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by y8sey
Sun Dec 21, 2008 2:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: HELP!! Removing a F*****G Gearknob
Replies: 18
Views: 686

Re: HELP!! Removing a F*****G Gearknob

George Michael swears by it. A knob in the throat that is winkeye
by y8sey
Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: tech1 sport drawing
Replies: 32
Views: 864

Re: tech1 sport drawing

that silver tech 2 looks fantastic.
by y8sey
Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: ac schnitzer strut brace
Replies: 6
Views: 303

Re: ac schnitzer strut brace

have sold the turkey. Still got the strut brace though :wink:
by y8sey
Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: ac schnitzer strut brace
Replies: 6
Views: 303

Re: ac schnitzer strut brace

iseem to remember somebody wanted a front one,perhaps not.
by y8sey
Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: ac schnitzer strut brace
Replies: 6
Views: 303

ac schnitzer strut brace

who was it wanting a strut brace a few weeks ago
by y8sey
Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: victoria wax
Replies: 4
Views: 454

Re: victoria wax

just had a look and their victoria kits are out of stock.
by y8sey
Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: victoria wax
Replies: 4
Views: 454

Re: victoria wax

i thought they might do a whole range of products.
by y8sey
Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: victoria wax
Replies: 4
Views: 454

victoria wax

nearly used up all my meguiars and looking to try something different.
Victoria wax seems very popular do they sell a three stage kit like meguiars,are their products colour specific,will i get better results if i use a porter cable? My car is lachs silver if it makes any difference.
by y8sey
Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Does Megs gold class shampoo strip existing products off?
Replies: 14
Views: 560

Re: Does Megs gold class shampoo strip existing products off

sorry to jump in .Would this victoria wax be okay to use with other brands of shampoo and polish?
by y8sey
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: oh God, ANOTHER 'whats it worth' thread! (M3 Cab)
Replies: 26
Views: 1024

Re: oh God, ANOTHER 'whats it worth' thread! (M3 Cab)

if you text 83600 put in c t c then a space then the reg it will give you any insurance history.
by y8sey
Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: how to drive an e30 with no tax
Replies: 52
Views: 2317

Re: how to drive an e30 with no tax

with a mate behind you so they cant sneak up on you,if they do he waits till there is a lot of traffic coming towards you then he indicates to turn right.Plod is held up you are on your toes.
by y8sey
Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: stoneleigh
Replies: 3
Views: 243

Re: stoneleigh

i went last year it seemed busy enough, it could have done with a few more show cars though.
by y8sey
Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How did you get the e30 bug
Replies: 59
Views: 2362

Re: How did you get the e30 bug

watching Frank Sytner race them years ago.
by y8sey
Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: stoneleigh
Replies: 3
Views: 243

Re: stoneleigh

Doesnt anybody know, its the one that replaced donnington.
by y8sey
Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: winter project
Replies: 7
Views: 319

Re: winter project

i will get in touch and see what he says.If i can find someone locally to drop my engine out might do it that way.
by y8sey
Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: winter project
Replies: 7
Views: 319

Re: winter project

i was reading one of Ant's threads where he said a 2.7 would cost up to 3500 whether that includes everything needed i will have to find out.His workmanship seems to get nothing but praise. I dont know if i would have to take the engine out and refit or leave the car with him. Is your car finished n...
by y8sey
Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: winter project
Replies: 7
Views: 319

Re: winter project

been thinking might just get in touch with Ant @ A-Tech and get a price for a complete engine or find out the cost for doing mine.
by y8sey
Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:46 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: winter project
Replies: 7
Views: 319

Re: winter project

i havent the space or knowledge to do a 2.7 build, i thought with parts and labour the cost would be a lot more than 2000.
by y8sey
Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: winter project
Replies: 7
Views: 319

winter project

i was planning to spend 2000 on my engine [ 89 325 sport] over the winter
but from reading different threads i am not going to get much improvement for that sort of money.What is the best way to go with this ?
by y8sey
Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: stoneleigh
Replies: 3
Views: 243

stoneleigh

Is there a show at stoneleigh this year or have i missed it ?
by y8sey
Tue Oct 07, 2008 1:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: private plates / car history
Replies: 7
Views: 350

Re:

my car is on a private plate i rang the dvla they told me the original number and i could change back if i wanted.
by y8sey
Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Sport Evo detailed
Replies: 10
Views: 530

Re: Sport Evo detailed

The ideal car to convert to RHD.
by y8sey
Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: My sport may have to go in favour of a four pot
Replies: 52
Views: 2667

Re:

I cant see what difference the cat c makes when a car has been restored to this standard.
by y8sey
Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 16" Genuine Alpinas
Replies: 3
Views: 211

Re: 16" Genuine Alpinas

As above you got a bargain, i paid a hell of a lot more for a set of 4.
by y8sey
Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:28 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Hesitates
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Re: Hesitates

it didnt do it before i will swap it over and see what happens. I bought it from a well known e30 specialist.
by y8sey
Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Hesitates
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Re: Hesitates

Ok give me an idea which is favourite and i will go from there, it is also fitted with a mid range chip, dont know if this has anything to do with it ?
by y8sey
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Hesitates
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Hesitates

Every now and then when i put my foot down the engine will hesitate for a good second. Its an 89 325. Any ideas ?
by y8sey
Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: strong smell of petrol
Replies: 5
Views: 271

Re: strong smell of petrol

job done, the pipe was like me old and worn out. thanks fellas
by y8sey
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: strong smell of petrol
Replies: 5
Views: 271

Re: strong smell of petrol

thanks i will go and investigate
by y8sey
Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: strong smell of petrol
Replies: 5
Views: 271

strong smell of petrol

the last three times i have started my car [325] i get a strong smell of petrol, i cant see any leaks but it stinks by the air filter area. Any ideas ?
by y8sey
Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: South Wales/South West Gaydon group
Replies: 5
Views: 319

Re: South Wales/South West Gaydon group

dont think raglan open very early nowadays. what time strensham ?
by y8sey
Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 coming off the road for rehaul!!
Replies: 18
Views: 599

Re: E30 coming off the road for rehaul!!

Was that todays lesson on how to make friends ?
by y8sey
Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Write off? some advice please...
Replies: 49
Views: 2080

Re: Write off? some advice please...

It seems rediculous to write off these cars when it is the labour charges that send the costs through the roof. Then they record it C or D which even if you buy it back and get a proper repair job done the value of your car has gone down.,when in effect the car could be in better condition than befo...
by y8sey
Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: BK171 Alpina reps
Replies: 16
Views: 730

Re:

i used to have some bk 171 they were fine for ages then i started getting bad vibrations which wouldnt balance out. Bought some 16 inch alpinas....... Happy days no vibrations.
by y8sey
Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: detailers in gloucester ??
Replies: 0
Views: 167

detailers in gloucester ??

does anyone know of any place in the gloucester area that uses an electric polisher? Iwant to see what results can be achieved before buying one of my own.