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by datonyb
Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:44 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Another stolen e30!!!
Replies: 51
Views: 1848

Re: Another stolen e30!!!

as it turns out its better the money is fake

think about it

stolen car and passing on counterfeit currency

there facing two charges now.....

and lets hope the judge/magistrate isnt as blind to fake money as the silly sentances they let a theif get away with
by datonyb
Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: feck me! we all should sell our cars on ebay!
Replies: 10
Views: 502

Re: feck me! we all should sell our cars on ebay!

maybe its just me then..i paid 300 quid for an mot'd and taxed one owner 325 in much better condition check his completed listings and your see he sold it a week before for 193 quid :eek: but to me a 1989 car with no mot or tax and plenty of rust just aint worth that money as for milage.the speedo d...
by datonyb
Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:29 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Tracking
Replies: 9
Views: 332

Re: Tracking

it is basic knoweldge to centre the steering wheel then lock it then proceed to adjust both sides of the track rods to obtain the correct toe setting if you want proper alignment and details of any hiccups and faults that can cause bad handling select a proper 4 wheel alignment centre this will meas...
by datonyb
Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:21 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Guess my camber and toe in (rear)
Replies: 82
Views: 3459

Re:

i cant see why lowering would induce so much change to the toe in settings myself unless it was taking it far beyond its design amount of travel just a query though clarky on progressive springs i thought it was the looser wound coils that were the softer/progressive bit as the tight wound coils are...
by datonyb
Sun May 27, 2007 10:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: shell change
Replies: 8
Views: 261

Re: shell change

i sold a very very clean 325 2 door on an f reg for £350 :o:
by datonyb
Sat May 26, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: ezagood very good buyer
Replies: 6
Views: 578

ezagood very good buyer

arrived promptly no messing cash str8 out nice friendly guy

cheers mate :D
by datonyb
Thu May 24, 2007 1:42 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What are the best engine mods to increase power in E30 325i
Replies: 127
Views: 6029

Re: What are the best engine mods to increase power in E30 3

still think ya better off spending money on brakes and suspension first

power as they say is nothing without control

had many many 200bhp cars.it aint worth jack unless you can put it down to the road

my 2pence worth ..ker chink
by datonyb
Wed May 23, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: First Track Day advice.
Replies: 48
Views: 1573

Re: First Track Day advice.

one more tip

see if ya can drain out the tank before going and fit new petrol filter

mine suffered really badly on hard right handers towards the end of the day plenty of fuel so must have been pulling in water from bottom of tank or in the filter :x
by datonyb
Wed May 23, 2007 3:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: First Track Day advice.
Replies: 48
Views: 1573

Re: First Track Day advice.

i done castle combe about a month ago mate i used mintex extreme pads which i didnt cook all day even with a 325 and motul rbf fluid which was outstanding for not boiling i have to be honest and would advise against using new road tyres you will rip them to shreds i advise cheap/bald part worns or t...
by datonyb
Mon May 21, 2007 4:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What are the best engine mods to increase power in E30 325i
Replies: 127
Views: 6029

Re: What are the best engine mods to increase power in E30 3

ps for its weight
i think the stock 325 does pretty good for an old car.its still comparable power to weight as new cars of similar class
by datonyb
Mon May 21, 2007 4:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What are the best engine mods to increase power in E30 325i
Replies: 127
Views: 6029

Re: What are the best engine mods to increase power in E30 3

im with the old skool crew here spend your money on springs /shocks brakes and tyres and a lsd car will be much faster a-b than all that money spent on engine alone will drive far more satisfying maybe will save you crashing it one night on a nice clear open road(eg a much safer car to drive) i mean...
by datonyb
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:22 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Value of a 325 lump?
Replies: 18
Views: 615

Re: Value of a 325 lump?

last time i looked

the 320 gear box was as near as dam it to a 325sport box ratios

seems a cheaper option than buying a sprt gearbox to me

use the 325 diff ..and you have the gearing from the s[port

for pennies..although no lsd...........
by datonyb
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:22 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Re: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)

all in all boys for 230k miles and original suspension and road tyres i thought she done well most iother cars were stripped track cars with cages strut braces and track tyres certainly upset a few people especially in the morning before the tyres went off and the faster cars got used to the track f...
by datonyb
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:18 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Re: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)

and finally hosted on goggle ten mins of in car footage,by this time the bmw was quite a lot slower developed a problem on right handers at lunch traced it at that time to low fuel in the tank ,so nipped out and filled her up with petrol by last session of the day it was holding back again mid apex ...
by datonyb
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Re: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)

blatantarrogance wrote:hahahaha a tracked daewoo!! Awesome!!!!!!

Looks good. Pic 4, you're holding everyone up!!!!!
cheeky begger! :twisted:

check the vid footage link under the pics
the clip is taken at same time as pic 4

the bmw was out in front :D
by datonyb
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Re: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)

They have overtaking on the right there because the pit exit is on the left. I thought it was odd when I was watching yesterday! I didn't see this car yesterday, but looks like you had fun! :cool: he he check the date of posting mate i was out on the track friday at the open trackday,not on the sat...
by datonyb
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Re: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)

tylerma wrote:those wheels look familiar to me
where did you get them mate?
bharat kindly sorted me out in my hour of need
by datonyb
Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: where do we stand legaly on a reshell ?
Replies: 37
Views: 2152

Re:

things have changed then because it used to be the same for reshell as it was for second hand shell inform dvla and have the log book updated and maybe have to present the car to local office to have them check the chassis number visually ps a 'ringer' is technically a stolen car with the chassis nu...
by datonyb
Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MINTEX EXTREME TEST REPORT
Replies: 0
Views: 67

MINTEX EXTREME TEST REPORT

few of you have asked about the new mintex pads well yesterday i can assure you they got tested to extreme! winkeye quick summery bite well from cold no squeal bite even better when hot and only a few times on a trackday did they start to smell,and be sure i was certainly using them very hard they d...
by datonyb
Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)
Replies: 14
Views: 511

Re: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)

ITS FOR SALE NOW
£350 with the 15's or 300 without(14'' bottle tops included either way)

will link you all too a 10 min full track session video as soon as its hosted
keep checking back its a feckin hoot! :D
by datonyb
Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)
Replies: 14
Views: 511

my trackday yesterday (56k dial up warning!)

well i went i saw and mostly conquered! had a fantastic time thank boys on here for tips and bharat for helping with parts to make this day highlights of the day first two sessions sitting on the back bumper of an s reg audi rs4 :twisted: all the way until he learnt the track and his car :cry: and o...
by datonyb
Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Oil pressure light
Replies: 11
Views: 474

Re: Oil pressure light

or a short/ bare wire

brushing against the car body or block

had this once scared the living crap out of me

turned out to be the wire earthing
by datonyb
Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: weight saving...
Replies: 16
Views: 374

Re: weight saving...

the point i was making mate

is the tow weight im sure is higher legally for braked than it is for unbraked

and a four wheel is a million miles better for anal retention than a two wheel trailer
by datonyb
Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: weight saving...
Replies: 16
Views: 374

Re: weight saving...

is the trailer braked?
is it two wheel or four wheel

and best advise for weight saving mate


cut top 3 coils of the suspension springs winkeye
by datonyb
Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: MOT PASSED!
Replies: 94
Views: 3214

Re: MOT failed.... oh boy did it fail!

Advisory items:

6 Cylinder engine is fitted. why are they advising me of this? I know, I fitted the damn thing!


you crack me up mate.....humour in times like this

good luck getting her sorted
by datonyb
Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front Shock Top Nut
Replies: 21
Views: 414

Re: Front Shock Top Nut

nyloc is a clue really isnt it

use a 3/8 ratchet and nip it up

thats enough to be honest

if your talkin g about the actual big nut on strut that retains the shock

i find 3 foot stiltsons ace for undoing and tightening these up
by datonyb
Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: easy guide how to fix your rev counter
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Re: easy guide how to fix your rev counter

ps fitted that engine mount mate

peice of p155 to do

the lower bushes were a walk in the park too

apart from fitting one back to front the first side :o:
by datonyb
Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: easy guide how to fix your rev counter
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Re: easy guide how to fix your rev counter

hiya stu

dont spose you got 4 well bald 205/50/15 tyres at your have you?

need some tyres for the trackday

got rims just need some well worn tyres
by datonyb
Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: easy guide how to fix your rev counter
Replies: 3
Views: 244

easy guide how to fix your rev counter

mine didnt work from day one managed to cure the temp gauge but not the rev counter by changing batteries in the si board so was stuck i ordered a aftermarket rpm gauge from ebay and today finally got round to wiring it up done a quick wiring check before hand with the tacho just laying in the 325 f...
by datonyb
Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: techie info please front shocks? fitments
Replies: 5
Views: 131

Re: techie info please front shocks? fitments

cheers guys one of the members on here is keenly intrested and i want to make sure there fine for his car so fitment wise all 51mm struts are the same and a new uprated shock will be a massive improvement over a ten yr old mtec or not shock eh the kit i have is still in the box matched springs and s...
by datonyb
Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: techie info please front shocks? fitments
Replies: 5
Views: 131

Re: techie info please front shocks? fitments

cheers for the reply

im assuming the mtec
is shorter springs stiffer valving in shocks
and definatly fitted to 51mm struts
by datonyb
Sun Apr 08, 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: techie info please front shocks? fitments
Replies: 5
Views: 131

techie info please front shocks? fitments

a guy has asked me about my kit

he has a 325 mtec

am i right in saying his strut body will be the 51mm
my kit is for guys?

thanks in advance

tony b
by datonyb
Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:37 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: bharat
Replies: 1
Views: 86

bharat

brought and collected a set of rims off him
nice friendly chap
was where he said he would be at the time he said
(you may laugh but that dont always happen)
and had the wheels he said he had
trusted bloke
by datonyb
Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Side on photos of a 60/40 drop & a 40/40 drop pretty ple
Replies: 15
Views: 420

Re: Side on photos of a 60/40 drop & a 40/40 drop pretty

:D im biased here :D

so id say definatly go 40 all the way round

as it happens
i have a brand new boxed kit for sale :)