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by davidt
Sun Dec 15, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: bmw e30 sport bolsters / centres
Replies: 140
Views: 47676

Re: bmw e30 sport bolsters / centres

Hi , Do you have a black leather drivers side upper bolster for a 1988 e30 sport please.
Many thanks.
Dave.
by davidt
Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Windscreen washers.
Replies: 5
Views: 581

Re: Windscreen washers.

Its worth a try it looks like the back cover will come off and you may be able to adjust/clean the contacts, a mate had this issue with his cab recently and it was the pump so check it first.
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The contacts in the switch ground one side of the pump.
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by davidt
Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Head light wiper arms
Replies: 3
Views: 391

Re: Head light wiper arms

Volvo fitted a similar headlight wiper and the caps are still available they look the same as the E30 ones, you can remove them they just clip in,
https://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/b ... g/1029611/
by davidt
Mon Nov 29, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sunroof
Replies: 3
Views: 977

Sunroof

As sunroofs have become NLA I decided to have had a go at doing a refub on one, first splitting the frame and lid by drilling out the spot welds around the edge. S1035475.JPG Discarded the top as it was beyond repair, de rust and patch frame. S1035540.JPG 1mm new sheet of steel £20 for the lid. the ...
by davidt
Mon Oct 25, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Engine won’t stay running after letting go of key
Replies: 11
Views: 1130

Re: Engine won’t stay running after letting go of key

Check the ignition switch as they do faulty.
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by davidt
Sat Oct 23, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sport prices going up
Replies: 20
Views: 2271

Re: Sport prices going up

If it sells at this price it will push sport prices to a new level . :banana: .
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1392551
by davidt
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Free sport silencer
Replies: 4
Views: 544

Re: Free sport silencer

onthames wrote:
Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:08 pm
Hi mate I'll take it :) where are you located
Portsmouth. PM me. :D
by davidt
Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Free sport silencer
Replies: 4
Views: 544

Free sport silencer

Fits facelift sport, dealer supplied. collection only. :D
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by davidt
Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sport prices going up
Replies: 20
Views: 2271

Re: Sport prices going up

steve_k wrote:
Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:18 pm
well it's safe to say that i've got an agreed value of £23K (minimum) on my 2.7 tech 2 sport.

prices seem to going one way at the moment.
The sport in the auction sold for £26500 :D
by davidt
Wed Sep 22, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sport prices going up
Replies: 20
Views: 2271

Sport prices going up

Note to Sport owners get an agreed value asap. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/auctions/1989-bmw-e30-325i-sport-RnMvl4?utm_campaign=Targeted%20%7C%20Wednesday%20Large%20Segments%20%20%7C%2022%2F09%2F21&utm_term=01ER0A6GPKNPXWPRJPJN64A218&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Bultaco%20Klaviyo&utm_content=&_kx...
by davidt
Sat Sep 18, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Portchester castle Gala
Replies: 0
Views: 5397

Portchester castle Gala

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by davidt
Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Sunny Sunday at Port Solent
Replies: 2
Views: 5103

Re: Sunny Sunday at Port Solent

Second and last Sunday of the month :D
by davidt
Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Sunny Sunday at Port Solent
Replies: 2
Views: 5103

Sunny Sunday at Port Solent

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Lancia Fulvia
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Lotus Tabot Sunbeam
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Cortina with Weslake engine
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Good variety of cars in this line up
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non sunroof 318i in very good order and used daily :clap:
by davidt
Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 running rich please help
Replies: 22
Views: 2426

Re: 325 running rich please help

Check the plastic cover on the top of the AFM and check to see if it has been disturbed, if it has someone may have adjusted the flap tension to alter the fuel mixture. have a look at this link as it will give you a good idea on how the AFM works.
by davidt
Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Port Solent vehicle meet
Replies: 9
Views: 5819

Re: Port Solent vehicle meet

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Cloggy Saint wrote:
Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:44 pm
At the risk of appearing dumb, is the red car a Tiger Avenger?
It is in fact a 1970s Fiat 128 sport :D
by davidt
Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Port Solent vehicle meet
Replies: 9
Views: 5819

Re: Port Solent vehicle meet

martauto wrote:
Mon Aug 09, 2021 6:10 pm
WOW, I want the big truck ,now !!!!!!!
Is the MK 1 escort his own creation or is there a reason behind that ? Pretty cool to say the least :clap:
Lovey meet and pics mate ,cheers for that !!

Mart.
I believe the escort is all the owners work and the engine is from a Subaru impreza . :eek:
by davidt
Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Port Solent vehicle meet
Replies: 9
Views: 5819

Port Solent vehicle meet

Interesting variety of vehicles on display today
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by davidt
Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Dash wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 1074

Re: Dash wiring

The cable from the yellow plug is connected to the OBC as well as the chime and temperature sensor .
This link may help.
https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... itting_OBC
by davidt
Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bulb help please
Replies: 23
Views: 1456

Re: Bulb help please

I think these might be the lamps if you wish to buy them in singles. - Not sure, so please say so, if they are not. https://cpc.farnell.com/ring-automotive/r504/lamp-12v-3w-capless-w2-1x9-5d/dp/CP07501?st=12v%203w https://cpc.farnell.com/cml-innovative-technologies/1112lf/lamp-wedge-t3-1-4-12v-1-2w...
by davidt
Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Monsport memorial meet
Replies: 2
Views: 6779

Re: Monsport memorial meet

Good idea mate, it will be just like old times. :clap: :clap: :clap:
your old Hartge .
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by davidt
Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Milometer not working.
Replies: 8
Views: 1505

Re: Milometer not working.

This video from 4:39 gives good advice of how to remove the brass centre of the small gear also how far to push the new small gear on to the shaft. The small gear is a tight fit so you may need to hold the shaft as you push it on .
by davidt
Thu Feb 25, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Milometer not working.
Replies: 8
Views: 1505

Re: Milometer not working.

Had the same issue recently it was the milometer gears breaking up, not to hard to fix and plenty of YouTube videos available, just a couple of things to be aware of the make of the gauge cluster VDO or MOTOMETER. and the gears must be for MPH . the gears were from an Italian company www.snaporazmot...
by davidt
Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:47 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Shiny stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 12319

Re: Shiny stuff

Awesome work now you have given me more ideas, the dipstick was made by a toolmaker friend from a solid stainless bar I will ask him. :D
by davidt
Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Shiny stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 12319

Re: Shiny stuff

Moz wrote:
Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:15 am
Love the shiny stuff! THat oil dipstick is beautiful!
The dipstick is a work of art made of aircraft quality stainless steel added some more shiny stuff. :D
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by davidt
Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Interior lights.
Replies: 21
Views: 2137

Re: Interior lights.

by davidt
Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: Wanted - E30 Parts, Cars & I.C.E
Topic: E30 pre facelift washer connector wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 364

Re: E30 pre facelift washer connector wanted

Is this the plug you need, and in Euros. :D https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/product/ ... -1-378-418
if not I have one.
Dave.
by davidt
Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Original Dealer signage database!
Replies: 307
Views: 254018

Re: Original Dealer signage database!

A couple of dealer stickers from the past I wonder do they still sale/service BMW’s
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by davidt
Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:34 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HID Aftermarket installation regulations and your MOT.
Replies: 84
Views: 27056

Re: HID Aftermarket installation regulations and your MOT.

I have the Depo's and lasers on my car and its the best combination for daily use. Thanks for doing the research . :clap: :clap: :clap:
by davidt
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: OEM help
Topic: Fog light connectors for a pre facelif
Replies: 9
Views: 8300

Re: Fog light connectors for a pre facelif

I have these 2 with the thicker guage wires, one has the lugs split at the top but connects to the fog light plug ok.
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by davidt
Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: OEM help
Topic: Fog light connectors for a pre facelif
Replies: 9
Views: 8300

Re: Fog light connectors for a pre facelif

Is this the connector you need.
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by davidt
Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:28 am
Forum: Pub Talk
Topic: E30 spares
Replies: 3
Views: 907

Re: E30 spares

Maybe I will wait until until after Dec 31st but already have sorted most of the parts, just a small selection of my hoard. 8O
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by davidt
Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Sunday morning at Port Solent
Replies: 7
Views: 6887

Re: Sunday morning at Port Solent

Dlb26 wrote:
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:53 pm
Looks like a good range of cars to keep the interest up.
You never know what will turn up, here are a few more. :D
V12 Mercedes Monster
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1919 10 hp Citroen
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Aston Martin
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MGA, MGB and a couple of Minis
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Lotus Esprit
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by davidt
Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Shiny stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 12319

Re: Shiny stuff

HartgeH27 wrote:
Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:39 pm
You are a leg end Dave !!!
:D
by davidt
Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Shiny stuff
Replies: 27
Views: 12319

Re: Shiny stuff

Cloggy Saint wrote:
Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:50 pm
Shiny good, dull bad. How's production on the replacement screws going? winkeye
The screws have been NLA but I will have them made then send you a PM. :D
by davidt
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Sunday morning at Port Solent
Replies: 7
Views: 6887

Sunday morning at Port Solent

Full marks to the organizers of the meet at Port Solent today and the car owners for making it a good friendly safe Sunday morning event.
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