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by chinchilla
Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Standard BBS alloys
Replies: 6
Views: 246

Re: Standard BBS alloys

Yes second hand, sorry.

Thanks will check it out.
by chinchilla
Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Standard BBS alloys
Replies: 6
Views: 246

Standard BBS alloys

Quick question guys,

How much are they in good condition with and without tyres?

Thanks
by chinchilla
Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:32 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Engine & gearbox out the car... Anything i should change
Replies: 5
Views: 220

Re: Engine & gearbox out the car... Anything i should ch

Great! Thanks guys. e36 rack, best place to look? Or just put up in wanted section?

BTW its 318i, does that make any difference?
by chinchilla
Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Engine & gearbox out the car... Anything i should change
Replies: 5
Views: 220

Engine & gearbox out the car... Anything i should change

Got my engine & gearbox off the car to change the clutch and detail the engine, is there anything else i should change whilst its out?

Cheers

Zac.
by chinchilla
Tue May 25, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone lowered a 318i by 60/40
Replies: 7
Views: 249

Re: Anyone lowered a 318i by 60/40

ok thanks! Thats stunning for a 316i! lol

what lowering springs do you have?
by chinchilla
Tue May 25, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone lowered a 318i by 60/40
Replies: 7
Views: 249

Re: Anyone lowered a 318i by 60/40

mine was 60/60 and was fine as long as you go slow.... and after some time you'll know how to aproach them! I was one of the lucky ones that didn't crack any sumps...but I cracked one middle exhaust section by catching it on a speed bump... http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7500/spa0422t.jpg http://...
by chinchilla
Tue May 25, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone lowered a 318i by 60/40
Replies: 7
Views: 249

Anyone lowered a 318i by 60/40

I know the 318i has quite a deep sump, but has anyone lowered the front by 60 & back 40 without any problems.

Can you still get over speed humps?

Thanks, Zac.
by chinchilla
Fri May 14, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cabby Hard Top
Replies: 25
Views: 1387

Re:

the guys asking too much for it, i sold it to him around £700.
by chinchilla
Thu May 13, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cabby Hard Top
Replies: 25
Views: 1387

Re: Cabby Hard Top

Genuine BMW hardtops are better looking than the aftermarket Wiesmann hardtop. Although the Wiesmann are painted the shape of them doesn't suit the straight line on the e30! BMW hardtops only came in black or navy blue vinyl. Some people have the vinyl stripped then filled and color coded, which loo...
by chinchilla
Wed May 12, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Replacement clutch-how much?
Replies: 7
Views: 353

Re: Replacement clutch-how much?

dont attemp it yourself if your not too mechanical minded! My cars in pieces just to save a few bob :cry:
by chinchilla
Fri Apr 23, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Website to find part numbers?
Replies: 1
Views: 60

Website to find part numbers?

as per title..
by chinchilla
Mon Apr 19, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318i convert clutch replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 60

318i convert clutch replacement

I think my clutch is on its way out! How easy is it to replace to DIY? Can anyone give me a quick run down of what i need to do to replace it? By the way im a complete noob at car mechanics! I can get some help from people who have more know how but i just want to get the work started my self. Regar...
by chinchilla
Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Remote Start???
Replies: 32
Views: 976

Re: Remote Start???

Don't they invalidate insurance?
by chinchilla
Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:09 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: BMW Wallpaper....
Replies: 10
Views: 502

Re:

that eclass one needs to be updated!

EDIT:

done :mad:

Image
by chinchilla
Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: When to pull the cab out!
Replies: 46
Views: 1439

Re:

mines staying in the garage until may! forcast for this month doesnt look good :(
by chinchilla
Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:32 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What engine to go for M30 or M50?
Replies: 320
Views: 10834

Re: What engine to go for M30 or M50?

so why is an m30 more suited for a cab?
by chinchilla
Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:53 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Aplina + Rain = :( suns starting to come out :)
Replies: 94
Views: 4346

Re: Aplina + Rain = :(

ohh man your cars beautiful! or was lol

na wasnt me, ive only just bought my e30 recently (convertible) havnt taken it 2 uni yet.
by chinchilla
Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Aplina + Rain = :( suns starting to come out :)
Replies: 94
Views: 4346

Re: Aplina + Rain = :(

is this the same alpina i see around the glamorgan uni campus?
by chinchilla
Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: finally got a set
Replies: 33
Views: 1995

Re:

E3OBM wrote:
chinchilla wrote:Can any one tell what finish that is on the borbets? i want the same finish when i get mine refurbed..
i think its diamond cut
are you sure i thought it might be more high polish type of fininsh? :?
by chinchilla
Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: finally got a set
Replies: 33
Views: 1995

Re:

Can any one tell what finish that is on the borbets? i want the same finish when i get mine refurbed..
by chinchilla
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Zizzle - Feedback
Replies: 0
Views: 120

Zizzle - Feedback

Bought some borbet b's from him.
As described. Very happy, cheers.
by chinchilla
Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: e21Jason Feedback
Replies: 1
Views: 147

e21Jason Feedback

Brought a 3.64 LSD Diff from me.
Trouble free transaction.
Paid asking price via paypal.
Even sent it as a 'gift' payment, no fees winkeye
Brilliant comms.

Thanks.
by chinchilla
Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: smashed the sump off the e30
Replies: 16
Views: 536

Re: smashed the sump off the e30

indeed! one day i guess winkeye
by chinchilla
Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: smashed the sump off the e30
Replies: 16
Views: 536

Re: smashed the sump off the e30

m40 sumps are deeper :(
by chinchilla
Fri Mar 19, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: smashed the sump off the e30
Replies: 16
Views: 536

Re: smashed the sump off the e30

alot of people smashing sumps recently! im scared to lower my 318i now :(
by chinchilla
Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: All Engine Bay Hoses Replacements
Replies: 13
Views: 434

Re: All Engine Bay Hoses Replacements

any links to magpies engine? im interested in doing this at some point winkeye I didnt mean madpie's on here... I ment magpie as in the bird as they pick things up that are shinny... lol... :D Check out Cliffybaby's engine, and Bootyman's... the ourer too... Great engine bays... And that Ebay link ...
by chinchilla
Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What headlight bulbs?
Replies: 35
Views: 1338

Re: What headlight bulbs?

Is the average ballast pack small/slim enough to be fitted to the inside of the plastic covers behind the lights? this guy sells hid kits with slim ballasts, any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XENON-HID-CONVERSION-KIT-UK-H1-4300K-6000K-8000K-10000K_W0QQitemZ150421970597QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDom...
by chinchilla
Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What headlight bulbs?
Replies: 35
Views: 1338

Re: What headlight bulbs?

+1 for HID's. They're on ebay goin for about £40 delivered.
by chinchilla
Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: All Engine Bay Hoses Replacements
Replies: 13
Views: 434

Re: All Engine Bay Hoses Replacements

any links to magpies engine? im interested in doing this at some point winkeye
by chinchilla
Sat Mar 13, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Lepsons alloy wheel refurbishers - swindon. Any good?
Replies: 11
Views: 499

Re: Lepsons alloy wheel refurbishers - swindon. Any good?

Thanks for your response guys. Yes, the swindon one is part of the same company, just a new branch according to their website. Im sure it would hold the same standard as the kent branch.
by chinchilla
Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Lepsons alloy wheel refurbishers - swindon. Any good?
Replies: 11
Views: 499

Lepsons alloy wheel refurbishers - swindon. Any good?

Want the best refurb for my borbet b's, are lepsons the people to do it? Dont mind travelling or sending my alloys somewhere.
by chinchilla
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Jamex lowering springs - any one tried these?
Replies: 19
Views: 799

Re: Jamex lowering springs - any one tried these?

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll be purhasing a set soon.
by chinchilla
Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: South Wales Evening Meet
Replies: 30
Views: 1197

Re: South Wales Evening Meet

Sorry guys might not be able to make this, car is playing up :cry:
by chinchilla
Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Opinions on these rear lights please
Replies: 28
Views: 811

Re: Opinions on these rear lights please

mykez69 wrote: what other options are there to improve the rear lights?
How about these!

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they are lush, init! :cool: