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by h2ggv
Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: m5O WONT RUN NO SPARK OR FUEL
Replies: 1
Views: 234

m5O WONT RUN NO SPARK OR FUEL

After some help guys girls my mates started a m50 conversion for me. Anyway long story i bought it as a plug and play conversion this was not the case the wiring was not plug and play. Long story my mate has followed all the guides and and thinks he has the wiring perfect now hes checked and re chec...
by h2ggv
Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

After a few months at the bodyshop the sport is nearly done i most say i hate rust what looked like a very solid car was hiding some bodged up repairs on the rear inner wheel archers. Just need the car home for when im back in Uk and get all the parts i have fitted and thats the car finished. Whats ...
by h2ggv
Fri Jan 29, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Dolphin Grey 325i Sport
Replies: 37
Views: 12161

Re: Dolphin Grey 325i Sport

Love it very nice car
by h2ggv
Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Here few pics soon be summer and this be getting well used cant wait. http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv96/leeb86/bmw%20e30%20325%20sport/1D65231A-B16F-49AA-BA45-D85F48C27C9D_zpsofie4st9.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv96/leeb86/bmw%20e30%20325%20sport/80666F86-CC9E-4074-98BB-F46DEA0A8F7...
by h2ggv
Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

bss325i wrote:If that is the antifreeze in the pepsi bottle then don't use it.

You need blue antifreeze or the BMW bluey green stuff.
Better drain it out and change it whats the difference??
by h2ggv
Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Had a good day on the sport today. Give it a full service Fitted fire extinguisher New battery Antifreeze Fitted the mats Give the car a quick clean will give it a wax coat in morning and get them seats protected. Car does run loads better I thought it was running rough as the fuel in the car is ove...
by h2ggv
Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Thanks guys hopefully i will get the car finished tomorrow. Just need to fit a new battery and give the car a full service
by h2ggv
Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Sambe30 wrote:Hi mate, what dye did you use for the shelf?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-LITRE-BLACK ... SwcnpToTWD

Thats the stuff 1litre will easy do a shelf but handy to have i have used it loads of times
by h2ggv
Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:23 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Few mods on the e30 1. Fitted a obc in the car. not sure the best place to take the loom out into carfor the horn the rest is fitted. 2. Dyed the uncut shelf blind black 3. Dyed some factory mats black 4. fitted speed touch ecu chip 5. Fitted fire extinguisher 6. Period correct radio fitted new airi...
by h2ggv
Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

jimbom30cab wrote:That's a shame, i bet it doesn't drive as fast now, how many thousands have previous owners spent of getting this running well ?
easy over 4k more reliability now jim tho
by h2ggv
Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

Been trying to sell the car a while now and the main question people kept on asking was about the extra ecu setup. Anyway i had a spare couple of hours this has all been took out and a new uncut loom and untuched ecu is fitted. So the car is running a afm again. http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv...
by h2ggv
Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

Thanks for comments.


Jim its defiantly getting sold keep the black sport and buy a m3 soon as i can find one
by h2ggv
Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:47 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

Car has been for a quick wax protection still a load of daft little jobs to finish off but as for panels and paint its finished think it looks amazing. http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv96/leeb86/e30%20silver/DSC_0284_zpsockmgk97.jpg http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv96/leeb86/e30%20silver/DSC...
by h2ggv
Sun Oct 25, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 320i..
Replies: 158
Views: 41953

Re:

Top work just made a great read
by h2ggv
Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear parcel shelf speakers
Replies: 4
Views: 310

Re: rear parcel shelf speakers

The new shelf i have is a blind shelf uncut seems a shame to cut it.

was just wondering if the speakers could be placed in a different location
by h2ggv
Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear parcel shelf speakers
Replies: 4
Views: 310

rear parcel shelf speakers

Im after fitting a parcel shelf with bling i dont want to cut holes in the shelf but would like rear speakers.

Anyone had the problem of know a way to hide the speakers anywhere. thanks
by h2ggv
Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

Lovely looking car. I do smile when people gulp at selling prices, but at the end of the day you have two options. Spend 8k on something that looks pretty but hides horrors. (Then costs 6k to sort). Or spend 15k on a car that's been sorted. Unfortunately people think a car can be stripped, welded a...
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 23, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

Finally the car is fully painted a long weekend ahead getting the panels lined up and fitting a few new parts then the car should be done after detailing on Tuesday.

Image
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 23, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Was it a bargain? To me it was i paid what i sold it for a few years back it had done 50 miles. has a new torsen lsd fitted. A low owner sport with history and original with full re-trimmed leather is hard to buy now. All the rust has been sorted that took a days work it just needs detailing. I thi...
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 23, 2015 8:28 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Gert_8 wrote:Was it a bargain?
To me it was i paid what i sold it for a few years back it had done 50 miles. has a new torsen lsd fitted.

A low owner sport with history and original with full re-trimmed leather is hard to buy now.

All the rust has been sorted that took a days work it just needs detailing.
by h2ggv
Thu Oct 22, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Been busy working on the sport had to fix some rust issues. New wheels with new toyo tyers ,plates indicators. And had it tested today now has 12 months mot it drives like a dream the previous keeper had fitted a refuberd torsen lsd thats done less than 30 miles it works great. The car is going in t...
by h2ggv
Thu Oct 22, 2015 2:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i sport suspension
Replies: 26
Views: 1616

Re:

What min looks like on eibach pro kit and bilstein B8's. No rubbing at all! http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu262/yinujim/Gaydon/DSC_0441.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu262/yinujim/Gaydon/DSC_0442.jpg http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu262/yinujim/Gaydon/DSC_0443.jpg That is perfect ...
by h2ggv
Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:38 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Cirrus blue 318i - now sold
Replies: 104
Views: 6929

Re: Cirus blue 318i

great work mate mate you must love buying e30s
by h2ggv
Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

jonathanyeah wrote:Selling the existing wheels?
yes will be for sale very soon not a mark on them and all tyres are like new
by h2ggv
Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

change of plan car will be listed this weekend
by h2ggv
Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:44 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

Re: New black tech 2 sport was originally mine

Thanks guys should be all done by next weekend with a bit of luck
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 16, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: New tech 1 sport finished pic heavy now on ebay
Replies: 56
Views: 3151

Re:

yer i saw the pics, looks in great condition looking forward to the pics is this a keeper or one to sell (i'm having trouble keeping up with all your sports!!!!) My silver one is deffo going when finished this week tech 1 gone the auto lilled the experiance for me.. The black one sold a few years b...
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint
Replies: 35
Views: 3821

black tech 2 sport nearly back welding and paint

Sold this a few years ago and wished i never anyway its still rock solid and needs hardly no work. Im well chuffed. Few jobs to do new bbs wheels, indicators plates might leave the after market cd player as this will be used mainly as a daily driver when im home. You could say it was barn find as it...
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: New tech 1 sport finished pic heavy now on ebay
Replies: 56
Views: 3151

Re:

jimbom30cab wrote:Did it sell Andrew ??
Yes jim sold been a busy day managed to get one of my old black tech 2s back and i am over the moon
by h2ggv
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bonnet foam part number please
Replies: 3
Views: 151

Re: Bonnet foam part number please

Thanks guys
by h2ggv
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bonnet foam part number please
Replies: 3
Views: 151

Bonnet foam part number please

As above and thanks in advance
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

oakey wrote:Pistonheads only

£15k

nothing less.

GLWS

Perhaps an advert in a quality classic cars mag
Jim i cant see it going for that money i know prices have went mad but not that mad
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

haven't seen the car for around 9 weeks since it went back over to the body shop. What would you guys advertise this for on a classified and on what sites to save the idiots giving me hassle. The car will be fully finished new fogs ect. Thanks in advance. Also looking for 2 front suspension caps an...
by h2ggv
Fri Oct 09, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT
Replies: 109
Views: 9870

Re:

haven't seen the car for around 9 weeks since it went back over to the body shop. Any way looks like the tech one has sold just waiting on collection. This will be going up for sale maybe next weekend the hassle i have had with the auction i don't think i will be going down that route. Certain idiot...