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by Rich25i
Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Battery light stays on ....
Replies: 7
Views: 211

Re: Battery light stays on ....

Thanks super Brian

I was only going to use the cut off as a tempory fix for now.

Again thank you very much
by Rich25i
Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Battery light stays on ....
Replies: 7
Views: 211

Re: Battery light stays on ....

Thanks

I will look into the cut off switch. the car is only left standing for 3-4 days at any one time. The si board is the only thing that will need power. Thank you
by Rich25i
Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Battery light stays on ....
Replies: 7
Views: 211

Re: Battery light stays on ....

The car did not start after 3 days with the light on. So I swapped the battery just to check it was not that. It started fine with the other batt. I will go start it tonight and see what happens (been stood for 2 days) The light goes out the moment the engine is running with no delay Thank s for you...
by Rich25i
Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Battery light stays on ....
Replies: 7
Views: 211

Battery light stays on ....

Hi everyone My friend has a 86 sport which we have just finished putting back together. The car has been running fine up until now. When the ignition is switched off and the key is removed the red light on the dash for the battery comes on. When the engine is running it goes off. Is this the alterna...
by Rich25i
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 carpets
Replies: 2
Views: 147

Re: E30 carpets

thanks
by Rich25i
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:30 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 carpets
Replies: 2
Views: 147

E30 carpets

Hi

Im thinking of swapping the carpet over in a cab. Does anyone know if i can use a saloon one a coupe carpet?

Or does it need to be a cab carpet?

Thanks
by Rich25i
Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: to the engine conversion professionals.....
Replies: 56
Views: 1530

Re:

my brother in law has that 5.7l v8 in landrover 90. its awsome power but shit chassis for it

It would be my choice too
by Rich25i
Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:37 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: average age of zoners
Replies: 152
Views: 5707

Re:

Im 29 and my current car is a E34 535i se.

A VW golf 1.1 formale e
D Peugot 205 1.6 GTI
G Ford Escort Van
F Renault 5 GT Turbo
F ford Escort RS Cab
D Ford Escort XR3i
E BMW 320i
A Ford Orion
C Ford Escort Series 1 RS turbo
F BMW 535i(first time)
Y Mitsubishi Galant 2.5i sport
F BMW 325i se
by Rich25i
Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Battery Drain while Parked
Replies: 24
Views: 1026

Re: Battery Drain while Parked

Hi

Just an idea for you. good luck with it
by Rich25i
Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: ZONERS IN KENT ?????
Replies: 60
Views: 2001

Re:

Im in medway and would go to a meet, as soon as i have another E30. I might come in the E34 if i still dont have one by the end of the month. Just let me know when its happening and i will try to be there.
by Rich25i
Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Battery Drain while Parked
Replies: 24
Views: 1026

Re: Battery Drain while Parked

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I had this with my old 325i. turned out to be the light in the boot not turning off. I found this out after a new battery. Justt an idea for you

Rich
by Rich25i
Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 318 tds engine have a belt, chain or gears for the cam?
Replies: 6
Views: 190

Re: 318 tds engine have a belt, chain or gears for the cam?

i am not sure yet but i think its below a grand. i wont know till he gets back from work
by Rich25i
Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 318 tds engine have a belt, chain or gears for the cam?
Replies: 6
Views: 190

Re: 318 tds engine have a belt, chain or gears for the cam?

Its a E36 on a N reg. its very high spec and its cheap!

The bloke just says its gears and so he has never changed the belt/chain. I have no intrest in diesels and am just checking this out for him.
by Rich25i
Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:07 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 318 tds engine have a belt, chain or gears for the cam?
Replies: 6
Views: 190

318 tds engine have a belt, chain or gears for the cam?

Hi

a mate is looking to get a 318 TDS touring for work. The bloke selling it is saying the engine has gear drive in place of the cam belt/chain. I dont know about this derv engine, i prefer M20!

He dose not sound like a "car" person.

Can anyone help

Thanks Rich
by Rich25i
Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 999.99bhp at the wheels ;)
Replies: 25
Views: 923

Re:

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by Rich25i
Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: M30 engine mounts
Replies: 19
Views: 696

Re: M30 engine mounts

Hi

me and a mate are starting our M30 soon and i will need some. the only thing is im not sure when im gonna need them.
still looking for a rolling shell.

can you let me know when your making them?
by Rich25i
Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My first 325i...
Replies: 14
Views: 761

Re: My first 325i...

Very nice sport mate.



I am tinking of just buying a sport instead of doing an M30 conversion.
by Rich25i
Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i sport owners handbook online
Replies: 18
Views: 533

Re: 325i sport owners handbook online

sorry

co.uk
by Rich25i
Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325i sport owners handbook online
Replies: 18
Views: 533

Re: 325i sport owners handbook online

Hey

i was just wondering if you could send it to me to please?

rich_23@hotmail

Thank you
by Rich25i
Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How do you 17/18 yr olds get insurance ?
Replies: 53
Views: 1790

Re: How do you 17/18 yr olds get insurance ?

Hi just a thought

have you tried autotraders insurance quote thing?

i was having trouble getting cheap insurance for the 535i (£500 plus)tried on autotrader and got it for 265 fc and i live in a high risk area!

not always the cheapest but for me it was
by Rich25i
Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:49 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 1989 325i Sport Dolphin Grey aka "BEAST"
Replies: 19
Views: 1147

Re: 1989 325i Sport Dolphin Grey aka "BEAST"

very nice

i want one..
by Rich25i
Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:07 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: 325i Touring restoration "the wrong way around"
Replies: 507
Views: 31941

Re:

not to be out done...
This is mycar lift :D

Image

16 ton Kalmar
by Rich25i
Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:34 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Loads more pics of the S50B32 Touring (After a polish!)
Replies: 104
Views: 7595

Re: Loads more pics of the S50B32 Touring (After a polish!)

That is a stunning Touring. The best i have seen. Well done :cool:
by Rich25i
Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:54 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: recent cosworth touring pics...
Replies: 46
Views: 2285

Re:

Hi

Very nice
by Rich25i
Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:47 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Electronic Supercharger? What the f***?
Replies: 28
Views: 915

Re:

jesus its back in a new form Iremember these a while back (8 years ish) they where just electric fans with a good looking cases. They will just restrict power. these were out with the vortex thing that you put in a turbo car to mix the air up more. same thing just blocks air intake waste of time and...
by Rich25i
Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Respray price advice
Replies: 24
Views: 924

Re: [b]respray[/b]

I had the complete shell inside and out done on my RS turbo Series 1 (sorry) and it cost £1500. I went to a good garage and asked for a cash price winkeye I was quoted $2200 through the books. this included me taking the interior out, wiring loom and engine/gearbox and new bonnet, rear panel, fron...
by Rich25i
Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:07 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: New M3...
Replies: 4
Views: 224

Re:

I have done a search but all you get is spy shoots im lookihng for offical ones. found a couple but nothing good. Thanks for your help

Rich
by Rich25i
Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:43 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: New M3...
Replies: 4
Views: 224

New M3...

Hey

Anyone seen pics of this yet or know where i could get some?

Thanks for your help

Rich
by Rich25i
Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:29 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E38 to E34?
Replies: 9
Views: 304

Re:

Thank you very much this helps loads.

I think there 18 inch 740 wheels multispoke design will be going on car with standard suspension so will check the fronts closely

Thanks again

RICH
by Rich25i
Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:04 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E38 to E34?
Replies: 9
Views: 304

Re: E38 to E34?

Thanks ant for a non vague reply! :D

I can try the wheels on tomorrow now so will have a go. was just trying to see if it would be worth the bother. i have odd wheels at the mo 8O

Thanks again

Rich
by Rich25i
Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E38 to E34?
Replies: 9
Views: 304

Re: E38 to E34?

Thanks for the vauge reply...


:mad:
by Rich25i
Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:43 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E38 to E34?
Replies: 9
Views: 304

E38 to E34?

Hi can anyone on here tell me if E38 7 series wheels will fit a E34?

Thanks in advance

Rich
by Rich25i
Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: telling the diffrence
Replies: 15
Views: 459

Re: telling the diffrence

Hi

Chrome bumpers are pre face lift and plastic are post.

Also check the fog lights square=pre Half moon ish style=post

They changed in 1988 to the new style but i think the cab changed at a later date not sure when but someone will be along to tell you soon

Rich