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    #31
    Haha sandbagger Luke!
    Si vis pacem, para bellum.

    New Hawtness: 1995 540i/6 Claptrap
    Defunct too: Cirrusblau m30 Project
    Defunct (sold): Alta Vista

    79 Bronco SHTF Build

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      #32
      Australia Alpina

      Nice ride. Off topic, do you know if Alpina BMS in Australia is still in business? They have a website from Australia but cant tell if its current.

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        #33
        Very nce! hows the steering shaft clearance with the m30 exhaust? Were yoy able to use OEM manifolds and downpipes?

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          #34
          Yes - I used stock e34 exhaust manifolds. I had the flange on the front manifold cut and rotated 90 degrees for extra clearance. I then used the e34 down pipes, and cut them just after the point where they bend underneath the floorpan. No denting the floorpan, or adjusting the lollypop required (the lollypop heat shield even still fits).

          My e30: OEM+ with M30B35

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            #35
            Originally posted by portlandsteve View Post
            Nice ride. Off topic, do you know if Alpina BMS in Australia is still in business? They have a website from Australia but cant tell if its current.
            On BMWforums.com.au there was a discussion on them recently. They are still in business, they don't have any formal ties with Alpina any more.

            They seem to have an inventory of NOS Alpina parts that they are running down, so they do have some parts.
            My e30: OEM+ with M30B35

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              #36
              Really nice e30. I like the m30 swap!!!!
              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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                #37
                Quick update:

                I fitted up a 3.25 LSD to the car today - have now run it with 3 diff ratios - a 3.73, 3.46 and now the 3.25.

                As many have reported previously, I have to agree - the 3.25 is a great ratio for a daily driven M30 swapped e30. The 3.73 is lots of fun with the M30 if you are using the car as a weekender, but the 3.25 still has plenty of grunt, and is nice and quiet on the cruise. The 3.46 is somewhere in-between, but I think I prefer the 3.25.

                The LSD is putting down the power much better out of corners vs. my previous open diffs too :)
                My e30: OEM+ with M30B35

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                  #38
                  After driving the car for about a month now with the LSD, I have to say that an LSD should be considered essential with an M30 swap.

                  Driving in the rain is now surefooted and feels like a factory offering would, where as before the car was a bit of a handful in the wet - both from a standing start & when turning across traffic. More than happy with the result.
                  My e30: OEM+ with M30B35

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                    #39
                    Beautiful car! Thinking i should find an M30 swap for mine

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                      #40
                      Thanks Gould! 320i's are ideal for this swap :)
                      My e30: OEM+ with M30B35

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                        #41
                        Nice car. Thanks for the manifold details.
                        ACS S3 Build / Dinan 5 E34

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                          #42
                          Given the tractor engine in my car, I thought I'd put it to good use and even out the weight distribution at the same time. Maybe I'm approaching 50/50 now ;)



                          More seriously though... I managed to pick up a factory tow kit off eBay - it bolted straight up with minimal drilling & I must say the M30 pulls trailers rather well :)
                          My e30: OEM+ with M30B35

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                            #43
                            They sure do. A friend of mine earler today trailered home (160 miles) a brand new full car lift with his e34 535i.
                            Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. -Mark Twain

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                              #44
                              Awesome - yes - when I get a chance to build a new shed at home I'm hoping to make it tall enough to fit a full car hoist to make tinkering with my cars easier.
                              My e30: OEM+ with M30B35

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                                #45
                                Love it! put that tractor motor to use :)

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