E30 parts to be made

[brent5631]

What are some things that the e30 guys would like to see made that isn't yet? I'm looking for another project and would like to make something and make a few extra to sell here. Just so you know I have a smallish machine shop so no cnc or anything like that but I'm pretty capable. Just looking for ideas.

Ps don't say 5 lug or body kits, thats too big for me.

[lambo]

24v M20 head.

[noid]

Solid control arm bushings that are stock geometry instead of "M3" geometry. Treehouse racing sells some and bimmerworld also sells a Chinese knock off. Both increase castor, which for most people isn't favourable. Another idea is to make the bushing inside bigger (say half or 1/4 of OEM) would take away from the harshness.

Something no one is making as of current is m60/m62 mounts that require oil pan notching. The only mounts available are mounts that require the use of subframe spacers. Mounts that make the motor sit lower eliminate drive train angle. The future for the m60/2 swaps are these types of mounts.

24v M20 head.

Can you imagine if the output were equivalent to today's 24v swaps (m50/s52)?

There would basically be no reason for anyone to do those swaps anymore if the price of the head was reasonable.

RD claimed 100 bhp/liter back in the day for their 24v head. That is well into and past the territory of todays 24v swaps.

[E30 Wagen]

Something no one is making as of current is m60/m62 mounts that don't require oil pan notching. The only mounts available are mounts that require the use of subframe spacers. Mounts that make the motor sit lower eliminate drive train angle. The future for the m60/2 swaps are these types of mounts.

Is that what you meant? Why would you want to make mounts that require you to notch the oil pan? I ask simply b/c I don't know what a m62 swap entails, and I want to know in case I go that route with my e30

[noid]

http://www.rtsauto.com/mounting-an-m60-m62-without-subframe-spacers-and-without-drivetrain-angle/

If you don't notch the pan you get drive train angle, and you have to use subframe spacers which induce bump steer and change the geometry of the suspension (body increases in height relative to the subframe).

Notching the oil pan eliminates the need for subframe spacers and makes the drive train angle to what it should be. Unfortunately if you go this route you need to make your own mounts because no one sells such mounts. What you save on the subframe spacers can be put toward paying someone to notch the pan.

[Herr Faust Schinken]

Racing dynamics made a super limited run of 24v m20 heads and they made power , but apparently they were stupid expensive to make, a 24valve m30 head seems like it would be easier to make because its a bit bigger,
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...74&hg=25&fg=05 parts number 6 and 13 it would be cool to see better versions of those made

[mikeedler]

Solid control arm bushings that are stock geometry instead of "M3" geometry.

you just need to order the E36 M3 CABs. they are exactly what you described.

[AbsorbantNut]

Silence on here sells a solid centered e30 CAB

[keflaman]

What are some things that the e30 guys would like to see made that isn't yet? I'm looking for another project and would like to make something and make a few extra to sell here. Just so you know I have a smallish machine shop so no cnc or anything like that but I'm pretty capable. Just looking for ideas.

Ps don't say 5 lug or body kits, thats too big for me.

How about the sunroof crank knob? Aluminum or black delrin.

[brent5631]

So I thought I have seen some stock size solid cabs but I think your talking about a whole new mount that is smaller. Like THR but stock geometry.

Sunroof crank seems easy enough. Just the knob that breaks I assume.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

[noid]

you just need to order the E36 M3 CABs. they are exactly what you described.

The e36 m3 control arm bushings are solid rubber; they are a hell of alot softer then the THR bushings.

Silence on here sells a solid centered e30 CAB

He sells the insert (also already pressed in). I am sure it is a great product. I would just love to see a THR style CAB that is stock geometry.

[TurboJake]

Aluminum M20 blocks.

[91Saleen#15]

Something no one is making as of current is m60/m62 mounts that require oil pan notching. The only mounts available are mounts that require the use of subframe spacers. Mounts that make the motor sit lower eliminate drive train angle. The future for the m60/2 swaps are these types of mounts.

Have any drawings been published? I have a CNC plasma cutter. I'd be willing to make some.

[Cabriolet]

racing dynamics made a 24v head for an M20 days ago. reproduce that!

[ELVA164]

racing dynamics made a 24v head for an M20 days ago. reproduce that!

This would be the coolest thing ever.