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Topic: Shortened Struts (again) and some other stuff......... |
madjurgen
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 9-30-08 10:31 Subject: Re: Shortened Struts (again) and some other stuff......... |
http://homepage.mac.com/roscoeivy/web/IMG_8571.jpg
Are we all comfortable running just two nuts on the camber plates instead of four? |
Topic: Thank you Steve K and others for designing such a good board |
madjurgen
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Views: 633
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-24-08 03:12 Subject: Re: Thank you Steve K and others for designing such a good board |
| Ha! I love this site but 'efficient' would be the very last thing I would call it. Search options are abysmal, PM function is nonexistent but worst of all we only have ONE subforum for EVERY topic ima ... |
Topic: Double or Bubble flaring our stainless lines |
madjurgen
Replies: 9
Views: 483
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-11-08 08:24 Subject: Re: Double or Bubble flaring our stainless lines |
| You can order OEM lines from the dealer in any length fwiw. Its fairly cheap too. After seeing how much trouble everyone has with flaring lines for our cars, I'd rather spend my time bending. I bought ... |
Topic: BLUNT WINS EVERYTHING AT WINDY CITY VINTAGEFEST |
madjurgen
Replies: 29
Views: 1608
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-3-08 12:48 Subject: Re: BLUNT WINS EVERYTHING AT WINDY CITY VINTAGEFEST |
| 2.5L build this winter? |
Topic: ALPINA 2002 update ..... (front wings) |
madjurgen
Replies: 8
Views: 512
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-29-08 11:03 Subject: Re: ALPINA 2002 update ..... (front wings) |
| Ive asked you before but youve never responded. Do you plan on giving the molds to a shop to lay the fenders for you or are you going to do that yourself as well? If the former applies, would you cons ... |
Topic: 1st drivers ed and nothing broke |
madjurgen
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-23-08 07:49 Subject: Re: 1st drivers ed and nothing broke |
i kept up in all the corners but those E36 M3's are fuckin fast in the strights.
Are we talking stock e36m3s or gutted, cammed and coilover-ed e36m3s? |
Topic: Club BMW 2002 Colombia, 5th Anniversary .... many pics |
madjurgen
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-20-08 05:52 Subject: Re: Club BMW 2002 Colombia, 5th Anniversary .... many pics |
| That red touring is simply amazing. Looking to sell Mike ;)? |
Topic: Project m2 touring |
madjurgen
Replies: 15
Views: 1925
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 8-14-08 05:25 Subject: Re: Project m2 touring |
| I`m also part way through a rebuild and have gone with an ex BTCC 2.0L S14, dogleg gearbox coil overs, porsche Brembo 4 pots up front, e30 M3 steering rack , and a complete E30 rear subframe, limited ... |
Topic: Oh no. Not another M2 project. |
madjurgen
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Forum: Project Blogs Posted: 8-3-08 08:36 Subject: Re: Oh no. Not another M2 project. |
In bold: connections needed
01 - To alternator dash light - Cluster
04 - To coolant temp gauge - Cluster
05 - To oil pressure light - Cluster
07 - To ignition switch - RUN position
09 - To T ... |
Topic: Serious sodomisation at the dealer... |
madjurgen
Replies: 42
Views: 1520
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-31-08 12:04 Subject: Re: Serious sodomisation at the dealer... |
| Sorry to let out your secret Blunt but I happen to know your parts business is not your livelihood and I'd like to help these clueless saps out, so I dont have to keep reading 'I got buttf'ed at the d ... |
Topic: Nice Ass......er... I mean rear end.... |
madjurgen
Replies: 13
Views: 812
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-30-08 11:46 Subject: Re: 1974 Gruppe 2 ALPINA 2002 |
that is almost pornographic........ I have tire envy.......mine are only 205's hehe
You can fit 205s under stock bodywork. Why do you have turbo flares if youre not utilizing the extra room? |
Topic: mmm... GRIP!!! |
madjurgen
Replies: 24
Views: 858
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-27-08 01:24 Subject: Re: mmm... GRIP!!! |
One has a side wall that is 35% the width of 275mm and the other has a side wall 50% of 275mm. Thus the difference in overall diameter.
John
Im not retarded, I understand what the numbers mean ... |
Topic: mmm... GRIP!!! |
madjurgen
Replies: 24
Views: 858
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-25-08 10:08 Subject: Re: mmm... GRIP!!! |
the tires are 275/35R15
steve k.
Any thoughts as to why they make the equivalent R6 so tall? 275/35/15 vs. 275/50/15. 2.5" difference in diameter is huge. |
Topic: s50/s52 in an 02? |
madjurgen
Replies: 24
Views: 572
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 05:53 Subject: Re: The Texas car |
S52 Possible - yes:
http://www.terrysaytherauto.com/Racing/RacingFrankIntro.htm
Somewhere in their write up, there's a movie I remember watching. If you look close, you'll see the brake fluid r ... |
Topic: s50/s52 in an 02? |
madjurgen
Replies: 24
Views: 572
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 05:51 Subject: Re: s50/s52 in an 02? |
Interesting stuff - do you know what the fully dressed weight of an s14 is??
You mention gearbox, but also consider the diff - 49lbs for a 2002/e21 diff versus 83lbs for an e30. Didn't Paul Cain ... |
Topic: Vintage racing pics |
madjurgen
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Views: 390
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 11:26 Subject: Re: Vintage racing pics |
| More Mustang pictures please. |
Topic: s50/s52 in an 02? |
madjurgen
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Views: 572
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 10:29 Subject: Re: s50/s52 in an 02? |
| I'm very skeptical about those comparable engine weights though, but purely on gut feel. Wasn't someone trying to compile the definitive engine weight chart, based on like for like comparisons (ancill ... |
Topic: s50/s52 in an 02? |
madjurgen
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 08:37 Subject: Re: s50/s52 in an 02? |
Thanks for the useless post and picture as usual C.D.
This swap has been done. There is a S50 '02 running around on track here in TX, granted it has a lot more done to it as well.
An aluminum M5 ... |
Topic: Any E30 M3 Experts/Owners?....Need Advice |
madjurgen
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-26-08 12:37 Subject: Re: Any E30 M3 Experts/Owners?....Need Advice |
Internet myth? Well, not quite, perhaps some clarification is needed.
Check out some reputable engine builders and ask them for a quote. Then again if you rebuilt a stock 2.0 motor that was in good ... |
Topic: Any E30 M3 Experts/Owners?....Need Advice |
madjurgen
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Views: 351
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-26-08 09:09 Subject: Re: Any E30 M3 Experts/Owners?....Need Advice |
| The mechanicals on these cars require a high degree of care and the complexity means that when rebuild time comes that you cannot do it yourself and it will be expensive. The rebuild on an S14 is pre ... |
Topic: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
madjurgen
Replies: 24
Views: 639
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-25-08 11:19 Subject: Re: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
So the m52 is 60lbs lighter than the m20
My plan for so long, was to have an M20 turbo,
Now that i'm ready to bolt on all the turbo stuff, i'm thinking of an M52, even eyeing out an e46 M3motor, ... |
Topic: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
madjurgen
Replies: 24
Views: 639
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-23-08 11:01 Subject: Re: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
| No, you can usually find them for 500-700$ if you buy them separate. |
Topic: engine swaps |
madjurgen
Replies: 17
Views: 868
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-23-08 10:00 Subject: Re: engine swaps |
B16?? no i think i'd prefer to stick wit BMW for this one what's the M10??
Good God, do some freaking research.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_2002 |
Topic: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
madjurgen
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-23-08 09:56 Subject: Re: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
That's real data.
Amen, ordered a scale today. Might start a site compiling the data and pictures. Clear up all the 'I heard...'s.
I had in my mind that the alloy M52/4 was the same weight (ro ... |
Topic: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
madjurgen
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Views: 639
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-23-08 12:19 Subject: Re: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
No offense but I dont believe the ETK.
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=99913&highlight=weight
Weights verified by pictures in that thread. The weighing of the M42 by Vorshlag wa ... |
Topic: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
madjurgen
Replies: 24
Views: 639
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-22-08 09:53 Subject: Re: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
| I dont know of any M52s in a 2002. But I dont think mounting the motor in there would be that hard. At the very worst you'd have to get rid of the steering box, switch to a rack and fab up some custom ... |
Topic: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
madjurgen
Replies: 24
Views: 639
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-22-08 02:46 Subject: Re: I'm having troubles with engine selection |
Wow, so much misinformation in this thread as usual.
Look here for starters:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=698624
Ive been trying to decide between an M42 turbo and an a ... |
Topic: engine swaps |
madjurgen
Replies: 17
Views: 868
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-18-08 08:09 Subject: Re: engine swaps |
i really don't know which ones the M10 or M20 are
Why are you asking about engine swaps when you don't even know what motor is in your car currently? |
Topic: FS: M10 motor and tranny - Texas |
madjurgen
Replies: 4
Views: 257
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-16-08 01:57 Subject: Re: FS: M10 motor and tranny - Texas |
| Motor/tranny sold to Sergio. Thanks guys. |
Topic: FS: M10 motor and tranny - Texas |
madjurgen
Replies: 4
Views: 257
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 6-11-08 10:51 Subject: FS: M10 motor and tranny - Texas |
M10 motor and tranny for sale.
Motor was running when it was pulled.
100$OBO for everything. I NEED this thing out of my garage. Local pickup only.
Located in Fort Worth TX. |
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