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General Topics / Definitive Cruise control Thread

« on: February 26, 2007, 09:24:19 PM »

This write up is what encouraged me to do this retrofit. Basically I have completed it although there is one thing which I am not sure about. How exactly do you remove the actuator cable from the unit. I have had a good look and I was unable to work out how to swap the e30 cable with the e36 one. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks for the work you guys have put in, it has helped me immeasurably!

Where the cable attaches there is a clip, push the clip in and the cable will then pull out. With the cable pulled out a little bit there is a rubber band looking thing and a brass clip, you can disconnect the two and then switch the cable. Once you get it apart it will make more sence. I hope that helps.

I just finished my retrofit thanks for the good info! One thing i would like to add is that i used the clutch switch and bracket from an 89i and i didnt have to modify it in any way.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Why the fight to stick with the 4cyl?

« on: June 11, 2006, 03:22:56 PM »

With horsepower being so cheap these days, Its not uncommon that my car is burned off a light by a soccer mom in her pontiac gtp or random rednecks in in a F-250. And forget comparing our cars to anything in the sports car market, even base model hondas are putting out more power. While its not all about straight line acceleration, it does frustrate me so for that reason im going the turbo m50 route. But i wont handle as well, my weight balance will be off, blah blah blah, i have had my fun with the m42, its gotta go!

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Engine + Driveline / whats your choice of spark plug

« on: June 11, 2006, 01:27:08 AM »

NGK > All

word

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Engine + Driveline / M3 lsd, what do i need

« on: June 11, 2006, 01:24:56 AM »

I already installed a m3 4.10, fit with no modifications or parts needed. I did have problems lining up the bolt holes, but they match up after a fight.

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How-To's / Engine failure due to pan gasket shift/bolt loss (e30 only)

« on: May 26, 2006, 11:47:08 PM »

Just changed the lower pan gasket today and found two bolts. this seems like its worth checking out for you guys that havent

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General Topics / So i was replacing my leaking lower pan gasket today...

« on: May 26, 2006, 11:35:44 PM »

...and when i dropped the pan and drained the remaining oil, there were two bolts inside looking at me :eek: Turns out they were upper pan bolts that somehow backed out and were rattling around the screen for the oil pickup. I locktite'd them back on there and snugged up the rest in the pan. Bonus result: it fixed the upper pan gasket leak i thought i was going to have to repair!:D

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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / pshop request: wheels

« on: May 09, 2006, 09:55:21 PM »

got it hooked up by brant on r3v!

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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / pshop request: wheels

« on: May 08, 2006, 09:14:20 PM »

deese:


on dis:



it doesnt have to be perfect, just wanna see what it would look like

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Member Profiles / my 318

« on: April 30, 2006, 12:50:35 PM »

Bought it in 04 with 72,xxx miles completely stock. Its sterling with black interior.




Just one pic for now. I will go on a shoot when i get the 16s on.

All the mods i can think of right now:
medium case 4.10 lsd from m3
325i single mass flywheel/clutch swap
Jim C. chip
z3 shift lever
Is lip with ryan g splitter
painted red tails
euro smiles
brand new foglights (i added these a year ago)
mtech 1 wheel
full m3 suspension (struts, trailing arms & sways)
bilstein sports
ac schnitzer springs
zimmerman drilled/vented rotors
all new m3 calipers w/ PBR utlimates
e36 window switches
bav auto intake with k&n filter and lukas heasheild
euro grills
euro plate filler
mtech 2 side panels and skirts
map light mirror
full obc
e28 steelies wrapped in 225 50 15 yoko avs es 100s
e32 740 16'' baskets (pending payment and delivery of e28 wheels haha)

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General Topics / 4 lug to 5 lug swap

« on: April 30, 2006, 01:20:43 AM »

It all comes down to the desires of the driver and how deep their pockets are.

If you are into competitive racing, depending on your class rules, it can hurt you (don't ask how I know). If it's just your fun car that you want to run unclassed and want a factory set up with better braking, it's worth it.

Don't forget, you have to pay to play [/QUOTE}

yes.



btw, i just did mine so i could run e28 steelies:D

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General Topics / 318 is master cylinder.

« on: April 30, 2006, 01:17:54 AM »

an e32 (i think) 750 MC will give you better pedal feel. I dont remember how much they are though.

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General Topics / Single mass conversion question

« on: April 21, 2006, 06:11:31 PM »

What flywheels will work
Thanks!

the one in my car! ahahahahahah