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by mikey-t
Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 heaven!
Replies: 13
Views: 655

Re: e30 heaven!

at the moment after my recent problems i have taken to shanks`s pony and am walking everywere although i have the use of my cousins volvo 340 drift car on the weekends. but in may my shares from work are available, meaning i have about 1,500 available! plus whatever i save until then! so probably ge...
by mikey-t
Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:41 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 heaven!
Replies: 13
Views: 655

Re: e30 heaven!

oh and

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brings a tear to my eye
by mikey-t
Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:35 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 heaven!
Replies: 13
Views: 655

Re: e30 heaven!

im still amazed at the new regulations that go into scrapping a car! all liquids and dangerous chemicals get pumped out and stored safelly, tyres are cut off and recycled batterys disposed of etc. . . .gone are the days of the typical oil soaked scrappies, i swear you could eat your dinner off this ...
by mikey-t
Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 heaven!
Replies: 13
Views: 655

Re: e30 heaven!

already i feel empty, i miss my car! of course i know it was beyond repair but still
by mikey-t
Thu Jan 11, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 heaven!
Replies: 13
Views: 655

e30 heaven!

just watched my e30 get destroyed! my uncle works in a scrap yard for his best mate and did me a favour by getting rid of the exuse of and e30 that was stranded at the bottom of my drive! it is now resembling a huge chunk of metal ryvita. so sad to see it go but it is time to see me move onto pastur...
by mikey-t
Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30's cool ?
Replies: 71
Views: 2728

Re: E30's cool ?

i used to get most appreciative looks when i was into my old skool fords! capris and escorts etc! just hit a nerve with the middle age`d variety who grew up wanting a rs2000 or capri rs3100 so bad! and always promised thereselves one! and mine were mint! as for the beemer , people just point and lau...
by mikey-t
Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30's cool ?
Replies: 71
Views: 2728

Re: E30's cool ?

offer her a ride (in the car ) and see her reaction then
by mikey-t
Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Key fob failure
Replies: 12
Views: 329

Re: Key fob failure

we got a failsafe round these parts!!!!



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by mikey-t
Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Tapping noise
Replies: 8
Views: 324

Re:

yeah thats a costly mistake! *mental note*
by mikey-t
Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Tapping noise
Replies: 8
Views: 324

Re: Tapping noise

more than likelly valve clearance then,
by mikey-t
Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Tapping noise
Replies: 8
Views: 324

Re: Tapping noise

either valve clearances, or possibly slight air leak on manifold, like mine
by mikey-t
Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:44 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: help on sale / breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 329

Re:

put it on ebay! but really didnt give much effort in details or lists of problems just hoping to list it and see if there is any interest in the thing! if i start getting watchers or questions asked i`ll edit the listing into something a bit more "can be arsed" http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...
by mikey-t
Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: n/s rear footwell
Replies: 7
Views: 246

Re: n/s rear footwell

yeah i got that accept my floor isnt wet as such just damn sticky! might have to rip carpet up
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:45 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: help on sale / breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 329

Re:

true true! will have to get a sellers account now! i really dont mind walking for a while either so longs its just gone and then i got the incentive to save for a sport
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 25, 2006 9:32 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: help on sale / breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 329

Re:

i have neither! i work nights and run a business during the day, and due to things going tits up living back at my parents were the car is parked on the road! and i would need my car daily! thats my problem!
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:58 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: help on sale / breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 329

Re: help on sale / breaking

no i understand this . i just hoping to get a good guestimate off someone with experience so i dont go out and insult someone with a high price im in a catch 22 situation cant afford a new car and cant afford to repair / dont want to repair! i have just losty enthusiasm for it
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:50 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: help on sale / breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 329

Re: help on sale / breaking

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i reckon with a nice 325 dropped in it and repairs done this would be real nice! i just cant afford to do it
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: help on sale / breaking
Replies: 8
Views: 329

help on sale / breaking

how much do i ask for on my car if i choose to sell it! i would prefer to break it but i dont have the time or the space! as ive said before i was going in for repairs but recent pay cuts cut that right out, and i need a reliable motor! 4 door 320i problems major smash in windscreen , (can get one) ...
by mikey-t
Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:53 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: You know your springs are tired when......
Replies: 3
Views: 235

Re: You know your springs are tired when......

not good! but all better now!

i`ll be honest i was expecting something along these lines


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by mikey-t
Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:01 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My 328i sport before and after repair
Replies: 21
Views: 757

Re: My 328i sport before and after repair

hmmm looks real appealing, how much do they go for?
by mikey-t
Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:21 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: My 328i sport before and after repair
Replies: 21
Views: 757

Re: My 328i sport before and after repair

good job that
by mikey-t
Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:38 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: very very poor mpg....why??:(
Replies: 31
Views: 1197

Re: very very poor mpg....why??:(

take the handbrake off before driving
by mikey-t
Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:19 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my ride up date-PICS- comments ?
Replies: 24
Views: 1115

Re: my ride up date-PICS- comments ?

almost perfect but NOOOOO pinstripe! i loathe them! each to there own of course!
by mikey-t
Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:13 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: parking sensors what you think
Replies: 15
Views: 384

Re: parking sensors what you think

damn right! i stood on the back and controlled the steering of the trailer with a police escort ahead and behind, with radio contact to the driver! the amount of times we had to get in touch with councils "errrrr yeah the a445 well you need 32 replacement lamposts and 2 yellow central island bollard...
by mikey-t
Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: parking sensors what you think
Replies: 15
Views: 384

Re: parking sensors what you think

you got kids? if so buy them high vis jackets and stand them close to the nearest objects! will cost you a tenner max! as for all the 40 footers etc! i never drove but was a second man on this rig for a heavy haulage company all wheel steering! and great fun trying to get down londons enbankment at ...
by mikey-t
Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel leak
Replies: 6
Views: 199

Re: Fuel leak

got a match cant see very well!

no seriously could it be a connecting problem on the other side
by mikey-t
Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:20 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what do ya reckon
Replies: 20
Views: 655

Re: what do ya reckon

do what YOU want! not what you think everyone will like
by mikey-t
Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:50 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: can you tell me what iv done wrong now please
Replies: 9
Views: 403

Re: can you tell me what iv done wrong now please

clearance! you lucky sod! most people i know have to go a bit medieval to sort it
by mikey-t
Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what would i get
Replies: 14
Views: 485

Re: what would i get

cheers for all the advice guys, just waiting to see if this money will arrive or not
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what would i get
Replies: 14
Views: 485

Re: what would i get

looks stunning, hopefully i do fall on my feet with this money as i am set in my head that i need a new motor now...
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: head parts question
Replies: 4
Views: 157

Re:

but you couldnt mate a 320i block to a 325 head right?
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what would i get
Replies: 14
Views: 485

Re: what would i get

do explain
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:32 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what would i get
Replies: 14
Views: 485

Re: what would i get

ok well i brought it with a chipped window, and slight rattle, (sounded like hole in exhaust) and a scab on rear arch! scab is now 4 inch long! rattle was manifold stud sheared off, which in turn killed the head gasket ,(but still drives) viscous fan has gone! various dash lights gone tracking on wh...
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what would i get
Replies: 14
Views: 485

Re: what would i get

oh i definatelly do now!

add onto that g` what i would get for mine! which i think is fuck all with all the problems its got
by mikey-t
Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what would i get
Replies: 14
Views: 485

Re: what would i get

thats reassuring, as i spent 300 on mine and its a nightmare! first e30 lesson learned now im trying to be more cautious