wish i could help mate
i have leccy roof issues too....if i find a specialist, i will pm u
i am looking for one in yorks or lancs, but would travel
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- Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:22 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: electric hood issues
- Replies: 2
- Views: 107
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:07 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Convettible Roof Repairs in Yorkshire or Manchester?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 66
Convettible Roof Repairs in Yorkshire or Manchester?
Can anyone recommend a roof specialist in Yorkshire or Manchester? I have a 320i cabby whith a great roof and frame, and the motors work when powered, but the dash board switch does not seem to work, and I have dis-engaged the motors now. may need new bowden cable, not sure. Is there a guy out there...
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:17 am
- Forum: Care and Detailing
- Topic: Meguiar's Quik Clay Starter Kit £10 on Amazon
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1361
Re: Meguiar's Quik Clay Starter Kit £10 on Amazon
gutted....did a halfords run on friday out of boredom got autoglym clay kit as it was 3 for 2 on cleaning products... not too sure what i was doing...but clayed the car...then added mer hybrid wax...sloppy stuff that came out well, but i was not bowled over...took me all day halfords roof cleaning k...
- Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:13 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it last ni
- Replies: 13
- Views: 728
Re: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it las
today, i debadged my cabby clayed it waxed it cleaned the roof, protected the roof used renovo for a nice cler rear window cleaned the leather fed the leather and got out of breath! yesterday wass a new radiator hose and a fuel line.... bitten by the bug...i am going to sell to hunt down a 325 manua...
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:35 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it last ni
- Replies: 13
- Views: 728
Re: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it las
anymore criticism of my chubby sausage finger and i am posting your number on a dogging forum!!!! it was my 'finger' of hinesty, pointing towards the dings etc lol today i have a new fuel line, readjusted my throttle positioning switch and a new rad hose.... need to 'undeadlock' my passenger door an...
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:06 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it last ni
- Replies: 13
- Views: 728
Re: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it las
i am a professional heavy breather for phone chat lines!
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:01 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it last ni
- Replies: 13
- Views: 728
Re: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it las
Mine might fall to bits!!!
I have to repeat....that was QUALITY drifting.....

I have to repeat....that was QUALITY drifting.....
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:57 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it last ni
- Replies: 13
- Views: 728
Re: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it las
whilst it hurts to see a cabby doing that......
the drifting is brilliant!!!!
I want to see a day time shot!
loved that
the drifting is brilliant!!!!
I want to see a day time shot!
loved that
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:14 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it last ni
- Replies: 13
- Views: 728
Re: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it las
just got in from 4 hour drive
done my dough in fuel but loved it
320 auto no slouch when foot down...
big smile on my chops
here with the hood up
done my dough in fuel but loved it
320 auto no slouch when foot down...
big smile on my chops
here with the hood up
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:05 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it last ni
- Replies: 13
- Views: 728
My E30 Convertible last night....I really enjoyed it last ni
but it chewed some fuel!
- Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:54 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Roof not Folding? Horseshoe not closing?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1712
Re: Roof not Folding? Horseshoe not closing?
i will be crimping tomorrow!!!
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:04 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Can anyone tell me what its worth?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 486
Re:
lovely colour
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:59 am
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: Price for e30 320i 91 switchable auto cab throttle positioni
- Replies: 1
- Views: 110
Price for e30 320i 91 switchable auto cab throttle positioni
Price for e30 320i 91 switchable auto cab throttle positioning switch this is different from the non switchable auto and the manual apparantly, mine is a 6 pin i think. The diagnosis tool at the garage pointed to a faulty throttle positioning switch happy for this to include the throttle body too I ...
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:30 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Throttle positioning switch for '91 320i auto - please help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 208
Re: Throttle positioning switch for 1991 320i auto cabriolet
please help me! I am on my knees (almost) I have heard the sun may make an appearance this weekend, and I would like to sample it with my inoperable roof down, but i need a throttle positioning switch....i can pay in cash or by pay pal, and can collect or pay for postage... 320i cabby switchable aut...
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:47 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Long shot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 249
Re: Long shot
maybe the throttle positioning switch? lol
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 2:42 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Throttle positioning switch for '91 320i auto - please help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 208
Re: Throttle positioning switch for 1991 320i auto cabriolet
my kingdom for.......
Just wondering if anyone has a throttle positioning switch for my 1991 320i cabby
switchable auto
Just wondering if anyone has a throttle positioning switch for my 1991 320i cabby
switchable auto
- Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:05 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Ever viewed a car and later regretted not buying it?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 528
Re: Ever viewed a car and later regretted not buying it?
most weeks on ebat!
my latest cock up was an 88 325 cabby, manual, white, straight, 156 ont clock...870 quid....
by the time i got my arriss in gear, it had gone
i am an ebay addict!!
my latest cock up was an 88 325 cabby, manual, white, straight, 156 ont clock...870 quid....
by the time i got my arriss in gear, it had gone
i am an ebay addict!!
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:12 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Throttle positioning switch for '91 320i auto - please help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 208
Re: Throttle positioning switch for 1991 320i auto cabriolet
Just wondering if anyone has a throttle positioning switch for my 1991 320i cabby
switchable auto
I can collect if in west yorks/lancs...or can pay via paypal for item and postage
Any help gratefully received
Many thanks
switchable auto
I can collect if in west yorks/lancs...or can pay via paypal for item and postage
Any help gratefully received
Many thanks
- Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:50 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Deadlock issue, 1991 320i cabrio
- Replies: 2
- Views: 99
Re: Deadlock issue, 1991 320i cabrio
Hi Daimlerman,
many thanks for the advice, and the link.
It has proved to be very interesting reading....I might tackle this at the weekend....
This is all very helpful, and I am very grateful for your help.
Loving the forum
Cheers
many thanks for the advice, and the link.
It has proved to be very interesting reading....I might tackle this at the weekend....
This is all very helpful, and I am very grateful for your help.
Loving the forum
Cheers
- Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:30 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Deadlock issue, 1991 320i cabrio
- Replies: 2
- Views: 99
Deadlock issue, 1991 320i cabrio
My drivers door is a little stiff but work s and locks..the bot operates with the same key, but seperately the passenger door will not open with the key, nor will it open from the inside i can't recall breaking anything is there some weird deadlock setting that i may have activated, or is my door lo...
- Mon Apr 11, 2011 2:16 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Throttle positioning switch for '91 320i auto - please help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 208
Re: Throttle positioning switch for 1991 320i auto cabriolet
Sorry to be a pain...just wondering if anyone has one i can collect, or that can be put in the post
cheers
cheers
- Sun Apr 10, 2011 12:53 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Throttle positioning switch for '91 320i auto - please help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 208
Re: Throttle positioning switch for 1991 320i auto cabriolet
i have looked and mine has the knob
i'm a knob, i should have checked! lol
i'm a knob, i should have checked! lol
- Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:48 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Roof repairer in north of england
- Replies: 0
- Views: 49
Roof repairer in north of england
Is there anyone who looks at electric roofs close to west yorkshire?
Mine is a 1991 320i cabriolet auto
Both botors work, bowden cables to horseshoe disconnected, and dashboard switch works...
or does anyone do a manual conversion?
any idea of prices?
any help gratefully received
Mine is a 1991 320i cabriolet auto
Both botors work, bowden cables to horseshoe disconnected, and dashboard switch works...
or does anyone do a manual conversion?
any idea of prices?
any help gratefully received
- Sat Apr 09, 2011 11:45 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Throttle positioning switch for '91 320i auto - please help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 208
Throttle positioning switch for '91 320i auto - please help
Hi, I am in west yorkshire...is there anywhere i can get a throttle positioning switch and throttle body for my 320i cabriolet?
it is an auto, so it is different from the manual one, a round one i think.
Clutching at straws but anywhere i can get one today?
it is an auto, so it is different from the manual one, a round one i think.
Clutching at straws but anywhere i can get one today?
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:52 am
- Forum: Care and Detailing
- Topic: BrilliantRot BMW E30 318i Touring Detailing Resto (50hrs)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9735
- Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:42 am
- Forum: Care and Detailing
- Topic: coloured leather balm, where can i get some.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 492
Re: coloured leather balm, where can i get some.
try woolies
search on google
you send them a sample for a colour match
i am getting some
search on google
you send them a sample for a colour match
i am getting some
- Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:07 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: new cabbie!
- Replies: 76
- Views: 4148
Re:
quality paint job...how much does that cost?
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:39 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 320i convertible automatic...hesitancy under acceleration
- Replies: 4
- Views: 178
Re: 320i convertible automatic...hesitancy under acceleratio
Russ, Rob... many thanks for your tips...I will look at this tomorrow hopefully. It has new heat shields, spark plugs, distributor, rotor arm, air filter, oil filter, ht leads I ave not looked for split hoses, so will do that.... here is a vid of what is happening...it might explain it better than i...
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:29 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: e30 320i electric hood repairs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 133
Re: e30 320i electric hood repairs
i have got the hood to retract manually, but i would really like to take it to an expert or garage to sort it out...
can anyone recommend a roof specialist?
here is a vid of my roof
can anyone recommend a roof specialist?
here is a vid of my roof
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:38 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 320i convertible automatic...hesitancy under acceleration
- Replies: 4
- Views: 178
320i convertible automatic...hesitancy under acceleration
My BMW is the 320, and it does sound rather tappetty. 124k miles Just had new heat shields, cambelt and filters and oil etc.... when i rev the engine...it sort of coughs, and misses, then picks up the power.... it can do this for ages, making it impossible to drive because it kangaroos.... the hesit...
- Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:33 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: e30 320i electric hood repairs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 133
e30 320i electric hood repairs
Hi, I have a J reg 320i convertible which I love, but the hood doesnt work. The motors do work, but the roof wont fold down manually into the horseshoe, it gets stuck on the rear head rests. I am not mechanically minded, so wondered if anyone can recomend a garage/specialist who can make everything ...
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:04 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Anyone do a Cambelt change? Leicester
- Replies: 20
- Views: 625
Re: Anyone do a Cambelt change? Leicester
I have a friend who has worked on them for years, but he is in huddersfield
he will do a cam and fan belt for £100 if u get the bits...
he will do a cam and fan belt for £100 if u get the bits...
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:02 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: E30 320i Convertible roof problem, any hints gratefuly recei
- Replies: 2
- Views: 121
E30 320i Convertible roof problem, any hints gratefuly recei
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum, as I have bought a 92 J reg 320i to sort out over the winter, It is in fairly good nick, is an auto, leccy windows and miorrors, mauritius blue, grey leather and blue hood. My rear window is misted up! my issue is the electric roof. The motors were disconnected, ...
