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by chidley
Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 saloon/coupe Rear Coilovers
Replies: 4
Views: 143

Re: e30 saloon/coupe Rear Coilovers

i believe, and dont quote me on this, but i believe E34 rear coilovers do fit, but if you were to go down this route, your lower arm where it mounts too should be braced as its obviously not made to take the force/rebound of a macpherson style strut, so that will become a weak point. I've not actual...
by chidley
Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:33 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: The Daily..
Replies: 5
Views: 427

Re: The Daily..

BBS RM's on 195/45/15 tyres.. they need a refurb really cus lost there shine but ill do that when they need it
by chidley
Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: The Daily..
Replies: 5
Views: 427

The Daily..

Hey guys, bought this around a month ago off a friendly bloke in staffordshire off this forum, its an F reg 316i with private plate, came with 11 months MOT and 4 months Tax so trouble free motoring for a while.. so you'd think :O now unfortunately i dont have any pictures of how i bought it, or any...
by chidley
Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Opinions on these rear lights please
Replies: 28
Views: 732

Re: Opinions on these rear lights please

Myke, don't bother with them mate if your going to do anything give yours a clean up and lightly smoke them :wink: I would leave them though, concentrate on something else dude Hello dude. how you doing? Yeah I wouldn't buy them, 80 pound would sort me out 2 front wings and a bonnet which is much m...
by chidley
Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Pic Request Cool White 4 Door
Replies: 8
Views: 226

Re: Pic Request Cool White 4 Door

that guys got uber pulling skills ~.~
by chidley
Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Pic Request Cool White 4 Door
Replies: 8
Views: 226

Re: Pic Request Cool White 4 Door

not keen on the IS lip :S i'll put some pics of mine up tomorrow, after i've put my wheels on :D
by chidley
Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Pic Request Cool White 4 Door
Replies: 8
Views: 226

Pic Request Cool White 4 Door

As title really, looking for some inspiration :)
by chidley
Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: my cars mega low.lowest springs and shocks you can get
Replies: 31
Views: 1082

Re: my cars mega low.lowest springs and shocks you can get

you sure its not the flat tyre at the front you can hear rubbing?
by chidley
Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Thoughts on these Wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 151

Re: Thoughts on these Wheels

look like SSR Reverse Mesh wheels, my favourite wheels of all time :D
by chidley
Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Alloy wheel banding(Wider rims)
Replies: 48
Views: 2181

Re: Alloy wheel banding(Wider rims)

widened bottletops ftw :) been in contact with the guy though he says to add 2" front and 3" rear to bottletops is gonna cost £100 a wheel, but because there old and BMW made there gonna be a good alloy compound, so should be safe enough. however i think he states show use only... also asked how muc...
by chidley
Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: whats it worth? 325ix...
Replies: 14
Views: 549

Re: whats it worth? 325ix...

yeah, initial_g has seen it. bought it for £300, its red, RHD conversion, decent condition
by chidley
Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

it doesnt say how much its been lowered by no.. because its on koni adjustables front and rear :)
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

engine bay http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/chidley/DSCI0008.jpg passenger side where steering rack was http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/chidley/DSC01070.jpg drivers side where rack comes out http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/chidley/DSC01065.jpg some kinda plate on the rack(best pic i co...
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

oh yeah, forgot to correct myself, it has the original iX spoiler, with an M3 spoiler fitted over it. the conversion work seems to have been installed very well as far as i can tell, looked underneath it and took some photos just waiting for them to upload, the original hole for the steering rack is...
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

yeah ill see what i can do, i looked at it myself and thought... that engine bay looks bloody empty for a 2.5.. but its definately been converted as its still got the footrest on the (now) passenger side and a mirror in the sun visor on the (now) drivers side. its quite a funny car to be honest lol.
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

completly different kettle of fish, dont need to worry about the back end stepping out they grip to the road, been told there not as fast as 2.5 e30 RWD in a straight line but obliterate them round corners so on the track its an overall faster car =) cant wait to drive it but i'd be scared to drive ...
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

oh and just to get you all wet, on the 7th jan its getting body mopped. so there will be a nice little build thread being made up soon :)
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

yeah, its been converted to RHD, it has power steering aswell :) it was standing for a year as the guy who owned it was working in germany and used to come back at weekends, but he's now living in germany and left his wife and kids in england so he said she can sell the car to pay for court costs. o...
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

thankyou very much, probs wont sell the wheels i fancy restoring it and running it, and i could sell it for more than what i paid right now if i wanted to as its only done 52000 genuine mileage with LOADS of history. cant really complain lol
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

nah, ill keep you all waiting its more exciting that way, heres a few just before i cleaned it in the daylight though... and whats with the 'FAIL' post? stupid thing to say really isnt it as it doesnt make any sense? http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/chidley/DSCI0018.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com...
by chidley
Fri Dec 19, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

1. the guys head is my mate 2. already mentioned where the rust is 3. it is moss. its been cleaned. and it seems to have preseved it believe it or not 4. yep for snowy countries, even got a ski holder in the back 5. its been converted to RHD instead of LHD 6. i test drove it and it gripped like glue...
by chidley
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

Re: 325ix..

its only dirty lol
by chidley
Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325ix..
Replies: 76
Views: 2246

325ix..

just bought one of these, E30 325ix, 2.5 4WD, E Reg with private plates (included in sale), red, 52000 miles from new, 7 previous owners, hartge 16'' alloys, full stainless exhaust system, spotless interior, little bits of rust bubbling around the wings but nowhere else, small hole near accelerator ...
by chidley
Tue Dec 16, 2008 2:04 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: whats it worth? 325ix...
Replies: 14
Views: 549

whats it worth? 325ix...

1987 BMW E30 2.5ix 4wd in red, 52000 miles, immaculate inside and very tidy shell out, just needs paint restoring, PSG bodykit (looks bit like a reiger kit to me) 16inch hartge alloy wheels... just wondered what its worth cus i just bought one..
by chidley
Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How much is a full grey leather worth (few pics)
Replies: 13
Views: 370

Re: How much is a full grey leather worth (few pics)

oooh, those offers sure are irresistable... only thing is i dont like mars bars :( i'll settle for a snickers instead though :D

now in the for sale section :)
by chidley
Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How much is a full grey leather worth (few pics)
Replies: 13
Views: 370

How much is a full grey leather worth (few pics)

Apologies if this is in the wrong section but... Just wondered if anyone knew how much a full grey leather interior, including door cards and carpet all in grey for a 2 door coupe/saloon 320ise is worth? 2 things wrong with it, drivers runner doesnt slide and theres a little hole in the drivers seat...
by chidley
Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Where did it all start? Your first E30.
Replies: 54
Views: 1336

Re:

my first e30 was bought when i was 20. 1 week ago lol :) black 320i and i love it, even though ive already destroyed a gearbox, clutch, rear 2 alloys, 3 tyres, 2 front wings, and pushed the front panel back a little bit. oh yeah, bent a wishbone too.. cambers out slightly lol :D http://i3.photobucke...
by chidley
Sat Dec 06, 2008 5:32 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Help Needed ASAP: Blew My 320 Box Up :o:
Replies: 4
Views: 129

Re: Help Needed ASAP: Blew My 320 Box Up :o:

thankyou all for your help and support, got a 320i gearbox sorted via this forum :-) *thumbs up*
by chidley
Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Help Needed ASAP: Blew My 320 Box Up :o:
Replies: 4
Views: 129

Re: Help Needed ASAP: Blew My 320 Box Up :o:

can someone text me on 07792729161 please gotta go.
by chidley
Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Help Needed ASAP: Blew My 320 Box Up :o:
Replies: 4
Views: 129

Help Needed ASAP: Blew My 320 Box Up :o:

right, crunched into 2nd and left my gearbox on the ground surrounded by a load of oil.. woops. not only that but it burnt the clutch out too... not bad for only having the car a week lol. anyway, i need to know which boxes i can fit onto the 320 block without changing too many parts (ie drift shaft...
by chidley
Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Track/fast road 2013 built and tracked
Replies: 370
Views: 21199

Re: my e30 (track project)

looking good g, cant wait to see it on the track...next to mine :D forget the dents though aint bothered about them :P