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by steve955i
Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: quote for full exhaust please
Replies: 5
Views: 297

Re: quote for full exhaust please

hi Brett - G324 NNU
by steve955i
Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: quote for full exhaust please
Replies: 5
Views: 297

Re: quote for full exhaust please

hi Brett - G324 NNU
by steve955i
Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: quote for full exhaust please
Replies: 5
Views: 297

Re: quote for full exhaust please

yes - G324 NNU
by steve955i
Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: quote for full exhaust please
Replies: 5
Views: 297

quote for full exhaust please

hi guys please could you quote for a full exhaust system for my 325 cab G324 NNU. it currently has the original alpina big bore system but I'm assuming I'll need to revert to standard. there's no cat but I'm not sure whether its 2 or 3 pieces. could you also itemise any brackets, gaskets, o rings an...
by steve955i
Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:52 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: German night, Guildford, Wed 8th july
Replies: 47
Views: 1560

Re: German night, Guildford

Darylzimm3 wrote:1. bss325i
2. Oguz327
3. Simon13
4. B7
5. Joe-318i
6. powelly
7. Z3I
8. Winx - cross your fingers peeps, the e30 is actually driveable at the moment
9. Tristan 325 (but not in a 325 )
10. Darylzimm3 ( Pop up and see the boyz ) :D
11. Steve955i
by steve955i
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:43 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lemforder propshaft rubber/bush - any good?
Replies: 0
Views: 62

Lemforder propshaft rubber/bush - any good?

ECP stock these for £25. I know sometimes ECP source from the same suppliers as BMW but they also carry inferior stuff. Does anyone have any experience of the Lemforder item? Thanks..........
by steve955i
Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Solid steering guibos £35 - 1 LEFT
Replies: 75
Views: 3309

Re: Solid steering guibos £35

Likewise Theo - keep me posted please..........
by steve955i
Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: "Gearbox bracket"??
Replies: 1
Views: 85

"Gearbox bracket"??

Hi Paul

Just been advised that I need to replace the "gearbox bracket" as it's corroded. I assumed this this was a bracket that connected the exhaust to the gearbox - but I cant see it on realOEM. do you know what it is and how much please? - '89 325 cabG324 NNU. Thanks, Steve
by steve955i
Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tyres..what do you use?
Replies: 73
Views: 2751

Re:

Just fitted Cooper Zeon XTC. Not my first choice - far from it - but urgently needed all 4 for the MOT and this was all that Merityre had in stock last Saturday. Been looking on the web for more info - they're supposed to be low on road noise (true) and not bad for handling in the wet and dry (too e...
by steve955i
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:15 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 1990 325i tappy engine?
Replies: 8
Views: 282

Re: 1990 325i tappy engine?

had mine diagnosed as a blown exhaust manifold gasket. sounded just like tappets but with an irregular beat and seemed to go away when decelerating. also got quieter when everything warmed up...........
by steve955i
Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: does anyone know bmworx?
Replies: 5
Views: 221

need to diagnose an exhaust leak - either manifold or down pipe I think. just need to find someone local to take on general servicing plus gradual renewal of things like suspension and steering. thanks
by steve955i
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: does anyone know bmworx?
Replies: 5
Views: 221

does anyone know bmworx?

my nearest specialist in stoke mandeville. just wondered if anyone has feedback? thanks, Steve
by steve955i
Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:50 pm
Forum: COTM
Topic: April 2008 Car of the Month - convertibles
Replies: 161
Views: 12324

Re: April 2008 Car of the Month - convertibles

Very nice Cab B7. Please let me know when you will be breaking for spares as I need the little indigo plug for the hard top mounting socket. Much obliged........... Steve post some pics of yours up fella! Hi Barry - how's it going I've got some pictures hosted now - hopefully they will attach below...
by steve955i
Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:13 pm
Forum: COTM
Topic: April 2008 Car of the Month - convertibles
Replies: 161
Views: 12324

Re: April 2008 Car of the Month - convertibles

Thanks for the info Trevor - I'll check it out with ZimmerBimmer. Wouldn't mind picking your brain sometime re hoods in general as yours looks sorted and I've got some issues with fit, rattles and draughts.Cheers - Steve
by steve955i
Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: COTM
Topic: April 2008 Car of the Month - convertibles
Replies: 161
Views: 12324

Re: April 2008 Car of the Month - convertibles

Very nice Cab B7. Please let me know when you will be breaking for spares as I need the little indigo plug for the hard top mounting socket. Much obliged...........
by steve955i
Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:08 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Ticking noise from the top end of 2.5 engine
Replies: 19
Views: 951

Ticking noise from the top end of 2.5 engine

Noticed an occasional faint ticking noise from the top end of my 2.5 engine back in October. Thought it was a tappet but it's got louder now - especially on start up. Sounds like a singular noise emanating from the top end rather than the bottom. Any ideas? - thanks
by steve955i
Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bootlid keeps hitting my head - can you get recon'd struts?
Replies: 11
Views: 389

Re: Bootlid keeps hitting my head - can you get recon'd stru

I'ts a convertible - has a small lip spoiler but I think this was OEM. thanks
by steve955i
Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bootlid keeps hitting my head - can you get recon'd struts?
Replies: 11
Views: 389

Bootlid keeps hitting my head - can you get recon'd struts?

Can you get reconditioned bootlid struts? - I'm looking for an economic fix assuming new OEM replacements are expensive and used struts of the same vintage would presumably have the same issue. thanks
by steve955i
Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:07 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Is the M3 known as E?? GMY on the zone?
Replies: 0
Views: 115

Is the M3 known as E?? GMY on the zone?

Driving down the A41 from Aylesbury towards the M25 in the bright sunshine yesterday when this beast filled up my rear view mirror. Black M3 on an E (E?? GMY) plate with a roll cage and a number 31(I think). Does it belong to a zoner? - Pulled over just to admire it - not seen one of these on the ro...
by steve955i
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: OEM accelerator cable for 1989 325 cab
Replies: 1
Views: 180

OEM accelerator cable for 1989 325 cab

Morning. Could you quote for one of these please. can you post? thanks
by steve955i
Wed Nov 07, 2007 12:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Replacing the handbrake handle
Replies: 9
Views: 399

got it from ebay - item # 190165413030

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=009
by steve955i
Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:06 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Replacing the handbrake handle
Replies: 9
Views: 399

Re:

no gaiter yet - good point though. best place to look for one? thanks
by steve955i
Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:56 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Replacing the handbrake handle
Replies: 9
Views: 399

Replacing the handbrake handle

Anyone ever done this? - I bought a leather one on ebay but can't work out how to remove the plastic one. thanks....
by steve955i
Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: alpina my arse
Replies: 25
Views: 845

Re: alpina my arse

I bought the BSS325 convertible - can confirm Alpina cam, ECU and exhaust - as per dealer printout. supplied by Sytner Nottingham.

Loving it by the way - roll on global warming!!
by steve955i
Mon Oct 29, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: front strut brace - good idea for a cab?
Replies: 19
Views: 684

Re: front strut brace - good idea for a cab?

thanks for that - think I'll pass on the strut brace. wheels are 15" BBS by the way.......
by steve955i
Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: front strut brace - good idea for a cab?
Replies: 19
Views: 684

front strut brace - good idea for a cab?

would a front strut brace be a good idea for a cab? - there's one on ebay right now. I'm thinking it might provide some additional rigidity to help with the scuttle shake - she does seem to flex a bit over the bumps - but it might make the independant suspension less independant Also the m-tec 15mm ...
by steve955i
Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Legit?BMW E30/E21/E28/E24 ALPINA STYLE ROCKER COVER M20 325I
Replies: 3
Views: 213

Re: Legit?BMW E30/E21/E28/E24 ALPINA STYLE ROCKER COVER M20

Thanks - I decided to let it go - it went for £39.50. My cab has an Alpina cam but it's not an Alpina car so decided to leave as is. Any suggestions to clean up the original cover? - looking a bit scabby.
by steve955i
Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Legit?BMW E30/E21/E28/E24 ALPINA STYLE ROCKER COVER M20 325I
Replies: 3
Views: 213

Legit?BMW E30/E21/E28/E24 ALPINA STYLE ROCKER COVER M20 325I

auction over on ebay. wondered if Alpina genuinely painted and polished the rocker box? thanks

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=010

[img]BMW%20E30/E21/E28/E24%20ALPINA%20STYLE%20ROCKER%20COVER%20M20%20325I[/img]
by steve955i
Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:51 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: underbody maintenance
Replies: 2
Views: 193

underbody maintenance

thinking of getting the underside checked over and/or treated before the winter. appreciate your views on how effective the original underseal is, pressure washers, steam cleaners, waxoyle (sp?), ziebart (is that still around?) also are there any specialist companies around Bucks/Berks/Beds? noticed...
by steve955i
Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: autobox stuck in 3rd?
Replies: 5
Views: 201

Re: autobox stuck in 3rd?

hi Brian. Apologies for the delay in responding. It's a 1987 alpine white 325 auto with a very low 49,000 - from www.pinegarage.com in Beaconsfield at £3995 (also on autotrader). My sister is in the market for one so went to see it last sunday. Turns out she knows the previous owner - who traded i...
by steve955i
Tue Oct 23, 2007 9:25 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Remove or replace cassette rack?
Replies: 15
Views: 565

Remove or replace cassette rack?

Has anyone removed the cassette rack? Does it leave a useful storage space or a nasty hole. Has anyone done anything useful with said hole? Only beacause mine's broken so I need to replace or remove. Appreciate your thoughts - thanks
by steve955i
Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: autobox stuck in 3rd?
Replies: 5
Views: 201

autobox stuck in 3rd?

local dealer has an old 325 auto convertible. excellent and original but red service light is on, CEL is on sports economy knob doesn't do anything and the autobox seems to be stuck in 3rd - no changes, no kickdown, no manual override.

any ideas? thanks, Steve
by steve955i
Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Need advice on reconnecting electric arial
Replies: 1
Views: 143

Need advice on reconnecting electric arial

Need help troublesooting my electric arial. Peeled back the boot trim and found the red and white wires disconnected - so reconnected these. Popped the replacement Kenwood CD player outof the dash. The antenna control wire is not connected plus there's no sign of the red and white wires from the ari...
by steve955i
Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Original keys?
Replies: 12
Views: 422

nice one - thanks.......
by steve955i
Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: OEM floormats
Replies: 3
Views: 340

OEM floormats

Can you still get OEM floormats - for an "indigo" interior (kind of grey shade of blue if that makes sense) thanks