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by Scotty200
Wed Sep 19, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BBS reps
Replies: 9
Views: 791

Re: BBS reps

Personally I wouldn’t go for reps but that’s just me, if you want oem I would just wait for the right set to come along
by Scotty200
Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BBS reps
Replies: 9
Views: 791

Re: BBS reps

Instead of bbs reps have you looked at ronal ls wheels, 15”a 7.5j unsure of offset look just like bbs just with a bit more dish, also can be brought brand new
Scott
by Scotty200
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: where do you buy paint?
Replies: 16
Views: 1488

Re: where do you buy paint?

I’ve used www.dhautopaintltd.co.uk a few times for spray paint you just need your reg or paint code,
by Scotty200
Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: brutus
Replies: 67
Views: 74996

Re: Super fast delivery great condition.

Great guy and zoner, great communication and really helpful, items sent in post were well wrapped, I would recommend this seller
Scott
by Scotty200
Thu Aug 30, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts prices
Replies: 3
Views: 293

Re: Parts prices

Hi Jon
Thanks for the info about the locking Buttons I best get looking for some in the garage lol
I’ve sent payment and delivery details for the other item I require
Thanks scott
by Scotty200
Fri Aug 24, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Parts prices
Replies: 3
Views: 293

Parts prices

Hi can you give me a quote of parts prices please, I used etkbmw for parts numbers
51481905599 expanding rivets x6
51711947438 locking button x4 (black)
Parts are for a e30 touring if it makes any difference?
Thanks scott
by Scotty200
Thu Aug 23, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Facelift convertible body panels-all gone?
Replies: 3
Views: 466

Re: Facelift convertible body panels-all gone?

There are 6 nuts which hold the cover on for the fuel expansion pipes still available from bmw I bought one not to long ago was about £60 if I remember, the inner wheel arch is available from bmw as I’ve ordered one was £175 if round the fuel filler is rotted out the replacement panel does not inclu...
by Scotty200
Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: part number required
Replies: 9
Views: 474

Re: part number required

I used to use real oem but now I use etkbmw instead as most of the parts I’ve looked at include a price aswell but I’m yet to order through them,
Scott
by Scotty200
Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wheel upgrades
Replies: 5
Views: 503

Re: wheel upgrades

To help you with what spec wheels you want to run try www.willtheyfit.com , you will find some very useful information on there
Scott
by Scotty200
Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: part number required
Replies: 9
Views: 474

Re: part number required

Try looking on www.etkbmw.com or www.realoem.com to help you find part numbers, good luck hope you find them
Scott
by Scotty200
Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Retro rides
Replies: 8
Views: 12090

Re: Retro rides

Thanks for the info oldenglish68, sadly I’m just watching the action on the hill climb I don’t think my touring would forgive me racing her up the hill lol
Scott
by Scotty200
Tue Aug 14, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Retro rides
Replies: 8
Views: 12090

Re: Retro rides

No worries for the info, I will keep a eye out for e30’s
by Scotty200
Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:48 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Retro rides
Replies: 8
Views: 12090

Re: Retro rides

Retro rides are a forum like the zone but for all makes of retro cars, they are holding a car show this weekend at Shelsley Walsh hill climb in Worcestershire, West Midlands The show includes Rwyb hill climb, trade stands, club stands and a retro car park I know it’s not a bmw show but I’m hoping th...
by Scotty200
Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Retro rides
Replies: 8
Views: 12090

Retro rides

Hi all, was just wondering if anyone from here is going this Sunday to retro rides? I’ve never been before and looking forward to it.
Scott
by Scotty200
Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:25 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Alpine white paint qustion.
Replies: 8
Views: 856

Re: Alpine white paint qustion.

I’m not sure about brush on paint but I know of dhauto paints which sell rattle cans mixed in any shade for around £10 for 400ml, as a owner of a alpineweiss 2 the paint code your after is 218
by Scotty200
Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Gaydon Festival 2018
Replies: 7
Views: 8264

Re: Gaydon Festival 2018

I would also like to join you guys at show on the e30 stand, would be nice to meet and chat to members who have most likely helped with sorting out my touring, is there anything you guys want or don’t want with the e30’s
Cheers scott
by Scotty200
Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Gaydon Festival 2018
Replies: 7
Views: 8264

Re: Gaydon Festival 2018

The National bmw show is at the British motor museum in gaydon, Warwickshire held on the 12th of August,
by Scotty200
Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Suspension and rubbing trouble on 325i sport
Replies: 4
Views: 295

Re: Suspension and rubbing trouble on 325i sport

Are the arches rolled yet?
by Scotty200
Sat May 26, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: stripped thread help.
Replies: 10
Views: 529

Re: stripped thread help.

Personally for me if there is enough meat around the hole I would go the drill and retap less chance of the threads pulling out again at a later date
by Scotty200
Thu May 24, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: Pub Talk
Topic: Show us your first......
Replies: 30
Views: 2828

Re: Show us your first......

My first car at 17 was a hellrot red e36 316 saloon I did pass plus and got my first year insurance cheaper than a mate who had a 1.1 metro was back in 2003 tho, sorry no picture at hand
by Scotty200
Fri May 04, 2018 4:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Twitching gauges and rusty fog light. Advice please.
Replies: 4
Views: 366

Re: Twitching gauges and rusty fog light. Advice please.

Temp gauge moving is most likely the little brass nut on the back of the gauge cluster come lose or like mine had fell off, sorry I can’t help you with your other queries
Scott
by Scotty200
Fri May 04, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Key number.
Replies: 4
Views: 452

Re: Key number.

I have not long ago got a spare key cut for my e30 from the dealers, a normal key was £38 and the m tec key was £86 if I recall
Scott
by Scotty200
Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:05 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: touring headling re-trim
Replies: 13
Views: 1100

Re: touring headling re-trim

Thanks for the wiki link
Scott
by Scotty200
Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:04 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: touring headling re-trim
Replies: 13
Views: 1100

Re: touring headling re-trim

Hi
Sorry to jump in on the thread, I’ve also got a headlining on my touring to replace (gone saggy in the rear), am I right in thinking this a window out job?
Cheers scott
by Scotty200
Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 17x8 on non-M
Replies: 3
Views: 1558

Re: 17x8 on non-M

Willtheyfit.com will give you a idea if they will fit
by Scotty200
Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Wheels and tires
Replies: 2
Views: 391

Re: Wheels and tires

+1 to willtheyfit.com great website for wheels and tyres
by Scotty200
Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: looking to run 16 inch 9j advice needed pls
Replies: 2
Views: 380

Re: looking to run 16 inch 9j advice needed pls

A good website to try is willtheyfit.com, put the spec of your current set up of wheels eg size, width, et and tyre size then fill in the spec of 9j wheels your after, the website will give you all the details you need, eg how far out your Speedo will be,any arch gap you will gain/lose, how close to...
by Scotty200
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 touring mtec or m3 bodykit?
Replies: 13
Views: 1441

Re: E30 touring mtec or m3 bodykit?

+1 for is lip and se sideskirts I have this on my touring, would love a genuine mtec 2 kit but costs a small fortune now a days,
by Scotty200
Thu Nov 09, 2017 2:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Engine swap
Replies: 9
Views: 1334

Re: Engine swap

If your thinking of turbo power a m50b25 would be a better bet as it’s a iron block vs a alloy m52
by Scotty200
Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:12 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: The white under seal
Replies: 6
Views: 806

Re: The white under seal

Sorry to jump in on this thread, I am also after s product to match the white rubber sealer, I’ve done some repairs to my rear valance/ boot pocket any ideas on products to use or match in would be great
Thanks scott
by Scotty200
Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: When is next big meeting/event
Replies: 6
Views: 598

Re: When is next big meeting/event

It is worth a look,and the owner is a nice chap, happy to chat about his car
by Scotty200
Fri Sep 29, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: When is next big meeting/event
Replies: 6
Views: 598

Re: When is next big meeting/event

No stand for e30 as such if you and your car mates get together you can have a "club" place in the outside car park if you get in touch with the organisers, last year I saw 3 e30's in the club area outside, to show your car inside I would guess you have to be invited, there was a few e21 a 635i high...
by Scotty200
Fri Sep 29, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: When is next big meeting/event
Replies: 6
Views: 598

Re: When is next big meeting/event

No stand for e30 as such if you and your car mates get together you can have a "club" place in the outside car park if you get in touch with the organisers, last year I saw 3 e30's in the club area outside, to show your car inside I would guess you have to be invited, there was a few e21 a 635i high...
by Scotty200
Thu Sep 28, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: When is next big meeting/event
Replies: 6
Views: 598

Re: When is next big meeting/event

Ultimate stance at Telford on the 5th November, mixture of all car makes mostly German, a lot of the top show cars will be there
by Scotty200
Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:00 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Leather interior reconnolising
Replies: 7
Views: 616

Re: Leather interior reconnolising

If you fancy giving it a go on your own try these guys, I have not used there products but when I was at this years BMW festival at Gaydon the guy there with a stand on leather reconditioning they had a blue 850 with cream leather on the stand told me these are one of the best for products and has u...