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt...d.php?t=1470728
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Options/ opinions for front control arm bushes
thorburn replied to BMRBOI's topic in Brakes, Suspension & Steering
drop links meaning they connect to the control arm? I have lemforder offset CAB's. There better than what I had in there before -
http://www.arp-bolts.com/Images/Aus-NZ_Distributors.pdf hope this helps
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they have already sold on trademe
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I'll have to swap them back when I finally get my car back together and see what less camber is like. Did you try suspension tech for re-valving and stuff?
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I wonder if anyone in NZ would weld up some contours like the roadstars in the favourite e36 thread
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yes. Sorry I can't remember what Are you going to get m3 brakes as well? might as well use some non-m spindles
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If about 17x8 et20 sit about flush. 8 inches=203.2mm / 2 =101.6 101.6 + 20 =131.6mm back space 101.6 - 20 =81.6mm of wheel will stick out from the hub For your front wheel 18x9 et10 9 inches=228.6 / 2 =114.3 114.3 + 10 =124.3mm back space 114.4 - 10 =104.3mm of wheel will stick out from the hub For your rear wheels 18x11 et-5 11inches=279.4mm / 2=139.7 139.7 + (-5) = 134.7 back space 139.7 - (-5) = 144.7 of wheel will stick out from the hub I've shown working so people can correct any mistakes i've probably made