Allanw 1071 Report post Posted November 4, 2012 took it for a WOF, failed on just the FR ball joint, is it just me or are E30s hard on these? seems like pretty much every E30 I've owned has needed them or tie rods done. Dads has only had shocks, rack ends (and a rack of course ) and control arm bushes in it's 210,000kms. Must be you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 4, 2012 Dads has only had shocks, rack ends (and a rack of course ) and control arm bushes in it's 210,000kms. Must be you Mine has had wheel bearing, complete secondhand rack, and there is still a shimmy in the steering. Hopefully be pinpointed when I take it for a WoF next week! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 8, 2012 I haven't posted for a while so here are a few updates of my project. Got the painted bumper fitted today... and over the past few weeks......... I got around to installing some Derale radiators for the power steering fluid, engine oil, cooling fan fluid, and transmission fluid. Also got some new brakes for the front M3 suspension setup. All original Lemforder / ATE parts (might have to wipe a bit of excess caliper grease off) And just fitted this stage 2 modified quick shift valved body for the 5 speed automatic I recently fitted. (yes I don't like manuals) Just finishing off the new headers and exhaust then off to finalize the certification. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowe30 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2012 took it for a WOF, failed on just the FR ball joint, is it just me or are E30s hard on these? seems like pretty much every E30 I've owned has needed them or tie rods done. hes letting me through on the trailing arm bushings but he expects they will need to be done for the next WOF. Disk rear end time?? does that need to be certed? ive got a disk rear end if ya wanna buy it? and as far as i know they dont need to be certed as it is a factory fitment kinda thing. if it comes factory then you can fit it. also theres nowhere that says 'this car had drums' so no one would be the wiser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 8, 2012 picked the touring up from panel/painters from getting the last of the "M" treatment. Now I Just need to clean and polish the rest of the car so its as shiny... pics to come... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 8, 2012 ive got a disk rear end if ya wanna buy it? and as far as i know they dont need to be certed as it is a factory fitment kinda thing. if it comes factory then you can fit it. also theres nowhere that says 'this car had drums' so no one would be the wiser cool will keep that in mind. its just my daily so ill wait till the car fails on it. not too bothered if i can get to work 3/10ths of a second faster etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Clutch let go again.... thats the 2nd clutch to let go doing 4th gear wheelies. Edited November 11, 2012 by polley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 11, 2012 Spent hours crc-ing off tar and clay barring the touring. Still have roof, bonnet and a side to clay bar. My hands hurt... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted November 11, 2012 Started building a 2-speed fan controller(more like switch) for an Electric Fan Conversion... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 11, 2012 Tinted the M325i, thanks Car Folie...Then went and gave it a wash too, wheels were disgusting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Clutch let go again.... thats the 2nd clutch to let go doing 4th gear wheelies. What clutch and pp setup have you been using? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 I haven't posted for a while so here are a few updates of my project. Got the painted bumper fitted today... and over the past few weeks......... I got around to installing some Derale radiators for the power steering fluid, engine oil, cooling fan fluid, and transmission fluid. Also got some new brakes for the front M3 suspension setup. All original Lemforder / ATE parts (might have to wipe a bit of excess caliper grease off) And just fitted this stage 2 modified quick shift valved body for the 5 speed automatic I recently fitted. (yes I don't like manuals) Just finishing off the new headers and exhaust then off to finalize the certification. looking good . have you seen these 2 customer of mine http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-528964110.htm and i think this the parts lot from the write off black coupe from 2 years back http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-530831536.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 What clutch and pp setup have you been using? Its a full face disc and I think its a sachs PP, would have to dig out the receipt for it. Was built by waikato brake and clutch. But I think I found the issue, and its not slipping anymore. Things have returned to normal, beaking the tyres loose in 2nd and 3rd as boost comes on now, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Another few hours clay barring the touring. Just have bonnet left now, once i ge all the random paint splotches off it. Has made such a difference! Car is now white, not cream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Sold the M3. Now have 3 days to find a new car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Secret 2 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Sold the purple E30 pending deposit, now on the hunt for a new car even though I don't need one. I'll keep my eye out and if something is too good to resist, I'll get it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Nearly there, just started working on the 4-2-1 headers. Heres a rough layout to give you an idea of how they will look once welded together etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Towing the E30 to it's new home on Saturday... Finally can get some bloody work done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Got the fuel injectors cleaned today (at Edgell Automotive, North Shore) and replaced the seals. Holy sh*t, what a difference! Acceleration way more responsive but I reckon at least a 2L/100kms improvement on fuel consumption. Hoping it will sort the cold start/rough idle issue but might have to wait 'til next winter to be sure (and no doubt by then there will be a host of other issues! hah) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 and so it begins...Alpina B7 Turbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max 27 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 and so it begins...Alpina B7 Turbo f**k yeah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Freakin sweet!! Can't wait to see the build thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted November 16, 2012 Handed over the M3 =( And picked up a very clean 325CI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted November 17, 2012 Did some towing.... New home for the Projects... Next.. towing a 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster's chassis with an E34. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 17, 2012 Handed over the M3 =( And picked up a very clean 325CI Good job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
