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First venture into the world of BMW's, lots of E30 questions:

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  • Brian.B
    Brian.B
    Brian.
    wrote on last edited by
    #94

    Earl said:

    Find the highest point of your motor and stick a piece of clay on it. Then close your hood, reopen it, and see how much room there was between the motor and hood=)

    You also have to consider driveline angle. you can't raise it too much, otherwise the drive shaft before the guibo will bind

    instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #95

      ^ I had figured as much, I'll have to see what others have done (if I can get an extra 0.50"-1.00" pan clearance will be well worth it to me....).

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      • EarlE
        EarlE
        Earl
        wrote on last edited by
        #96

        People use e34 mounts often without any significant issues

        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
          wrote on last edited by
          #97

          I'm running Condor Speed Shop bushings for motor, diff, subframe and trailing arms.  I like them a lot so far! 

          I'm excited to see this in the spring!

          15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

               @DrLeadFoot

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          • Brian.B
            Brian.B
            Brian.
            wrote on last edited by
            #98

            Earl said:

            People use e34 mounts often without any significant issues

            On E30's?

            instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #99

              Yes

              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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              • ClassEC
                ClassEC
                ClassE
                wrote on last edited by
                #100

                Apparently I misunderstood my body shop guy. Car will be done by *this* Friday.

                I thought a 5 day turnaround was super fast, but he said they were slow and were gonna get right on it.... He also needed to order a new bumper backing, and I'm assuming wanted to wait to ensure he got the right part.

                So it's another long week of waiting. He said everything was getting sprayed tomorrow though, so could be done on Thursday.... Or Friday at the latest.

                Sigh.... (Twittling thumbs).....

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                • ClassEC
                  ClassEC
                  ClassE
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #101

                  030B7464-4D77-4A23-937B-76DE73964F4F-361

                  SOMEONE needs to get me more info on this manifold. I need one of these - I hate the way the stock E30 mani looks.

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                  • jc43089J
                    jc43089J
                    jc43089
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #102

                    That is blingin, seems like something that would be used with forced induction but I don't really know.  Really cleans up the top of the engine.

                    2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                    3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                    '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                    '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                    '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                    '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                    • wasnt m3W
                      wasnt m3W
                      wasnt m3
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #103

                      It's half of a v12 manifold.

                      m3sig-1.jpg

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                      • EarlE
                        EarlE
                        Earl
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #104

                        ^What he said

                        Someone made that using one of the manifolds from a v12. I dont think it was a bolt on affair. Snap would/should know more about it

                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                        • ClassEC
                          ClassEC
                          ClassE
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #105

                          Found some more info on this.... 1 guy made that mani (I believe it's a welded assembly using the M20 flange and V12 runners/plenum) but no info on if it worked and how it ran. Bummer.

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                          • ClassEC
                            ClassEC
                            ClassE
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #106

                            Well..... Hoping that today is the day I get the E30 back. Gonna be watching my phone like a hawk!

                            Next step is ordering coils. I've had my eyes on the BC's, anyone have experience with other coils around the $1k range worth mentioning. I like that the BC's have camber plates and are dampening adjustable.....

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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
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                              #107

                              Broadway Static is what will get you the lowest=)

                              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                              • Brian.B
                                Brian.B
                                Brian.
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #108

                                Earl said:

                                Broadway Static is what will get you the lowest=)

                                This. BWS is $$$ BUT, you still get quality ride, can pick your wheels off the ground an lay frame static if you so choose. And would still be great for a mild built car. BWS is on top of the game right now for coilovers IMO

                                instagram @howdoyoudrivethat

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                                • ClassEC
                                  ClassEC
                                  ClassE
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #109

                                  Yeah - I've been eyeing up those as well. Price tag is alittle more, but you gotta pay-to-play. Options are very similar between the two, and I've got some friends with BC's that really like them.

                                  I really like BC's air cup setup as well, I could definitely be interested in that in the future.

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                                  • B
                                    B
                                    B C
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #110

                                    Brian. said:

                                    This. BWS is $$$ BUT, you still get quality ride, can pick your wheels off the ground an lay frame static if you so choose. And would still be great for a mild built car. BWS is on top of the game right now for coilovers IMO

                                    :mellow:

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #111

                                      I just want my car back.... Hoping today is the day.

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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #112

                                        I get my thumb back today too=) Such a good day

                                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                        • B
                                          B
                                          B C
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #113

                                          Earl said:

                                          I get my thumb back today too=) Such a good day

                                          What color did you paint it?

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