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  1. Thread: 2.5 vs. 2.3

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    If you have a dogleg gearbox, then a 4:10 diff is...

    If you have a dogleg gearbox, then a 4:10 diff is ridiculously SHORT! And they came with a 3:25 as stock, only EVO2 and 3 are 3:15

    You can use Sport evo Injectors if you are really in need for...
  2. Thread: 2.5 vs. 2.3

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    not sure if this is such a good idea. My first...

    not sure if this is such a good idea. My first 2.3 block was bored to 2.5 and the machine shop bored cylinder one "offset" (by mistake I guess) and the result was that the piston on TDC touched the...
  3. Thread: 2.5 vs. 2.3

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    save yourself some money and delete the header...

    save yourself some money and delete the header and rods from the VAC list. the stock header and rods are well up to the job unless you are looking towards the 300bhp. Also what is that "race" oil...
  4. Thread: Brembo BBK

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    I think I have a set of mounts lying in my...

    I think I have a set of mounts lying in my garage. What p/n do I need to look for?
  5. Thread: 2.5 vs. 2.3

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    a well specced 2.3 will outperfom a 2.5 build if...

    a well specced 2.3 will outperfom a 2.5 build if same amount of money is used for both builds IMHO. (talking of a sensible budget, not no money no object builds)
    The money the 2.5 parts alone will...
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    Can't you get Direzza DZ02 or 03's in the US? I...

    Can't you get Direzza DZ02 or 03's in the US? I have used DZ02's and they are great. But beware when they are cold.
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    I had a set of these but damaged two, if you ever...

    I had a set of these but damaged two, if you ever need 2 spare rims, get in touch
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    It's beyond me how the naming of a new car can...

    It's beyond me how the naming of a new car can even remotely affect the value of a 25+ year old classic?
    And just to be picky, the E30 M3 is NOT even a coupe.

    If somebody wants to buy an E30...
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    well, I used a needle (to scratch the paint out...

    well, I used a needle (to scratch the paint out of the shift pattern on the back of the plastic insert) and a few LED's to convert my standard shift knob.
    few hours of your time and a finacial...
  10. they are usually oiled? So water should not get...

    they are usually oiled? So water should not get wicked up.
  11. just of curiosity, why can't you use stock...

    just of curiosity, why can't you use stock springs? All you do is to replace the rubber type bush with a rod end. Trailing arm goes up and down same way.
    Can you explain a bit more please?
  12. Jet Black anyone?

    Jet Black anyone?
  13. can only second this. My gear box was a bit...

    can only second this. My gear box was a bit rattly and when I had the engine out for a rebuild I thought this would be a good time to rebuild the gearbox as well. Like Ironhead, after the rebuild I...
  14. Thread: Evo 2 f.s

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    the german translation is quite funny to read :-)

    the german translation is quite funny to read :-)
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    shell has ANOTHER Vin after and engine swap.........

    shell has ANOTHER Vin after and engine swap......
    Stay clear, this is not something to snap up and restore a " Sport -Evo", no papers are supplied with this shell.
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    are the rims staggered?

    are the rims staggered?
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    Uhhhhh, watch out...... I am always suspicious...

    Uhhhhh, watch out......
    I am always suspicious when things repair itself. You never know what's happening next.
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    you need to get to ET20 225/45/17? You will...

    you need to get to ET20
    225/45/17? You will never manage. Period.
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    I would say no. Deosn't matter which way round a...

    I would say no. Deosn't matter which way round a spring is fitted for function. You WON'T mess up your alignment if you decide to trun the spring, the strut can be removed from the steering knuckles...
  20. Thread: oil pan baffle

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    don't know if they still have some ...

    don't know if they still have some

    http://www.c3bmw.co.uk/Page.asp?search=baffle&SubCategoryID=-1&ACTION=search&CategoryID=-1&submit=go
  21. keep in mind that you need to use high pressure...

    keep in mind that you need to use high pressure fuel line for this.
  22. I had a small leak there for years. But was a pin...

    I had a small leak there for years. But was a pin hole rusted in the fuel damper. It was so fine that I could smell it but never find it because it just evaporated the fuel. But once it was rusted...
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    you don't know where all the rust is, believe me....

    you don't know where all the rust is, believe me. Once you start scraping all the underseal off, then you know where all the rust is.
    I have seen nice and tidy looking M3's and once the scraping...
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    it's always the same..... he asks for help or...

    it's always the same.....

    he asks for help or opinoins but still does what he thinks anyway. Why bother asking in the first place if you don't care?
  25. Thread: cruising AFR's

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    you need to make sure everything else is ok and...

    you need to make sure everything else is ok and you don't have a hidden issue. From whay I found, the M3 is running rather rich with the O2 disconnected. 17AFR is really lean IMHO, my car didn't want...
  26. Thread: cruising AFR's

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    hmmmm, correct me if I am wrong but how can your...

    hmmmm, correct me if I am wrong but how can your cruise ARF be so low? When cruising the Oxygen control takes over and tries to keep the AFR's around 14.7, CYCLING up and down to achieve a middle a...
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    Love it! I always wanted to add this to my car...

    Love it!

    I always wanted to add this to my car but never got round doing this. The rear pop out windows are for more effective than the sunroof IMHO to get some hot air out of the car.

    Well...
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    It's not so much the wheel diameter causing...

    It's not so much the wheel diameter causing trouble, it's the LOWERING as well in combination with not hard enough springs.
    I was running 350lbs front springs and only lowered about 30mm max and the...
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    any updates Sam?

    any updates Sam?
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    have you seen a 4 wheel alignment printout? ...

    have you seen a 4 wheel alignment printout?

    How are you measuring this difference?
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    can you clarify, what distances are you talking...

    can you clarify, what distances are you talking about?
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    you could measure your rear springs to see if one...

    you could measure your rear springs to see if one side is weaker than the other.
  33. sound advise.

    sound advise.
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    I would stay clear. ONE piece replica with a...

    I would stay clear.
    ONE piece replica with a "double PDC" of 112mm and 120mm

    Who is the manufacturer? And no test certificate is supplied.

    Walk away. I would.
  35. Thread: Notchy Gearbox

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    not very expensive and I would recommend to...

    not very expensive and I would recommend to replace all the plastic washers and bushes
    while you are at it, like item no10, 17( you need 4) and 18 (you need 2)

    if you feel generous replace No4...
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