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by Chris_B86
Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Any advice on buying this conversion?
Replies: 13
Views: 635

Re: Any advice on buying this conversion?

It's possibly too expensive, but looks well done, and I do like estoril. If you look at what some people are asking for ordinary SE's then it doesn't seem too bad.

I think the only thing I'd change would be the colour coded number plate surround and the exhaust
by Chris_B86
Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for the cheapest classic care insurance available
Replies: 7
Views: 536

Re:

Also as a bit of advice, always ring them don't do internet quotes, I find the classic specialists are always massively open to bartering on the phone
by Chris_B86
Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for the cheapest classic care insurance available
Replies: 7
Views: 536

Re: looking for the cheapest classic care insurance availabl

I use Footman James and Lancaster. I believe RH are good too
by Chris_B86
Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: COTM
Topic: COTM - July & August - Shows & Meets
Replies: 20
Views: 11848

Re:

Late entry from me...

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by Chris_B86
Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:29 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Smoke coming from ignition column
Replies: 4
Views: 318

Re: Smoke coming from ignition column

I'd be stripping the cowling off and checking the wiring on the ignition barrell. It's not about having a car fire
by Chris_B86
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: shady gumtree..... for alpina reps...
Replies: 10
Views: 920

Re: shady gumtree..... for alpina reps...

I've got a set I'm getting rid of. Scuffed lips. Pirelli P Zero Nero 205/40/17 tyres, 2 of which are nearly new. Pm if I terested
by Chris_B86
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Certificate of Conformity
Replies: 19
Views: 1119

Re: Certificate of Conformity

Black_Potato wrote:the COC doc
Call me immature, but that just made me giggle
by Chris_B86
Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: COTM
Topic: Late June COTM - me and my E30
Replies: 54
Views: 22558

Re: Late June COTM - me and my E30

Not particulairly creative, but the only pic I have of me and the car, taken after winning a show and shine

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by Chris_B86
Thu Jun 06, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Crimson Leatherzzz
Replies: 20
Views: 964

Re: Crimson Leatherzzz

And also, respray needs doing asap as it's sat on my Dad's drive and his wife is whinging at me to get it sorted and I can't do anything with it till I've had the arch repair panel put on
by Chris_B86
Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Crimson Leatherzzz
Replies: 20
Views: 964

Re: Crimson Leatherzzz

I was thinking of a cheeky offer of £600 and see where he goes from there. Dilemma is, it puts the respray back yet another month.

Thing in the back of my mind is if I got a cheap cream or grey set, I could get Mr Ravioli to have them dyed
by Chris_B86
Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Crimson Leatherzzz
Replies: 20
Views: 964

Crimson Leatherzzz

I've seen some crimson leathers on eBay, just wondering what you guys think they're worth. I by no means think they're worth the £950 asking price, but I'm curious. Also what are peoples opinions on how they'd look in a Sterling Silver car? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330922854637?ssPageName=STRK:MEWA...
by Chris_B86
Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: rusty 87 sport-worth saving?
Replies: 22
Views: 1506

Re:

I decided to sort out my tech 2 because I had already sunk ,oney into it before realising the depth of the issues. You're in a good position where you've got it cheap, haven't spent any further money on it, and you know at this point that it's a turd. The clever answer to this is break it and make a...
by Chris_B86
Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Replica Alpina wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 994

Re: Replica Alpina wheels

RG are the better quality reps, but as said, quite rare. If it's the multi spoke look you're after, have you looked at MIM's. Kind of similair in style, but often have a bit more lip

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by Chris_B86
Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Mcguard lockers - key broken by garage, help with removal
Replies: 7
Views: 525

Re: Mcguard lockers - key broken by garage, help with remova

If McGuard can send you a drilling kit, I'm sure they could also supply you with a replacement key.

However the way I've always done it, is to knock a slightly smaller 12 point socket over them, and then get a breaker bar on it.
by Chris_B86
Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: dilemma
Replies: 41
Views: 1471

Re: dilemma

Is she expecting you to propose? Or are you already engaged and not got the perfect ring? If the proposal is to be a pure out of the surprise that she's not expecting, then she'll never know you planned on doing it, and won't miss it when you plough the money into your turbo build. If she is expecti...
by Chris_B86
Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: any zoners in blackpool ?
Replies: 2
Views: 197

Re: any zoners in blackpool ?

I was there last weekend. If I'd have known :(
by Chris_B86
Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 16 inc wheel with 8 in front n 9 rear
Replies: 3
Views: 312

Re: 16 inc wheel with 8 in front n 9 rear

Should be fine with those offsets if you're having a bit of stretch
by Chris_B86
Wed May 29, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Halfords oil
Replies: 36
Views: 1820

Re: Halfords oil

I got 10 litres of Mobil 1 new life 0w40 on the Halfords deal, but used my trade card as well. Should have been £100, got it for £54 In light of this, I would suggest that the measly 30% discount that Polsta is questioning is NOT a good deal. Next! Same with a lot of things in Halfords when you hav...
by Chris_B86
Wed May 29, 2013 3:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Halfords oil
Replies: 36
Views: 1820

Re: Halfords oil

I got 10 litres of Mobil 1 new life 0w40 on the Halfords deal, but used my trade card as well. Should have been £100, got it for £54
by Chris_B86
Thu May 16, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cheap angel eyes?
Replies: 10
Views: 503

Re:

It's personal preference, but I think angel eyes look cheap on an E30
by Chris_B86
Thu May 16, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cheap angel eyes?
Replies: 10
Views: 503

by Chris_B86
Thu May 16, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cheap angel eyes?
Replies: 10
Views: 503

Re: Cheap angel eyes?

It will look gash. Just get some crosshairs and smoke them
by Chris_B86
Thu May 16, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My E30, full re-spray HAVE A NOSE! :)
Replies: 19
Views: 1827

Re:

lew_bucket wrote:erm you know the Mtec 2 spoiler come with some sort of bigger boot lip underneath, its that I got that filled sprayed and repaired :)
I've often thought that would look good, but never seen anyone do it. Got any pics of the rear?
by Chris_B86
Thu May 16, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: General Car Photo Gallery
Topic: m tech techno violet touring
Replies: 6
Views: 9081

Re: m tech techno violet touring

Identical to mine, but I've got staggered M3 contours on mine

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by Chris_B86
Thu May 16, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: General Car Photo Gallery
Topic: My new E21
Replies: 319
Views: 153454

Re: My new micra

Couple of hours with some G3 and a buffer, be right
by Chris_B86
Thu May 16, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Which car management app?
Replies: 13
Views: 574

Re: Which car management app?

I usually find that putting petrol in when the light is on, and oil in when the dipstick is low, works quite well for me.
by Chris_B86
Thu May 16, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: MoT difficulties?
Replies: 21
Views: 1013

Re:

If it makes any difference my brothers 3.0L mk4 Toyota Supra has a HKS Super Drager 3" straight through exhaust, which is the loudest I've ever heard and that passed fine. Sounds like your MOT tester was a misinformed zealot. Go elsewhere. My Skyline was tested at 138dB and passed. But as it's an i...
by Chris_B86
Wed May 15, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: braided hoses
Replies: 23
Views: 842

Re: braided hoses

Well it does, you could have a 316i with ABS so comes with discs, but if it wasn't specced with ABS, it would have drums
by Chris_B86
Wed May 15, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Colour code
Replies: 4
Views: 348

Re: Colour code

Apparently according to google, 490 is a code used for special order Individual colours
by Chris_B86
Wed May 15, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Colour code
Replies: 4
Views: 348

Re: Colour code

No 490 listed in the Wiki
by Chris_B86
Wed May 15, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: braided hoses
Replies: 23
Views: 842

Re: braided hoses

Just get the Goodridge ones. They've been tried and tested for donkeys years
by Chris_B86
Wed May 15, 2013 10:50 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Did I have to see that?
Replies: 25
Views: 1804

brettski wrote:Its been up for sale for ages. I think he wants £2995 for it.
Ah is it the 325 se auto that's been on eBay for ages?
by Chris_B86
Wed May 15, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: will the following leathers fit my cabbi
Replies: 7
Views: 596

Re: will the following leathers fit my cabbi

£950 is barmy. You'd get a cab specific interior in decent enough condition for as little as a third of that
by Chris_B86
Wed May 15, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: MoT difficulties?
Replies: 21
Views: 1013

I think what they're getting at, is they're not from the Zone approved list of wheels you're allowed on an E30 :roll:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Wheels
by Chris_B86
Wed May 15, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318i diff
Replies: 8
Views: 464

Re: 318i diff

But it's better to go sidewayzzzzz