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That white one near mt eden might be me...i park round there every day...Spotted that black one next to jarcar too...pretty tidy...i was heading onto the southern there a few days back and got stuck between 2 320's - was fun. hard to concerntrate when you're checkin out other people's cars lol.

Just got some info on the car - its a 525i 2.5L M20 E34 1989. Is that bad?

I was just about to ask about that - I have a custom exaust setup at the moment - I'll probably have to ditch that or get it modified again.

They said if the engine was reconditioned it would perform at the level of a 2.7 litre car. Im not 100% sure what they mean by reconditioned, like as in what it would include, but i probably wouldnt worry for now.

Oh and does anyone just happen to have a 325 or compatable 5speed manual gearbox just lying around, do they?

I have a feeling its p/fl - and mine is fl. I'll check that out. And yeah, WHEN i get stuck is true - im sure ill get pwned a few times before the car is running again. Can anyone here reccomend a garage or know off the top of their head what the cost of the work would be to do something like this? I dont wanna get ripped by the people im getting this 325 off that have offered to do it for me.

Holy crap...it'd work without one of them, right? That bastard isnt cheap.

LSD?

Sweet - sounding better and better. I'll be finding out in a day how much for the conversion + the rest of the parts. Is there anyone else that does that kind of thing, so I can compare prices? Also, what does the Cert cost?

My friend acutally has a 325 that they are wrecking, as the body is just too crap to do anything with anymore. Thats why im asking - so if most of the parts are compatable between the two bodies then cost shouldnt be too much of an issue, just time.

Thanks for the input Carl - I'll raise all of these questions with the mechanic. I have a few questions, though: As pointed out above, the gearboxes will NOT mate up, only a 325 g/box will work with the 325 engine so you'll need a 325 g/box and driveshaft: Will these fit in my E30 from the 325? You will have to change over the wiring loom and ECU etc.: Figured that - They offered to also do this. You will have to change the rear differential unless you want to have nice close gearing with no economy.: Also, is this able to be taken from the 325? You will probably need to upgrade your rear brakes as they will be drums no doubt. Yeah, Drums, and I was considering getting that changed anyway. Not sure of the cost, though, as I woudlnt imagine it to be that cheap... You'll probably have to upgrade your suspension if you haven't already.: Suspension is aftermarket, but im not 100% what it is - I would have to take a closer look. You'll need certification. Not sure how hard this is to get...

Sweet info man - I'll query them about the gearbox - because I dont want an auto, even if that means staying 1.6 Would be interested about the suspension also.

Someone is offering me an upgrade of my engine - from my 1.6L Manual to a 2.5 - keeping the gearbox so staying manual. They have also offered to do the change. I think its from an M20. They havent given me exact prices yet, but it'll come in under a grand. I dont know a hell of alot about engines, but its obvious that 2.5 - 1.6 = 0.9L of extra power - but how much of a difference would it make? They also tell me that after a reconditioning (for extra, of course) it would perform around a 2.7 - does that sound right? Any input would be great.

Lol ok ill get some for ya tomorrow...Damn nice car.

Sweet man - tried to find a PDF version but obviously didnt look hard enough. Thanks!

Lol its not mine...its my fathers and hes a bit of a tightazz

Any ideas how to change the clock on the E90 M 3 series? Too friggin complicated. Tried googling but lost interest pretty quickly, too much crap on there. BMW Wanted to charge me to come out and do it...

Yeah. Problem now is the battery wont charge. Well it does, but wont last overnight or for a day. Anyone got any recommendations for what battery brand/type to suit? Have got a sound system installed also with a 550 watt AMP and a 12" sub (no cap.)

got it! thanks topless! we had to go out and buy the thing to do it and worked perfectly

Four door, but now wishing it was a 2... I was days away from getting an external battery terminal installed in the wheel well for this exact purpose, too. Bugger. No idea how to pop the bonnet without using the lever...

Yup.

Lol yeah isnt that funny *sic ...wait, no its not. Thanks Grant, I probably will have to call one. Oh well.

I have a door key...in that little container between the seats, looking all shiny and patronising. I swear its mocking me when I look at it.

Bit of an issue - looks like the battery died in my E30 - and the ignition key is not the same as the door keys. Any ideas that dont involve paying the AA (No, i dont have roadside assitance and no it doesnt come with my insurance) ? Thank god for the second car. Thanks!

Nah only need the glove box now - need to wait until the end of the month for some money, though.