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by TheRealStig
Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Recommend a SAAB forum
Replies: 8
Views: 588

Re: Recommend a SAAB forum

Saabs are great motors. I've owned 4. The b205 engine used in the earlier 9-5's can suffer from sludging issues, drop sump, clean out and fully regular synth servicing usually prevents this. PCV system upgrade also helps prevent any issues. The generation before (b204) are capable of mahoosive power...
by TheRealStig
Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Who likes jap cars?
Replies: 91
Views: 21094

Re: Who likes jap cars?

Wasnt fast? Compared to what? I have owned rev1/2 and 3's and they are GREAT cars to drive and are very fast. Jap interiors are usually shit. Toyota's are very reliable cars, you must have been sold a lemon mate, unfortunately. It depends on how you look at it I spose, engine bays are tight granted....
by TheRealStig
Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e34 325i sport WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 170

Re: e34 325i sport WANTED

I know mate, its only round the corner from me but its had 10 owners and it sounds like the clutch is on its way out.

I'm after a good one and ideally want a 2.5.
by TheRealStig
Fri Oct 21, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e34 325i sport WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 170

e34 325i sport WANTED

After a e34 525i m sport if anybody comes across a nice one who knows anybody.

Ideally black or silver but I'm not discounting others if they're good examples

Cheers
Dave
by TheRealStig
Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: day/short term insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 372

Re: day/short term insurance

Taking out a yearly policy and cancelling it the day after-free of charge is a myth. Insurance companies know that alot of people will do this, I paid £75 deposit on a policy to pick "my new car" up, the car was a nail, cancelled it the next day and was told I`d get a £25 refund 8O I`d ring a few co...
by TheRealStig
Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HLZ7458 320i
Replies: 6
Views: 283

Re: HLZ7458 320i

Yeah like zimmerstate said its a pile.

Seriously wouldnt bother if I were you but I`ve got the number somewhere.
by TheRealStig
Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 wheels... can anyone help??
Replies: 8
Views: 288

Re: e30 wheels... can anyone help??

Did you win that car on ebay? I think they`re called BBS Mahle`s

Nice car I was tempted to buy it
by TheRealStig
Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Want to spray my Bottle tops red, but which red??
Replies: 63
Views: 1774

Re: Want to spray my Bottle tops red, but which red??

If your going to spray them I`d defo go with black, goes really well with silver paintwork.

Reds abit fanboi scene and over the top imo, but if you like it, go for it
by TheRealStig
Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Static Drop
Replies: 12
Views: 480

Re: Static Drop

cee wrote:What would define not beign able to adjust the height? You can't with standard springs unless you cut/replace them
Just answered your own question.

If you use adjustable springs, air suspension etc, then the drop isnt static
by TheRealStig
Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Static Drop
Replies: 12
Views: 480

Re: Static Drop

I`m sure its like any other kind of suspension drop except you cant adjust the ride height
by TheRealStig
Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Rieger kit
Replies: 20
Views: 620

Re: Rieger kit

Ruins the look of the e30 imo.
by TheRealStig
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M-Tech 1 kit
Replies: 6
Views: 202

Re: M-Tech 1 kit

Cheers mate, yeah I heard pre face-lift and face lift bumpers werent interchangable but wasnt sure if tech 1 and 2 were just for the face lift or not.

Are tech 1 kits still easy enough to get hold of? I see a fair few tech 2 kits for sale
by TheRealStig
Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M-Tech 1 kit
Replies: 6
Views: 202

M-Tech 1 kit

Another n00b question.

Are M-tech 1 kits for pre-face lift and tech 2 for face lift models?
by TheRealStig
Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Electric window upgrade?
Replies: 7
Views: 215

Re: Electric window upgrade?

Could an electrical novice with good common sense fit them?
by TheRealStig
Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Electric window upgrade?
Replies: 7
Views: 215

Re: Electric window upgrade?

One particular one I`m looking at is a 2 door with winders, so I`m guessing that the connectors wont be in place?
by TheRealStig
Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Electric window upgrade?
Replies: 7
Views: 215

Re: Electric window upgrade?

Cheers, I was told that face-lifts could be upgraded, just wasnt sure on pre-facelift.

If they can then I dont mind buying a good example poverty spec
by TheRealStig
Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Electric window upgrade?
Replies: 7
Views: 215

Electric window upgrade?

Hi guys

Just a quick question about electric windows.

I`m thinking about buying a chrome pre-face lift and I`ve noticed most dont have electric windows.

Are the connectors there? Or is it an aftermarket retro fit jobby?
by TheRealStig
Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help! Rattling noise on idle
Replies: 34
Views: 1051

Re: Help! Rattling noise on idle

If the noise goes away when you press the clutch, souunds to me like it could well be the clutch release bearing
by TheRealStig
Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: how much is this worth
Replies: 26
Views: 733

Re: how much is this worth

Mileage, condition, mechanical issues, service history, etc?
by TheRealStig
Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Difference between 84 pre and facelift models?
Replies: 15
Views: 758

Re: Difference between 84 pre and facelift models?

Thanks for the info guys

I`m seriously thinking about going for a chromie
by TheRealStig
Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Difference between 84 pre and facelift models?
Replies: 15
Views: 758

Difference between 84 pre and facelift models?

Hi guys

What are the main differences between pre and facelift models?

Are body parts interchangable?

Any other info

Cheers