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by Neil_M
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: swirl marks in paintwork
Replies: 16
Views: 707

Re: swirl marks in paintwork

mattsbmw wrote:To completly remove the swirls would require a machine polish.

By hand you could try some Autoglym Super resin polish, really work it into the paint, this will mask the swirls, then put some Autoglym Extra gloss protection over the top to make it last longer.
I Agree :)
by Neil_M
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Auto Glym HD Wax
Replies: 17
Views: 1463

Re: Auto Glym HD Wax

Try EGP then some HD Wax as well.

Forget the AutoExpress reviews, rubbish as usual. They are comparing different products on the same categories.
by Neil_M
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: cheap/fair priced cleaning/wax/polish set up
Replies: 18
Views: 679

Re: cheap/fair priced cleaning/wax/polish set up

Super Resin Polish all the way. Its a great product and gets a very good reputation. The UDS doesnt really get as good a rep, its reputed not to be as easy to work with as SRP. Anyway AutoGlym Super Resin Polish Extra Gloss Protection A good Wax and you will be onto a winner. I like Collinite's prod...
by Neil_M
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Changing boot badge - how?
Replies: 16
Views: 562

Re: Changing boot badge - how?

I heard its a prop too :)
by Neil_M
Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Guides
Replies: 20
Views: 813

Re:

Thanks Dave, noted that link previously... Very handy indeed!
by Neil_M
Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Guides
Replies: 20
Views: 813

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I would recommend Andyboy's book to a newcomer to E30's,buy the book before the car,you will save the cost of the book several times over....welcome to the zone,BTW. Exactly the reason im looking to get a book. Im looking to make sure I know what I need to before looking at potential cars. Thanks f...
by Neil_M
Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Guides
Replies: 20
Views: 813

Re: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Gui

Ahh we are rather privilidged then ;). Dont worry mate, I seen it was in jest :D.

I think I will buy the restoration manual first and maybe look at the Haynes manual Andyboy posted a link to.
by Neil_M
Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Guides
Replies: 20
Views: 813

Re: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Gui

Excellent chaps thanks for the info + links.

Whats the restoration manual like as a general guide? I may get it first and go from there to buy the others.
by Neil_M
Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Guides
Replies: 20
Views: 813

Re: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Gui

Gwynleym10,

Thanks for the tip mate. I didnt think of getting the e36 manual for the details related to the 318is.

I presume that the Bentleys is regarded as better than the Haynes? Or are both handy?
by Neil_M
Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Guides
Replies: 20
Views: 813

Re: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Gui

Well to be honest id just like to have a few books to look through :).

As well as further sources for info :).
by Neil_M
Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Guides
Replies: 20
Views: 813

E30 Restoration Manuals / Service Manuals and Buyers Guides

Folks, Hopefully yous can help me here. Im looking at purchasing an E30 and would like to buy some literature on the car. What are people recommending as the books to buy? I dont just mean buyers guides, but service manuals and restoration guides would be useful too. Searching has uncovered BMW E30-...
by Neil_M
Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:23 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M42 Options - N/A - SuperCharged
Replies: 13
Views: 747

Re: M42 Options - N/A - SuperCharged

appletree, Thanks for the info and apologies for the late reply.

After further thoughts I do think that N/A is the way forward.

m-dtech, I will look into Jenvey as I have heard of them before.

Cheers folks.
by Neil_M
Sun Sep 30, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M42 Options - N/A - SuperCharged
Replies: 13
Views: 747

M42 Options - N/A - SuperCharged

Folks, Hopefully you can help me here. I have read many threads on the m42 in the 318is, but hopefully you guys can confirm a few things for me. For starters im looking at a 318is as a weekend / project car, which will likely turn into a track car. I am looking for some clarification on the engine s...
by Neil_M
Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:30 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Suspension setup...
Replies: 57
Views: 2220

Re:

Following on from the topic in hand... There have been a few springs mentioned, where can you get some of the more specialist stuff from i.e. group N springs?

Also whats the write up on the Eibach springs with the Bilstein Shocks?
by Neil_M
Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:19 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: E30 Handling for Fast Road - Track
Replies: 1
Views: 191

Re: E30 Handling for Fast Road - Track

You numpty someone is asking the same question here (http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=77068)! lol
by Neil_M
Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:21 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: E30 Handling for Fast Road - Track
Replies: 1
Views: 191

E30 Handling for Fast Road - Track

Folks, I am asking this I have no experience of the E30s handling. However I have seen many clips of the E30 M3s abilities round a track, the nurburgring etc. As we would all agree the E30 M3 is an awesomely taltented car as far as handling goes. My question is this, how close could a non M3 E30 com...
by Neil_M
Sat Sep 08, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Quick racks,Z3 conversion-now with pics! for 4 and 6 cyls
Replies: 329
Views: 30017

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OK cool, I dont want to go new at the thought of the price.

So say as StuBeeDoo says its around £220.

Any idea on thickness of spacers reqd?

Maybe some new hoses for good measure?
by Neil_M
Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:13 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Quick racks,Z3 conversion-now with pics! for 4 and 6 cyls
Replies: 329
Views: 30017

Re:

Anyone fancy doing a parts list for the conversion guide?

Also can I ask what the Z3 rack is worth new?

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