Handbrake E36 based kit

[keithforst99]

I'am having a lot of trouble getting the handbrake lever to fit in a position so that the cables don't foul the tunnel or the propshaft before gonig into the guide tubes.This fouling is not allowing the handbrake to function properly. I have had several attempts at positioning the lever but none work.
Photo in original build cd supplied shows the lever fitted much further back in the car. Anybody had similar problems? Any solutions?

[martinclan]

Re: Handbrake E36 based kit

I had no problems on my E30 based car - but I guess the handbrake is different. (Pictures on my website http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/martinclan/) Try posting the question on the Madabout forum - seems to be much more active than this one at the moment. http://www.madabout-kitcars.com

[Patrick]

Re: Handbrake E36 based kit

If the holes match up with the E30 handbrake it might be easier to eBay an E30 hand brake handle, or source one off www.e30zone.co.uk or www.planete30.co.uk

I've got some pictures of mine here: http://www.msportster.co.uk/detail.asp?cat=7&offset=120

And one of the hole in the chassis:

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/tn_marlingvisit09.jpg

[Patrick]

Re: Handbrake E36 based kit

madabout has been hacked it's completely dead now - hopefully will be back up at some point!

[keithforst99]

Re: Handbrake E36 based kit

Thanks to all for the replies. Problem solved I picked up a E30 handbrake lever on Wednesday fitted and working! Robin photos on your site very helpfull. Marlin did send me a photo of an E36 handbrake fitted didn't look very good E30 much better.Well just engine wiring, exhaust system, seats, paint job and an SVA tets to go!