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by r1chardc
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Sport getting hot
Replies: 7
Views: 337

Re: Sport getting hot

Thanks guys, I'll have a play at the weekend. Appreciate the replies and advice.
by r1chardc
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Sport getting hot
Replies: 7
Views: 337

Re: Sport getting hot

Was very hot, put it on full blast in hope it would draw it from engine?
by r1chardc
Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Sport getting hot
Replies: 7
Views: 337

Sport getting hot

Hi all, my E30 has been tucked up in the garage for the last 6months- it gets very little use but has always been reliable. I've just pulled her from her cover and put air in tyres and fuelled her up- I've been all of 1 mile and noticed the temp gauge over the halfway mark heading to 3 quarters and ...
by r1chardc
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:55 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Price please
Replies: 3
Views: 172

Re: Price please

Yes, sorry it didn't fail the mot on this its not the sill, it's the front footwell I guess?
by r1chardc
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Price please
Replies: 3
Views: 172

Price please

Hi Brett,

My E30 had its mot last week and was advised the osf jack point underneath is rotten. Do Bmw supply a replacement panel that can be welded in?

1988 E30 325 sport mk2.

Thanks

Rich
by r1chardc
Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Rav335uk
Replies: 101
Views: 7040

Re:

Thanks for the Centre caps Rav. E30ZONE LEGEND....... :) :) :)
by r1chardc
Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 15" Centre Caps Stolen
Replies: 7
Views: 272

15" Centre Caps Stolen

Thanks to the low life scum bag that has stolen my 4 BBS Centre caps last night, now looking for replacements or a tip off who took them!! 1night I leave the car out of the garage.......
by r1chardc
Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Which Exhaust system from E30 Zone??
Replies: 5
Views: 235

Which Exhaust system from E30 Zone??

I want to upgrade the exhaust system on my Sport with the possibilty that at a later date I may add the BTB manifold, can anyone recommend a particular system? I'd prefer it to not be too loud..

Ta
by r1chardc
Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Recommendations for plugs 'n' leads
Replies: 5
Views: 322

Re: Recommendations for plugs 'n' leads

Thanks guys for the feedback, I will replace the spark plugs initially. Im finding the car when very slightly on the throttle is a little jerky as if it's missing & I thought I would start with the plugs & leads first?
by r1chardc
Sun Jan 07, 2007 10:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Recommendations for plugs 'n' leads
Replies: 5
Views: 322

Recommendations for plugs 'n' leads

Can anyone advise me an ideal replacement for plugs and ht leads for my 88 e30 sport?
by r1chardc
Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:37 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My DiamondSchwarz 325i Sport
Replies: 6
Views: 436

More Pic's of diamondschwarz Sport

Thanks for you comments lads. Still got stuff to do but that's half the fun! Here's a few more pictures http://img316.imageshack.us/img316/9994/img0873mz3.jpg http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1731/img0896xn1.jpg http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2560/img0899vk6.jpg http://img115.imageshack.us/img...
by r1chardc
Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My DiamondSchwarz 325i Sport
Replies: 6
Views: 436

My DiamondSchwarz 325i Sport

This is a new pic of my 88 Sport. Just got it back from my technician who's fitted 4x New Toyo's, New original boge shocks, Eibach pro springs, sparco strut brace, EBC discs & pads & goodrich brake hoses. I've had her since August last year.Still on the wish list- Retrim tired leather, new exhaust &...
by r1chardc
Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW replacement shocks for 325sport
Replies: 5
Views: 176

The 2 fronts & 2 rears are 320quid inc vat using the bmwcc discount? Seemed ok compared to aftermarket bilstein sports?
by r1chardc
Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW replacement shocks for 325sport
Replies: 5
Views: 176

BMW replacement shocks for 325sport

Help, i've ordered replacement struts/shocks for my 88 325 sport (phase2). I went to pick them up from my local bmw dealer & they are made by "Sach"?? When I placed the order I gave them my chassis no to ensure the mtec suspension was ordered. I thought the shocks were by Bilstein or Boge? I don't w...
by r1chardc
Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help on tyres for 15" x spokes
Replies: 8
Views: 412

Thanks for the recommendations guy's, think im gonna go for the Toyo's. Even if they don't grip, the tread pattern looks damn sexy!
by r1chardc
Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help on tyres for 15" x spokes
Replies: 8
Views: 412

Help on tyres for 15" x spokes

Just had my 325 sport mtech2 mot'd and the front tyres are worn on inner edge slightly. Can anyone recommend a good set to replace all 4? Also how wide can you go on the original 15" cross spokes?
by r1chardc
Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport Front bumper removal?
Replies: 12
Views: 710

Paul, watch this space as it's my intention to sort the suspension out next. Please keep your eye out for more techy suspension advice in the new year. Simon, im with Paul on your M3, it rocks- my last ride was an E36 3.0 m3 coupe as I wasn't brave enough to drive on the left! The E30 Sport is as cl...
by r1chardc
Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport Front bumper removal?
Replies: 12
Views: 710

Thanks for the advice Jes, but the car is a later sport? Not sure if that malkes much difference?
by r1chardc
Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:46 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport Front bumper removal?
Replies: 12
Views: 710

Thanks guy's im on a day off tomorrow, i'll give it a go then.
by r1chardc
Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport Front bumper removal?
Replies: 12
Views: 710

325i Sport Front bumper removal?

Hi, im getting the front bumper including the m-technic valance resprayed as it's needing alot of salt to go with the chips?!

Can anyone tell me a simple way to get them off without investing in a manual?!

Thanks
by r1chardc
Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: just bought a sport need few questions answered please
Replies: 5
Views: 257

Hi hairyman, I use a garage in Maldon Essex, "Hallmark" the guy is a ex-foreman of local BM dealer- years of experience and won't rip you off, I've just bought a Sport meself and Hallmark have looked after all my other Beemers (E30 325 Cab, E36 328 Cab, E36 M3)!!!
by r1chardc
Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:09 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport- RENEWING SUSPENSION
Replies: 7
Views: 243

Suspension

Thanks guys, I reckon i'll go for the Bilstiens as they're rep is good and i'll probably change the bushes at the same time.
by r1chardc
Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:09 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport- RENEWING SUSPENSION
Replies: 7
Views: 243

Thanks guys, I reckon i'll go for the Bilstiens as they're rep is good and i'll probably change the bushes at the same time.
by r1chardc
Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:08 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport- RENEWING SUSPENSION
Replies: 7
Views: 243

Thanks guys, I reckon i'll go for the Bilstiens as they're rep is good and i'll probably change the bushes at the same time.
by r1chardc
Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport- RENEWING SUSPENSION
Replies: 7
Views: 243

325i Sport- RENEWING SUSPENSION

Can anyone recommend a set-up for my Sport that will improve the handling but not crucify the ride? I am considering a bilstein streetline kit or possibly going to BMW for original replacement shocks?
by r1chardc
Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Newbie alert - Back to Old Skool
Replies: 0
Views: 83

Newbie alert - Back to Old Skool

I've just come full circle, having owned an e30 325 cabrio about 4 years ago and switched to an e36 cabrio and a E36 M3- missed the "old skool" of the E30 so I've got me hands on an honest 325i Sport in Diamond Black, my intention was to buy it for track use, but in the week i've owned it Ive realis...