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by Jon_Bmw
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. :o

Can't make myself put it up for sale yet...
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Alpina B6s #48
Replies: 147
Views: 15419

Re:

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!! :o
by Jon_Bmw
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 ...
by Jon_Bmw
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

Re:

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...
by Jon_Bmw
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!
by Jon_Bmw
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?
by Jon_Bmw
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!...
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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 ...
by Jon_Bmw
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. :eek:
by Jon_Bmw
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. :)
by Jon_Bmw
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.
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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!
by Jon_Bmw
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!

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I think the electrochromic exterior mirrors will be the first casualty. Those babies are f**ked!
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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 ...
by Jon_Bmw
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. :)
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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.
by Jon_Bmw
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?
by Jon_Bmw
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?
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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....
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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...
by Jon_Bmw
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.
by Jon_Bmw
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...