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by Grapedude
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:57 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: e12 4pot vs e24 single vs aftermarket caliper
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

Re: e12 4pot vs e24 single vs aftermarket caliper

Great to hear Kurtamine_, I was hoping this wasn't a foolish move...coz I've already bought all the parts.. :D
by Grapedude
Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:53 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: e12 4pot vs e24 single vs aftermarket caliper
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

e12 4pot vs e24 single vs aftermarket caliper

Hi, I'm working on an e12 based 635csi and am the point of running brake lines from new master cylinders on Wilwood pedal box...one master cylinder for the rear and one split twice and then twice again for the fronts. I've done a search on this forum and am I correct in assuming a rebuilt set of 4po...
by Grapedude
Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:15 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Unwanted visitor
Replies: 15
Views: 7487

Re: Unwanted visitor

Modern vehicles suffer as well...our new Toyota Prado has a 'Pollen Filter' and apparently the sweetness attracts rodents... and they ate through the filter and continued with the wiring loom!! :shock:
by Grapedude
Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:40 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: e12 rear suspension e28 upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 3687

Re: e12 rear suspension e28 upgrade

I've found a m535 e28 subframe and am waiting for delivery of e32 735i trailing arms which will fit. Makes the rear suspension 8mm wider each side and has the large knuckle hub which will be better for high hp end goal. so hopefully when it all appears and gets sandblasted and painted itll all just ...
by Grapedude
Sun Jun 28, 2020 1:29 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: e12 rear suspension e28 upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 3687

e12 rear suspension e28 upgrade

I'm currently in the middle of building an e12 based coupe that will have a forced induction motor. As part of this upgrade I have managed to source a couple of large case lsd diffs (3.07 & 3.45) and am now looking into upgrading the rear subframe, driveshafts/hubs and suspension to enable the e...
by Grapedude
Wed Sep 18, 2019 6:38 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Mixed Themes
Replies: 3
Views: 4031

Re: Mixed Themes

Why are all the stickers on backwards and how does the gearshift work..looks like it has a hydraulic
line or power cable out the back...nothing on the website explains it...??

Super clean tho and the chrome is mint!
by Grapedude
Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:44 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Engine swap
Replies: 6
Views: 4201

Re: Engine swap

I like the sound of 'off the shelf' pistons...any idea of part numbers or engine that uses them? Again, thanks for the help, its been super!
by Grapedude
Mon May 27, 2019 5:46 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Engine swap
Replies: 6
Views: 4201

Re: Engine swap

I'm having trouble finding any off the shelf oversize pistons for a block that needs a bore hone. Also having trouble finding a headgasket... tho I'm trying to get a vulcan cut-ring from SCEGaskets.... i have tried to get in contact with them via their website but no reply as yet..anyone else tried ...
by Grapedude
Wed May 22, 2019 5:42 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Engine swap
Replies: 6
Views: 4201

Engine swap

Given the difficulty in tracking down M90 engine components and the large amount of M30B34/35 parts available does the later block have the same mounting points in the engine bay? Ignoring electrical and ancileries does the motor physically just slot onto the crossmember engine mounts?
thanks
Hamish
by Grapedude
Mon May 20, 2019 2:58 am
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Brake booster (bomb) replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 3511

Brake booster (bomb) replacement

So I've jumped in the deep end and pulled the M90 out of my RHD 1981 E12chassis 635CSI... with a project to rebuild engine and make it go faster..just like everyone else. However the glaringly obvious thing is, now the engine is out the Twin brake boosters (one for the front and one for the front an...
by Grapedude
Tue Dec 04, 2018 2:04 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Motorsport Downunder...are they under?
Replies: 4
Views: 3899

Re: Motorsport Downunder...are they under?

No reply to enquiries on Gumtree either. Shame. Are there any plans/dimensions for building headers available? Otherwise I'll be reinventing the wheel or at least not learning from others mistakes.
by Grapedude
Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Motorsport Downunder...are they under?
Replies: 4
Views: 3899

Motorsport Downunder...are they under?

I've been looking for headers for an early E24 and the closest to NZ that does RHD headers seems to be Motorsport DownUnder...but contacting them is a bit deadended at the moment...does anyone in Aussie know if they're closed up? Are there any alternatives in Aussie as the market there is certainly ...
by Grapedude
Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:00 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: new project for me, with lots of help from you!
Replies: 0
Views: 2418

new project for me, with lots of help from you!

Ok, so I've bought my project car which i posted pictures ofa month or so back....the white '86 with Msport stripes on the nose and Alpinas. Now I've also decided that in the short term I shall add a turbo and manual gearbox as well as change the seats from pinky-dirty cream to black. So far nothing...
by Grapedude
Thu Jul 26, 2018 11:09 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: New to forum!
Replies: 6
Views: 4481

Re: New to forum!

Bonnet open so not best pic but cold outside so it'll do...gives you an idea on nose colour...its growing on me....
by Grapedude
Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: New to forum!
Replies: 6
Views: 4481

Re: New to forum!

I'm not sure when the stripes were added but they are painted rather than vinyl or transfer so I'm guessing a while ago. side skirts are detatched in some areas so will have to work out how to get them fixed, it looks like they just push on? Is rear standard M6 as well?
by Grapedude
Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: New to forum!
Replies: 6
Views: 4481

New to forum!

Hello all, although I've been a casual visitor here for a long time it is only in the last couple of weeks that I've been able to get hold of a decent sharknose. I've yet to go through it fully with a list of things to do but it runs and drives after being in storage for many years, so that's a grea...