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by e30geezer
Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:22 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: how much for c2 2.5 alpina badges
Replies: 1
Views: 418

how much for c2 2.5 alpina badges

how much anyone know. also the rear 1 which says alpina cheers.
by e30geezer
Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: just bought rare alpina c2.2.5 e30 dolphin grey.
Replies: 14
Views: 669

Re: just bought alpina c2.2.5

Pal318is wrote:Sounds Superb...Looking forward to the pic's :)

Oh and congrats too 8)

Pal
cheers mate will try get em posted soon
by e30geezer
Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: just bought rare alpina c2.2.5 e30 dolphin grey.
Replies: 14
Views: 669

Re: just bought alpina c2.2.5

siddiqi1 wrote:Alpina..nice....pics asap!!1
will do soon mate.
by e30geezer
Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: just bought rare alpina c2.2.5 e30 dolphin grey.
Replies: 14
Views: 669

just bought rare alpina c2.2.5 e30 dolphin grey.

hello guys been a while just thought id post my latest project, ive just bought a dolphin grey 1990 e30 c2 2.5 alpina. it needs some tlc. ie paintwork. will post pics asap its a rare 4 door c2 2.5. and im going the whole hog in a complete restoration so it will be as new. it has all original supplyi...
by e30geezer
Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: how to tell if i have lsd on my e30 cab.
Replies: 29
Views: 852

Re: how to tell if i have lsd on my e30 cab.

maxfield wrote:Or just make it wheel spin and have a look how many black lines there are

1 = open diff

2 = LSD
hi, it leaves two black tyre marks when spun up.
by e30geezer
Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:26 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: how to tell if i have lsd on my e30 cab.
Replies: 29
Views: 852

how to tell if i have lsd on my e30 cab.

hi there im not completly sure how to tell if i have lsd on my e30 cab, heard a few stories, but when i spin the rear up both wheels spin and leave tyre marks from both wheels is this a good indication of how to tell, also my 1990 320i cab has rear discs where thease standard equipment or have they ...
by e30geezer
Sun Apr 15, 2007 12:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP!!! COOLANT ENDING UP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR.
Replies: 7
Views: 311

heater matrix maybe, leaking
by e30geezer
Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:56 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: ice install problems any help plz.
Replies: 13
Views: 500

ice install problems any help plz.

hi im trying to install sub amp graphic to my 1990 32oi cab , but the thing isi have asonycd player an weniturnthe volume up it cuts out, afreind mentioned something that e30 bmw's came with a fadar control and this cud b the cause any help guys. thanks
by e30geezer
Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i conversion what's involved
Replies: 6
Views: 238

Re: 325i or 2.7 conversion help please.

Not sure about the prop or gearbox from the m20b20 - m20b25. Mine was a 316i originally so I had to change the prop and box. But I kept the diff, its stupidly close ratio though. The 325 uses 3.7, 316 uses 4.5. As far as I know all diffs will fit any car, but unsure if the gearbox from the 2.0 will...
by e30geezer
Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i conversion what's involved
Replies: 6
Views: 238

Re: 325i or 2.7 conversion help please.

I recently did a conversion on mine. I ran into problems with using a pre facelift engine with a post facelift gearbox. The sensors were all wrong so I had to swap over the loom, crank pulleys etc from the newer engine onto the older one. Apart from that its really simple. Plug and play. hi, thanks...
by e30geezer
Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i conversion what's involved
Replies: 6
Views: 238

325i conversion what's involved

hello to all been awhile. just bought a mint original chrome bumper e30 320i cab in brilliant red, pics to follow soon. its a1990 hreg all original15"bbs recaro cloth manual, its gonna be my new project, just want some advice on doing a 325i swap/ conversion any advice would be gratefull as im keepi...
by e30geezer
Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: does any zoner know if my old 325ise is still on zone
Replies: 0
Views: 101

does any zoner know if my old 325ise is still on zone

hi , everyone im trying to track the where abouts of my old 325ise, it was diamond black, full mtec kit 4 door, 15"bbs reg no h630fle. it was sold to a zoner but cant remember who as it was over a year ago, any help wud b great full . thanks rob.
by e30geezer
Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Head Gasket - what now?
Replies: 25
Views: 895

Re: Head Gasket - what now?

The dreaded has happened (i think?) - and the head gasket on my C2.5 (1991 - 112000 miles) touring has failed. Loss of coolant (fairly slow) and milking white deposits on the underside of my oil filler cap. What now? - since I'll have to replace the head gasket (and I'm not that technically orienta...
by e30geezer
Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:24 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My Sport
Replies: 29
Views: 1116

Re: My Sport

hey guys washed and polished her today,what you guys think. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/shaz325isport/13012006032-small.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/shaz325isport/13012006031-small.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/shaz325isport/13012006030-small.jpg http://i16.photob...
by e30geezer
Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:49 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: seat question
Replies: 5
Views: 281

Re: seat question

stevo wrote:does anyone know if the front seats in a saloon can swap sides? ie changing the drivers one with the passenger seat?
i know the controls would be on the wrong side but thats ok, can the seatbelt clip be swapped over?

thanks for looking
hi, i have done it on an e30.
by e30geezer
Fri Jan 13, 2006 6:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BBS Cross Spokes - Security Issue
Replies: 16
Views: 595

Re: BBS Cross Spokes - Security Issue

Can anybody help me? Having had just one of my cross-spoke centre caps nicked by some chav over 18 months ago, I decided to take the other three caps off the car to prevent anyone else pinching them. In the last few months I managed to find, a bought a couple of centre caps off ebay. However, I'm r...
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: just bought mtec recaro leather in blue, pics soon
Replies: 2
Views: 136

dark_sounds wrote:omg ur the tit who got there before me ! ebay ;) leytonstone seller? eh eh!!!?! lol i was gonna have a go today! ah well,,, well done if they are, cos i know they looked very good in the pic!

congrats dude piccys! :)
mate , i dont wanna disclose price but thanks will post pics as soon as there in.
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 08, 2006 12:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: just bought mtec recaro leather in blue, pics soon
Replies: 2
Views: 136

just bought mtec recaro leather in blue, pics soon

hi, there zoners as you may know still waiting for my new engine to be fitted, came across some blue mtec leather with 4 headrests arm rest in rear, excellent condition, very clean and well looked after, picjing them up next week, price was so cheap, i had to buy it. will be fitting to my car soon.
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 5:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i sport vs. cbr900rr firelade on sat 30th 2005 on a13
Replies: 1
Views: 194

Re: 325i sport vs. cbr900rr firelade on sat 30th 2005 on a13

hi, was coming back from dagenham yesterday sat 30th 2005, had a bit of fun with a sweet sounding 325isport in zinnobar red h plate, nice little tear up we congratulated each other at the lights on redbridge roundabout. wonder if it was anyone on the zone, really nice sport . http://photobucket.com...
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 5:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wouldnt it be cool to make an e30 zone video!!
Replies: 17
Views: 492

smithy318i wrote:Are we talking Arty type of Video like this ?...

Right click - save as

Just something i stole off Top Gear. :wink:
hi, i saw this one great vid shame it wasnt longer and more in depth details of the cars.
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 5:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wouldnt it be cool to make an e30 zone video!!
Replies: 17
Views: 492

if it was put together well it could even be sold to produce a small turnover for the Zone! dont even go down that road. whilst im not against that sort of thing, some members here will jump on any form of profit making by the zone. plus once u start making profit there can be tax issues etc. hang ...
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wouldnt it be cool to make an e30 zone video!!
Replies: 17
Views: 492

eko wrote:if it was put together well it could even be sold to produce a small turnover for the Zone!
even better still, could make a real difference.
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:41 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wouldnt it be cool to make an e30 zone video!!
Replies: 17
Views: 492

there must be a fair few zoners with decent footage already theres prob some floating around of me, richy, glenn and craig on track from back in october plus ive seen other vids being posted over the time ove been on here. doesnt need to be actually promotional, just a celebration of the e30 would ...
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: getting ready to fit 325i sport engine to my car.
Replies: 11
Views: 499

darren_rice wrote:excellent!!
I love it when a plan comes together!!
Post some pictures up if you get the chance!!
Cheers
Dar
cheers mate will do.
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wouldnt it be cool to make an e30 zone video!!
Replies: 17
Views: 492

what a great idea.......but we dont even have Zone stickers sorted yet so i think the prospect of a promotional video is a bit of a long shot! Still something to think/dream about :) i think we should all have the promo zone stickers aswell, we all need to get together on this and , drum up more in...
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wouldnt it be cool to make an e30 zone video!!
Replies: 17
Views: 492

not a bad idea. wud be very good esp if it includes some decent action shots of cars on track. i make you right there mate i think it's well worth some serious thought . could also inc the heritage and history of e30's. as enthusiasts allike just thought it would be a fresh idea for the zone, seein...
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wouldnt it be cool to make an e30 zone video!!
Replies: 17
Views: 492

wouldnt it be cool to make an e30 zone video!!

just an idea at the moment but wouldnt it be great to make an e30 zone vid showing all models and the joy of owning an e30, also promoting the zone to new members, and showing all intresting mods and other stuff, buying info , running cost's , e30 owners and their cars, etc, basically telling the wo...
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 3:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: getting ready to fit 325i sport engine to my car.
Replies: 11
Views: 499

Re: shaz325isport saves the day!!

top geezer, just purchased 325i sport engine of shaz he lives minutes away, and is a top geezer , so now can look forward to getting my car back on the road very soon just wanted to say, there sometimes is good luck not too far away, reall chuffed! just wanted to thank him, if it wasnt for decent p...
by e30geezer
Sun Jan 01, 2006 2:55 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i sport vs. cbr900rr firelade on sat 30th 2005 on a13
Replies: 1
Views: 194

325i sport vs. cbr900rr firelade on sat 30th 2005 on a13

hi, was coming back from dagenham yesterday sat 30th 2005, had a bit of fun with a sweet sounding 325isport in zinnobar red h plate, nice little tear up we congratulated each other at the lights on redbridge roundabout. wonder if it was anyone on the zone, really nice sport . http://photobucket.com/...
by e30geezer
Fri Dec 30, 2005 10:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Original Bavaria BMW Radio
Replies: 10
Views: 411

Zayyan wrote:Well I've got one of these I'm selling in the near future, what would you offer? :wink:
hi, just read your post , im keeping mine standard and wanted oriignal bmw radio, how much are u selling for ?
by e30geezer
Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Original Bavaria BMW Radio
Replies: 10
Views: 411

Re: Original Bavaria BMW Radio

Before the mods decide to delete this thread.....ITS NOT FOR SALE! Right lets get back on subject, How rare do you think these things are? Its the original BMW radio out of my car. It says BMW on it but it is a Blaupunkt of course! How much do you thing these babys will be worth in say like ten yea...
by e30geezer
Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: getting ready to fit 325i sport engine to my car.
Replies: 11
Views: 499

Re: shaz325isport saves the day!!

top geezer, just purchased 325i sport engine of shaz he lives minutes away, and is a top geezer , so now can look forward to getting my car back on the road very soon just wanted to say, there sometimes is good luck not too far away, reall chuffed! just wanted to thank him, if it wasnt for decent p...
by e30geezer
Mon Dec 26, 2005 9:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Look what i got for Christmas :-)
Replies: 58
Views: 2045

Thank you. I know baurs are not everyones cup of tea but I love it! Bit nervous driving it, but I know I will get the hang of it in time. Needs a few things done to it ie: changing the wheels, but that will come in time. Raising the rear is also on my list as I feel its a bit low and bumpy, also ch...
by e30geezer
Mon Dec 26, 2005 8:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 23
Views: 886

Re: Newbie

Hi am Fiona Just got this today! its a 325i sport. Koni Adjustables, cam & head work, 2.7 conversion, LSD, dont know much else this is the first BMW i have owned, but have always wanted a E30. Have been told its pushin 240bhp, dont know if this is right or not. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a34...
by e30geezer
Mon Dec 26, 2005 8:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Look what i got for Christmas :-)
Replies: 58
Views: 2045

Re: Look what i got for Christmas :-)

Got the suprise of my life when Christmas morning came. I am a lucky girl + well chuffed. I now feel that i'm now a proper member of the Zone. http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7197/10000125lv.jpg http://img420.imageshack.us/img420/8383/10000305pe.jpg http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2353/100002...