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- Thu Oct 19, 2017 10:43 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
Audi of some description?
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:42 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
It passed it's MOT with no advisories around a month ago which was good. I thought it would to be honest but you never want to tempt fate by saying so before the MOT. 
Can't make myself put it up for sale yet...

Can't make myself put it up for sale yet...
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:08 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
15mpg in a shagged out Rangie?? I can say from experience thats being generous Jon, I have a 4.6V8 P38, Sunday tram to tear up the Plains, I routinely get 11mpg :D The rumble is worth it :twisted: Good to hear one is being used properly! Talking of the plains I have officially had a mid-life crisis...
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:59 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Alpina B6s #48
- Replies: 147
- Views: 15419
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I just clicked that you are a stones throw from where I lived with my parents for 18 years! I lived opposite the Methodist church in W.D. My parents still live there now. So I am even more dumbfounded I have never seen it. If I get the Z3M Coupe out of the garage we should go out for some photos/bla...
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:24 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Alpina B6s #48
- Replies: 147
- Views: 15419
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Such a nice looking vehicle. I can't believe that in the last 30 years I have lived in smallsbury I have never seen this around!
Although I suspect we live in slightly different areas!!
Although I suspect we live in slightly different areas!!

- Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:04 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
I Still have it, and it needs an MOT about 3 weeks ago! Eeek. So the airbag control module job was fun... I nearly shat myself at one point as the battery went flat after coding, everything was dead (I didn't realise it was the battery at the time). I had my Ctek charger on it with a Ctek extension ...
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 6:49 pm
- Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
- Topic: E30 M3 number 2. 04/09/22 Engine build.
- Replies: 225
- Views: 137318
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Yeah Boi! What are you doing for engine cal? That is going to sound the nuts. If you measure the ARPS and monitor the stretch whilst fitting and record the data you can reuse them in the future if they haven't stretched beyond their specified limit. If they are ARP2000's sometimes it isn't worth the...
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:01 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Pass me the fookin tongs moosh floor done
- Replies: 130
- Views: 8976
Re: Pass me the ********* hair dryer, new pics
Doh, it's been quarantined!
- Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:59 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Pass me the fookin tongs moosh floor done
- Replies: 130
- Views: 8976
Re: Pass me the ********* hair dryer, new pics
It seems the new owner is also getting shot.
Was he the prize chump he appears to be in this thread?
http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19405
To be honest he sounds like someone who owns a Polish car wash...oh right, he is!
What did he pay you?
Was he the prize chump he appears to be in this thread?
http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19405
To be honest he sounds like someone who owns a Polish car wash...oh right, he is!

What did he pay you?
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 7:05 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: e46 m3 SMG
- Replies: 61
- Views: 29406
Re: e46 m3 SMG
The valve clearances are a boring, but sort of satisfying job. I think I adjusted 9 out of 24 on mine. Only 3 were out of spec, but when you are doing it yourself, you have the time to adjust the ones on the bottom tolerance window whereas a dealer/independent would never do this. I always do this!...
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:21 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: e46 m3 SMG
- Replies: 61
- Views: 29406
Re: e46 m3 SMG
I have a feeling they are about £200+...but they always retain that value if you like. Mine were free from work as someone bought a set years ago and never used them. :) I looked over this before doing the job: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=450097 Perhaps they remove the fan to mak...
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:29 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: e46 m3 SMG
- Replies: 61
- Views: 29406
Re: e46 m3 SMG
The valve clearances are a boring, but sort of satisfying job. I think I adjusted 9 out of 24 on mine. Only 3 were out of spec, but when you are doing it yourself, you have the time to adjust the ones on the bottom tolerance window whereas a dealer/independent would never do this. Having a shim set ...
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:11 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: X5 advice???
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3890
Re: X5 advice???
With some fag packet maths I put that at about 100 grands worth of fuel in its life. 

- Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:45 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My 325i Sport M-Tech 1 restoration beginning.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5809
Re: My 325i Sport M-Tech 1 restoration beginning.
Like a broken clock, you have to be right at some point. 

- Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:20 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My 325i Sport M-Tech 1 restoration beginning.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5809
Re: My 325i Sport M-Tech 1 restoration beginning.
It has been a while, but they look like a 50 profile tyre rather than a 55.
Potentially you have either 195/ 50 or 205/50 whereas it should be 205/55.
Potentially you have either 195/ 50 or 205/50 whereas it should be 205/55.
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 9:50 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
I still haven't check the battery yet! I tend to leave it hooked up to a Ctek when not using it for a few days. Point 2 - No progress! Point 3 - Rescanned and came up with 9767 Control Unit Fault. :cry: Our autologic has just packed in, so I might get an "eBay cable" and spend hours of my life tryin...
- Fri Jan 13, 2017 10:57 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Andy it actually came from Sheffield. What a boring drive that is from the deep south. :( So the Battery recharge light illuminates when you have the key in the ignition for a while and the engine not running. I borrowed the Autologic from work which we hardly ever use anymore and scanned it. Surpri...
- Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:51 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: To BTB or not to BTB
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4038
Re: To BTB or not to BTB
£2000 on a "basic" 4 cylinder manifold is what i'd quote to get rid of a job I didn't want to do!
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:13 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
Here is a very quick photo. It makes the ramp look small huh!

I think the electrochromic exterior mirrors will be the first casualty. Those babies are f**ked!

I think the electrochromic exterior mirrors will be the first casualty. Those babies are f**ked!
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 4:17 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
Well I decided that I really didn't want to do stem seals, stretched chains etc etc of the v8 745i so I broke pretty much every rule I would normally use when buying a car and went for a 760Li. :eek: 1) Viewed in the dark...check 2) Car was 200 miles away...check 3) Let heart rule head...check. :) A...
- Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:10 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
Simon, you just have to close your eyes as you walk up to it. :o Dan - yes I read that, he seemed particularly enthusiastic about it. Haha. I had the m62 in my 5 series Rog and it was reliable for me in 25K miles. I think the rocker cover gaskets started to leak but that is an easy DIY. I have a spa...
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:46 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
Barry, I knew I could rely on you to bring me back to reality! Ouch that looks like a rather painful list! Interestingly the car linked above has had its EML on for the last two MOTs... The intermediate levers, shaft wear and timing chain dramas sounds particularly sad. I wonder if the V12 is even w...
- Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:29 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Re: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
As brian said Salisbury is unbelievably well catered for LPG stations, unfortunately there must be some price fixing going on as it is at least 65p a litre, if not more. There's one about 1 mile from work. I wouldn't rule it out, but I probably couldn't be bothered fitting another kit, so if it came...
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 1:34 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5282
Buying an E65/E66 7 series... Convince me not to do it
Mid life crisis is here, baby on the way etc... Aged 30 and considering something like the below: http://media.caranddriver.com/images/02q1/267404/bmw-745i-745li-photo-200160-s-429x262.jpg http://www.coastlinecars.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-7-series-4-4-745li-lwb-4dr-poole-201611149742620 Logic being that ...
- Sun Sep 25, 2016 6:58 pm
- Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
- Topic: E30 M3 number 2. 04/09/22 Engine build.
- Replies: 225
- Views: 137318
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Perhaps I'll pop up to a Surrey meet at some point and have a chat about it. Don't throw it out. 

- Sun Sep 25, 2016 1:58 pm
- Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
- Topic: E30 M3 number 2. 04/09/22 Engine build.
- Replies: 225
- Views: 137318
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Barry, how much is an OEM rear muffler then Barry?
I am half wondering about re-manufacturing an OEM spec box with better longer lasting materials. If you still had your old one I might be able to use it as a pattern...
I am half wondering about re-manufacturing an OEM spec box with better longer lasting materials. If you still had your old one I might be able to use it as a pattern...
- Mon May 30, 2016 7:55 pm
- Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
- Topic: Nurburgring trip May 2016
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7360
Re: Nurburgring trip May 2016
Good choice Henry. I keep uming and arring over one, but I don't really need another car! It would also be a 'bit' similar to the Z3M, although a lot more practical.
- Sat May 28, 2016 10:14 am
- Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
- Topic: Nurburgring trip May 2016
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7360
Re: Nurburgring trip May 2016
Looks like a fun trip. Who had the success ballast (Pete)?
Whose is the e46 and e61?
Whose is the e46 and e61?
- Wed May 11, 2016 11:52 am
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: 84th Le Mans 2016 - 18th & 19th June
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4303
Re: [b]79th Le Mans 2011 - 11th & 12th June[/b]
5 weeks away...
Got any idea what you are doing yet Si, Tom, Dan?
Got any idea what you are doing yet Si, Tom, Dan?
- Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:30 am
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: 84th Le Mans 2016 - 18th & 19th June
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4303
Re: [b]79th Le Mans 2011 - 11th & 12th June[/b]
My plan is something like as follows (can you tell its a slow day at the office); Thursday: 0200: Leave Salisbury 0550: Catch LeShuttle 0730: Leave Calais 1100: Arrive at Beausejour campsite and pitch tent 1230: Go to Carrefore and get beers 1500: Find TV to watch England v Wales whilst drinking abo...
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:13 pm
- Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
- Topic: E30 M3 number 2. 04/09/22 Engine build.
- Replies: 225
- Views: 137318
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Fuck it Barry, I had planned to be at Abingdon in the 205 on this day, alas I didn't get the gearbox change done in time! I am about to book the 22nd April. Is it left or right handers that are worse on an S14? With Semi slicks on the 205, we had to run a deeper sump, elongated pickup and baffle it....
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:07 pm
- Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
- Topic: E30 M3 number 2. 04/09/22 Engine build.
- Replies: 225
- Views: 137318
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Sounds good then Barry. Sometimes you never know what is bullshit from sellers and what is the truth. The normal one I hear is "got cams" in a single cam engine. :cry: Thanks for that tool part number the other day. That number went straight in and arrived the next day. Fortunately I have got shim k...
- Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:42 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: e30 sport
- Replies: 90
- Views: 6708
Re: e30 sport
Yep, z3m coupe o/s parcel shelf side cover trims have been on worldwide backorder for around 9 months! But then that is unique to that vehicle. Bmw parts supply for old models is generally pretty good I would say. Half the stuff for 205 gti's for example is NLA. They just can't be arsed, or there is...
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 7:07 pm
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: 84th Le Mans 2016 - 18th & 19th June
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4303
Re: [b]79th Le Mans 2011 - 11th & 12th June[/b]
Good lad.
Any ideas on where you are staying, or if it was concocted in the pub, details aren't really important!
Give us a ring closer to the time, and we can sort something out.
Any ideas on where you are staying, or if it was concocted in the pub, details aren't really important!
Give us a ring closer to the time, and we can sort something out.
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:09 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: e30 sport
- Replies: 90
- Views: 6708
Re: e30 sport
Why not? Lemforder still make E30 suspension parts for BMW. But do they? Or is it a sub supplier acting on behalf of Lemforder? No one truly knows. There was a motto I heard from an NPI engineer once before... "Spares, who cares" basically in reference to not being too bothered about the quality of...