edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 hi new here, convinced by elijah and andy from wellington to join. first time using a forum thought id start a thread so you can see what im doing and ill probably have a few questions that have already been asked so just point be in the right direction. bit about me, iv done my time as a mechanic have my warrant ticket but have on to bigger thing working on tower cranes my cars e30 touring, mods manuel conversion camber and toe adjustment in rear, black interior mtech seats and wheel e30 coupe, mods manual conversion camber toe adjustment in rear and caster adjustment in the front. 5 stud conversion both are 2L but have m20b27 blocks and 885 heads for both progress will be slow i have a two other projects too. owned a couple of e28 too one is owned by elijah now ennz island bay temata peak in hawes bay acs 16x8 shes a bit rough little bits of rust that need to be fixed here and there caster adjusters thought that they would be better option that the offset bushes 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 Oh my gosh, I love the plate so much! Great looking cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted March 24, 2016 thanks mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted March 25, 2016 welcome, Chris. I've noticed - and admired - your touring around the traps #8 ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted March 25, 2016 Welcome, a wealth of advice and knowledge amongst most of the members here. Looking forward to the progress of your Touring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted March 26, 2016 Whats the legals around the adjustable caster mounts? Could be the solution for my E36 - would like a little more caster but not interested in swapping over to M3 control arms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted March 26, 2016 Welcome. Nice to see you here. And lolz at my tank on the end of that E30 line up... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 Whats the legals around the adjustable caster mounts? Could be the solution for my E36 - would like a little more caster but not interested in swapping over to M3 control arms. they will need a cirt the only way i would know that wouldn't need one is if you get the offset bushes or you can elongate the the hole where top hat bolts to and tack a washer back over top. but these have limitations or you could do both. someone might even do off set top hats? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted March 27, 2016 they will need a cirt the only way i would know that wouldn't need one is if you get the offset bushes or you can elongate the the hole where top hat bolts to and tack a washer back over top. but these have limitations or you could do both. someone might even do off set top hats? Damn, figured they'd probably need one but thought I'd check anyway. Ta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Just came across this searching for m20b27 info. I've seen your touring around a bit. It's really nice! And i think you used to work with my friend Dalton at Toyota? Anyway, keen to hear more about your 2.7 swaps as I'll most likely go down that route too if I get a chance, and add a turbo. Welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted May 5, 2016 thanks yeah i know that boy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted May 6, 2016 this came in to my life so the coupe is getting a stroker now too. it has a bbs spoiler that i have not seen before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted May 6, 2016 a friend bought his e30 to me very very tidy IS. a few jobs to do on it this week end ill let you know as progress gets on. first step H&R sport spring with e90 top hats 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted May 7, 2016 do the e90 tophats work to bring down the front of the e30? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted May 7, 2016 do the e90 tophats work to bring down the front of the e30? yep approx 15mm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 so another manual conversion done for a mate. all new seals, bushes, clutch kit and short shift kit. most of them were genuine parts. tidied up a few other things got it running right. drives so nice makes me jealous. very tidy 325is might i add again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 heres is another mates e30 south african import 325i i did another manual conversion on this during the summer up in Waiheke island, all new parts too. surprisingly there are a lot of e30 as batch cars up there. jamex spring in this one too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted May 16, 2016 ill get a new phone soon so i can put up some quality photo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 so haven't posted in a while heres just teaser of what transformation of what going to take place with the touring genuine bbs rs 16" off a 5 stud mazda so ill have to get it machined to 5x120 but i did get them for a steel and i have finally found my self a genuine mtech 2 kit to go on 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) went for a strole through picapart the other day to get a bumper for a honda, when i spotted a car i recognized it was a white ac schnitzer e36 318tii knew it lowwerd but i didnt think it would have a set of bilstein adjustable coil overs. so for 170 smackaroos the coupe is getting another up grade. i didnt come out with what i was after though but i think im still better off. Edited January 8, 2017 by edirtytouring 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 standard 318ti spring i had pulled out my coupe compared to whats going in. just waiting on my adjustable top hats to come it fit the fronts in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 so you know how i knew that car at pic a part i had a little visit for my mate whos girls friend owned the car in his m50 coupe, took it for a little spin. has already had the 5 stud swap on it with the same wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 What a great score! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 11, 2017 who is your mate? seen that red coupe a few days ago, i see it around a bit. are you sure its not an M52? pretty sure its the same car that my M52 from my very first swap went into after i sold the conversion kit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edirtytouring 11 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 his names glen . he had a a white e30 2l coupe that he sold not long ago on bbs and his gilrl friend had that white ac ti you saw at mine. he told me it was a m50 i didnt really have a good look at it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
