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    #16
    Wow derail. Ziptie won't work very well as it'll leave a little portion of the circumference (where it passes through itself) without any seal, which I think is the main problem with that little useless clamp.
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      #17
      Nobody's tried these?



      There's people using them on a few other car forums I visit and they say they work perfectly.

      Matt
      Matt

      Originally posted by slammin.e28guy
      I pack my CD player with asbestos. Those mother fuckers pay dearly for stealing my shit.
      Originally posted by kronus
      try whacking parts of the motor with a wrench while yelling "YOU WANT SUMMA DIS? HUH?"
      Originally posted by chadthestampede
      This is like a reverse build thread; it starts out nice and gets shitty.

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        #18
        Originally posted by E30Nova View Post
        I don't know, but I am going to buy them and try them out. I hate hose clamps and how they look.

        I am also running the same rad too.
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          #19
          The first group buy of these about 1.5 years ago fit great, then all within the last year or so have had this issue.

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            #20
            Originally posted by E30 F34R View Post
            I don't know, but I am going to buy them and try them out. I hate hose clamps and how they look.

            I am also running the same rad too.
            Yeah, hose clamps are ugly to me, too. I'll see if I can find some pics from one of the other forums I go to. These clamps look bitchin.

            Matt
            Matt

            Originally posted by slammin.e28guy
            I pack my CD player with asbestos. Those mother fuckers pay dearly for stealing my shit.
            Originally posted by kronus
            try whacking parts of the motor with a wrench while yelling "YOU WANT SUMMA DIS? HUH?"
            Originally posted by chadthestampede
            This is like a reverse build thread; it starts out nice and gets shitty.

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              #21
              Originally posted by justin_l_ View Post
              The first group buy of these about 1.5 years ago fit great, then all within the last year or so have had this issue.
              That's fucking retarded. Why did I spend $240 on this Mishimoto when a stock replacement all-aluminum could be had for $60 less? It's not like my M50 (or anything short of a boosted S52 at the track) wasn't just fine with the cooling capacity of an M42 radiator.
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                #22
                Originally posted by Wh33lhop View Post
                a stock replacement all-aluminum could be had for $60 less?
                Where? I'm in the market for a radiator right now.. Already have a nice fitting Mishimoto for one car from a while back. The other hot rod doesn't get so lucky.. stock replacement for the M20 car.

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                  #24
                  those welds are horrible though. better hope it doesn't leak.. or crack.

                  why not just get a new stock radiator? E30s don't really have the problems of cracking end tanks like the E36. a behr was like $100 when I got mine.
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                    #25
                    Originally posted by nando View Post
                    those welds are horrible though. better hope it doesn't leak.. or crack.

                    why not just get a new stock radiator? E30s don't really have the problems of cracking end tanks like the E36. a behr was like $100 when I got mine.
                    They're about $170-190 now...but at that price, you're not too far from picking up a mishimoto for about $230-250.
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                      #26
                      then you have to deal with the poor fitment issues. What's the real benefit of the mishimoto radiator? looks? is anyone really having cooling issues with the stock radiator? how many E30s still have the original 20+ year old radiator and haven't had a problem with a broken end tank? 90% of them?
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                        #27
                        I'm curious as to the necessity of the Mishimotos as well. Copper/brass is better at cooling than aluminum, so it's mainly for looks, IMO.

                        Matt
                        Matt

                        Originally posted by slammin.e28guy
                        I pack my CD player with asbestos. Those mother fuckers pay dearly for stealing my shit.
                        Originally posted by kronus
                        try whacking parts of the motor with a wrench while yelling "YOU WANT SUMMA DIS? HUH?"
                        Originally posted by chadthestampede
                        This is like a reverse build thread; it starts out nice and gets shitty.

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                          #28
                          Originally posted by nando View Post
                          then you have to deal with the poor fitment issues. What's the real benefit of the mishimoto radiator? looks? is anyone really having cooling issues with the stock radiator? how many E30s still have the original 20+ year old radiator and haven't had a problem with a broken end tank? 90% of them?
                          For me it's because I have an M42 rad that just isn't cutting it.

                          There are several guys here that rock mishimoto radiators and said that it runs cooler than the factory one.

                          My concern is keeping the temps cool when I'm:

                          -In traffic running the a/c
                          -At the track on a hot day

                          Originally posted by E30Nova View Post
                          I'm curious as to the necessity of the Mishimotos as well. Copper/brass is better at cooling than aluminum, so it's mainly for looks, IMO.

                          Matt
                          As mentioned above, they are known to keep temps down better than the factory units. I was under the impression the factory units were aluminum as well unless they're just dipped in silver?
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                            #29
                            Originally posted by E30Nova View Post
                            I'm curious as to the necessity of the Mishimotos as well. Copper/brass is better at cooling than aluminum, so it's mainly for looks, IMO.

                            Matt
                            Ever lift a copper/brass one? it is if not double in weight or more.

                            I got mine new off ebay for 200 shipped and some of the BEST welds I have seen. Just gorgeous.

                            I would have asked for a refund or a swap if it was like the pictures you posted.
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                              #30
                              Originally posted by dude8383 View Post
                              For me it's because I have an M42 rad that just isn't cutting it.

                              There are several guys here that rock mishimoto radiators and said that it runs cooler than the factory one.

                              My concern is keeping the temps cool when I'm:

                              -In traffic running the a/c
                              -At the track on a hot day



                              As mentioned above, they are known to keep temps down better than the factory units. I was under the impression the factory units were aluminum as well unless they're just dipped in silver?
                              Yeah, I just looked at mine and noticed it was aluminum. Eh, if it aint broke don't fix it.

                              Matt
                              Matt

                              Originally posted by slammin.e28guy
                              I pack my CD player with asbestos. Those mother fuckers pay dearly for stealing my shit.
                              Originally posted by kronus
                              try whacking parts of the motor with a wrench while yelling "YOU WANT SUMMA DIS? HUH?"
                              Originally posted by chadthestampede
                              This is like a reverse build thread; it starts out nice and gets shitty.

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