http://forums.eurocca.net/ BMW technical talk and advice. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:33:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.eurocca.net/images/misc/rss.png http://forums.eurocca.net/ http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38263-SMG-vs-Manual-on-E46-M3?goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:30:59 GMT Hello all I read is bad feedback on SMG gearbox as I have never driven do you guys have any feedback on the gear changes when compared to a 6sp manual. Thanks Chris Hello all I read is bad feedback on SMG gearbox as I have never driven do you guys have any feedback on the gear changes when compared to a 6sp manual.

Thanks
Chris ]]> BMW digibeat http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38263-SMG-vs-Manual-on-E46-M3 http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38262-E30-M3-Steering-Rack-Conversion?goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:00:53 GMT G'day all,

I'm looking to do a conversion from the current rack to a 1.9L Z3 [M44] Rack (Part No:32131095575) in the M3, from what I've read so far the rebuilt Maval or ZF seem to be highly recommended.

Could anyone please advise me in regard to the best options, if it's possible to buy a low km rack in Australia or rebuilt rack and if I might encounter any clearance options with the headers which have just recently been replaced and ceramic coated.



Cheers ]]> BMW OZSammy http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38262-E30-M3-Steering-Rack-Conversion http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38261-Bmw-blue-coolant-question?goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:37:18 GMT Hey fellas, i have the same post on bimmerforums but thought id also try here cause you guys are awesome. My e34 is due for its coolant change and just wondering how much bmw blue coolant i will need. For a 50/50 mix i know i need 6 litres of the stuff, but here it costs $25 for i think is the... Hey fellas, i have the same post on bimmerforums but thought id also try here cause you guys are awesome.

My e34 is due for its coolant change and just wondering how much bmw blue coolant i will need. For a 50/50 mix i know i need 6 litres of the stuff, but here it costs $25 for i think is the 1.5L so ill need 100 bucks worth of coolant??? I've heard a reputable bmw mechanic near me says that one bottle of the stuff is enough, is this true? then why does bmw suggest a 50/50 mix?

Anyways in the past ive used a product sold here called Nulon Longlife, here is a link to their website http://www.nulon.com.au/products/Lon...rated_Coolant/, apparently its pretty good stuff which alot of people use. At approx. 35-40 bucks for 5 litres i will go with that if it works out cheaper then bmw blue coolant. Anybody else use nulon?

thanks in advance ]]> BMW ArnZ http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38261-Bmw-blue-coolant-question http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38259-New-wheels-pic-whoring!?goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:29:58 GMT Finaly got my Keskin wheels last week. Took some work to make them fit.
As the offsets are +15, the front is 8.5" wide and the back is 10".... i think most people won't like this look, but those that like the stretched euro look... Enjoy.











]]> BMW Dejo325i http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38259-New-wheels-pic-whoring! http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38258-M30-exaust?goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:43:38 GMT So my mechanic says my exhaust has a hole in it and needs to be fixed to pass rego.

I asked which section needs replacing and he say's that "it doesn't matter, it's all one piece".

Does that sound right? Or should I go somewhere else? ]]> BMW http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38258-M30-exaust http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38255-BMW-ECU-Upgrades-DNA-Tuning-(Australia)?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:04:33 GMT Dear all, Information on BMW ECU Upgrades have now been relisted on the DNA Tuning (Australia) section of the forum. Apologies for those who did not have questions answered in the previous thread. Here is the link to the new thread. Prices have also been temporarily reduced as a special... Dear all,

Information on BMW ECU Upgrades have now been relisted on the DNA Tuning (Australia) section of the forum.

Apologies for those who did not have questions answered in the previous thread.

Here is the link to the new thread. Prices have also been temporarily reduced as a special introductory offer.

http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread...158#post572158 ]]> BMW John @ DNA Tuning http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38255-BMW-ECU-Upgrades-DNA-Tuning-(Australia) http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38252-E34-manual-conversion?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:04:49 GMT Currently considering doing a manual conversion to my 535i, and just wanted a confirmation of the parts i need for a complete swap

I've done a manual conversion before on other cars, and i'm a qualified mechanic, so the task itself isn't an issue

its just if i do go ahead with it, i want everything there, so i dont have to stop halfway through and order a part i forgot, leaving me stranded without a car for a while

So, in no particular order, here's what i think i need off the top of my head

Manual gearbox
shifter linkage setup
shifter surround
tailshaft
flywheel
clutch setup
peal box assembly
master/slave cylinders and fluid lines
gearbox mount


So what mods do you recommend i do before putting it all in the car?
I've read about using an e28 M5 flywheel and clutch setup, what are the benefits of this apart from replacing a dual mass flywheel that is potentially worn out with a cheaper setup

short shifter? or new bushings?
new guibo


ok, so what wiring changes do i need to do?

obviously i need to bridge the starter isolation switch, that only allows you to start in park/neutral

work out how to connect the clutch switch to the cruise control setup

disable the instrument cluster auto gear display

remove auto ecu and wiring, is that loom seperate to everything else?

What about the diff, obviously the high ratio'd auto diff will make the car accelerate faster, but i've read that there is different length diff noses for manual, or am i wrong, will the manual tailshaft bolt up to the auto diff without mods required?

what are some options for changing the diff? LSD, ratios, where do i get one etc?

and if you have any other ideas/opinions on the swap, please voice them ]]> BMW Stoney http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38252-E34-manual-conversion http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38251-E30-Brake-questions-(again)?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:08:47 GMT Guys did my first motorkhana today and found my brake pedal feel so-so.
I have replaced alot of bits which I will list;
FRONT: new discs, rebuilt calipers, new pads & braided lines.
REAR: (still drums) : overwholed drums, new shoes & new wheel cylinders.
New Brake Master Cylinder e32 750i unit.
Done about 300 kms to bed in.

So I still have a softish pedal , what should I look at next?
any help would be great guys! ]]> BMW pazza http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38251-E30-Brake-questions-(again) http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38250-E30-Hard-to-start?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:31:44 GMT Hey

I'm new to the forums and ive had my e30 for a bit over a year now, has been relatively pain free experience so far just fixing things that most 25yo cars would need fixing (cooling system ect).

Ive got an 85' 323i auto and have been having a bit of trouble with cold starts, basically it turns over but doesnt fire( after a few attempts with a bit of accelerator it starts).

Today though while i was at the shops it was very hard to start and when i eventually got it started it was idling fine but as soon as i put it into gear( load on the motor) it would struggle to idle and then died. The car revved fine whilst out of gear in park. I just let it idle for a minute or 2 and then it was fine again.

Has anyone had a similar problem to this and where/what should i be looking for?

I'm going to replace the dizzy cap and rotor this week as the car has a bit of a miss and the cap is fooked

Anyways cheers for any help

Alex ]]> BMW Kewliest http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38250-E30-Hard-to-start http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38249-E36-track-day-suspension-setup-thread?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:28:52 GMT I guess it's time to consider some intelligence sharing on this subject. My reguarly track day driven m3 needs some assistance in this area. My setup seems pretty track capable but ultimately I need to work the brakes to 110% to get fast lap times. I get understeer on the tight corners especially and I can't get the power on until well thru the corner.
My setup is as follows

koni yellows with eibach springs with the shocks about 3/4 turn from full hard on the rear and 1+1/2 tunn from full hard on front. I have the Tms roll bars set on full soft on the front and full hard on the rear. Andy algnment is as follows
front toe in 0.3mm per side camber -3.8deg and 6deg of castor. Rear 1.2mm of toe in per side and -2 deg camber.

Next aligent prob go to minor toe out and - 4.5deg camber perhaps a tiny bit more toe in on the rear and rear shocks to full hard. I also have solid camber plates and one of those x- braces.

I want an uncompremised setup for track with the exception of massive front toe out as I don't want to scrub the insides out of my tyres all the time. I also thought of going for harder rear springs as these are the STD lowered kit of eibach springs anything super hard.

Let the discussion begin. ]]> BMW GazM3 http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38249-E36-track-day-suspension-setup-thread http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38245-Generic-Oil-filter-relocation-Kit?goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:40:47 GMT Well my e34 535i has suffered from the notorious m30 oil drain back valve problem. After sitting for a while the oil drains out of the oil canister and requires several seconds to build oil pressure when the car is started. Seeing as the supercharger nose is in the way of the oil filter anyway,... Well my e34 535i has suffered from the notorious m30 oil drain back valve problem. After sitting for a while the oil drains out of the oil canister and requires several seconds to build oil pressure when the car is started.

Seeing as the supercharger nose is in the way of the oil filter anyway, I plan to do an oil filter relocation. There was a kit available specifically for the m30, but apparently it is now NLA. So I'm thinking that I might be able to use a generic one like this. I have the ability to fab up a plate to connect it at the engine end I'm just wondering how I would go about choosing a replacement oil filter as the standard canister type would no longer work.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? ]]> BMW Waterman http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38245-Generic-Oil-filter-relocation-Kit http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38244-need-some-info-on-e30-racing?goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:08:33 GMT Hey all ive decided that i would like to make a e30 production or race car in the future so ive started saving bits and pieces. Anyway what i would like to know is where can i find section 6 and 7 of the cams manual (the cams manual website has a shitload of links but i dont know which is... Hey all

ive decided that i would like to make a e30 production or race car in the future so ive started saving bits and pieces. Anyway what i would like to know is

where can i find section 6 and 7 of the cams manual (the cams manual website has a shitload of links but i dont know which is section six)

if things are unspecified in the e30 regulations does that mean they are free? there was no mention about valves, valvesprings or rockers, or wether the internal parts could be lightened (i havent found section 6 or 7 of the cams manual so it might be in there idk.)

and are there any things that would help me decide wether i want to go into production or race (cost of events or things like that). I havent really done any research but i want to get into racing.

thanks ]]> BMW Gruelius http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38244-need-some-info-on-e30-racing http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38243-Repair-manual-for-E36-M3-EVO-where-to-buy?goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:54:19 GMT I have looked in the shops, online, etc. no sign. all that I could find was the american model online which is a totally different engine; the S50 B32 engine is nowhere to be seen ... Thanks I have looked in the shops, online, etc. no sign. all that I could find was the american model online which is a totally different engine; the S50 B32 engine is nowhere to be seen ...

Thanks ]]> BMW torque http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38243-Repair-manual-for-E36-M3-EVO-where-to-buy http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38241-Manual-gearshift-shaking-like-crazy!!?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:58:07 GMT I have an E36 with 5 speed manual ZF gearbox. I had a stage 2 F1 racing clutch and single mass flywheel fitted at Auto Dynamics in Cheltenham and as soon as it was fitted the gearstick wobbled lightly while reversing and shook violently when engine braking in second gear. The vibration is linked... I have an E36 with 5 speed manual ZF gearbox.

I had a stage 2 F1 racing clutch and single mass flywheel fitted at Auto Dynamics in Cheltenham and as soon as it was fitted the gearstick wobbled lightly while reversing and shook violently when engine braking in second gear. The vibration is linked to road speed not engine rpm.

This caused me to change my driving style and clutch in while in second gear as the vibrating stopped when accelerating in second gear. Now 6 months and 5,000kms later the problem has been getting worse. Second gear now shakes on acceleration as well as engine braking. Third gear has now begun to vibrate when engine braking also.

Could this be a bearing gone?
Flywheel not fitted properly?
Car still goes fast and clutch is still perfect.

It's a shame I paid a premium to have this fitted at a bmw specialist because they were located around the corner. They had probably never fitted a single mass flywheel before.


http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92499

A similar thread above and no one answered the questions. The clutch/flywheel seems to be the problem ]]> BMW BMJET http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38241-Manual-gearshift-shaking-like-crazy!! http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38240-Help!-E21-M30B35-Conversion?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:17:33 GMT Heya everyone, just wondering if anyone has done the M30B35 conversion in an E21 and give me some help??

Mid next week I am picking up my first Euro car :cool: it's a 1980 E21 which was originally a 320 6 cyclinder manual. When I pick it up it will have a M30B35 engine already in the engine bay which was originally from a 1987 E32 735i. The engine will be bolted in and basically all I have left to do in terms of the engine bay is wire it up and work out the fuel system. The engine also needs bolting up to a gearbox as the car currently does not have one. So here come my questions:

1) As far as im aware the 1980 E21 320i 6 cyclinder originally had a carburettor setup whereas the 1987 E32 735i was fuel injected, yes? Now I want to keep the remainder of the work on this car as cheap as possible so I want to keep the car carburetted in the meantime and further down the track when funds permit I will convert it to fuel injection. So what sort of carburretor set up should I look at?

2) The E21 was originally a manual car, not sure whether the E32 was or not, and I wish to keep the E21 as manual. I hate automatics! What gearbox would I be looking at bolting into the car??

3) Finally where is the best place to locate the gearbox and carburettor gear I will need to finish of this car? Im located in Adelaide.

I had a quick search to try to find some answers to these questions but couldnt find anything hence why Im asking.

Im really excited about picking up this E21 next week as Ive always loved the early 3 series and have been after one for quite a while now. The one Ive found has a good body and retrimmed interior and comes with lots of parts and Im getting it at a very reasonable price too. I want to find out what I have to do to finish of the car so that I can hopefully pick up some parts for it over the weekend as I will need to get it running a.s.a.p as it will be daily driver.

Any help is greatly appreciated ]]> BMW dtm http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/38240-Help!-E21-M30B35-Conversion