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  • bar73k
    Noobie
    • Dec 2006
    • 2

    #46
    What is the part number for the e21 transmission mounts you are using?

    or what model are they from?

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    • FredK
      R3V OG
      • Oct 2003
      • 14742

      #47
      They are from the E21 320i. Part number is 23711175424.

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      • Mr.SWISS
        E30 Fanatic
        • Nov 2005
        • 1251

        #48
        Originally posted by FredK
        They are from the E21 320i. Part number is 23711175424.
        I dunno if I got the wrong ones but when I went to install my 320i trans mounts the stud was to large for the hole in the brace. I just used the e36 mounts.
        Originally posted by 325Projectz
        don't listen to the diagram... listen to mr. swiss.
        :nice:

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        • FredK
          R3V OG
          • Oct 2003
          • 14742

          #49
          Yes, the studs are too large for the brace, so you have to drill it out. You can see on the first page that the stud is larger. Also the trans housing might have to be slightly modified as well.

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          • dougsic
            Wrencher
            • Jun 2006
            • 284

            #50
            Originally posted by browntown
            I don't really know what I'm talking about though and this is purely red wind induced conjecture. /guess at problem
            Ha ha! I often feel that way but rarely admit it.

            When my swap was done, the shift rod was not rotated. I noticed it at first but quickly got used to it. It wasn't until a friend pointed it out that I remembered it was on the To-Do list.

            The transmission shifted fine. It's just that the shifter sits over toward the passenger more than usual.

            I've since fixed it.

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            • dougsic
              Wrencher
              • Jun 2006
              • 284

              #51
              Originally posted by FredK
              Yes, the studs are too large for the brace, so you have to drill it out. You can see on the first page that the stud is larger. Also the trans housing might have to be slightly modified as well.
              Fred is right. The stud is much bigger. Surprisingly, it fits into the slots of the transmission just fine though. When the support is modified, we can't use any of the existing holes anyway so a new one is drilled to fit the larger stud. On the lower side, we mill a slot in the brace for the other mount. A slot makes it easier to install in the car.

              I didn't have to modify the transmission at all and no one has complained about that either.

              At least not yet!

              Thanks for your help Fred. ;)

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              • Drew325is
                E30 Addict
                • Oct 2004
                • 520

                #52
                Any updates on production?

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                • RobertK
                  Kicked cancer's ASS.
                  • Jun 2005
                  • 5864

                  #53
                  Just got with the program.

                  Once I start my swap I would be down for one as well.

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                  • Court M3
                    R3V OG
                    • Jan 2004
                    • 6713

                    #54
                    Originally posted by Drew325is
                    Any updates on production?
                    +1
                    Continuous For Sale Thread
                    323i s50

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                    • BigD
                      E30 Enthusiast
                      • Jul 2006
                      • 1085

                      #55
                      Originally posted by trent
                      haha you guys are great, and i told you how to do it with stock mounts :P
                      Bump for people with attention disorders. There is no need to wait and hope for any custom brackets. PM trent and he will tell you which mounts set the transmission at the proper angle on the stock brace.

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                      • Drew325is
                        E30 Addict
                        • Oct 2004
                        • 520

                        #56
                        Originally posted by Court M3
                        +1
                        I got my brace from Doug a week or so ago. All good, and Doug's a great guy to deal with.

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                        • skatebline
                          Advanced Member
                          • Sep 2006
                          • 167

                          #57
                          Alright i would like to get one also.....

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                          • skatebline
                            Advanced Member
                            • Sep 2006
                            • 167

                            #58
                            So who would and how will have to contact to order one.....

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                            • mitch500
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • Jan 2006
                              • 1092

                              #59
                              well got my modified tranny brace in today, looks awesome doug did a wicked job. +1 for him and everything went really smooth.
                              1988 e30 alpine white vert 5speed
                              1987 e30 325 eta
                              1983 e28 533
                              2001 x5 4.4l
                              1997 e36 M3 Alpine white 5speed
                              1991 Jeep XJ I6 4.0

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                              • Van Westervelt
                                R3V OG
                                • May 2006
                                • 9365

                                #60
                                I want one now.
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