Search found 33 matches

by paolobianchi
Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric hood issues
Replies: 2
Views: 107

Re: electric hood issues

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
by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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!
by paolobianchi
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.....

:D :D :D
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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

by paolobianchi
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!!!
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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 ...
by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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!!
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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?
by paolobianchi
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
by paolobianchi
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?
by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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



by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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 ...
by paolobianchi
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...
by paolobianchi
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, ...