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Ive thought about it.....

Basically I just want turbo, i've never owned one before and I think it would be a radical buzz.

I value you opinion Andrew but its just such a hard decision to make.

GT 35/40 is possibly slightly bigger than what I had in mind, have been looking into the Schwitzer (sp) brand of turbos, as they have proven reliability on these kinds of set-up's although that advice has been taken on board.

Will be running same management system as you Josh.

I just read this whole thread.

I also just about wet my pants laughing.

3 Pedals...

You go girl!

I dont need a daily anymore as im working in the city and use the train every day + the missus has a run around so I can always use that

Im planning on working here for a while so thats why I have come to the decision of taking it off the road, pulling finger out and doing it.

Im sick of all my mates jappas and holdens pissing on me everywhere I go. Time for a change of circumstances I think

Andrew ill be hopefully racing if they decide to make the BMW Unlimited Class, if not I will just be doing Open days and Drags (1/4 Mile) + using it as a weekend car.

Thanks Josh,

Basically, the engine with the turbo specified for it is good for 500bhp, id be happy with 350-400.

I'd stay 4 lug, but do a BBK on the front, looking at spending around 10-15k including the base motor which is 3.5k, cage would definatly be on the cards, other wise the car will be remaining as is.

Keep it coming guys.

Been on there for a while, if it was manual like he first stated im sure it would have been gone by now.

I certainly wouldn't mind that lump in my E30

As I have had no serious interest in my E30 I am leaning towards keeping it.

I had pretty much decided that an M52 2.8 would be a good conversion.

Although after driving several turbo vehicles lately I am wanting a Turbo.

Basically I have access to a M50 2.5 turbo race engine. It was built in Germany and imported to NZ for a race car.

It does not come with the turbo or associated plumbing but does have the Turbo manifold, it has been built with heavy boost in mind, is fully forged and has alot of aftermarket bits in it, basically the motor is brand spanking new.

Now ive done some research in overseas forums and noticed that M50 turbo's in an E30 are generally a VERY tight fit. I am wanting to know how easily it can be done, and if there will have to be any major chassis modifications.

Also does anybody have a contact that could carry out the installation for me at an agreed price. (Not hourly, as it will end up costing SH!TLOADS!) Depending on feedback I will more than likely be purchasing the motor in about 3 months.

I'd like to hear peoples opinions on this.

Cheers

Chris

Also, Josh, seeing as the S50 Turbo conversion you are doing is very similar id appreciate any links you have relating to this topic.

I have the trade me Angel eyes on my car, they are sweet, there is absolutely nothing wrong with them. They Plug and Play on facelift models, pre facelift need some custom wiring but not to hard.

I upgraded the LED's in the halo to super bright blue ones and they look sweet. (Not cheap at $6 per LED, you need 16)

Ive never had any problems with them.

They fit mint and have IMO better adjustment than the factory ones.

If you want any more info just holla.

Cheers

Chris

Awesome. Is it running all mint now Scott?

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Are you keeping the car Chris? That's going to be some stretch!

I was running the 205/40 Hankooks on the x9 wheel. That was stretch. To much I might add.

By getting the Direzzas ill be adding so extra height to the side wall which should mean they wont have to be stretched as hardcore. Also want some extra cushining (sp) for my poor wheels. The 205/40's were just to harsh.

Im not to keen to keep the E30 but at this stage it looks like im going to be. There is no market for my car (well there is a market but noone seems to be able to afford it/want it for what im asking) so ill be doing H&R springs, Hubcentric spacers, as the ones i have at the moment have a centrebore waaaay to big for the hub and also doing Direzzas, those three things should make for a hella improved ride quality.

haha, sorry to tell u mate that the car came with the side m3 badge, the one that sits on the black lining of the car

Are you sure its not just the ///M badging for the m-tec kit you've got on there?

badass

you rule

Ill be getting 205/50/16 Direzzas soon, they will be getting a mild stretch to fit on my x9's from what I have heard they are great tyres for the money.

From personal experience I would steer clear of the Hankook Ventus Range. Utter Crap TBH

Nice choice alright!!

Where do you get those in 4 lug?

You will have to run RCA's and a REM from the headunit (guessing it has RCA and REM out's) You may as well do it properly and run a + cable from the battery. Using the cigerette lighter will only cause problems as it will only be fused to cope with the lighter and not an amp.

Do it properly, it will save you problems in the future.

Cheers

Chris

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You shaved your handles? Nice.

Chopped i think.

I also have some springs that will be availible shortly.

Selby rears and Unknown front. 60-70mm drop 6 cyl

Judging by the spelling in your topic title you need to go to School....

Mine does the exact same thing - except 323 - and does it in between 2nd/3rd.

Everyone has been telling me to do a manual conversion.

LSD?

3:72 or 3:64

Prices?

It looks like our old one.

Made me laugh.

To me they all look identical

Done, ill buy the game if your car is in it!

Wicked.

You and Brent have the two most original E28's in the country.

Good stuff guys!

BUMP