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Silver Surfer · Post by **Silver Surfer** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:47 pm

Oh rav, had a sloppy gearbox before (one of the clips and the rubber mount was broken) which we are gonna sort out and we were converting to a short shifter.

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:55 pm

Silver Surfer wrote:It's worked out pretty well actually.

Apparently all is sorted now, plus had the car garaged during this miserable snow and grit so I'm well chuffed.

In the process much a great bunch of guys and gals (tommi, hannah, david, ben, andrew, paul etc) and it's pretty much been a focal point for a bunch of people who love e21's to come together and learn together. I've got many bits of the car sorted to boot too, that's kind of a bonus! That's what being a member on a car enthusiasts forum is all about isn't it?

Tommi's been quality as well, he knows what to do and how to do it, time is obviously an issue sometimes coz he's got his own life to lead and I haven't hassled him either, just been kinda happy with the 'organic' process. We've all learnt along the way (it was the wiring that was the bitch!), got to know eachother etc. So all is good in this particular hood.

Not slating anyone cos job has been done, but its been up and down when its a simple task ......... but all is done now so it got sorted eventually at the end.

J

Rav320uk · Post by **Rav320uk** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:02 am

Silver Surfer wrote:Oh rav, had a sloppy gearbox before (one of the clips and the rubber mount was broken) which we are gonna sort out and we were converting to a short shifter.

What short shift you using then??

tommi_e21 · Post by **tommi_e21** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:46 pm

right well have got bit further along on the car, the cambelt has been done

found out what the rattling was, and does this cambelt look a little bit smaller

the tensioner was so broke that the belt was flapping around inside the covers and rattling it, it cut a 2 mm deep grove into the aluminium cover, i reckon it was about 500 miles from coming apart completely. good save

water pump is all good and it seems to be running like a beaut! need the ol tappets doing now but i havent got a feeler gauge.

me ben n dave are gonna crack on with doing the gearbox mount today i thinks, then its all done.

as for short shifter just gonna make one as its cheaper than buying one from bmw. dont know if can do that today though, guys next door are no there so doubt can find a welder today and wanna get it done today

Mobster · Post by **Mobster** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:07 pm

I used a Z3 2.8 Gear shift on my Getrag Dogleg as reccomended by Jimmi and its awesome. My shift is about 2 inch which is superb. It cost about £35 from BMW so a cheap upgrade. Not sure it will work with the standard 323i gearbox, i guess Jimmi could answer that for you.

Wondermike · Post by **Wondermike** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:40 pm

Not sure it will work with the standard 323i gearbox

Why not, only the shift pattern is different.
I have the 2.8 modification too (dogleg) and it's great.

Pho21_girl · Post by **Pho21_girl** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:20 pm

Lol and some added fun of the day...for those who say they hate mudflaps...

Before...

After!

Hehe flamey goodness!

jimbolina316a · Post by **jimbolina316a** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:22 pm

i am truly saddened by the lack of love for the flap

e-einundzwanzig · Post by **e-einundzwanzig** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:35 pm

nice, but i think starting a fire in a underground car park isn't such a good idea!

btw, dropping a pile of chrome arch trims on the burning mudflap would also be nice!

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:29 pm

Pho21_girl wrote:Lol and some added fun of the day...for those who say they hate mudflaps...
After!

Hehe flamey goodness!

You see you know the score!!!

J

tommi_e21 · Post by **tommi_e21** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:43 pm

nearly lost my eyebrows

Pho21_girl · Post by **Pho21_girl** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:55 pm

Lol nearly lost your eyebrows after punching the window, thinking it was open...twas a dangerous day for you, but good garage fun, can't beat it!
Though I did feel pretty rough the next morning after all those drinks guys!

D Farrell · Post by **D Farrell** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:05 pm

I bet your neighbours love you lot

tommi_e21 · Post by **tommi_e21** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:15 pm

well i havent had a single complaint while i been living here, its all good!

D Farrell · Post by **D Farrell** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:10 am

There probably scared of you with that aerosol can and a lighter in your hands