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by Musashi
Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 4 to 5 stud adapter?
Replies: 18
Views: 575

4 to 5 stud adapter?

Is there such a thing as an adapter for a 4 to 5 stud? if yes does anyone know where i can find one and how much they are roughly? i have a set of 5 stud rims but the e30 i am looking at is 4 stud, any help would be appreciated thanks.
by Musashi
Tue May 06, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: S14 Engine please.
Replies: 12
Views: 393

S14 Engine please.

If someone has or could get hold of one how much would an S14 2.3 engine be please?
by Musashi
Tue Apr 15, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Original M3? Help please!!..
Replies: 8
Views: 346

Re: Original M3? Help please!!..

Cheers bigbird76 that is a very useful link :D
by Musashi
Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Original M3? Help please!!..
Replies: 8
Views: 346

Original M3? Help please!!..

Apart from the badge onthe boot saying 'M3' and wider arches how else would I identify its a genuine M3? need an answer asap plz as I might of found a winner for my mate but havent got the first idea of what to look for! :mad:
by Musashi
Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:22 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Showroom Engine Clean
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Re: Showroom Engine Clean

I dont want to do it myself I would love for a company to take the whole engine apart clean it then put it back together again but then there is always that worry inthe back of my mind that something aint going to work right if i do find someone.. so am having second thoughts as afew valeting places...
by Musashi
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Free Vehicle Checks?
Replies: 4
Views: 148

Re: Free Vehicle Checks?

Tried them and they charge, I do it so often because I'm always looking at cars so a free one to tell me the basics is good enough for me (if there is one that is!) google didnt help out much either..
by Musashi
Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Free Vehicle Checks?
Replies: 4
Views: 148

Free Vehicle Checks?

Autotrader have stopped doing it?! That was the only site that did a free one that I knew of that would tell you the basics like:

Number of previous owners
Make
Model
Engine Size

Anyone know of any others?? if you do please could you attach the link cheers.
by Musashi
Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Tyre Pressures?
Replies: 4
Views: 225

Tyre Pressures?

Just wondering what the tyre pressure would be for a 325i cabby sitting on 205/45/16's? I am currently doing about 32 all around? is that right?
by Musashi
Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Leather interior spray?
Replies: 9
Views: 401

Leather interior spray?

Is there such a thing as leather seats and door cards colour spray? or does it need to be dyed? fancy a change of colour of my interiors and 1k for a re-trim sounds abit much!
by Musashi
Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:37 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Showroom Engine Clean
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Showroom Engine Clean

I have tried to clean what i can and where I can reach. So far just the washer bottles and coolant..are there any companies that do showroom engine clean anywhere? under the car wouldnt be a bad idea too as long as it doesnt cost me an absolute fortune. I hear its not good for the engine to have it ...
by Musashi
Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Does anyone rate Autoglym anymore?
Replies: 50
Views: 1913

Re:

I have slight spiral marks on my schwartz black beemer is Autoglym super resin polish the best stuff to use to get them out?
by Musashi
Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Who wants a laugh??!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 546

Re: Who wants a laugh??!!!

His response tickled me all afternoon today! I was giggling to myself onthe way home too people must of felt like calling the guys inthe white jackets to come and take me away lol!
by Musashi
Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Who wants a laugh??!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 546

Who wants a laugh??!!!

Click on this link and read the bottom of this ebay page inthe "Questions from other members" it cracked me up when I read it!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Set-of-225-45-16- ... dZViewItem
by Musashi
Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Replacing rear boot badges
Replies: 8
Views: 162

Re: Replacing rear boot badges

Thanks all i'll try the screwdriver and cloth technique :D
by Musashi
Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Replacing rear boot badges
Replies: 8
Views: 162

Replacing rear boot badges

I have figured out how to change the bonnet badge but how the hell am I meant to change the boot badge?? cant get to it at all??! help please..
by Musashi
Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help needed regarding Azev wheels!!
Replies: 17
Views: 693

Re: Help needed regarding Azev wheels!!

If you dont get it lowered get 17'' rims but if you do go for 16'' they dont rub onthe arches. I might have some Azevs for you mate depending on if I can get my hands on some Alpina's! check back with me in a week or two winkeye
by Musashi
Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Does anyone rate Autoglym anymore?
Replies: 50
Views: 1913

Re:

I've used Autoglym SRP and it works a treat every time! but i was told to use Meguires because Autoglym contains Silicone which is a b'tch to get rid of if the car is going in for a respray? who seconds the advice i've been told? I've bought the Autoglym case for £50 so i'd really like to know if ...
by Musashi
Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Leather Interior Re-Trimming companies?
Replies: 10
Views: 297

Re:

Yes it did say including door cards i will ring the companies I know and see what they mean by that cheers for that :D
by Musashi
Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Leather Interior Re-Trimming companies?
Replies: 10
Views: 297

Re: Leather Interior Re-Trimming companies?

Thanks I know about b-trim I got their site from the performance bmw mag they are amazing from what i've seen but abit out of my price range want to try and get somewhere for 7-800 if poss. The seats arent torn they just need touching up and so do the door cards but I fancied some new leathers.
by Musashi
Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Leather Interior Re-Trimming companies?
Replies: 10
Views: 297

Leather Interior Re-Trimming companies?

Anyone know of any recommended companies I should use to get a make over for my recaro leathers and door cards? price so far is £995 exc VAT there must be somewhere cheaper out there?..help please..
by Musashi
Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:13 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Changing colours of door cards and leather seats?
Replies: 4
Views: 206

Re: Changing colours of door cards and leather seats?

cheers for that mate, yours looks very nice! my leather seats and door cards need doing would the dye work onthe door cards as well? i've been in touch with funitureclinic and they have quoted me 800 to do it for me or 115 to send me the kit but i'm abit scared of doing it myself incase it goes wron...
by Musashi
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:20 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Changing colours of door cards and leather seats?
Replies: 4
Views: 206

Changing colours of door cards and leather seats?

Anyone know anyone/companies that re-colour interior I saw an e30 in the performance bmw mag with off white interior and wanted to do the same to mine? if its cheaper to get the kit to do it myself I wouldnt mind whatever the cheapest option is. I was after new leathers and door cards but if I could...
by Musashi
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Changing colours of door cards and leather seats?
Replies: 0
Views: 57

Changing colours of door cards and leather seats?

Anyone know anyone/companies that re-colour interior I saw an e30 in the performance bmw mag with off white interior and wanted to do the same to mine? if its cheaper to get the kit to do it myself I wouldnt mind whatever the cheapest option is. I was after new leathers and door cards but if I could...
by Musashi
Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:14 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: NEED MY HOOD CLEANING ANY IDEAS..??
Replies: 11
Views: 407

Re: NEED MY HOOD CLEANING ANY IDEAS..??

I've got the same problem, I thought i'd give Autosheen a call to do a showroom valet on my car but they dont have any specialist products to clean my roof both outside and in and they dont clean engines anymore.. so why its called a showroom valet is beyond me.. :mad: a nice chap did advise me to g...
by Musashi
Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cleaner door panels?
Replies: 5
Views: 172

Re: Cleaner door panels?

lol never thought i'd be out there scrubbing it with fairy liquid! i will let you guys know how I get on with that at the weekend! :D
by Musashi
Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Cleaner door panels?
Replies: 5
Views: 172

Cleaner door panels?

Soz me again.. my beige door panels have skidmarks lol it looks like they are from shoes/trainers from the driver and passenger getting in and out of the car. I've been told to try white spirit? but that stuff stinks and dont rally wanna go down that route..
by Musashi
Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Change of colour for a soft top?
Replies: 2
Views: 75

Re: Change of colour for a soft top?

cheers mate :D
by Musashi
Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Change of colour for a soft top?
Replies: 2
Views: 75

Change of colour for a soft top?

Just wondering if its possible to change the colour of a softop from blue to black? any ideas anyone?
by Musashi
Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Any zoners live nearby me?..
Replies: 24
Views: 877

Re: Any zoners live nearby me?..

thanks for the reassurance mate, I've seen afew e30's around woodley and lower early which isnt far from me thats who I was trying to get in touch with or anyone in Reading. I am using the net and yellow pages at the mo and thought it would be easier asking on here.
by Musashi
Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Roof repair
Replies: 1
Views: 63

Roof repair

I have two tears on either side of my cabby and it doesnt sit all the way down either?..my question is does anyone know where I can get it repaired? or would it be cheaper to have it replaced?
by Musashi
Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Any zoners live nearby me?..
Replies: 24
Views: 877

Re: Any zoners live nearby me?..

All i was after was a local fellow e30 enthusiast who could have a once over of my e30 and identify what it needs and where to get parts etc hence the offer for the petrol for a tenner. Forget i asked! plz lock this thread.
by Musashi
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Any zoners live nearby me?..
Replies: 24
Views: 877

Re: Any zoners live nearby me?..

:eek: looks like i'm going to have to go solo.. its a shame help doesnt come for free..I thought this site was made up of guys who help each other on their e30's :cry:
by Musashi
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Any zoners live nearby me?..
Replies: 24
Views: 877

Re: Any zoners live nearby me?..

In winnersh near wokingham, am driving a jet black 320i convertible with beige interior. Can anyone come down this weekend? petrol is on me as long as its not more than a tenner! winkeye I am after an e30 enthusiast for his/her help and advice.
by Musashi
Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Any zoners live nearby me?..
Replies: 24
Views: 877

Re: Any zoners live nearby me?..

Experienced e30 enthusiast? i'm talking about the kind that just sits somewhere just so he can look at his e30 lol! i've met afew people like that!
by Musashi
Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: VIN Checker?
Replies: 7
Views: 345

Re: VIN Checker?

Help please? :cry: