raewyn22

 

It's already up and running, was at the last Euro Car Club meet  

Except it isn't finished

Simply beautiful. Nice picture!

Car is going to be a slow project. To start with the motor has been removed and placed in my daily. Making room for a new engine that had yet to be decided on.

 

another gem input

 

At least someones get his head on right.

 

This will most likely be the last one I do, I'm just totally over having the same conversation over and over and over again. Was fine for about 3 years, but these last couple, too hard breaking even, everyones 2 cents adds to my $100 loss etc

For my two cents worth Andy I'd like to thank you on behalf of other bimmersporters as well for doing this time after time!

If anyone isn't happy with what you do they can buy their own plates individually which will probably cost more any way.

Black Car + Gold Wheels = JPS = WINNING!!!

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That's a very sexy car!

You will definately notice the difference, especially with a manual!

Thing is you will then want one in the race car as well....

I can guarantee that once I drive it as my daily I'll really, really want one in the race car. But the #333 car is very enjoyable with what's in it - Great fun.

I don't think I've driven an e30 with a manual 2.5 in it though, so it's going to be an awesome Christmas present to myself. And of course it frees up space in the engine bay of our E30 Touring, so we can finally start doing something with it.

Did some further research and it all seemed to check out ok.

Ordered.

Can't wait to be driving a 2.5L

Thanks to every ones input

Genuine BMW - goes without saying

Continental, INA, Elring, all well known (and trusted Manufacturers and brands).

The O-ring and the drain plug you can't really go wrong with (famous last words...)

 

The GEBA water pump and Vemo Thermostat would be the only ones I would do a bit of a google on first..

I want to still, instead though I'm focussing on other things. Doing some other stuff to the car over Christmas that should make it more interesting to drive.

However refurbishing the wheels are still on my to do list :-D

were you able to re-paint yours?

No reference to any make or brand of the parts on the ECS Tuning site, can see a name on the timing belt that's about it. Personally I would want to know a bit more about the parts (especially the belt, tensioner and water pump) before buying. There is lots of cheap crap in the market for the likes of E30s which may save a few dollars up front but can fail suddenly for big $$$s later on.

Valid point. Trying to do it on a budget but I guess sometimes it's not worth it.

After having a quick nosey again to see if there was a kit breakdown, I've found it contains the follow:

Description Brand Qty Timing Belt Tensioner Spring 1 Tensioner Spring Securing Bolt 1 Thermostat O-Ring 1 New Water Pump 1 Timing Belt 1 Timing Belt Tensioner Roller 1 Radiator Drain Plug - Includes Lock Wash 1 Coolant/Antifreeze - 1.5 Liters 1 Thermostat - 80C 1 Front Camshaft Seal

Does anyone have an experience with the above brands?

Hey Grant,

Just shopping around to see where I can get it cheapest. I have tried Euro Italian, but they seem to be a bit more pricier than if I ordered from ECS Tuning (also taking shipping into account).

I can get trade discount via Repco, perhaps I will pop in this morning and ask what they have and for how much. Come to think of it I actually have 20% off vouchers for there from there grand re-opening on Wairau Road.

Cheers

Rae

Rae I doubt it is worth bringing those parts in. For most engines you can get a timing belt kit which includes belt, tensioner, idlers & seals.

Just then requiring water pump & head bolts - probably Euro Italian for these

Belt kit - Repco/BNT - anyone you know up there for a trade discount?

EDIT: Called BNT, they have quoted Timing belt $53 + GST, Tensioner $111 + GST, Water Pump $117 + GST

Where as from ECS Tuning, I can get the likes of this:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E30-325i-M20_2.5L/Search/SiteSearch/Timing_Belt/ES260747/

Which includes pretty much everything I'm needing, and would cost $258 landed.

Now those wheels are awesome!

here's my RG 025 16x7.5, painted with Duplicolor hypersilver kit

Hey guys and gals,

Was wanting to know if any one has the following items new, that they may have bought and not used. Or if any one can do a trade discount locally before I go looking at ECS Tuning. I can get the parts from ECS Tuning easily enough, but want to find the best possible deal for these common items.

Cylinder head bolt set (x14)

Timing belt

Tensioner, tensioner spring and bolt
Water pump and gasket

Camshaft seal

Doing engine conversion over Christmas and wanting to freshen things up while the motor is out.

Cheers

RaeRae

I think that's the best video I've seen so far. Looks like you guys made the most of the week and enjoyed every moment

Thank you Ray!

On the above photo from left we have Gen, Jane, #500, myself and Roxy. A HUGE thanks to Ray from Hellbm and John from Judd & Charles for their sponsorship, and of course to the rest of our awesome sponsors who aren't on this forum.

It was a long and hard week, with emotions running high due to long days and lack of much needed sleep. It was an experience and a half that's for sure and I would definitely consider doing it again.

I had some great advice given to me about what to expect and how the event runs, especially from our own BMW Race Series boys, John and Graham in the Kitchen Mania E30 and Jeff and Gordon in the E36 Targa Tour car. Simon and Euen and the crew Gerard and Craig were life savers and they too were blimmin amazing.

A few quick snaps...

Puke's not for girls, that's for sure.

Us girls can do a great job at Puke thanks. Perhaps you mean that Puke isn't for the light hearted. It's great fun though! Almost one of my favourite tracks.

Wow. Just wow. Can't wait!

Wow! Just wow. Brilliant work.

I think driftit is selling his coupe on here? Unless it's already sold.

E30 318 sedan in Diamond Schwartz.

E30 325 Touring, silver

Saw MEAN just now on Wairau Rd, crappy night to be out though!

Will take lower offers. Want parts gone and don't want to throw in the bin.

Hi there,

E34 parts for sale. $50 takes the lot as is. The glass on one of the headlights is broken.

Thanks

Raewyn

HAS BEEN SOLD - THANKS

Bump - will take near offers

**********SOLD**********

Hey guys, It has come that time to sell one of the vehicles to make room for a new exciting one. For sale is this white E30 '88 Coupe. Upsides - Manual - Foglights - No sunroof - New H&R Springs - New Munroe shocks all round - 14" Basketweaves (could definitely do with a refurbish due to previous owners painting two of them black) - Decent interior with no rips on the front seats - All belts have been replaced within last six months except the cambelt. - Spark plugs were replaced within the last year, as well as air filter. - Has had regular oil changes since owned. Downsides - Exterior is a bit rough, could do with a decent shake-up - No front lip The odo is currently sitting at just over 185,000kms, however engine has been replaced in the last couple of years by Hellbm. Will come with 3 months registration. Has a current warrant. Looking for $3000 or near offer. Located in Milford, North Shore for viewing. Please PM me or call/text 0275050303.