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    Posted: 21-September-2005 at 12:23

how do!!!

i need some advice on parts for my 325i it failed its mot on exhaust and suspension so im not putting stock back on it and want to know what the best suspension kit and exhaust system is for it also some advice on induction kits ect and when thats finally done im going to get a bigger throttle body and chip of jay at chipped uk and a 6 branch manifold and a respray so anyone who knows a good spray shop let me know.

p.s where is the best place for poly bushes ect and rear shock mounts as im having bother finding them.

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Try Here for all your parts
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thanks mate they have loads of good stuff

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Beat me to it Pete.

I would recommend them as my centre box of S/S collapsed and they fitted a new one without any bother and the job was a good 'un.
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Hello mate,  I'm currently doing up my E30 325i and I've done the suspension (Spax PSX) & exhaust (inc. 6 branch manifold) already.  If you're interested you are more than welcome to see what I've done - it might give you ideas.  Are you going to the next monthly meet at the Hawes Inn, if so you can see her there (if I can remember what time the meet begins that is...)
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im quite excited and a bit nervous about this meet as ive never been to one and im not sure what to expect but it should be good

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Originally posted by wullie wullie wrote:

im quite excited and a bit nervous about this meet as ive never been to one and im not sure what to expect but it should be good

wullie

 

Have no fear

We are a nice bunch (well most of us)

Just a good old general chit chat about cars and loads of chit chat about other stuff

Then we normally go inside for a seat for food or a coke or something

There is normally always a member of Committee on hand so if you need to ask anything about club in general we are here to help

 

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im going to look at a lsd tomorrow for my 325i but what i want to know is if the gearbox in a 325i and a 325i sport are the same or is the sport one closer ratio than the standard 325i

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The 325i sport has a closer ratio gearbox than the 325i, though I can't recall if the diff has the same ratio or not.  I think it is 3.73 on the standard 325i and possibly 3.91 on the sport (I can confirm this before Sunday).  It doesn't matter what car the LSD comes off of (so long as it fits, e.g. E30 M3, E30 Sport, E28 M5 (the internals can be built into the shell of your standard diff)... what's most important is the ratio: lower gearing (>3.73) = better acceleration but lower top speed versus higher gearing (<3.73) = less acceleration but higher top speed.  Keep the gearing the same (3.73) and you'll not affect your acceleration & top speed per se, but will get your power down better or be able to drift better if that's what you want).  Also make sure it's in good nick, if it's whining and needs a rebuild it'll cost you another �200!
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thanks mate

i went to pick them up today but they are still on the car so it will be wednesday before i get to look at them and find out the ratio

 
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try this website for info as well

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The E30 Zone shop has the Spax PSX kit for a good price (same kit as I have):
E30 Zone shop
They also do the H&R cup kit which I have read is good.

And Larkspeed have the Koni kit for the same money:
Larkspeed

Both of these should be the 51mm strut kit which I believe your car should have being an H-reg, best to check tho'.

Did you get your 'box & LSD?
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cheers gary

not yet im going tomorrow to pick them up as i phoned them today and they hadent took them off yet.
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Wullie, I just remembered, I've still got the standard suspension off my car in my garage.  It came off ~2 months after I had her MOT'd so should be OK for another ticket.  I know you want to lower / upgrade but if you need a stop-gap (so she actually drives OK) until you get your suspension kit then you're welcome to 'em - they're just taking up space and I really need to do a clear out.  If you want 'em, just come and get 'em.

Did you get your 'box & lsd?
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i finally have the box and diff now it only took two weeks for the guy to take them off the car thats progress eh!! speaking of which does anyone have acces to ramps or have any themselves that would give me a hand changing the box and diff as its a under car job and a trolly jack isnt the best way to go about it.people say theres no weight in a e30 but i wouldnt fancy it landing on me though!!!!
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I have 2 sets of axle stands as well as ramps if you want to borrow them
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thanks gary

you r a top bloke

im thinking of just paying a garage to do it as i was looking at what is involved in the job and im not feeling too confident about doing it myself but i will need to see how much the grease monkeys would want to do the job first though
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try bm motors on 01698 375146 Thats where all my cars go to and is quite cheap.
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