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by Stefan on probation
Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Oil question
Replies: 7
Views: 595

Re: Oil question

What are your thoughts on Millers Oils Brian?

http://www.millersoils.co.uk/automotive ... ls/premium
by Stefan on probation
Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 touring with racing decals?
Replies: 4
Views: 421

Re: E30 touring with racing decals?

Cloggy Saint wrote:Hopefully that's enough to put you off.


Lol
by Stefan on probation
Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 touring with racing decals?
Replies: 4
Views: 421

Re: E30 touring with racing decals?

Image

Not mine......
by Stefan on probation
Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts quote please!
Replies: 4
Views: 495

Re: Parts quote please!

FFS you should know the score by now.



:D
by Stefan on probation
Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Convertible roof
Replies: 13
Views: 862

Re: Convertible roof

Thats why I suggested C E Moore bit more expensive I'd assume.
by Stefan on probation
Sun Nov 05, 2017 1:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Convertible roof
Replies: 13
Views: 862

Re: Convertible roof

I would assume that if you wanted to get the roof recovered then it would be a good idea to disconnect anything to do with the electric side of things and once the roof has be recovered then connect it up yourself. Depending on where you are based I know someone who had his roof redone at C E Moore ...
by Stefan on probation
Sun Nov 05, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Convertible roof
Replies: 13
Views: 862

Re: Convertible roof

Gert_8 wrote:Thanks Sexy - you really need to ask the mods to change your user name back...!
I did ask it was suggested Knob Head or Cockwomble so I left it as it was.....
by Stefan on probation
Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Convertible roof
Replies: 13
Views: 862

Re: Convertible roof

Carhood.com do replacement roofs, I don't think the manual frame is the same as the the electric one, Gerts the man to speak to about this though as he had his electric one redone but had a few issues.
by Stefan on probation
Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Electrical gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 296

Re: Electrical gauge

Could be the earth on the back of the cluster.
by Stefan on probation
Thu Nov 02, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Types of UK bumpers?
Replies: 11
Views: 805

Re:

Mines a bit different, maybe its the oil cooler.

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by Stefan on probation
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sticky, leather knob
Replies: 6
Views: 472

Re: Sticky, leather knob

Check the part numbers and see whats available in Poland and I believe the light up knobs are available.
by Stefan on probation
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Parasitic battery drain
Replies: 13
Views: 837

Re: Parasitic battery drain

I used one of these to see what circuit was draining the most power then worked my way back along the loom/circuit. Bought another one that I can attach to my Fluke Meter as its worth its weight in gold. https://www.rapidonline.com/Sealey-TA120-Current-Tester-20A-Standard-Fuse-89-0528?IncVat=1&pdg=k...
by Stefan on probation
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Parasitic battery drain
Replies: 13
Views: 837

Re: Parasitic battery drain

Best way is to trace the wires out point to point if you want to know what they do.
by Stefan on probation
Mon Oct 30, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sticky, leather knob
Replies: 6
Views: 472

Re: Sticky, leather knob

I think BMW still stock knobs,
by Stefan on probation
Sun Oct 29, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Parasitic battery drain
Replies: 13
Views: 837

Re: Parasitic battery drain

Mine was caused by the alarm, removed alarm no more battery drain.
by Stefan on probation
Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: T Charge Checker Interesting Results
Replies: 25
Views: 3255

Re: T Charge Checker Interesting Results

Most of London voted for Labour in the last election.
by Stefan on probation
Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: T Charge Checker Interesting Results
Replies: 25
Views: 3255

Re: T Charge Checker Interesting Results

I live within the congestion zone so get a residents 90% discount. Reality is, those who drive within the zone during the charging periods are going to pay regardless. Simply a money making scheme. I used to live in Kensington when the Zone was extended and if I had a day off I had to pay for the w...
by Stefan on probation
Thu Oct 26, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: T Charge Checker Interesting Results
Replies: 25
Views: 3255

Re: T Charge Checker Interesting Results

This was thought out before the vote, most Governments run a pyramid scheme as I could not live in a perpetual debt cycle.

Hopefully all the smug gits that knock London can start paying their way. :D
by Stefan on probation
Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: T Charge Checker Interesting Results
Replies: 25
Views: 3255

Re: T Charge Checker Interesting Results

Don't knock London lots of interesting stuff to do unless you want to drive during rush hour :mad: Anyways, by 2020 they want to bring in Clean Air Zones and to get the owners of diesel cars to pay a "pollution fee" (TAX) in Leeds, Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, London and Southampton. Proposed citi...
by Stefan on probation
Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HID headlamps
Replies: 21
Views: 1567

Re: HID headlamps

manse73 wrote:
SexyLady wrote:Potting compound, haven't heard that term used since my days terminating MICC/PYRO cable.
Stefan how are you

Shush, I am trying to keep a low profile........


:D :mad:
by Stefan on probation
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: T Charge Checker Interesting Results
Replies: 25
Views: 3255

Re: T Charge Checker Interesting Results

My 89 Chromie will get charged but who the hell wants to drive in to London and pay, but my 2003 import Subaru is exempt. Will be worse when the bring in the ultra low emissions zone, north south circuit then the M25 in the future, I think wood burners owned by the middle classes are polluting Londo...
by Stefan on probation
Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HID headlamps
Replies: 21
Views: 1567

Re: HID headlamps

Potting compound, haven't heard that term used since my days terminating MICC/PYRO cable.
by Stefan on probation
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:19 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Gearbox specialist ?
Replies: 9
Views: 901

Re: Gearbox specialist ?

What needs doing to the box as I had my auto box rebuilt by a guy in Acton who came recommended.
by Stefan on probation
Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: M60/M62 Engines
Topic: My 84 v8 swap e30
Replies: 49
Views: 28883

Re: My 84 v8 swap e30

WoW Epic.
by Stefan on probation
Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bumper blastic wierd stains?
Replies: 11
Views: 730

Re: Bumper blastic wierd stains?

If its not your fault shouldn't the other persons insurance be paying for the repairs? That's right, But the thieves that work at the insurance company only gave me an X amount (which was almost enough for all of it). they do that because hypothetically if you were to sell your crashed car, you wou...
by Stefan on probation
Mon Oct 16, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Bumper blastic wierd stains?
Replies: 11
Views: 730

Re: Bumper blastic wierd stains?

If its not your fault shouldn't the other persons insurance be paying for the repairs?
by Stefan on probation
Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: battery drain draw test done - what next
Replies: 4
Views: 409

Re: battery drain draw test done - what next

28 is the Cig lighter usually spliced for other stuff, I have one of these that I used to test the circuits and found out it was the alarm that was draining the battery over a period of a few days, removed alarm all is fine. https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUTOMOTIVE-CURRENT-TESTER-AVAILABLE-DISPLAY/dp/B00...
by Stefan on probation
Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Faulty rear tail lights help please brake light fault
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Re: Faulty rear tail lights help please brake light fault

Is there a loom on the touring that goes in to the tailgate?
by Stefan on probation
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 1111

Re: Insurance

I pay £240 for my cab with an agreed value of £9k so to be honest you meed to speak to your insurance company.
by Stefan on probation
Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 cabriolet try-out near Edinburgh?
Replies: 5
Views: 426

Re: E30 cabriolet try-out near Edinburgh?

Cheers, the drive is an important aspect* but I'll bear that in mind. * In comparison with modern cars, if I am crazy to even compare the 2 please comment! Drives like a wet mattress its a "cruising" car so take it easy as its not for doughnuts and spinouts in Chis Wick....... as the neighbours wil...
by Stefan on probation
Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 1111

Re: Insurance

Who are you with just declare it as a mod.
by Stefan on probation
Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 Baur roof replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

Re: E30 Baur roof replacement

My hood ,all of it, looked old and tired but was in one piece so I re-dyed the whole lot then proofed it and it looks the dogs !! I also replaced the rear window with clear PVC from e-bay by using a marine contact adhesive . It may not be for the purists out there but I challenge you to tell from t...
by Stefan on probation
Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 1990 e30 320i auto shift surround brushes
Replies: 4
Views: 343

Re: 1990 e30 320i auto shift surround brushes

I bought a new one a few years back from BMW, what year is your car?


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=51_1123