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by Danny320i
Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:57 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: white smoke!!
Replies: 6
Views: 227

Re: white smoke!!

Cheers fellas,just seemed a coincidence the smoke started after the battery change although i did change it because of the recent freezing weather. Thought it might be water vapor but just seemed to be more of it than other cars on the road. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks again..
by Danny320i
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: white smoke!!
Replies: 6
Views: 227

white smoke!!

I recently changed the battery on my 320i and now i seem to be getting excessive white/grey smoke from the exhaust where as before there was absolutely nothing.It is due a service but the coolant levels are fine and not dropping and the oil looks good and its not overheating. The new battery is a bi...
by Danny320i
Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Damn! its busted.
Replies: 6
Views: 333

Damn! its busted.

Gear linkage has busted on my 320i, stuck in gear and floppy gearstick. Im no mechanic so gonna get local garage to do it. Is it a big/expensive job and are the parts still readily available. Any info would help, cheers.
by Danny320i
Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:48 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: gear linkage.
Replies: 0
Views: 50

gear linkage.

Broke down tonight in my 320i. R.A.C bloke says its the gear linkage. Its felt a bit notchy lately and then tonight it got stuck in gear and the gearstick went all loose. Does this sound like linkage? Im a no mechanic so gonna have to pay garage to do work, is it a big/expensive job? Cheers.
by Danny320i
Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 simulator...
Replies: 10
Views: 418

E30 simulator...

Dont know if this has been posted before but made me smile...

by Danny320i
Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My new wheels as well....
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Re: My new wheels as well....

Duke137 wrote:Looks well!

Where are you based? I have some good built up 325i struts with calipers brakes back plates and a set of 60mm lowering springs in the Midlands that I am tripping over pm me if interested

Cheers but im in Essex...thanks anyway.
by Danny320i
Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:44 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My new wheels as well....
Replies: 5
Views: 422

My new wheels as well....

Before anyone says it i know it needs lowering, gonna go for 60/40 when funds allow... http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd262/dannyrid/20120805_142805.jpg http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd262/dannyrid/20120805_180119-2.jpg http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd262/dannyrid/20120805_143059.jpg h...
by Danny320i
Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:18 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: OBC ..How much?
Replies: 21
Views: 794

Re: OBC ..How much?

jonny323i wrote:are you just after the display unit i have one for e £40 plus post

Mines got bled display and busted bulbs so yeah just the display/buttons box thingy. Is yours all good mate? def interested...
by Danny320i
Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: OBC ..How much?
Replies: 21
Views: 794

Re: OBC ..How much?

by Danny320i
Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: OBC ..How much?
Replies: 21
Views: 794

OBC ..How much?

My 13 button OBC has broken bulbs and screen bleed so will be looking for a replacement.Theres one on ebay starting bid £50, is this the going rate?
by Danny320i
Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Electric ariel replacement, this one any good?
Replies: 3
Views: 229

Electric ariel replacement, this one any good?

The ariel on my cars been replaced with a non electric one at some point but this is now broke so wanted an electric one as the wires are already there. Anyone know if this one would be ok? http://www.motocare.co.uk/virtuemart/el ... unt-aerial
by Danny320i
Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Blue leather interior?
Replies: 6
Views: 279

Re: Blue leather interior?

Thanks for that, your right mine is a late spec SE.This one looks a good match, not sure about that ebay one tho looks a different blue altogether...

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by Danny320i
Fri Jul 06, 2012 5:31 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Renovating the black trim
Replies: 17
Views: 695

Re: Renovating the black trim

I used Auto glym bumper restorer that i found knocking around in my garage on the black plastics,rubbers, door handles and the metal shadowline bits.You dont need much to do the lot and its lasted through the boiling hot days and hammering rain of the past 2 weeks and still looks good.Dunno how much...
by Danny320i
Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:46 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Just a few piccy's of my 320i se...
Replies: 2
Views: 192

Just a few piccy's of my 320i se...

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by Danny320i
Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:09 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Blue leather interior?
Replies: 6
Views: 279

Blue leather interior?

Just wondered if anyones got any pics of the blue leather interior, wanted to know if it might be an option for me at some point as i dont really want to change the blue glovebox,console etc that ive already got fitted. Cant seem to find any pics of what sort of shade of blue it is (same as my gears...
by Danny320i
Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:53 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1578

Re:

I'll lower it first -40 then see how it looks on the originals before deciding.My mate owns a mint 635 csi in dark met blue with white leather its him who talked me into getting mine, he's owned two E30's in the past so knew how good they are and he's always been into BMW's. Im glad he did im really...
by Danny320i
Thu Jun 28, 2012 4:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1578

Re:

Definately not getting reps.. :D
by Danny320i
Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1578

Re: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.

Original wheels will be kept as well whatever i get, im guessing Alpina reps are a bit of swear word in BMW circles then..maybe i wont get em after all.. :)
by Danny320i
Thu Jun 28, 2012 5:34 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1578

Re: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.

Thanks all, not planning on doing anything for a couple of months but theres a few bits to sort. Three or four small paint chips need looking at. The fog lamps and the electric mirrors dont seem to be working and the lcd screen on the computer has bled (can this be fixed?)msport gear knob lights up ...
by Danny320i
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1578

Re: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.

Cheers,theres nothing obvious anywhere on the car but i,ll give it a good going over the weekend....fingers will be well and truly crossed tho.
by Danny320i
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1578

Re: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.

Thanks, sunroof and arches all good where else does the tinworm like to hide?
by Danny320i
Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Replies: 36
Views: 1578

New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.

Hi all, im new to this forum having just bought my first BMW.Its a 1991 2 door 320i SE in glacier blue its all nice and original, very clean with 106k on the clock. All mot's and bills for every penny ever spent on it from new. Very happy so far just wanted to say hello... http://i224.photobucket.co...