Jamez

I posted a question about coming and having a look because I want a lot of misc parts but got no answer. Any chance I could come have a chat?

Engine built and installed with the 6 speed box. Now need to do the wiring and fuel system. Also waiting on the driveshaft to be shortened. Maybe 2 weeks away from driving under its own power and not to far away from doing a test day. Seems really weird that this car should be quicker than the e30 as it looks standard as. Going by the corner speeds I was doing with the 1.6, a high 1:10 around Hampton Downs is on the cards with the 3.2L

Whats your budget?

A friend at a machine shop is going to sort it out for me. Will probably end up cleaning the thread, putting a new nut on and then spot welding it in place.

So I was torquing up the nut on my S50b32 oil pump that holds the cog in place and just before I was done, the nut has threaded itself in place. I have backed off the nut but it seems to be stuck in place. I am guessing I just need a machine shop or similar to remove the nut, clean the thread and install a wider left hand thread nut to make use of the remaining good thread. Then for peace of mind do two tack welds to the cog so the bastard wont work itself loose. Where can I take it to get fixed?

Time for a thread close, the owner has obviously done their homework and is happy with his purchase as a result. Start a project thread if you're keen to show and track the progress of change.

Looks like cabrio springs to me, does the same thing.

3.91, it was hitting the limit of 221km/h at Hampton in 5th when all the gear was in the e30, never used to be a problem until I rebuilt the motor and got a more flat power curve. During the reshell the option was to either put a taller diff in or go 6 speed. I chose 6 speed in order to keep the gearing close, even did a fancy spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JomWx1T9e1GLv4BQrFc0F50lWsIzDf1PR95ZBQ0AXoc/edit?usp=sharing

S50B32 (310rwhp) and 6 speed. Drive shaft hoops are the only thing I have yet to sort out then I should be able to fly through the cert process as the car is using nearly all factory parts.

Here I was thinking I would be the only one rocking a fast compact. What did you have to do in terms of drive shaft hoops to get a cert?

I realise the demand for this will be pretty low, but I need the space in the garage so am open to offers of less than what I am asking.

I have removed the M43B16 + GM Automatic from the compact to make way for the M3 gear. Has 160km on it and runs perfectly. I drove down to Hampton Downs and then back to Auckland and it ran as expected. I also took it around the track to make sure the suspension is working as it should, the motor was a trooper and the shifts were smooth. I have the motor, loom, auto gearbox, ECU, driveshaft and radiator (looks mint). Does $500 sound fair? Want it all gone asap.

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Still looking, will buy a complete bumper if it comes in white. And if anyone is wondering what costs new are Silly amounts from the US comapny's ~$250 from Schmiedmann (90USD shipping, 70USD Item) ~$150 inl GST from AucklandCityBMW

Got two dogs, not a problem , they bark at any strangers that even look at the property, then crazy neighbor calls noise control and they are on site within 15 min. Meanwhile she yells at my dogs and chucks rocks and canned food over the fence which makes even more noise and commotion. Best security system ever and I don't even pay for the addons so am getting really good value from my rates bill. I know it's been said already so I will give my experience. I reported it once when someone tried to break into my house (unlucky for them April works so for a lock company so every entrance has double security locks) and ended up marking the window frame with a flat head, community cop thanked me for the details and tied it to a case against two youths that were targeting the area, both known to the cops. If no one reported anything there wouldn't have been a case at all.

Just what I need as I will be painting it anyway, ill see what I can organize.

WTB E36 Motorsport Front Lip. Anyone got a second hand one for sale before I look to buy new? Same as this: http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/product/258-new?product=51-11-2-251-767

The 1.6L auto is managing to get into the 1:32's with ease at Hampton, brakes could be optional as it gets to 120km/h going into the final corner, drops to 110km/h and then rises to 120km/h on exit, then only to reachs 139km/h by the end of a 600 meter straight. Can't wait to see what it does with the m3 motor and manual gearbox as its 10km/h quicker around the corners (even with road tires) than what the e30 was doing.

When selling the 850i I would regularly get over 70 watchers but not one would contact. Then again, I am guilty for putting things on the watchlist only to see what it goes for.

Going for the sleeper look

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=934428877 BMW E30 Rolling Shell Specs: -Genuine E30 M3 Front Guards, flared. -E30 M3 Fiberglass Rear -E30 M3 Fiberglass Front bumper -E30 M3 Fiberglass side skirts. -E30 Mtech2 Fiberglass rear bumper -E30 Fiberglass Bonnet with pins -E46 Full Alloy radiator. -Generic full width Oil cooler mounted beneath radiator. -E36 Steering Rack -E36 M3 headers modified to fit E30 with E36 rack. -E30 doors modified to look like E30 M3. -Gearbox crossmember for E36 5 speed. -Engine mounts for either S50 or M50 motor. -VDO guages for Rev's, Oil pressure and temp plus water temp. -Full MSNZ Roll cage with log book. -5 Point harness -Tilton floor mounted pedal set -120L boot mounted JAZZ fuel tank. -Swirl pot -Fuel lifter pump -Bosch 044 Pressure pump -OMP race seat -Full 3" exhaust. -Oil catch can. -Alloy header tank. -Raised front turrets. -2 steel boots with spoilers, both fiberglass. -E30 M3 rear sway bar -E30 Ireland Engineering adjustable front sway bar. The exhaust set-up made 310rwhp on a standard (but fresh) S50B32. Best lap times in the car were 1:12's around Hampton Downs to give an idea of how hard its been driven over the last 5 years. Rolling on E36 316ti suspension and wheels Race/wet weight was 1100kg when it was a full car and without the driver and with 20L of fuel. Reason for sale is that the suspension, diff, brakes, motor and gearbox have been fitted to a E36 so the E30 is no longer need. You would need to fit these to make the car go fast once again.

E36 M3 Wheels Fitted, looks as good as a Ti can. Only the motor and gearbox left to fit which will be happening towards the end of the month. The E30 will be listed on trademe tonight as I no longer have any use for it.

If they are not staggered, whats the width?

Looks so slow, probably because its handles so well and the camera angles don't help either.