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by fatjapp
Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:27 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 - PIMP MY RIDE - SUN 30th
Replies: 79
Views: 3022

is this the Capri they did ???

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/cla ... carno=5932

i'm sure the BMW have 1/2 ton of speakers and several thousand watts of neons after those guys have finished.
by fatjapp
Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:47 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: video inside .....
Replies: 4
Views: 193

video inside .....

http://www.norodd.com/video/2003/grindalsmoen/17_4.WMV

Found this vid, sorry if it's a repost
by fatjapp
Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: cars ready....again!...have a guess
Replies: 6
Views: 272

anyone like to have a guess as to how long it will last this time before it requires another rebuild? Rolling Eyes
Two weeks with a lead foot, 4 without.
by fatjapp
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Please say Hi to Nadaine from driving girls...
Replies: 13
Views: 436

No heel and toeing in those shoes then.
by fatjapp
Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:01 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Just messing around with Photoshop….
Replies: 12
Views: 615

Its like â€ËaThe Car' ( or an Evil Herbie for those who don't know about the film â€ËaThe car') A mysterious black saloon that drives out of the desert to randomly run people down. I had realized there was no one driving it, as I was taking the photo at the time. On another note I still don't ...
by fatjapp
Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:46 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Just messing around with Photoshop….
Replies: 12
Views: 615

Well i did strap an outboard on my beemer the other day....

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by fatjapp
Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:37 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Just messing around with Photoshop….
Replies: 12
Views: 615

Just messing around with Photoshop….

Just pissing around with Photoshop….

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by fatjapp
Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:39 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Second set of new wheels fitted...........! Page 2
Replies: 32
Views: 1801

The more i look at it the more i like it.

Well done for doing something different!
by fatjapp
Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:31 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: de-chrome
Replies: 18
Views: 577

You're going to have to get this part sorted, give it a quick rub down and get rid of the corrosion —a Looks good otherwise

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by fatjapp
Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:38 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Decent Photoshoot of my 318Is
Replies: 52
Views: 1844

I'm probably going to get a slap from the keep it original gang …. But here goes… Fixed the front bumper, polished out the scratch and I'll let you guess the last modification. CLICK TO ENLARGE ! http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/5995/picture0107hz2large6cf.th.jpg http://img129.imageshack...
by fatjapp
Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30.de
Replies: 11
Views: 394

bootyman wrote:
Lads if you have no money then get a job at Mc D's or whatever. Just mod your cars :wink: :D
Perhaps we can all start phone scams ..... :wink:

you got that sorted out yet ?
by fatjapp
Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: What Is Wrong With The E30 320i Engine?
Replies: 61
Views: 4241

What I could never understand with the 320 vs 325 argument is there is little power difference between the two engines considering different displacements. 1991cc M20 124.7 PS (123.0 bhp) (91.7 kW) @5800 rpm 170.0 Nm (125 lbft) (17.3 kgm) @4000 rpm 2494cc M20 173.4 PS (171.0 bhp) (127.5 kW) @5800 rp...
by fatjapp
Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 video
Replies: 14
Views: 642

see him fighting to keep it in a straight line —a awesome

I wonder what the lags like with a turbo that size …
by fatjapp
Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 video
Replies: 14
Views: 642

That does look fast !!
by fatjapp
Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Stolen M3..
Replies: 32
Views: 1671

The worst thing now would to find it burnt out, unless you have an agreed price with your insurers I doubt you will get back the money for the modifications. If you find it in bits in someones garage then you might recover some of the parts.
by fatjapp
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i and 325i sport wats the difference?
Replies: 5
Views: 307

Theo325 wrote:Sports have LSD, close ratio box, black headlining, mtech kit, mtech suspension as standard.
Does the black head lining make it go faster then ? :?

Only messing - I'm sure the close ratio box will make it pull better, especially in 2nd and 3rd when you will feel it most.
by fatjapp
Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 323 diff on a 325?
Replies: 5
Views: 165

Bolt it on and give it a try - You can always swap it back if your not happy
by fatjapp
Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Another dead E30 ..... ?
Replies: 9
Views: 284

I thought you were going to sell me that black no sun roof shelll you were trying to get rid of…. :wink:
by fatjapp
Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone been done a good turn by a Zoner?
Replies: 100
Views: 3409

Shout out to EKO or I would have ended up like this ….

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by fatjapp
Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Another dead E30 ..... ?
Replies: 9
Views: 284

Price for the welding is still going to be around £200+ plus the other parts needed. The car only cost £350 when I brought it, and it's done its job keeping me dry over the winter ( back to the bike now ;-) ) I will probably end up throwing it through a local car auction and see what I get back....
by fatjapp
Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:18 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Few Pic's of my Motorsport Cabriolet after engine Rebuild!!!
Replies: 45
Views: 3195

You seem to have a matching pair ....
by fatjapp
Mon Apr 03, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Another dead E30 ..... ?
Replies: 9
Views: 284

Another dead E30 ..... ?

Bad news peeps, the BMW failed its mot today. Rear silencer missing (straight through pipe) Front o/f and n/s floor pans corroded badly Front shock absorbers are week NSF brake pipe corroded Looks like its going to cost more than the cars worth to rectify the above. I could probably fix the above ap...
by fatjapp
Sat Apr 01, 2006 7:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New Lexus lights on my 316i
Replies: 16
Views: 490

Sweet
by fatjapp
Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:53 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 318i to 320i
Replies: 15
Views: 416

The mans right, if your going for the m20 engine swap might as well go all out and get the 2.5.

(Probably a lot cheaper just to buy a 325i though, seem to be getting cheaper all the time)
by fatjapp
Fri Mar 31, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 M3...
Replies: 13
Views: 684

reckon that cheap at that price, I'm sure one sold for 15k the other week …….
by fatjapp
Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: One Reason why its not a good idea to go Ace Cafe.
Replies: 23
Views: 807

You see that's why all wheel arches should be made of body filler ;-)
by fatjapp
Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: WHAT WOULD YOU OWN IF NOT AN E30 ??
Replies: 73
Views: 2970

How about what I do own and ride aswell as the beemerԚ…. http://fatjapp.ath.cx/bandit/DSC00068.JPG http://fatjapp.ath.cx/wr400/DSC00049.JPG Car wise - http://fatjapp.ath.cx/cav/car.jpg http://fatjapp.ath.cx/cav/fs_37.jpg The cav for its ability to run forever, no matter how many times i ende...
by fatjapp
Sat Mar 11, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 325i SE Drift slag / shed
Replies: 5
Views: 415

Yea thanks washer bottle received and waiting to be fitted. Its turning into a good talking point when showing people my car.
by fatjapp
Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:58 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 720

DidnÔš't you have a turbo engine up for sale a couple of weeks ago? for sale i have my 325i turbo engine and full set up, runs dyno proven at 20psi 489.6bhp and 378lb/ft, PM me as lots of money spent into this project and i will appreciate serious offers only. At nearly 500 horses thatÔš's going...
by fatjapp
Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:42 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 325i SE Drift slag / shed
Replies: 5
Views: 415

325i SE Drift slag / shed

Finally got some pictures. 325i SE Drift slag Not exactly a concourse car Engine Pretty much standard Straight through exhaust ( hanging off ) K & N air filter The Spare front mounted fuel tank Ԛ…. Suspension Lowered ( DonÔš't know by how much Ԛ…. ) Brakes Shocking ( DonÔš't thin...
by fatjapp
Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:32 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: stuartforrest (Falkirk) - warning, ripoff merchant!
Replies: 68
Views: 2925

Use NoChex

Much less likely to get ripped off by this type of scam.
I think there is some sort of on-line petition going on over in the for sale / e-bay section.

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=30862
by fatjapp
Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316i starting problem?
Replies: 16
Views: 361

Check the relay for the fuel injectors as well, they donÔš't take much to come lose.

Just cable tied mine in.

If the engines turning over, and youÔš've got a spark, chances are itÔš's a fuel problem.
by fatjapp
Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Washer bottle replaced with a petrol can Â…. With
Replies: 7
Views: 304

I have yet to look properly at the new wiring. I would imagine it has been cut into the original wiring, so I would be surprised if the original connectors are there. IÔš've just brought ( about 20 minutes ago ) the washer bottle and level sensor from jon_bmw ( Sorry I donÔš't know proper names ...
by fatjapp
Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Washer bottle replaced with a petrol can Â…. With
Replies: 7
Views: 304

Washer bottle replaced with a petrol can Â…. With

I had nothing to do with fitting this, honest , IÔš'd just like to make this clear to start with. Just got a 325i se as a drift slag. (Real fun on 165 tires) It still need an MOT (runs out in July) as is becoming my daily drive, itÔš's to cold for the motor bike. At some point in the cars life, ...
by fatjapp
Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: cream residue in oil filler cap??!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 585

Oh look thereÔš's another one over there Ԛ…Ԛ… There are loads of E30Ôš's around for sale, unless its an absolute bargain, just buy something else with out these problems. OR It will make a fantastic haggling point, get enough money off the asking price to cover the worst case sce...