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    Auto inhibitor switch wire colour.

    Hey guys, I'm doing an m30 swap into my e30, the engine is from a e34 and I'm using the auto engine harness, I need to know which wire is for the inhibitor switch to prevent starting the car in drive, reverse etc... I believe that one of these plugs (from engine harness near ecu connector)...
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    test

    http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/ceejgod/pileoparts3.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/ceejgod/pileoparts1.jpg
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    e30 engine conversion (slow process thread)

    M30b35 from 1989 e34. Four piece getrag 265 from e24 635csi Teh OH NOES!!
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    How to turn your BMW into a rice burner.

    Lesson 1, Purchase set of these... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CALIPER-BRAKE-COVER-BMW-E21-E30-M10-M40-316-316i-318i_W0QQitemZ220241475645QQihZ012QQcategoryZ42605QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Don't forget to put "SILICONE Glue" on both your caliper and inside of the cover.
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    New front windshield trim /w Pics!

    This ones for Scotty, I'm not going to be painting my original front or rear trim, I'm going to be replacing it with brand new genuine stuff, I'll also be replacing the rear two pieces when money gets around to it: To replace the old stuff when, at the same time, I replace my cracked front...
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    New stuff on/done to the e30, PICS!

    Can't remember if I posted these pics on bmwboard... Current roof work.... again, but done properly this time.: Has now been filled and am currently rolling the streets in patchy undercoated roof, And new rims fitted as of two days ago: Am hating them atm (mainly because of the...
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    New rust cutting thread (pics inside)

    New straight front L/R gaurds: And new straight rust free boot/trunk lid: New rear right door (lower "body kit" panel has been removed) Appologies for poor picture quality... You get the idea, Yep, its time for new/non-backyard-job-done-by-me, respray by one of my mates on the e30...
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    300km's Since motor in...

    Just completed a 230km round trip in the bimmer, and run about 50km in and around town before the big 230 trip. So far, my 84' e30 bmw experience has been up to shit, all new problems since the car has been put back on the road after 4 months of inactivity include: - Fuel pump whine while...
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    Bang bng jiggy wiggy bang bang bang-a-lang bang

    [bmwkick][}:)][driving][driving][driving][driving][kick][|)][:I][|)][scream][mad][target][pray][drinking][poke][:)][:)][:)][:)][:)][target][target][:I][nutkick][nutkick][slap][slap][slap][werd][werd][werd][rolleyes][rolleyes][eek][eek][eek][xx(][xx(][joke][joke][whip][whip][headbang][headbang][he...
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    Euro emission control system delete.

    On the exhaust manifold of my 2.3i m20 it has a probe that protrudes into each outlet hole, part #11 "PIPE", then goes around the front of the motor, though two one way valves, part #13 (one pictured), and into a rubber hose part #15, which connects directly to the top of the air box before the...
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    BMWBoard.com new memebrs?

    Ok, Ive been a member of this board for a while now and have got quite comfortable with many of the people here, not only in the 3 series section (where i live!) but also outside in the other sections aswell. We get new members signing up all the time, though i've noticed recently that the bulk...
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    Rust nightmare continues... With pics

    This is to show that rust as scary as it is (to me anyway) can be deleted with pleasing results. Actually this is for people that have less rust than my little e30 does and to make them feel better. I've got my e30 off the road for awhile and ill keep this thread updated as i repair. So far...
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    Rear subframe, Trailing arm bushes (PICS)

    Going to be doing my trailing arm bushes soon. After i finish putting the motor back in (too many jobs on at the same time atm) Got these offset bushes and pins: Part #9 for referance. Any idea or tips for doing this job, I'm thinking of doing a custom airbag system for the rear and this...
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    Control arm bushings replacement.

    I made a tool to remove the old bushings off the control arm and Ive finished pressing the bushing out and pressing new ones in, but i can't quite figure out how to put the entire assembly back on... Ive soaked the stub in WD-40 and tried to just push it on by hand but i can only get it on half...
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    Black BMW

    Sorry if repost but i though this was crazy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLa8NuKqWY I'm guessing turbo-charged m50, crazy that these old cars (even with a high powered motor) can still do these insane things!
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    Worst bloody day.

    I was gunna explain what happend today that made it so shit but long story short : Anyything that could go wrong.... Did, including a caterpillar C-16 rebuild that, when started, dropped a piston.... I was the one that tightened the big ends, and crank caps. **** **** ****DKJBDlbjkf...
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    Moving battery to the trunk.

    anyone know of a DIY site for placing the battery from the engine bay to the boot/trunk? I'm more than capable of doing the job, but some ideas on where to run cables would be nice and support of the battery in the boot/trunk aswell. Anyone know of a site that you could link me? Anyone done this...
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    BMW e30 17' Rims, for sale.

    BSA 335's 17' by 7.0' (inch) wide: Wheels have a long story, but I'll cut it short... All four wheels are direct for the supplier, they are not what i wanted but coulden't return them: They come with new wheel studs and centre caps and are still in original box's. Paid $860 brand new, will be...
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    Idle = 1800rpm all the time.

    I've had the battery out to do the intake manifold gaskets and ever since (bout 5 days) the idle has been at 1700rpm to 1800rpm all the time cold start in the morning to full operating temp in traffic, highway driving and all..... There are no vacuum leaks. I can only find answers specific to...
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    Manual to Electric conversion?

    Recently I picked up a e28 5 series bimmer for $100 (got the 2.8 m30), and I'm using it as a parts car for my e30. Was thinking about changing the motor into my car but I'm still not sure. besides the point anyways. The e28 has an electric sunroof, my e30 has a manual sunroof, so i wanna swap...


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