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by biggav
Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Discount for Zone members !
Replies: 11
Views: 763

Re:

its just the Cambridge dealership at the moment mate, I'm talking to the Dealer Principal about the other dealerships on Monday :)
by biggav
Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Discount for Zone members !
Replies: 11
Views: 763

Re:

Dan , if thats your car in your sig it cant be 4 wheel aligned as the tracking equipment wont fit between your tyres and the arches.
by biggav
Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Does anybody know how to dismantle a UJ without destroying?
Replies: 3
Views: 135

Re: Does anybody know how to dismantle a UJ without destroyi

try these guys out , they've made custom props for people i know and i use them through work too :)

http://www.baileymorris.co.uk/
by biggav
Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:33 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Discount for Zone members !
Replies: 11
Views: 763

Re: discount offer for Zone mebers :)

Yeah its the same guy :) Ian has worked with EMG since he was an apprentice technician, and it was a series one Escort RS Turbo he had back then. I'm the only tester at Rapid Fit at EMG just now, Ian is a tester but only really tests once a month to keep his ticket or if I'm on holiday. thanks for s...
by biggav
Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Discount for Zone members !
Replies: 11
Views: 763

Discount for Zone members !

Hello peeps, I've managed to get all our board memebers discount where I work in Cambridge. We offer service and repair for all makes and models, and offer MOTs,tyres,and exhausts through our Rapid Fit department. All work booked through the Rapid Fit dept for Zone members will get the following dis...
by biggav
Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: selling advice
Replies: 9
Views: 296

oops yup pics could help lol

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by biggav
Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: selling advice
Replies: 9
Views: 296

Re: selling advice

any suggestions for getting a plate valued? or should i stick £100 on the car value for it?
by biggav
Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: selling advice
Replies: 9
Views: 296

Re: selling advice

I guessed it'd be about that to be honest, if no one else posts thats what I'll go for.

reason for sale is I've just been give a car and afterFebruary i dont use my car much anyway, always on the bike:)
by biggav
Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: selling advice
Replies: 9
Views: 296

selling advice

thinking of selling my pre facelift E30 its a 316 ( M10 engine) white bodywork not awfull but few rusty bits and a few smallish dents. Interior isnt great. exhaust manifold blowing a bit. I have a webber carb and manifold to replace the existing piercrap carb. bottle top alloys with good tyres fitte...
by biggav
Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:21 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake fluid drain and refill
Replies: 9
Views: 274

Re:

you should be fine with a litre of fluid for a complete change, most motor factors will sell a one man bleed kit which forces new fluid through the system using the air pressure from the spare wheel, iirc its called Ezi Bleed. Absolute godsend if on your own and very easy to use :) dont get it anywh...
by biggav
Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:28 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: lance1a
Replies: 4
Views: 184

Re: lance1a

they look fine dude, tbh i havent had time to fit them, had loads going on but i hope to get time over xmas to get them fitted :D
by biggav
Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:32 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: lance1a
Replies: 4
Views: 184

Re: lance1a

bloody busy at work and just been through the course to be an mot tester :D

which I passed :cool:
by biggav
Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: When did CAT's come in ?
Replies: 9
Views: 291

Re: When did CAT's come in ?

no car on the road HAS to have a catylitic converter for its MOT as long as it passes its emissions test, cars manufactured after August 1992 had to have them fitted.

Just passed my MOT testers course so I know I'm right :cool:
by biggav
Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:00 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: lance1a
Replies: 4
Views: 184

lance1a

recently purchased a manifol and carb setup from Rob , totally helpfull and a nice guy to boot :cool:

goods arrived quickly , well packaged and sold to me at a good price,

i would recommend him to all,

cheers dude 8)
by biggav
Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Whats the weight of one 15" BBS Alloy wheel???
Replies: 11
Views: 610

Re:

get them to put one on thier bathroom scales and see dude :)
by biggav
Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:32 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: playyer6
Replies: 1
Views: 110

Re: playyer6

same here, bought some good bottle tops from Scot today, good wheels with tyres and a nice bloke and knowledgeable to boot :cool:

even managed to sell me some dechrome :cool:

100% sound bloke.

cheers :)
by biggav
Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:52 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: Last Orders At The Old Opieoils Website...
Replies: 4
Views: 227

Re:

If i could travel back in time dude, I'd make an order on the 4th of Oct :D :cool:
by biggav
Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: PICS OF MY OLD 316
Replies: 3
Views: 261

Re:

Image

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by biggav
Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: carb question
Replies: 5
Views: 179

Re: carb question

cheers dude :)


anyone know any members who are using bike carbs on an M10? info needed please :)
by biggav
Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: carb question
Replies: 5
Views: 179

Re: carb question

ooooooo bike carbs sounds nice, I have a zx9r Ninja for playing on and I'm a member on a good bike site :)

any ideas what carbs I need and what else I would need to do ?

I also think I was told a 2litre Sierra carb bolts on?
by biggav
Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: carb question
Replies: 5
Views: 179

carb question

can anyone tell me what my carb options are on my 1987 316 please?

am I right in thinking that this is the M10 engine? 1.8?

thanks in advance :)
by biggav
Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BMW again
Replies: 2
Views: 123

Re: BMW again

I think as it is its still worth more than the car :D
by biggav
Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BMW again
Replies: 2
Views: 123

BMW again

Hey peeps , its been a while since I last posted on here, solely down to the fact I stupidly sold my 320. But as of today I am now the proud owner of quite a clean 2door 316 with quite a good reg plate :cool: http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z98/biggavtb/zimmzimmzimmaaa001.jpg http://i192.photobuc...
by biggav
Sat Mar 24, 2007 1:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: selling advice please
Replies: 1
Views: 107

selling advice please

Time has come for me to sell the first BMW I have owned :( Its an E30 320i SE complete with rear shelf blind and onboard computer and leccy roof and windows which all work. She is a 4 door in white , bodywork not brilliant but very solid. Covered 113337miles and has been well serviced and has never ...
by biggav
Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: BMBOB
Replies: 9
Views: 415

Re:

Bought some wheels and a diff from Bob this weekend , nice bloke, very helpfull and gave me a reservoir FOC in the deal.

recommended :cool:
by biggav
Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:39 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Stevenage Pics 7th Jan!
Replies: 24
Views: 1090

Re:

Cool, i'll try and remind myself of the route for this or the next meet so I dont get us lost but its a good twisty one,
locals should surely know the road from Buntingford to Baldock. its a favourite in the car or on the motorbikes for me :D
by biggav
Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Stevenage Pics 7th Jan!
Replies: 24
Views: 1090

Re:

reason for asking is , I used to go to Stevenage for the 200sx owners meets when i had my 200sx, we used to drive a route called the Steveburgring, its a wee cracker :cool:
by biggav
Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:02 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Stevenage Pics 7th Jan!
Replies: 24
Views: 1090

Re:

Do you guys meet up and go for a drive? or id it just a static meet? :)
by biggav
Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: who can fit windscreens in the surrey area?
Replies: 10
Views: 432

Re: who can fit windscreens in the surrey area?

markyboy wrote:big gav :pm sent mate

brianmoooooore: thanks for the pointers
can you re-send the pm mate, I've received nothing. I can always let you use my tools and guide you through doing it so you can fit your own in the future :) but i dont mind fitting it for you :cool:
by biggav
Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:49 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: How to remove an arial glued to glass
Replies: 6
Views: 205

Re: How to remove an arial glued to glass

if you twist the mounting with the same motion as adjusting a heater hot/cold dial in an E30 , the aerial will tear off the sticky pad. The suggestion of using a hairdryer is the best advice :)
by biggav
Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:27 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Stevenage Pics 7th Jan!
Replies: 24
Views: 1090

Re: Stevenage Pics 7th Jan!

As long as no one minds my 'rough round the edges' 4 door 6 pot slug coming along :D
by biggav
Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: Stevenage Pics 7th Jan!
Replies: 24
Views: 1090

Re: Stevenage Pics 7th Jan!

I promise to make the next one peeps, Stevenage is sooo close for me but I had a family Sunday dinner to be at
and I was told by the boss I had to go lol

I know where that is too :cool:
by biggav
Sun Jan 07, 2007 6:41 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: TOP Gear back 28th jan!
Replies: 9
Views: 384

Re: TOP Gear back 28th jan!

excellent , some decent TV !!
by biggav
Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: who can fit windscreens in the surrey area?
Replies: 10
Views: 432

Re: who can fit windscreens in the surrey area?

I will happily do it for you mate if we can meet up somewhere and you bring the window and glass cleaner with you :cool:
by biggav
Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: who can fit windscreens in the surrey area?
Replies: 10
Views: 432

Re: who can fit windscreens in the surrey area?

I can fit it for you but I'm in cambridge mate, I worked for autoglass for 4 years and still have my tools winkeye