N00b questions.

[JasonBates]

I have a few general questions about my E30 and some mods.
1. I'm planning on getting some new wheels, eventually. How wide can I go with out having to roll my fenders?
2. What all do I need for a five speed swap?
3. My vallance doesn't want to stay up on the drivers side. How do I fix that?

I'm sure I'll have more the further I get with her.

Thanks, in advance.

[Matt-B]

rolling fenders usually done on cars, when people are going 17s, 16x8, 16x9 etc

2. Search for 5 speed swap

3. Get a screw, or a new bracket support

[JasonBates]

1. So if I only go to 16x7.5 i won't have to roll?
2. I guess I'll have to do that again.
3. Can I get brackets new?

[bernzpeed]

photos of part in valance might help.

[ak-]

1. So if I only go to 16x7.5 i won't have to roll?

Depends on the wheel's offset and tire you want to run.

[JasonBates]

The valance is just hanging on that side. I think the brackests are broke.

I assume putting it on different suspention, possibly coilovers, would change that as well. I was thinking of running a set of ESM 002's. And the offset on those would be 20, I'm not too certian what that means.

[Matt-B]

yea your asking questions you cant really answer unless you do it, just roll your fenders regardless

[!kid]

5 speed swap

all you need to know

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35716

read my post (#39 page 4) on how to do the wiring just as it was from the factory.
if you have any questions shoot me a PM I have done this swap.

[iamsam]

get a parts car for a 5-speed swap. get 15x8 wheels w/ either 205/50 or 225/45. Make sure you lower it first.

[JasonBates]

yea your asking questions you cant really answer unless you do it, just roll your fenders regardless

I'm trying to avoid rolling them. Unless I absolutly have to.

5 speed swap

all you need to know

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35716

read my post (#39 page 4) on how to do the wiring just as it was from the factory.
if you have any questions shoot me a PM I have done this swap.

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks man! I will be pming you.

get a parts car for a 5-speed swap. get 15x8 wheels w/ either 205/50 or 225/45. Make sure you lower it first.

This is pretty mush exactly what I'm looking to do. I should try to find what suspension that guy is running. Tire size and what no too.

http://esmwheels.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=388

[Matt-B]

No reason to not roll them, if you do it right

[E30Gus]

Early air dam brackets suck and crack easily. I made aluminum brackets for this and attached to the front bumper. Get thick aluminum strips about an inch or so wide and make a C out of them the right length and screw the dam to the bumper.

[JasonBates]

No reason to not roll them, if you do it right

Yeah, I might do it down the road. But it's just not something I want to get in to right now.

Early air dam brackets suck and crack easily. I made aluminum brackets for this and attached to the front bumper. Get thick aluminum strips about an inch or so wide and make a C out of them the right length and screw the dam to the bumper.

Mount it straight to the diving board? I would have to see a picture of it.

[JasonBates]

Bump.

Any pictures of these brackets?