UK 323i destined for America (Update 2011)

Jason_323i · Post by **Jason_323i** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:30 pm

Arshad

Your the man when i saw the pic of the chopper wheel plus the e30 speedo sender in my box of bits, I saw how to get a speedo signal to my stack dash.

Jason

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:42 am

Glad you like it Jimi,

Thanks again for the info on the electric sunroof conversion, I will post of the sunroof pretty soon as well as the dashboard, console etc.
Your E30 seats would look nice in it but I’m resisting the temptation to put anything E30 outside the car, including angel eyes, even though it would improve the lighting.

Jason_323i wrote:Arshad

Your the man when i was the pic of the chopper wheel plus the e30 speedo sender in my box o bits I saw how to get a speedo signal to my stack dash.

Jason

Jason, didn't really get all of that, were you drinking?

I saw your post about looking for some diff parts, are you looking to do the same, or a similar kind of conversion to install an E30 gearbox, or have you already done it?

Jason_323i · Post by **Jason_323i** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:22 pm

Hi

Ashrad like you i am trying to get a pulse signal for a speedo, yes for an e30m3 dog leg box, plus i have stack dash which needs an electronic input

Jason

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:24 pm

Jason_323i wrote:Hi

Ashrad like you i am trying to get a pulse signal for a speedo.

Jason

Right,

I'm going to go see if I still have the original somwhere. If so, I will definitely get back to you.

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:29 pm

Been a while since an update I know. Well things are going to get worse before they get better. Dr Jim has been a massive help.

Anyway, the car is now at my mechanics, finishing off a few jobs, welding in a jacking point, tightening the rear propshaft coupling, fitting new brake hoses, Z3 gearshift linkage and hopefully this!

Brand new LHD 6 branch stainless steel manifold, bought from an E30 Zoner, for the princely sum of £65

Next job after the mechanics is to have some custom hoses made for the E30 oil cooler, which currently sits a little too low to the floor, bumper, trim and interior back in and then it's done!

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:02 pm

Arshad, nice no know things are happening with your car like updates, one thing if thats an E30 6 branch then it may not fit or if i remember it wont fit, it will be hitting the side chassis unless you have already tried cos i have tried with a mate on his car and it was a no way, had to give back... the exhaust has to be a full 323i e21 setup up.. but clarify that to make sure but like i says it wont fit as far as myexperiances..

j

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:23 pm

Thanks for that J,

Damm! Well I'll hear from my mechanic, see what he can do then. I'll keep you posted either way.

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:53 pm

So what did the mechanic man say when he saw it, was it the sucking breath through teeth thing???

You did ask him to sort out that plate under the RHS sill/floor didn't you?

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:47 pm

Hi Jim,

I did! Will go down today and see what he's done. I told him about the gear linkage thing and that the selector rod needed bending and seemed cool with it!

Let you know what the damage is when I go down today

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:38 pm

And the news is.....

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:51 pm

He hasn't even started it the lazy b'sturd! Actually he's a bit short staffed till next week. Let you know by next week, main thing is he's willing to do the work.
Next two weeks off from work, so I'll have time to get everything just right.

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:05 am

Arshad, i wouldnt hold my breath for those weeks you have to wait!! i spoke to a few mates who also tried it with different E30 make 6 branch and they simply just dont fit!!! (as i thought) and you cant heat to bend into shape cos it wont do as they have tried.. id take it back for your money and get a 6 branch by frits bits, i think jason 323 has ione for sale!! dont know if he sold it or not.. but dont waste your time.. maybe a complete e30 setup your running but exhaust has to be of 323i exhaust setup of the way its designed to fit under the chassis design e.t.c. hope you can get your money back on this..

j

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:51 am

No I won't Alpina,

Bought as seen. I'm sure someone will have it off me. As for fitting it, well never say never! I'm going to give it a go anyway!

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:11 am

give it a try arshad, but you wont be able to mate the rest of the 323i exhaust to it also cos its designed specifically for the E30 exhaust system so if you do "somehow" fit the 6 branch then you have to tow it to a stainless steel exhaust place to make the rest up.. simply the e30 6 branch isnt for the E21 deisgn unless you get the guys to modify the exhaust on your car and extend the piping to fit the front.

£65 is good for a 6 branch, if when you try fit and dont wanna know you can put it on your garage wall for show cos its chromed from what i can see and does look nice...... ornamant

j

arshad76 · Post by **arshad76** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:34 am

Jimi,

It makes sense what you're saying. I might just leave it for now then. Might be able to use it as part of a full custom stainless setup some day. Lots of other things to do on the car, so the manifold can wait for now