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    Those are some amazing headers!!!

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      Originally posted by N2MYE30 View Post
      Those are some amazing headers!!!
      drool is right Dan.. incredible to look at. def hoping I get the chance to own a set.. maybe even an RD valvecover too.

      received @blackjack7s' AFM and sssquid chip today. will be shipping the chip back to sssquid as I have a 173 tune coming from them tomorrow.

      you can see how much bigger they are in the pics below. they're not compatible with the m20 airbox either. I'm sure the E30/BMW vets around here know this cold... but the M30 airbox conversion stuff is new to me, and as usual the OEM+ thing always kicks in..

      the M30 AFM was fully refurbed by Bav Resto last year and looks great.

      the M20 airbox. M30 AFM won't bolt up, and the opening's too small



      M20 vs M30 AFMs - use the same harness connector. M30 taller, same overall length and width
      You see those nuts? That's how all our hardware looked new! zinc chromate plating in my future that's for sure.

      Can really see the opening differences.

      bolt patterns don't line up due to height difference (e.g., left to right in the pic doesn't line up, top to bottom in the pic does). even if they did the housing opening is too small for the M30 AFM
      Last edited by bradnic; 09-03-2017, 09:29 AM.
      I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

      HOWTOs:
      DB vert plastic bumpers
      OEM Keys
      MTech1 docs

      88 ix Lach/Card
      91 ic Calypso 3.1
      86 Cosmo 2.7

      OEM+ or bust!


      reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
      TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
      e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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        Some good info here - 2008! Does anyone really do this old school stuff anymore lol.


        Just don't want to take on a bigger tuning project right now. Alot of changes coming, so 1 step at a time - this is it for the season hopefully.

        and e30tech has plenty of reading.
        stock airbox vs cone filter dyno test http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23927

        what dmcl is describes here is what I have in mind, but I need another m20 airbox to hack up first. don't want to mess with my original one.

        similar m30afm in m20 airbox meme: http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14419

        as is frequently the case, stock design is pretty darn good. hard to beat without a complete cold air setup. also was of the mind that cone filters don't flow as well but that's a generalization so... no data means it's just an opinion.
        Last edited by bradnic; 03-18-2016, 07:52 AM.
        I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

        HOWTOs:
        DB vert plastic bumpers
        OEM Keys
        MTech1 docs

        88 ix Lach/Card
        91 ic Calypso 3.1
        86 Cosmo 2.7

        OEM+ or bust!


        reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
        TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
        e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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          new tune arrived - thanks Jesse! return chip getting posted tomorrow.
          well played on the packaging btw.

          Last edited by bradnic; 09-03-2017, 09:34 AM.
          I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

          HOWTOs:
          DB vert plastic bumpers
          OEM Keys
          MTech1 docs

          88 ix Lach/Card
          91 ic Calypso 3.1
          86 Cosmo 2.7

          OEM+ or bust!


          reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
          TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
          e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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            picked up a spare m20 airbox and modified it for the m30 AFM. Wasn't difficult since the AFM inlet is the same width, just taller. Reused 2 of the holes, extended the opening in the upper airbox piece, and drilled 2 new holes.


            Was also able to keep the air horn / velocity stack by cutting down the center to separate top and bottom. I then trial fit the 2 halves with duct tape (!) and they fit fine - full air flow from a larger cross section. So I filled the gap and JB welded the assembly.
            Last edited by bradnic; 09-03-2017, 09:36 AM.
            I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

            HOWTOs:
            DB vert plastic bumpers
            OEM Keys
            MTech1 docs

            88 ix Lach/Card
            91 ic Calypso 3.1
            86 Cosmo 2.7

            OEM+ or bust!


            reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
            TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
            e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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              Summer is short as you know bud!!

              Hopefully you'll be ready.

              Looking good so far.

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                M20 3.1 with RHD ITBs, extensively reworked head

                inspiration via rav320uk and e30zone.
                RHD ITBs are da bomb now. if/when they have an airbox they will be the go to ITB solution.
                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr1Ej21rR7o

                EDIT: this *may* be the same car (same color, appears to be right hand drive). has the new RHD plenum installed
                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgRDnFVX5FE
                Last edited by bradnic; 09-03-2017, 09:43 AM.
                I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                HOWTOs:
                DB vert plastic bumpers
                OEM Keys
                MTech1 docs

                88 ix Lach/Card
                91 ic Calypso 3.1
                86 Cosmo 2.7

                OEM+ or bust!


                reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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                  Originally posted by doorman View Post
                  Summer is short as you know bud!!

                  Hopefully you'll be ready.

                  Looking good so far.
                  thanks ;-) yeah I've got TheVintage on my radar. I'll be ready with the following:
                  -- dbilas with a basic stage 1 AFM tune
                  -- 3 new tires (rears + spare)
                  -- painted and mounted eurovalance + new fogs
                  -- new euro bumpers replacing the badly chromed ones on the car now
                  -- install hardtop seals and have the headliner re-glued

                  I also want to replace the decklid to get rid of the brake light wart, but this might have to wait until I get the MT1 installed.

                  trunk's ready :-)
                  Last edited by bradnic; 09-03-2017, 09:44 AM.
                  I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                  HOWTOs:
                  DB vert plastic bumpers
                  OEM Keys
                  MTech1 docs

                  88 ix Lach/Card
                  91 ic Calypso 3.1
                  86 Cosmo 2.7

                  OEM+ or bust!


                  reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                  TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                  e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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                    380 DME in the car. basically a newer 173, still Motronic 1.3



                    tune is for m20b25, m30 AFM, 19# mustang injectors
                    sssquid motronic 1.3 m20b25-m30-19 chip
                    Last edited by bradnic; 09-03-2017, 09:47 AM.
                    I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                    HOWTOs:
                    DB vert plastic bumpers
                    OEM Keys
                    MTech1 docs

                    88 ix Lach/Card
                    91 ic Calypso 3.1
                    86 Cosmo 2.7

                    OEM+ or bust!


                    reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                    TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                    e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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                      modded afm horn turned out ok


                      this was waiting for me when I got home


                      unpacked - everything was wrapped well and arrived safely.
                      unfortunately these side skirts are not for verts; hoping to trade for repo vert side skirts (or sell them and not run side skirts at all)


                      soda blasted part of the front panel


                      part numbers for the front panel and one of the skirts



                      will put these away for now, but plan is to strip them completely bare, get them repaired and then painted body color. probably leaving the bumpers chrome. Not sure what to do about the end caps since mt1 caps are different and NLA.
                      Last edited by bradnic; 09-03-2017, 09:51 AM.
                      I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                      HOWTOs:
                      DB vert plastic bumpers
                      OEM Keys
                      MTech1 docs

                      88 ix Lach/Card
                      91 ic Calypso 3.1
                      86 Cosmo 2.7

                      OEM+ or bust!


                      reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                      TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                      e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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                        Vert MtechI skirts are vary rare.......

                        I like your hoarding parts!
                        Projects Hartge,Alpina & AC Schnitzer Builds.http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=280601
                        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=227993
                        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=289362

                        DSC04926 by Raul Salinas, on FlickrDSC03413 by Raul Salinas, on Flickr

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                          Originally posted by e30m3s54turbo View Post
                          Vert MtechI skirts are vary rare.......
                          indeed.. i'm hoping a certain canuck has pity on me. we'll see.

                          Originally posted by e30m3s54turbo View Post
                          I like your hoarding parts!
                          haha not quite up to your quality level raúl, but yeah I already have most parts I need to finish my two E30s...
                          I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                          HOWTOs:
                          DB vert plastic bumpers
                          OEM Keys
                          MTech1 docs

                          88 ix Lach/Card
                          91 ic Calypso 3.1
                          86 Cosmo 2.7

                          OEM+ or bust!


                          reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                          TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                          e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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                            anyone need some e32 air vents? they sure as heck aren't MT1s lol


                            what they're supposed to look like, part numbers 51711942967 and 51711942968
                            Last edited by bradnic; 09-03-2017, 09:54 AM.
                            I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                            HOWTOs:
                            DB vert plastic bumpers
                            OEM Keys
                            MTech1 docs

                            88 ix Lach/Card
                            91 ic Calypso 3.1
                            86 Cosmo 2.7

                            OEM+ or bust!


                            reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                            TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                            e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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                              just ordered all the front and rear misc mtech1 hardware, stickers etc., including the air ducts and mysterious lower panels that nobody ever has.. we'll see what's really available from BMW shortly.

                              seems like it's only regulatory/safety affecting and large parts that are blocked from US order...
                              I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                              HOWTOs:
                              DB vert plastic bumpers
                              OEM Keys
                              MTech1 docs

                              88 ix Lach/Card
                              91 ic Calypso 3.1
                              86 Cosmo 2.7

                              OEM+ or bust!


                              reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                              TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                              e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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                                Well that was fast. Every single part is NLA despite being orderable through the catalog.

                                Thank you for ordering from BMW Parts and Accessories .

                                We regret to inform you that the following 21 items are currently unavailable:

                                51711942967 AIR CHANNEL
                                51711942968 AIR CHANNEL
                                51111959739 COVER EURO
                                51111959740 COVER EURO
                                51111919154 LABEL
                                51711953903 TOWING HINGE
                                51121942083 RIVET
                                51121919155 BRACKET
                                51711919169 BRACKET
                                51711926202 BOLT
                                51711926201 8-STRIP EURO
                                51121953905 6 LABEL
                                51121953890 8-BRACKET EURO
                                51111953715 8-FOIL EURO
                                51161881149 8-FOIL EURO
                                51111942081 BRACKET
                                51111942082 8-RIVET EURO
                                51111919151 8-BOLT EURO
                                51711937627 BUFFER STRIP
                                51121932230 BUMPER STRIP EURO
                                51111953713 BUMPER STRIP EURO
                                Reason: Discontinued
                                Last edited by bradnic; 03-25-2016, 07:41 AM.
                                I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                                HOWTOs:
                                DB vert plastic bumpers
                                OEM Keys
                                MTech1 docs

                                88 ix Lach/Card
                                91 ic Calypso 3.1
                                86 Cosmo 2.7

                                OEM+ or bust!


                                reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                                TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                                e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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