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by skidlidsid
Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: North West E30 breakers
Replies: 7
Views: 264

Re: North West E30 breakers

TopSod wrote:http://www.mikedouglas.co.uk/index2.html and he's in Carlisle

He has about 6 e30 in at the minute, along woth some e21.
Thanks for that.

I heard there was a breaker in/near Penrith that has a few E30's in, but cant find where its at.
by skidlidsid
Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: North West E30 breakers
Replies: 7
Views: 264

Re: North West E30 breakers

Thanks for that :D

I thought there might be a few more suggestions where people get their used spares from in the north west though.
by skidlidsid
Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: North West E30 breakers
Replies: 7
Views: 264

North West E30 breakers

Anyone know any good breakers in the north west that has plenty of spares.
by skidlidsid
Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ERNST EXHAUST SYSTEM
Replies: 9
Views: 441

Re:

pnd wrote:I think GSF do them.
GSF & ECP have both discontinued them.
by skidlidsid
Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:14 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ERNST EXHAUST SYSTEM
Replies: 9
Views: 441

Re:

Anyone know where you can buy a new Ernst exhaust??
by skidlidsid
Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Viscous Couplings where to get 1 from
Replies: 7
Views: 253

Re: Viscous Couplings where to get 1 from

alane wrote:i got one recently from GSF a sachs one 40Ԛ£ if i recall , worked fine .
Thats just what i wanted to know, cheers.
by skidlidsid
Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Viscous Couplings where to get 1 from
Replies: 7
Views: 253

Re: Viscous Couplings where to get 1 from

Where the best place to get one is it ECP or GSF?? Just phoned dealer up and nearly fell over :eek: if it was batemans they are good at that, didnt warn me to sit down when i asked for a fuel filler neck (Ԛ£130 + vat, and queried about a new fuel tak Ԛ£320 + vat) Yes it was Batemans, no w...
by skidlidsid
Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Viscous Couplings where to get 1 from
Replies: 7
Views: 253

Re: Viscous Couplings

ECP are doing one for Ԛ£33.99 its a BOGE/SACHS, would that be an oem part.
by skidlidsid
Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Mint 320 at NEC
Replies: 6
Views: 299

Re: Mint 320 at NEC

I thought it would sell ok, what would you do with it though, run it and enjoy, or keep just for the shows :)
by skidlidsid
Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Viscous Couplings where to get 1 from
Replies: 7
Views: 253

Re: Viscous Couplings

I must have been quoted wrong, they told me Ԛ£130 :?
by skidlidsid
Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Viscous Couplings where to get 1 from
Replies: 7
Views: 253

Viscous Couplings where to get 1 from

Where the best place to get one is it ECP or GSF??

Just phoned dealer up and nearly fell over :eek:
by skidlidsid
Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:48 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Mint 320 at NEC
Replies: 6
Views: 299

Re: Mint 320 at NEC

No pics forgot the bloody camera :x
by skidlidsid
Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Mint 320 at NEC
Replies: 6
Views: 299

Re: Mint 320 at NEC

That must be a no then 8O

There was a few other E30s there, and you got free entry to the MPH show, but not the clarkson show which was another tenner.
by skidlidsid
Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:30 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Mint 320 at NEC
Replies: 6
Views: 299

Mint 320 at NEC

Did anyone go to the classic car show at the NEC at the weekend, there was a totally original and mint 2 door 320i 1990 on a H plate, 7,000 miles from new, it was up for sale for around 5K.
by skidlidsid
Sun Oct 29, 2006 9:40 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30's spotted in kendal today..
Replies: 10
Views: 304

Re: e30's spotted in kendal today..

It is well tidy, no BBS, 5 spoke TSW's and lip on boot.
by skidlidsid
Sun Oct 29, 2006 8:03 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30's spotted in kendal today..
Replies: 10
Views: 304

Re: e30's spotted in kendal today..

You must have seen mine at some point, G reg 320 sterling silver, i'm always in or around Kendal most days
by skidlidsid
Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:08 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How many Sterling silvers on the Zone?
Replies: 45
Views: 2239

Re: sterling silver

And another one here, will get pics up soon. :D
by skidlidsid
Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:53 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Donington Show
Replies: 51
Views: 1448

Re: Donington Show

What a load of crap. Some good old timers but far too much new stuff (ie minis and new cars which you can see in the showroom all day long). Ԛ£10 to walk in .........never again. Good to see friendly faces, best in the car park......................... I personally think Dony is now DEAD. Its ...
by skidlidsid
Mon Sep 25, 2006 10:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Classic insurance policy?
Replies: 25
Views: 755

Re: Classic insurance policy?

I'm with Carole Nash on classic insurance, i pay Ԛ£180 fully comp.
by skidlidsid
Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:24 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front wheel bearing question
Replies: 4
Views: 142

Re: Front wheel bearing question

smithy318i wrote:Paten pending (or PATENT) means that the company that makes them is waiting for confirmation from the patent office, so that no other company can copy their design.

Image

safe to use.
Thats the one.
by skidlidsid
Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:45 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front wheel bearing question
Replies: 4
Views: 142

Re: Front wheel bearing question

It will fit ok, just wondering what PATEN PENDING means, has any one ever seen that stamped on the hub.
by skidlidsid
Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front wheel bearing question
Replies: 4
Views: 142

Front wheel bearing question

I bought a new front wheel bearing from a autojumble and it has PATEN PENDING writen on it.

The box it came in has part number 628 11 0150, FRONT WHEEL BEARING E30 and MADE IN ITALY on it.

Is this gonna be ok to use.
by skidlidsid
Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW Remote Alarm Problems
Replies: 6
Views: 249

Re:

Still trying to find out how i can disconect the sounder out of this alarm.
Anyone have or know where i can get a wiring diagram from?
by skidlidsid
Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW Remote Alarm Problems
Replies: 6
Views: 249

dazleeds wrote:
skidlidsid wrote:Is there any way of bypassing the alarm so i can still use the remote to lock and unlock the car?
could try ripping the sounder out of the unit :?

but im no expert so wait for more advice first
Any one know how to do this?
by skidlidsid
Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW Remote Alarm Problems
Replies: 6
Views: 249

Is there any way of bypassing the alarm so i can still use the remote to lock and unlock the car?
by skidlidsid
Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW Remote Alarm Problems
Replies: 6
Views: 249

BMW Remote Alarm Problems

Came to go out last night pressed remote to knock alarm off and open doors, started up, then alarm goes off, it wouldn't reset with the remote, the only way to turn it of was to switch it off with the master key on the alarm. Any one got any ideas The alarm part no is 82.11.9.418.407 i think its a B...
by skidlidsid
Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325 sport. INSURANCE !!!
Replies: 27
Views: 947

Re: 325 sport. INSURANCE !!!

Carole Nash, got my 320 on classic, 189 fully comp.
by skidlidsid
Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How many zoners still in the fight ???
Replies: 155
Views: 8073

On here most days
by skidlidsid
Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:04 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Is there an E34 forum?
Replies: 18
Views: 1517

Whats the best e34 525 auto year/model to get?
I was gonna get another e30 325 but since seeing 525 and how much more room you have i'm gonna get a e34.
by skidlidsid
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:47 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Whats wrong with this?
Replies: 6
Views: 306

Too far away from me as well, don't mind auto though, still nice car for the money.
by skidlidsid
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:39 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Whats wrong with this?
Replies: 6
Views: 306

Whats wrong with this?

Just seen this on ebay with no bids at all why is that?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1
by skidlidsid
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 320i - Potential 325i?
Replies: 13
Views: 365

jonb wrote:juilian

no sir. they look the same. apart from a couple of things(inlet etc).

lump drops straight in. im in bristol and can supply and fit an engine for you. makes much more sence than the 2 litre.
Sorry for butting in, just out of interest how much would you charge for a engine & box & fitting?
by skidlidsid
Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rev counter and mpg gauge not working
Replies: 3
Views: 140

Any one??
by skidlidsid
Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:46 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rev counter and mpg gauge not working
Replies: 3
Views: 140

Is there any way of checking the feeds to the rev counter/mpg gauge with a multimeter?
by skidlidsid
Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rev counter and mpg gauge not working
Replies: 3
Views: 140

Rev counter and mpg gauge not working

Right this is really pissing me off now.

Rev counter and MPG gauges not working

si batteries ok
fuses all ok
checked pin 9 on big connector ok
Tried another cluster, no joy

Any one got any more ideas?