E30 Zone

Hello all,

I have a 1986 325i with enough miles on the clock to mean that that the drivers seat has a few holes in it. Is it possible to simply swap the base/bottom part rather than the entire seat?

Thanks in advance,

NMB

I've spoken to them and the boss is calling me back today to have a chat. It's incredibly annoying because a good garage is hard to find and I have been reasonably impressed with their work.

NB

I used to do all my work myself including rebuilding two Nortons and a Land Rover Series 1 but unfortunately a full time job put a stop to that.

NB

Sadly it has had the dash replaced so that theory is out of the window.

NB

So hypothetical situation, say I went to go and pick up my car park plipper which I left in my E30 when I dropped it off with my mechanic only to find when I unlock the car, I find empty beer cans rolling around on the floor of the car along with other items that don't belong to me and the radio tun...

I got my ISO to Sony adapter off eBay and bought a generic ISO harness from Halford which I then soldered in to ensure my car is easier to change the head unit in future.

NMB

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I've just taken a look at the bulb and it appears to be fine but it had nothing connected to it. Is the bulb powered seperately from the cable to power the clock?

NB

Ah okay. Thank you for the crazily quick reply!

Hello all, Can someone tell me what light bulb I require to replace the blown one in my dashboard analogue clock? Is it the same as the ones for the instrument panel? Also I have a myserious switch in my dashboard in the bank above the head unit. I have the usual hazard lights, rear wind screen heat...

Could I just switch over the motor if that is the only lart of the mechanism that is failing?

NB

You are absolutely right. I have the S shaped mechanism in my door currently but the part I have is the scissor variety. The current issue is that either the worm on the motor or the teeth on the ratchet are worn so the motor does not stop when the window reaches the top. From what I could see my wi...

Thanks for the advice guys. This evening I tried to replace the window regulator (getting the trim off was much easier than I expected) but it appears I have the wrong part!

I will check with the mechanic tomorrow and see what he has to say on the subject.

NB

Hello all,

I am about to embark on replacing the drivers side electric window motor on my 1986 325i and was wondering about the locations for the screws to remove the door trim?

I would also be grateful of any other tips.

NB

I will be leaving from Brentwood at 6 so will be there by 7.

NB

Hi Rav,

Glad to hear it. I've just got off the phone with the boys and am going down in an hour to pick it up. Very excited to be getting it back.

NB

I'm finally getting my E30 back after 8 weeks so really want to give it a good run. Is the meet still on for this weekend? Where is it taking place?

NB

Hello all, It's been a while but I am finally ready to throw money at my E30 again. I want to get my engine bay factory fresh and I thought the quickest way of getting there was a serious steam cleaning. Firstly can anyone recommend a place in Birmingham where I can get it done? Secondly what do I n...

Hello,

could you give me prices for the two parts listed in the title.

Thanks in advance.

NB

Mine is D126 ALY and my fathers (which has since met it's maker) was D128 KKO. Reasonably close I guess.

Also you way we sad but I believe it is the Vincent owners club who refer to fellow members not by name but by frame number.

NB

Would love to attend but I am planning on being at the Ring that weekend. If plans change I will try to be there.

NB

I am having the exact same issue on my 325i. It is currently in the shop so will let you know what they have to say when I get it back.

NB

Hi DanThe,

So does the splitter mean I can just use the standard rear wing aerial and get DAB? If so I am very interested.

Thanks,

Nicholas

Serious help needed guys. Down in Essex this evening, it's very cold and I can't unlock the car. I turn the key and it gets about 60 degrees through the turn then sticks. If I apply some more pressure it clicks the last 30 degrees and nothing happens. Any advice would be much appreciated. Will the R...

Hello all,

A previous owner of my 1987 325i obviously did not like the chrome read bumper and has painted over it. Now the paint has started to flake off and looks awful. Any suggesting on what to use to remove the paint but not damage the chrome?

Nicholas

Where are you guys hiding the crossovers and sticking the tweeters? The Vibe's are a bit much styling wise for my liking but the Infinitys look interesting.

Nicholas

yes mine is a 2 door. I am looking to spend between £40 and £50 per pair. Any suggestions welcome.

Nicholas

Thanks ImysE30 but I already have the new head unit, a Sony CDX-DAB6650. The reason I went for it is the DAB and an aux in as I intend on wiring an iPhone in. Regarding speakers I am just going to try and get the best 5.25" speakers I can get my hands on. I am thinking about some Sony XS-C13BR. I am...

Hello all, I will be replacing the head unit in my new E30 this weekend. It is what I think is an OEM Pioneer unit that pulls completely out of the dash. Does anyone have any tips for replacing it? I have the adapter for the wiring loom as well. Also what size are the speakers on a 1988 325i? Are th...

Engine temp dial is showing up as being in range but all piping feels very cold. As you suggest I think it may be a coolant thermostat issue. I will take the car to a specialist next week and get him to go through the laundry list of items I have collect since driving it.

Nicholas

Well Brianmoooore that is very interesting as the temp dial on the dash is reporting the engine to be very cold. Would that be related? I am giving the can a complete once over this weekend so will be sure to check. Any advice on what to look out for or tasks to do now that I have it? I am doing an ...

Thanks guys. I was looking at the internal mount ones but was not sure how good the reception would be.

I will be sure to PM Danthe.

Nicholas

Thanks for all the advice guys. After getting the last bits of admin sorted today I took a serious look at the car. There are a few more issues; a very large hole in the underside of one of the wings (not sure how it got through the MOT like that!?!), drivers seat belt return is dying, a lot of misc...

Hello all,

Well I have just collected my E30 and want to fit a DAB radio head unit that I have. Does anyone have any experience with fitting DAB aerials on to an E30? If so what make was it and how was the reception?

Nicholas

Amazing. 10 minutes and 4 replies! Thank you for the advice. I thought it would be a dash swap. Oh well I guess I have Christmas to deal with it. I will be on the look out from now on. I am pretty sure WD40 will cure anything so I will give the column housing a spray and hope for the best. I had not...

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