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by staffy
Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 'GUG' has reappeared
Replies: 29
Views: 1576

Re: couple of photos

well said karan yes it had head probs as i said the day after i bought it for some reason the head was glued on i have no idea why but i had everything striped and rebuilt that was 2.5 years ago i have owned it ever since and worked away at it mostly underneath lol i was for keeping it i just didn s...
by staffy
Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 'GUG' has reappeared
Replies: 29
Views: 1576

Re: couple of photos

silver eccentrics 8) http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/staffy-05/LPIC0277.jpg i meant the m3 eccentric [off set] bushes in silver, not the silver fetish itself :wink: so what is up with the engine? yea let my brother and law help me im cleaned everything and let him paint really shows you sh...
by staffy
Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 'GUG' has reappeared
Replies: 29
Views: 1576

Re: couple of photos

that is my point exactly what was your alpina like simon before you started it and now its coming on brilliant. so do we pick holes in it for the way it was or do we encourage and congratulate on your time and effort saving it. personally i like to see these cars being saved and anyone putting the e...
by staffy
Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 'GUG' has reappeared
Replies: 29
Views: 1576

Re: couple of photos

gaiters were cleaned afterwards! i chose to paint it the colours i did out of personal choice which i think looks well lets see your effort! i dont see how any of you can sit and comment on what it needs and what it doesnt need when you havent seen it in 3 years i can assure you i put a lot of money...
by staffy
Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:48 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 'GUG' has reappeared
Replies: 29
Views: 1576

couple of photos

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/staffy-05/LPIC0261.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/staffy-05/LPIC0259.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/staffy-05/LPIC0273.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/staffy-05/LPIC0277.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb216/st...
by staffy
Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:40 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 'GUG' has reappeared
Replies: 29
Views: 1576

Re: 'GUG' has reappeared

they are current pictures shell is a lot better shape now ive done a lot of work to it!
by staffy
Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:33 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: the seemingly famous GUG
Replies: 21
Views: 1168

Re: the seemingly famous GUG

you selling the engine?! yes simon im lookin a nice blueprinted jobbie with a spot of forced induction :D what is the problem with the toplines guys i used to hate them but they grew on me as everyone round here as alpina reps. dont worry though they r off now and going for sale soon u can have fir...
by staffy
Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: the seemingly famous GUG
Replies: 21
Views: 1168

Re: the seemingly famous GUG

thanks slinky
dimebag would love to get a look round yours sometime (your car that is lol) im from banbridge, plans are being kept under wraps for now but will be a lot more power just getting brakes and a couple of body issues sorted out first then she will be going for a wee trip winkeye
by staffy
Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what wheels
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

Re: what wheels

wokke wrote:
staffy wrote:me to mate i quite like them but im after the deep dish look now :cool:
like these? I just finished this set today for a Canadian customer.

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yes mate they would do fine wanna swap for my wheels plus a set of 7.5x17 rh toplines winkeye
by staffy
Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what wheels
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

Re: what wheels

josh-hocking wrote:they look nice!! would you sell?
yes i will be selling just not at the moment mate 8)
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what wheels
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

Re: what wheels

thats the ones i seen to although mine have 20 spokes and the copies have 17 thats where i get mixed up although very familier!
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what wheels
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

Re: what wheels

me to mate i quite like them but im after the deep dish look now :cool:
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what wheels
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

Re: what wheels

i will check that tomorrow thanks mate
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:38 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: the seemingly famous GUG
Replies: 21
Views: 1168

Re: the seemingly famous GUG

thats a good question i just went mad on poorboys and meguires and a pc till the extent of near £2000 but hey it will last for years and there is nothing like a real clean car :cool: im sure that was all poor boys finished with nattys blue 14 hrs of labour but well worth it :D
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what wheels
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

Re: what wheels

yes they are 2 piece i bought them off a fellow close to me for £100 so cant be bad at that was going to sell them again as im lookin a set of borbets but if there only copies of bbs i might as well keep them as spares
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:28 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: the seemingly famous GUG
Replies: 21
Views: 1168

:mad:
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:25 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: the seemingly famous GUG
Replies: 21
Views: 1168

the seemingly famous GUG

just a few snaps to let everyone know its still alive i know its reflection shots but hey detailing is an addiction and now shes in parts it will be a while before she is back together as im starting a new page in her life with a lot of mods and definatly a lot more power winkeye so if anyone wants ...
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:08 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what wheels
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

Re: what wheels

thats what i thought maxfield only they are a 2 piece rim the one on ebay are just one piece arent they?
by staffy
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what wheels
Replies: 32
Views: 1238

what wheels

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can someone tell me what wheels these are please
by staffy
Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:00 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: BMW from Japan
Replies: 18
Views: 531

Re: BMW from Japan

i used to mechanic in a jap import garage and i def would not buy one i know at least 95% of cars were clocked we had to turn the clocks forward most of the time and most cars where accident damaged and fixed badly although most people got excited by the thoughts of a fast car and never looked prope...
by staffy
Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Les Stannard 2.7
Replies: 21
Views: 689

Re: Les Stannard 2.7

toplines came with her when i bought it im getting the bbs refurbed then lookin for a nice set of deep dish for cruizing winkeye

do i diff it no not really to be honest i still dont see the point of burning tyres going round in circles a spot of drifting maybe but always on my private test track :D
by staffy
Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Les Stannard 2.7
Replies: 21
Views: 689

Re: Les Stannard 2.7

not yet kos she needs remapped so ill get her on the rollers then and see what shes doing :mad:
by staffy
Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: dastek unichip
Replies: 17
Views: 487

Re: dastek unichip

thanks hoshy ill give him a try anyhow and see if he can help :D
by staffy
Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: dastek unichip
Replies: 17
Views: 487

Re: dastek unichip

im running the same unichip in the GUG the only prob is after getting the head skimmed im having problems getting her remapped here in good ole norn iron :mad:
by staffy
Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Les Stannard 2.7
Replies: 21
Views: 689

Re: Les Stannard 2.7

id be interested in this as well as i own the GUG and would like to know other owners thoughts im still pretty happy after near a year of ownership :cool:
by staffy
Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:20 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: body panels
Replies: 1
Views: 385

body panels

could u please price me the two inner arches for the drivers side of an 89 325is plastic bumper model and maybe the rear pockets and spare well wheel and the rear panel am looking to remove all rust so might well need more thanks


paul
by staffy
Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:14 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: sunroof panel
Replies: 4
Views: 129

sunroof panel

can someone tell me how to remove the sunroof panel i have a rough idea but haven got stuck into it as i dont want to do the wrong thing so help please :x
by staffy
Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How much do you love your E30?
Replies: 38
Views: 944

Re:

i love mine always wanted one and now i have it cant think of anything id rather have[except maybe an m3] of course i have probs like everyone else but all i need to do is go out and take a look at it and its love again :D so how much do i love it? wouldn change it for anything :cool:
by staffy
Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: m3 panels on a sport
Replies: 6
Views: 226

m3 panels on a sport

just seen genuine m3 wings and quarters for sale and now im thinkin i was going for a spot of derusting and sprayjob anyhow so should i purchase or more importantly do they fit winkeye
by staffy
Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 sketch
Replies: 27
Views: 844

Re: E30 sketch

that looks :cool: u should considering drawing some for zoners for a small fee id have one of my car winkeye
by staffy
Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: should i buy an m3 or not
Replies: 10
Views: 330

Re:

well im deff not rich :cry: but could deff be a looney :mad:
by staffy
Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:20 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: should i buy an m3 or not
Replies: 10
Views: 330

Re:

yes i own the GUG im currently insured for £411 an m3 will cost me £1300. ins makes a big difference as mortage payments need to be met but i love the look of an m3 maybe i need a spin in one first :evil:
by staffy
Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: should i buy an m3 or not
Replies: 10
Views: 330

should i buy an m3 or not

i always said i was going to keep the sport but now ive got the m3 bug! now i am stuck i was thinking of getting big arches like elfs car and a nice set of deep dish wheels on with bare metal respray. but now im thinking i could buy a nice m3 if i sold an used the extra money. downside is an m3 is b...
by staffy
Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: painting and sealing the underside
Replies: 13
Views: 415

Re: painting and sealing the underside

no way man i have been in hospital so cant drive for a couple of months and i have a company car so now was a good time to get at it.
:mad:
by staffy
Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: painting and sealing the underside
Replies: 13
Views: 415

Re: painting and sealing the underside

oh yes the gug is still going strong! under construction till next summer prob as im going to clean up and replace whatever needs done as funds allow so she will be back better than ever :cool: