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by elliott
Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric windows only work with passengers door open
Replies: 13
Views: 446

Re: electric windows only work with doors open

just checked and i have no switched live at the black/white wire for the blue relay, also going beck to the secondary fault at the drivers door pin this seems to be working fine as its turning the interior lights on, i can hear a reley clicking down behind the speaker on the drivers side when the pi...
by elliott
Sun Apr 04, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric windows only work with passengers door open
Replies: 13
Views: 446

Re: electric windows only work with doors open

nobody has been near the glove box and no work has been done recently that could relate to a problem, checked fuse 17 and checked the relay plug and wires both are fine, also just had both door pins out cleaned up electrical connectors and and the contacts on the plug ends and all seems fine, should...
by elliott
Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric windows only work with passengers door open
Replies: 13
Views: 446

Re: electric windows only work with doors open

just been out and checked and only when the passenger door is opened, but not when the ignition is on!!
by elliott
Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric windows only work with passengers door open
Replies: 13
Views: 446

Re: electric windows only work with doors open

just checked fuses and there all fine, im baffled!!
by elliott
Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric windows only work with passengers door open
Replies: 13
Views: 446

electric windows only work with passengers door open

hi all can anyone help me please, as above really my windows will only work with my passenger door open!!?
by elliott
Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Inner arch repair panels. Does anyone make them???
Replies: 3
Views: 232

Re: Inner arch repair panels. Does anyone make them???

yer ide like to know where to get them from too, bet there not cheap from bmw though!!!
by elliott
Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Leather seats
Replies: 1
Views: 98

Re: Leather seats

gliptone gt11 conditioner is what i use on mine, its the best ive ever used, really brings back the smell of the leather too, you can order it straight off there website for about £8.

http://www.liquidleather.com/
by elliott
Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:52 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: photo shop please?
Replies: 1
Views: 153

photo shop please?

hi guys i wonder if anyone would be kind enough to phoyoshop my wheels into anthercite and black so i can decide what coloure to have them done in, thanks.

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by elliott
Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: black or anthercite alpina wheels!!
Replies: 8
Views: 277

Re: black or anthercite alpina wheels!!

they suit a white car, wonder what they would look like on silver though!!!
by elliott
Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: black or anthercite alpina wheels!!
Replies: 8
Views: 277

black or anthercite alpina wheels!!

ive just refurbished my alpina replicas and there ready for paint, im just not sure what coloure to paint them, my car is a laches silver sport and im toying with the idea of anthercite or black what are your suggestions or has anyone else done this, post your pics, or could anyone photoshop some fo...
by elliott
Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: faulty fuel gauge!
Replies: 8
Views: 241

Re: faulty fuel gauge!

i had read previously about tightening the nut on the gauge tried that already no joy though, looks like the next line of elimination is going to have to be a new cluster or at least a new gauage, just very coincidental how it should go after me messing under the bonnet!! im wondering if there is a ...
by elliott
Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: faulty fuel gauge!
Replies: 8
Views: 241

Re: faulty fuel gauge!

no didn't disconnect the battery, i take it that were a test for the sender unit?
by elliott
Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: faulty fuel gauge!
Replies: 8
Views: 241

Re: faulty fuel gauge!

just been out and tried that but guage is still not showing anything,
also checked the above mentioned fuses and there all fine!!
by elliott
Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: faulty fuel gauge!
Replies: 8
Views: 241

faulty fuel gauge!

hi all wondered if anyone can help? was working under the bonnet on the car lastnight (325), cleaning and setting the position of my throttle position sensor, took off all the usual pipes and the throttle body to get to it, only problem is now the fuel gauge has stopped working, wouldn't have though...
by elliott
Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Do E30's have a low fuel warning light?
Replies: 51
Views: 2839

Re: Do E30's have a low fuel warning light?

you cant see it untill lit its right under the red section on your gauge!!! when your needle goes on the empty mark it will then go on the red section and even further than that pointing down to fresh air then the light comes on! i found out one night on a late trip home on A roads!! computer said i...
by elliott
Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Car Badge adhesive?
Replies: 6
Views: 256

Re:

hiya pal the tape you should use is "double sided foam tape" you can get it from most car spare shops or off ebay, thats what we use in the motor trade, make sure the badge is clean and stick it to the tape then cut out with a blade, clean the area you are sticking to with thinners to make sure its ...
by elliott
Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: second 'click' thingy on the indicator stalk... wassat then?
Replies: 29
Views: 1254

Re: second 'click' thingy on the indicator stalk... wassat t

i just had to try that to!!! you learn sommat new everyday,
wonder how many of u has just gotta try that now!!!!! :?
by elliott
Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: opinions please.(update)
Replies: 23
Views: 674

Re: opinions please.

that is really steep, you should be paying half that for a top job!!
by elliott
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Talk about value for money - £650 for a turbo kit
Replies: 17
Views: 622

Re: Talk about value for money - £650 for a turbo kit

sounds to cheap to be true that does.. :?
would it not also be for a left hand drive e30!!!!
by elliott
Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Garage full of Alpina's
Replies: 58
Views: 3508

Re:

greedy sod!! nice collection.
by elliott
Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325 fuel pump
Replies: 4
Views: 155

Re: 325 fuel pump

arr right thanks for that fuzzy, just looked for walbro 255 on ebay and i can get it for about £65,
didnt realise so many vehicles used the same size pump!!!
by elliott
Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325 fuel pump
Replies: 4
Views: 155

325 fuel pump

has anyone had to buy a fuel pump recently? ive been quoted £125 thats not fitted!! from euro car parts, been quoted £40 for a second hand one from a fellow zoner, but ide rather buy new and that sounds a little dear to me!!!
by elliott
Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: rh toplines diamond cut or borbet b's with polished lip?
Replies: 16
Views: 968

Re: rh toplines diamond cut or borbet b's with polished lip?

borbet b's all day long,
just wish i could find a set!!
by elliott
Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: starting problem
Replies: 2
Views: 71

Re: starting problem

yer had an idea it may be that, were just a little baffled by why it started after putting a little fuel in, maybe just coincidental!! will try that tomorrow thanks brian.
by elliott
Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: starting problem
Replies: 2
Views: 71

starting problem

hi all can anyone please advise me!? my cars a 1989 325, cut out on me today no spluttering, fuel was low so thought it may need some, after a few hours put £3 fuel in and it started "GREAT" drove it 500yrds to petrol station filled it up came back out and it wont start again now!!!! hhhmmmm very st...
by elliott
Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Save My Dead E30
Replies: 19
Views: 658

Re:

if you already have a charger try it first like you say for a good 24hrs, mine were stood for 7 month took off the battery charged for 24 hrs and it started first time, like danman2k says prob a good idea to pour a little oil in the rocker cover which i didnt do needless to say way a little tappety ...
by elliott
Sun May 27, 2007 3:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what choise of wheels?
Replies: 3
Views: 150

what choise of wheels?

hi guys can i have your opinions please? im looking for a new set of wheels for my silver tech2 sport, im thinking 17" cos ive already got 4 good tyres off my old rims (alpina reps)!! what would you guys recommend? im liking the big polished rim look, iv got about £500 to spend just on wheels, i q...
by elliott
Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Motorsport...? I think not young man.
Replies: 20
Views: 857

Re: Motorsport...? I think not young man.

that car looks laches silver to me!!!
and he's also replaced his trip computer
with a clock!!!
by elliott
Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 3.5 M30 project so far
Replies: 13
Views: 616

Re: My 3.5 M30 project so far

seriously thinking of doing this to mine (325 sport)
how easy is it?
and what parts are needed to be changed?
cheers?
by elliott
Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:29 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e21 320 fuel pump
Replies: 2
Views: 86

e21 320 fuel pump

hi does anyone have for sale or know where my mate
can get a fuel pump for his e21 320 cab (mechanical type)?
thanks.
by elliott
Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: lowering a 325i sport
Replies: 16
Views: 441

Re: lowering a 325i sport

not to sure what mine is was on the car when i bought it!!!
i know the shocks are boge as for the springs not got a clue!!!
by elliott
Sun Jan 28, 2007 2:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325is badges?
Replies: 10
Views: 400

325is badges?

what badges should my tech2 sport have on the back from the factory!!?
cos at the moment mine has "325is"
was like that when i bought it and im sure its wrong!
what does yours have?
cheers.
by elliott
Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: lowering a 325i sport
Replies: 16
Views: 441

mines 60mm pal and it needs a new set of rear tyres every 6 month
not good on the wallet! sticks like s#*t to a blanket though!!
im gonna swap mine for 40mm i think.


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by elliott
Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: got my crystal angel eyes
Replies: 20
Views: 704

Re: got my crystal angel eyes

you got any pics of them pal?
how much and where from!!?