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by Davebmx
Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Looking for my old car : F34 PDP
Replies: 4
Views: 898

Re: Looking for my old car : F34 PDP

In my ownership the 2.0 was swapped out for a 2.5 and I never changed the clocks would love to see where its at now, I can see its recently been mot'd
by Davebmx
Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Looking for my old car : F34 PDP
Replies: 4
Views: 898

Looking for my old car : F34 PDP

Sorry if in the wrong place but owned an E30 around 9yrs ago when i was young and poor, just trying to see where its at, i have done a reg check and found its still alive id like to track it down if possible...

REG : F34 PDP

Thanks
by Davebmx
Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Sun 28th sept 2014 SANT POD BMW Show
Replies: 91
Views: 7529

Re: Sun 28th sept 2014 SANT POD BMW Show

Im gonna be going up sunday whats on ? The site says rwyb on saturday im not running anything but wouldnt mind watching some drag strip action
by Davebmx
Sun May 04, 2014 5:41 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: southern meet 4th May 12 noon. micks burger van
Replies: 17
Views: 1435

Re: southern meet?

Good to see everyone today girlfriend snapped a quick pic and got a few of the cars Image
by Davebmx
Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Interest in BMW motorsport door handles ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1052

Re:

The second link looks ok but the first look like poor copies i need to grab some handles from a scrap yard and have a play when i get some time
by Davebmx
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Interest in BMW motorsport door handles ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1052

Re:

Anything can be put on them a name or logo of your choice would only be same as the ones pictured just sunk into the handle no colour do you know what price they were asking ?
by Davebmx
Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Interest in BMW motorsport door handles ?
Replies: 19
Views: 1052

Interest in BMW motorsport door handles ?

Seen CAtuned are doing these handles and looks like Llot of people are into them and they sell out quick whats the interest in them here in the UK as i work as a CNC machinest and laser engraver and my work is capable of producing these. Just thought id see if there was enough interest to get quotes...
by Davebmx
Tue Feb 11, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Wanted: 2.0 upwards £500 budget
Replies: 0
Views: 90

Wanted: 2.0 upwards £500 budget

Girlfriends looking to mess around doing some track days so looking for a e36 2ltr or higher budget of about £500
by Davebmx
Thu Feb 06, 2014 3:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: genuine bmw hardtop stand ?
Replies: 2
Views: 146

genuine bmw hardtop stand ?

Just bought this for £20 ! not fussed if it is or not but it looks like a genuine one does anyone know by looking at the photo or when it arrives is there any stamps ? Thanks

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by Davebmx
Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: interior wooden dash trim?
Replies: 24
Views: 989

Re: interior wooden dash trim?

I had this in my vert when i bought it i ripped it all off then ended up buying all new stuff
by Davebmx
Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:05 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Black Art Graphics Etched artwork
Replies: 18
Views: 1047

Re: Black Art Graphics Etched artwork

I understand this is where your price comes from, for me it was the "process" as I can achieve white with just playing with frequency and power are laser machine is only really used for marking parts we machine for mercedes, McLaren, redbull, rolls Royce etc etc so cases and keyrings :thumb:
by Davebmx
Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Black Art Graphics Etched artwork
Replies: 18
Views: 1047

Re: Black Art Graphics Etched artwork

Less than 30 seconds just a test not perfect

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And my car

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by Davebmx
Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Black Art Graphics Etched artwork
Replies: 18
Views: 1047

Re: Black Art Graphics Etched artwork

The laser etching machine i have at work only does about 100x100mm but the "process takes seconds ive done these same drawings on phone cases and small plates like yours
by Davebmx
Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Am i missing anything (tool kit)
Replies: 3
Views: 240

Am i missing anything (tool kit)

Got bored in work so thought id tidy up my tool kit i got a few bits from another kit but is there anything missing my locking wheel nut isnt in the picture but i have it, is there something small above the spark plug spanner ? http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n74/buchan123/20140116_174419_zps85e1...
by Davebmx
Wed Jan 15, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Painting rocker rovers and manifolds
Replies: 6
Views: 361

Painting rocker rovers and manifolds

Im going to be getting mine powder coated but girlfriend wants to do hers on a budget and just spray them herself is the rocker cover safe to just take off and put back on without upsetting anything and what would be the best paint to use thanks
by Davebmx
Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: hongkongfuey and spook massive thanks
Replies: 4
Views: 338

hongkongfuey and spook massive thanks

Not sure if this is the right place for it but just want to leave a sort of feedback for rob (hongkongfooey) and Chris (spook) for everything they have both done for me this weekend with rob fitting my new engine and showing me allot of stuff, I've learnt allot and to chris for letting us use his ga...
by Davebmx
Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:01 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: CAD Drawing Services - E30 Parts
Replies: 4
Views: 347

Re: CAD Drawing Services - E30 Parts

Same here can produce cad drawings and program and run cnc machines
by Davebmx
Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Adit feedback
Replies: 400
Views: 25295

Re: thanks to adit

Pleasure to deal with, very helpful and genuine pleasure doing business would definitely reccomend !
by Davebmx
Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i Sport 1987 Spring Change.
Replies: 14
Views: 592

Re: 325i Sport 1987 Spring Change.

I replaced all the springs on my girlfriends car yesterday and borrowed my mechanics air powered impact gun it was too big to get to most things but it was useful for the top nut on the strut to shock it off did both fronts and rears in less than 3 hours
by Davebmx
Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: converting manual roof to electric
Replies: 14
Views: 496

Re: converting manual roof to electric

But I have my interior going spair its the same but cream leather barely anything left of the drivers seat but the rest isnt too bad is cream the right colour ?
by Davebmx
Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: converting manual roof to electric
Replies: 14
Views: 496

Re: converting manual roof to electric

The interior is for me a nice Christmas present from the mrs the interior was £80 no rips or anything anywhere great condition as for the motor I pushed the lever and it swung on a hinge but didn't drop out I'll be back up there soon having the wings off it £15 each lololol
by Davebmx
Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: converting manual roof to electric
Replies: 14
Views: 496

Re: converting manual roof to electric

I'll be going back up after Christmas the weather was just too much I almost had the second motor out I undone all the Allen key bolts from the top but couldn't get it to drop out into the boot I myself got a spotless black leather interior, speedo, all the plastic off the dash, a brand new BBS that...
by Davebmx
Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Waterjet Cutting Company
Replies: 13
Views: 538

Re: Waterjet Cutting Company

Theres also edm wire erosion where I work www.Amdale.co.uk
by Davebmx
Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: converting manual roof to electric
Replies: 14
Views: 496

Re: converting manual roof to electric

I'll see what I can do
by Davebmx
Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: converting manual roof to electric
Replies: 14
Views: 496

Re: converting manual roof to electric

How much is the "kit" to do it normally go for as may be worth me getting if I don't want it someone else might
by Davebmx
Wed Dec 18, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: converting manual roof to electric
Replies: 14
Views: 496

converting manual roof to electric

Hi guys Ive found a car with an electric roof that's working and i can get all the parts cheap, how hard is it to convert my manual roof to electric and is it worth doing or is it problematic ? Thanks[/i]
by Davebmx
Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Southern Meet 1st December
Replies: 74
Views: 4270

Re: Southern Meet 1st December

Good to meet everyone for the first time learnt allot and got allot of good advice onwards and upwards thanks guys
by Davebmx
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for opinions or options please
Replies: 32
Views: 1347

Re: looking for opinions or options please

2010 320D are the same as what i pay now on insurance
by Davebmx
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:07 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for opinions or options please
Replies: 32
Views: 1347

Re: looking for opinions or options please

could you pm me a price couriered please just to have some options thanks
by Davebmx
Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:38 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for opinions or options please
Replies: 32
Views: 1347

Re: looking for opinions or options please

my mechanic is literally the building connected to where i work so hes pretty decent with me paying him back if i cant afford it in one lump so thats not too bad i can get £700 easy enough its whether it was worth doing it really lol if im able to have to engine swapped out cheaper id go for that bu...
by Davebmx
Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:59 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for opinions or options please
Replies: 32
Views: 1347

Re: looking for opinions or options please

Again insurance for me with a 325 engine would be allot as I got in it again this morning I know I don't want to let the car go but as it is with all its other problems and with the last 2 cars I've had going bang £700 is allot
by Davebmx
Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for opinions or options please
Replies: 32
Views: 1347

Re: looking for opinions or options please

Ye I've been In touch and met him before don't think he's been about for a few days
by Davebmx
Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for opinions or options please
Replies: 32
Views: 1347

Re: looking for opinions or options please

It owes me £1300 it runs and drives and the hard top owes me £500
by Davebmx
Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking for opinions or options please
Replies: 32
Views: 1347

Re: looking for opinions or options please

Insurance on those would be too much for me and that's on finance so that would be over 4 or 5 years lol