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by swindler
Sat Jul 13, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: E30 related External Ads
Topic: Bargain bottle top alloys
Replies: 0
Views: 770

Bargain bottle top alloys

Hi I need rid of this nice set of bottle top wheels

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3263338864

Discount for zoners!
by swindler
Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Old car prices. Silverstone auction madness.
Replies: 11
Views: 802

Re: Old car prices. Silverstone auction madness.

the old 190 merc thanks. But yes £300k is a handsome figure, though the ar is essentially brand new
by swindler
Sat Jan 09, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 318iS spec
Replies: 7
Views: 542

Re: 318iS spec

Yes the splitter needs changing for the correct one but that wheel could have been bought with the car as a dealer option and on that basis perfectly acceptable imo to retain it
by swindler
Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Auto electician London
Replies: 0
Views: 278

Auto electician London

Hi can anyone recommend an auto electrician in London. Pref mobile. To fit a rear foglight to a Honda imported from Japan.
by swindler
Fri Oct 09, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Stranded in Cambridge- need fuel pump help!
Replies: 4
Views: 309

Re: Stranded in Cambridge- need fuel pump help!

I'm not local but if you give it a little tap from the top with a hammer it can give you some life in an emergency
If you get it going and are passing near Kennington I have one here
by swindler
Sun Sep 27, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m40 cambelt locking tool pretty please
Replies: 3
Views: 186

Re: m40 cambelt locking tool pretty please

I have them both in Kennington SE11 if that's any use
by swindler
Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HOW MUCH!?
Replies: 29
Views: 1966

Re: HOW MUCH!?

I'd buy every one you can get for £50 tested!
by swindler
Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: LHD on VIN, RHD car??
Replies: 10
Views: 507

Re: LHD on VIN, RHD car??

If you remove the lower rear seat section and flip it over it should have a build spec printout complete with VIN and option codes...
by swindler
Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bagged Chromie, thoughts?
Replies: 26
Views: 1591

Re: Bagged Chromie, thoughts?

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Prefer it pure??
by swindler
Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bagged Chromie, thoughts?
Replies: 26
Views: 1591

Re: Bagged Chromie, thoughts?

No, it went to at least two people between me and going to NI - the twat who bought it off me was from south London (I left some stuff including my TomTom under the drivers seat. I rang him when he could only have been 200m away and he hung up on me and never answered me again!) It then turned up in...
by swindler
Wed Jul 01, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bagged Chromie, thoughts?
Replies: 26
Views: 1591

Re: Bagged Chromie, thoughts?

It used to be mine :(
I sold it on it's original 14" BBS wheels. I did only pay £357 for it on eBay from a dude in Doncaster
by swindler
Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what fits?
Replies: 3
Views: 310

Re: what fits?

No they are standard saloon wings
by swindler
Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Mercedes W201 190E value for money cf E30
Replies: 14
Views: 886

Re: Mercedes W201 190E value for money cf E30

The supply of low mileage rust free survivors in this country is much much higher than E30s - they come up fairly often. 6 months ago I bought a 56,000 mile 2.0. It's a great car but dammit without front armrest.
Also, the four door only format means they have a narrower appeal than E30s.
by swindler
Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:13 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: RAREST INTERIOR?
Replies: 34
Views: 2285

Re: RAREST INTERIOR?

I also had a pinengrun houndstooth sport interior in a 320i 2dr chromie. That was lovely and I imagine not plentiful.
by swindler
Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:52 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: RAREST INTERIOR?
Replies: 34
Views: 2285

Re: RAREST INTERIOR?

It should be verify-able if you put all 500 Evo2 VIN numbers into a decoder
by swindler
Sat Apr 04, 2015 1:49 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: RAREST INTERIOR?
Replies: 34
Views: 2285

Re: RAREST INTERIOR?

I don't have a pic let alone custard test but a chap who has owned a black sport evo since brand new (a well know car) had a Nogaro Evo 2 before it which he ordered new with LSs, and yes in silber half leather half big check.
by swindler
Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: RAREST INTERIOR?
Replies: 34
Views: 2285

Re: RAREST INTERIOR?

Evo 2 M3 highback interior. Possibly one only...
by swindler
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Z3 2.8 Widebody
Replies: 16
Views: 629

Re: Z3 2.8 Widebody

Still at half the price some people are trying for fairly clean but none too special 2 litre auto E30 cabs...
by swindler
Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:13 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: S Class
Replies: 25
Views: 1257

Re: S Class

Good point on the beam under the parcel shelf and rear screen support. The SECs tend to be worse affected possibly due to the steeper rake on the rear screen. I looked at five cars when buying mine, and two had rot there despite looking mint externally. The repair is doable and the panel available b...
by swindler
Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: S Class
Replies: 25
Views: 1257

Re: S Class

You can't really go wrong, even a £1k rough one if running will be a great banger barge but if you properly covet one a £4k one is all you need for a pretty perfect example. Alot more rot resistant than an E30, save the trap at the front of the front wings. Check bumper chromes too, but they are ava...
by swindler
Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: S Class
Replies: 25
Views: 1257

Re: S Class

Costs peanuts to run for the 2 years I've had it (I SORN it over winter). I get 26mpg on a run (it's a 88MY 265bhp 500SE). It goes pretty ferociously, faster than I expected, partly as they 'only' weigh 1650kg and this one has 405NM of torque. Had some great road trips with friends to Wales x2 I wou...
by swindler
Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: S Class
Replies: 25
Views: 1257

Re: S Class

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Mine. Love it.
by swindler
Sat Nov 01, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 M3 Floor Mats
Replies: 18
Views: 768

Re: E30 M3 Floor Mats

I've put em on eBay: hope of use to someone to make a mint set

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1364290646
by swindler
Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 M3 Floor Mats
Replies: 18
Views: 768

Re: E30 M3 Floor Mats

I have a set of genuine original M3 silber (light grey) velour footmats with the BMW grey plastic roundel and fixing holes. they are in great condition except that there's a heel wear hole in the drivers mat, so to be mint you'd need a grey velour drivers mat and swap the fixings over. Any use to an...
by swindler
Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: For the first time in 8 years
Replies: 26
Views: 1228

Re:

Well a 2 hour drive to see my first one, a supposedly nice low miles S4, was abortive: Overspray on every rubber seal/grommet. Every one. Barely a light without a crack/hole Kickdown MIA Rattley top end at idle tempremental electric windows wilted door cards A quite exciting pull to the left, accent...
by swindler
Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i convertable dry stored for years.
Replies: 33
Views: 1263

Re: 325i convertable dry stored for years.

What's "570 increased power supply" all about? A bigger alternator?
by swindler
Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: For the first time in 8 years
Replies: 26
Views: 1228

Re:

Oh and yes auto, I don't know of any other model where the manual/auto value difference is so big, almost double. Suppose the E34 540i is similar
by swindler
Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: For the first time in 8 years
Replies: 26
Views: 1228

Re:

Ha yes Pete but they are sooo cheap compared to say a 964 and I think cooler. Don't think the later ones rot??? If it all goes pear shaped I wonder if they break well...
by swindler
Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: For the first time in 8 years
Replies: 26
Views: 1228

For the first time in 8 years

...I don't have any form of E30 :(

Thinking of buying a Porsche 928...wise??
by swindler
Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:21 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Featured on MSN !!
Replies: 15
Views: 762

Re: E30 Featured on MSN !!

As to the other scrap - Morris Minors have been cheap shit since they were new. They can't have been that bad if they last 40+ years and so many, including mine, are still in everyday use. Quality First, I think you'll find, old bean! :wink: +1 I find it astonishing there are unrestored, albeit sha...
by swindler
Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BBS RS.
Replies: 10
Views: 530

Re: BBS RS.

by swindler
Mon May 19, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Another non 'Motorsport edition' advertised as one......
Replies: 7
Views: 464

Re: Another non 'Motorsport edition' advertised as one......

£380 is pushing it. Await relist?
by swindler
Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Underdash panel for M3 colour
Replies: 4
Views: 220

Re:

They (LHD) ones were still available at the stealers in 2012 for about £80 iirc. Might be worth a thought?
by swindler
Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BMW 333i Alpina E30
Replies: 33
Views: 2368

Re: BMW 333i Alpina E30

It would sell well here I'm certain it would be worth the transit