Nice looking carbed 350i S2...

[mrzigazaga]

On flea at the moment…Item No. 161147104799

[400SE Dave]

Looks familiar. Isn't it a car that was converted by someone on here due to running issues whilst it was fuel injected ??

[TVRIK]

Isn't that Ralph's Wedge?

Rik

[mrzigazaga]

TVRIK said:

Isn't that Ralph's Wedge?

Rik

…Just pointing it out..I believe its all sorted now and just needs a roof..Shame as i was looking forward to seeing it finished and attending a sausage meet…Ziga

[V8 Fettler]

That carb is going to cook.

[Stog]

Carbs make me think of my dad years ago out in the morning with a can of damp start

[GV]

I've got a carb and its the best thing I ever did in terms of engine mods. No more Efi issues to deal with if the car refuses to start which it has never done since the conversion and in terms of performance it is quicker and more responsive than before. less heat soak and there's a weight saving too. If I ever drop in a 4.6 or 5.0 engine - I'd still use a carb as part of the changeover...

[Rockettvr]

Like carbs from an aesthetic point of view - gets rid of all the wiring and fuel lines associated with EFI. Makes for a much tidier engine bay. I'm sure there's going to be a big debate on Carbs v Injection now !!

[smash]

Good idea - let's start! No way a carb is quicker than EFI if the EFi is set up right...

[carsy]

No but if the carb is set up right it aint slower either.

[maston]

WOW....THAT'S MY OLD 350I
If you read this Ralph, I am very tempted to buy it back mate as my 390 is now sick

[400SE Dave]

maston said:

I am very tempted to buy it back mate as my 390 is now sick

Perhaps you shouldn't be allowed if you keep breaking them

[mrzigazaga]

400SE Dave said:

Perhaps you shouldn't be allowed if you keep breaking them

Thats a bit cruel mate…But…You may have a point...…(Only messing Ian)…Ziga

[maston]

400SE Dave said:

Perhaps you shouldn't be allowed if you keep breaking them

Lend me yours Dave (looks really nice by the way) and let's see how long before it starts miss firing !!!

[GV]

Didn't know it was Ralph's car. Wondered why he's gone a bit quiet..

[GV]

V8 Fettler said:

That carb is going to cook.

Interesting...where did you get that piece of finite wisdom?

[TVRIK]

GV said:

Didn't know it was Ralph's car. Wondered why he's gone a bit quiet..

Yeah I was in touch with Ralph for a while, as his is very similar to mine.
Maybe he's as p155ed off as me trying to get the new hood on! Grrrr it's a nightmare!

[mrzigazaga]

GV said:

Wondered why he's gone a bit quiet..

I saw him a short time ago…He is busy working and will be moving house so has no time to finish the Wedge..Shame..If i had known before i bought poppy i would of had it…Im sure the running issues were sorted and it just needs a new rear section roof....Ziga

[400SE Dave]

maston said:

Lend me yours Dave (looks really nice by the way) and let's see how long before it starts miss firing !!!

[mrzigazaga]

TVRIK said:

trying to get the new hood on! Grrrr it's a nightmare!

I bet it is mate..Looks a right pig of a job and if its not tight enough it looks pony and if its too tight then it will stretch in all the wrong places and still look pony…I was told that once they are fitted they need to be left up for a while so that they settle..Although not too long or you will start a reservation of comanches...