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DaveGT wrote: Skip as in skip on buying them not skip them as in throw them away!!,

Haha, my bad!

Dude, before you skip them...what colour and condition are they?

Cool, thanks pnd. Spoke to my friend, and the panel behind the license plate was changed and sprayed professionally because it had rusted. I've had a look, and it's a perfect job. So yea, you were bang on the money with that prediction! You know the cars well then? Hehe 8) Recent history is there, B...

What kit is that then? I had an E30 SE and it didn't have those sills, or that front/rear bumper...

Also, can any of you tell from a photo of the diff, whether it's an LSD or not? Sorry mate, I left my metal piercing x-ray specs at work today! :( Will get back to you tomorrow. Regards, Clark Kent. Hehe, sorry! I just assumed there'd be a difference in the diff casing. Anyway, Clark Kent doesn't n...

Also, can any of you tell from a photo of the diff, whether it's an LSD or not?

Hey guys, just a quicky: I've been asked to sell a friend's 325 and I don't know what it's worth. I suspect it's worth a little bit, because: 325i H reg, maroon. MOT until end of March. Factory fitted sports kit. Premium sound system, including factory tweeters in the mirror housings. No rust except...

looks clean winkeye Hope so! Apart from that spot of rust he mentioned, it should be cool I gather the fuel lines tend to rust: where are they located so I can see if they need replacing asap? :D Anyone know how much air-con gassing costs? Never had it before! The M5 looks awesome: I'll bet you hav...

Just won the bidding on this: I still have to inspect it, and as I couldn't view it he won't hold me to the sale unless I'm happy it's as he described.

But, ceteris paribus, this is my new car: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... RK:MEWA:IT

Whats the best e34 525 auto year/model to get? I was gonna get another e30 325 but since seeing 525 and how much more room you have i'm gonna get a e34. In terms of engines, anythig post 1990 has the 24v Vanos engine - more economical and developing 192bhp as opposed to 170 (as in E30 325). 1995 on...

Went on a test drive today, and the head gasket blew! The garage chap was most embarrassed, understandably. Oh well, here's hoping tomorrow goes better!
Got a nice 130k 525i auto N reg to go and see...

Fear not - 520 hadn't even crossed my mind. ;)
It was always 525 or 535. Unfortunately, 535 seems uninsurable for me...

Fantastic. :D I learned some great stuff from John Burns' sight: The 24v has a camchain and rarely goes wrong. My plan is now this, having read that sight: BMW 525i se (sport if at all possible) up to Ã‚£1500 (there are amazingly some with FBMWSH at that price!). When I get it, first thing I'll do i...

M5pilot wrote:A 525i 24v Auto will drink less fuel than a 325i manual so dont worry.

Did they change the map significantly or something, 'cause I thought it was the same engine? All useful info, thanks

I reckon auto will be better for my fuel usage and town driving Do you mean you're trying to waste as much fuel as possible? Autos use a lot more than manuals. Don't buy a 520i auto 8O 8O They're that bad? :( I'm buying a 525 anyway - manual is preferred, but autos seem to be cheaper and much more ...

Brianmoooore wrote:There probably is somewhere, but it'll be nothing like as good as this one.
Have you found John Burns site (Unix nerds domain or something similar)?

I have now; thank you! There's a fair bit of info in those pages.

Hi guys, just need a little help finding one. I've searched on Google for one, but I can only find bulletin boards - no actual forums. I'm looking for an E34 525 (auto or manual - I'm 19 and like to drive, but I reckon auto will be better for my fuel usage and town driving.) Either that, or could an...

Would that be the Pioneer tape player that has a 'P' shaped key to remove it: when you put the key in, a handle snaps out and the whole thing can be removed?
I have one of those and always thought it was aftermarket...

If this is illegal, please just delete it, but I'm stuck on pricing my 320i se. E plate Delphin Grey metallic, 10months MOT (Ã‚£100), just had an inspection one at a specialist (Ã‚£210). 4 good tyres, MINT interior - the cleanest I've seen on one of these. 104k miles. It has both computers, no elect...

Hey guys, seriously considering an E34 having read this: I like my E30, but it's thirsty (320) and getting on a bit...Plus I just prefer the E34 8) I remember getting a model one when I was about 10 and wanting one ever since (well, ideally I'd have an E32 7 series - my dad had a couple back in the ...

Pardon my ignorance, but what's with the air brake? Is that standard?

I have a 320 and everyone who gets in comments on how smooth it is. It really should only be sold in auto guise, but I have a manual.
Fast it isn't, economic it isn't, but I just don't like 4 pots.

I have roughly the same thing: If the engine is warm, it won't start unless I turn it over, turn it all off again then turn it over a second time. It fires straight away then!
Woder if a Zone chip would help, as this seems like a mapping thing...

Mine does that at parking speeds too, it's a groan and it has power steering. I was thinking maybe it needs more ps fluid?

Anyone had one of these done on a 1988 320i recently? How much is it likely to cost from an indy specialist?
I've been using a lot of fuel (well, not me personally) recently, and she sounds a little tappety. Starts and runs perfectly, but the inspection light is on.
Thanks!

320i is a cruiser. It isn't geared to be nippy (pulls best in 3rd above 4000rpm) ! Likewise, stick to 70mph on the motorway and you should get nearly 40mpg. Doing anything else anywhere else tends to drink petrol. Tell me about it! Anything above 70 or below 60 causes huge sucking noises. Added to ...

How awful is awful, 30mpg? or 15mpg. A basic service and check of the engine should get it running better. does it miss fire at all, is it hard to start, does it idle properly? Sorry, should have included that info. It starts first time, idles perfectly and seems smooth. At a push I can get 30mpg o...

My 320i has pretty awful fuel consumption, and isn't that nippy for a Sounds about normal for a 320. I get the impression that this car is a bit lacking in servicing? Just because it's a Ãƒ”šÃ‚£700 car it doesn't mean that it should be maintained to a standard anything less than that for a Ãƒ”šÃ‚£7...

My 320i has pretty awful fuel consumption, and isn't that nippy for a 2l. Apart from getting Ant's chip (Which I will try and buy soon) what can I do? Does cleaning the injectors do anything? What other 'in tank' or cheap options do I have? It's a Ãƒ”šÃ‚£700 car, so I don't want to get it serviced p...

It says for post 1988 cars, what about an actuall 1988 car? Mine is on an E plate, will this be ok? Also, where is the option for mild/wild? I can only see one chip listed for the 320i...

wow, going by your temps that would mean after the engine has come up to temeratre that you are lookig at a prety much constant increase of 14bhp? that is quite something! does the car become incredibly loud? or just have a sort of whoosh sound when its drawing air lie those standard cone filters? ...

You're forgetting that with the car moving, the 'hot air' won't stay around very long, and that the temperature in the engine bay is nowhere near that high when you're doing say 50-70mph...

You really are the man with all the answers! Thanks hehe.
I'm spending today cleaning, polishing, maybe laquering over the rust so it doesn't spread and calling local breakers looking for Z3 gearsticks.
Fun!

eko wrote:i will check them for you

Thanks dude.
I can't find any threads on air con and have to be up early tomorrow. I'll resume the search then! Hehe.
If there is a Z3 in the scrappy, I also need a 1.9 or 2.8 gearstick for a conversion hehe.

Is it actually possible to make a 320 slide, out of curiousity? Mine seems pretty damned slow.

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