Skip to content
  • Categories
  • Recent
  • Tags
  • Popular
  • Users
  • Groups
Skins
  • Light
  • Brite
  • Cerulean
  • Cosmo
  • Flatly
  • Journal
  • Litera
  • Lumen
  • Lux
  • Materia
  • Minty
  • Morph
  • Pulse
  • Sandstone
  • Simplex
  • Sketchy
  • Spacelab
  • United
  • Yeti
  • Zephyr
  • Dark
  • Cyborg
  • Darkly
  • Quartz
  • Slate
  • Solar
  • Superhero
  • Vapor

  • Default (No Skin)
  • No Skin
Collapse
WIBIMMERS logo

WIBIMMERS

  1. Home
  2. General Discussion
  3. Members BMWs
  4. Non-BMW Stuff on a BMW Forum

Non-BMW Stuff on a BMW Forum

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Members BMWs
1.2k Posts 29 Posters 0 Views 1 Watching
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • straight6pwrS
    straight6pwrS
    straight6pwr
    wrote on last edited by
    #105

    SteelBlue said:

    Yes, the Depo smoked smileys with the cross hairs. I was looking at purchasing them but wanted to know what the wiring process was like.

    I have Depo and they are the same plugs as any OEM euro lights. The wiring is easy. The connectors Depo supplies for the headlights lights are only half of what you need, you'll want to get some OEM headlight plugs for euro spec lights. The connectors they supply for the city lights are sufficient for tapping into your side markers.

    Its the same as swapping to euro headlights. You can search on the internet and find write-ups.  This DIY is quick to the point: http://www.rtsauto.com/e30-euro-smiley-conversion-from-sealed-beams-or-us-ellipsoids/

    Dan
    yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

    1 Reply Last reply
    1
    • SteelBlueS
      SteelBlueS
      SteelBlue
      wrote on last edited by
      #106

      straight6pwr said:

      I have Depo and they are the same plugs as any OEM euro lights. The wiring is easy. The connectors Depo supplies for the headlights lights are only half of what you need, you'll want to get some OEM headlight plugs for euro spec lights. The connectors they supply for the city lights are sufficient for tapping into your side markers.

      Its the same as swapping to euro headlights. You can search on the internet and find write-ups.  This DIY is quick to the point: http://www.rtsauto.com/e30-euro-smiley-conversion-from-sealed-beams-or-us-ellipsoids/

      I will be contacting you in the future with any other questions. Thank you.

      1 Reply Last reply
      0
      • G
        G
        gilber33
        wrote on last edited by
        #107

        SteelBlue said:

        I will be contacting you in the future with any other questions. Thank you.

        Confirmed they are Depo. 

        Question: tonight I started putting the power steering stuff back together. And I cannot remember how all the brackets worked on the pump. Can someone tell me if this looks right? It doesnt feel right and I don't see how it would allow for the tensioner to even work. 

        20180820234935.jpg

        20180820234959.jpg

        1 Reply Last reply
        0
        • G
          G
          gilber33
          wrote on last edited by
          #108

          Nevermind. I looked at my pictures more and the PS pump is on there correct. I didn't feel right at the time, but I see now how it is.

          1 Reply Last reply
          1
          • YoungCRY
            YoungCRY
            YoungCR
            wrote on last edited by
            #109

            Welcome to multiple bmw ownership, it’s a slippery slope. 😂

            Chris Young
            BMWCCA #458972
            1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

            1 Reply Last reply
            1
            • G
              G
              gilber33
              wrote on last edited by
              #110

              Fixed a few things on the e46: window regulator, windshield cowl, and new heater control valve. Someone at some point bypasses the heater valve and the AC was pretty weak. 

              20180827212001.jpg

              I was also in Malibu this past weekend for a friends wedding and got to drive a couple of his cars as well as a friend's S52 swapped E30 in the canyons. It was an absolute blast and gave me renewed motivation to get my e30 done. 

              20180825113951.jpg

              1 Reply Last reply
              4
              • straight6pwrS
                straight6pwrS
                straight6pwr
                wrote on last edited by
                #111

                Did you get to drive that 993? 😍

                Dan
                yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

                1 Reply Last reply
                0
                • G
                  G
                  gilber33
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #112

                  straight6pwr said:

                  Did you get to drive that 993? 😍

                  I was lucky enough to drive all of them up and down a couple times. It was an experience I will never forget.

                  1 Reply Last reply
                  3
                  • G
                    G
                    gilber33
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #113

                    I'll have to put it back on jack stands eventually for doing the clutch stuff and a couple other things, but back on the ground while I put together the engine stuff. 

                    20180831235431.jpg

                    20180831232923.jpg

                    20180831232951.jpg

                    1 Reply Last reply
                    2
                    • G
                      G
                      gilber33
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #114

                      Does anyone have some pics of what hoses, or could describe to me, what hoses go to the heater core? 

                      From what I can gather the top hose goes to the hard pipe on the back of the block and the bottom hose is the large one from the thermostat and reservoir? 

                      I found some coolant hose diagrams, but its difficult to tell which ones go to the heater core.

                      1 Reply Last reply
                      0
                      • G
                        G
                        gilber33
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #115

                        Figured out the coolant hose question. Now for another one. The little plastic ring that sits right next to the o ring on the FPR broke when I pulled it all apart. Will it still seal okay on the rail?

                        1 Reply Last reply
                        0
                        • jc43089J
                          jc43089J
                          jc43089
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #116

                          You need that ring for it to clamp properly.  Does it show as a separate part in realoem?  I can't remember if that comes with a regulator or not.

                          Edit:  Or do you just mean it cracked but still will be in place?  It is just a spacer so if it is just cracked that probably won't matter.

                          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.

                          1 Reply Last reply
                          0
                          • G
                            G
                            gilber33
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #117

                            jc43089 said:

                            You need that ring for it to clamp properly.  Does it show as a separate part in realoem?  I can't remember if that comes with a regulator or not.

                            Edit:  Or do you just mean it cracked but still will be in place?  It is just a spacer so if it is just cracked that probably won't matter.

                            It crumbled into a bunch of pieces, but a friend locally came to the rescue and has the spacer and o ring. 

                            Now, sorry if this has been asked but I tried searching the internet for reviews but couldn't find any. Has anyone used this swaybar before?

                            https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F162678681936

                            Screenshot20180904-215953eBay.jpg

                            1 Reply Last reply
                            0
                            • B
                              B
                              Boris3
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #118

                              Not clear what size that bar is. Popular sway bars to upgrade an e30: Suspension Techniques, Ireland Engineering, UCC Sway Barbarian, just to name a few.

                              1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

                              1 Reply Last reply
                              0
                              • The Full BananaT
                                The Full BananaT
                                The Full Banana
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #119

                                It appears to be 22.37mm thick, at least in the part being measured in the photo.

                                Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

                                1 Reply Last reply
                                0
                                • B
                                  B
                                  Boris3
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #120

                                  Thanks, my eyes and a small phone screen...

                                  1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                  0
                                  • G
                                    G
                                    gilber33
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #121

                                    Stock is 20mm and  most sway bar upgrades I found are 22mm.

                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                    0
                                    • B
                                      B
                                      Boris3
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #122

                                      SE30 race series runs 22f/19r which is a common upgrade kit. With a bigger bar you'll also want the weld in subframe reinforcements

                                      1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

                                      1 Reply Last reply
                                      0
                                      • G
                                        G
                                        gilber33
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #123

                                        According to the seller, the subframe has already been reinforced. And when I was working on it, I believe I noticed the reinforcement plates welded in. So I'm good on that.

                                        I think I'll get this one.

                                        1 Reply Last reply
                                        0
                                        • G
                                          G
                                          gilber33
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #124

                                          Wagon got new brakes tonight. In desperate need of new control arms, too. Thankfully I have those coming next week. 

                                          20180907220931.jpg

                                          1 Reply Last reply
                                          1

                                          Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.

                                          Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.

                                          With your input, this post could be even better 💗

                                          Register Login
                                          Reply
                                          • Reply as topic
                                          Log in to reply
                                          • Oldest to Newest
                                          • Newest to Oldest
                                          • Most Votes


                                          • Login

                                          • Don't have an account? Register

                                          • Login or register to search.
                                          Powered by NodeBB Contributors
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          0
                                          • Categories
                                          • Recent
                                          • Tags
                                          • Popular
                                          • Users
                                          • Groups