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by e30-unit-soldier
Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Tech 1
Replies: 4
Views: 282

Re: E30 Tech 1

If you look in the for sale section there is a guy called berninia he makes kits out of fibreglass and abs plastic :cool:
by e30-unit-soldier
Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:35 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Hardtop rear screen demister power
Replies: 1
Views: 98

Hardtop rear screen demister power

Hi guys need some info on this...

I've just fitted a hardtop on my 87 Cab
It didn't originally have the hardtop prep kit installed from factory so I fitted some brackets myself however I can't find the wires that plug into the pins to power the rear screen demister?
by e30-unit-soldier
Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: On going request to join the e30 zone Facebook group
Replies: 42
Views: 2665

Re: Someone accept my request to the FB group pls

bmw-mad wrote:
e30-unit-soldier wrote:I can't even find the e30zone Facebook page on my account however it comes up straight away on my sons search?

Anyone know why that might be?
Your not cool enough :)

Well I look cool now when I'm rolling with a hardtop on winkeye
by e30-unit-soldier
Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: On going request to join the e30 zone Facebook group
Replies: 42
Views: 2665

Re: Someone accept my request to the FB group pls

Kos wrote:
e30-unit-soldier wrote:I can't even find the e30zone Facebook page on my account however it comes up straight away on my sons search?

Anyone know why that might be?
What's your name ?
Shakil Rehman
by e30-unit-soldier
Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: On going request to join the e30 zone Facebook group
Replies: 42
Views: 2665

Re: Someone accept my request to the FB group pls

I can't even find the e30zone Facebook page on my account however it comes up straight away on my sons search?

Anyone know why that might be?
by e30-unit-soldier
Thu Nov 17, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Bmw-mad
Replies: 4
Views: 5412

Re: Bmw-mad

Had a few parts delivered today! Once again no complaints excellent service!
by e30-unit-soldier
Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Panel supply/availability?
Replies: 5
Views: 269

Re: Panel supply/availability?

buzzin wrote:What about the Klokkerholm repair sections?

Anyone used these and can comment on the fit?

I've Berber bought any panels off them for the e30 but I have for my corolla and civic :mad: (don't judge me)

Very good fit but a lot thinner than the metal I cut off the car!
by e30-unit-soldier
Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Panel supply/availability?
Replies: 5
Views: 269

Re: Panel supply/availability?

There is a fair few bits still available from the main stealers! Might be worth giving them a call and see what they got or can geta‘a
by e30-unit-soldier
Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:25 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

I'd advise getting a foam roller for the dying, made it easier to get a even finish and turned out much better than i thought it would when i dyed my horseshoe cover! What colour car is it going in? http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/sandberg134/DSC_0077.jpg Is this dyed Cardinal? My car is w...
by e30-unit-soldier
Wed Nov 02, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear headrests retro fit
Replies: 1
Views: 137

Rear headrests retro fit

Hi guys/girls just need a bit of advice on this one....

I want to fit headrests to the rear seat of my cab. I have the headrests and a full fitting kit the only thing I'm unsure on is where I need to cut the leather to make holes for the headrests.

Thanks in advance.
by e30-unit-soldier
Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

[quote="Fal_325i"]^^ Good choice, you won't regret it.[/quote


I hope so :roll: :mad:
by e30-unit-soldier
Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

I've gone with imola 8O
by e30-unit-soldier
Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

steve_k wrote:
e30-unit-soldier wrote:http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=454035


This thread will give you a better idea on imola red.
imola is really really growing on me,

decisions decisions :cry:

My problem exactly! :?
by e30-unit-soldier
Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=454035


This thread will give you a better idea on imola red.
by e30-unit-soldier
Fri Oct 28, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

Image



LEFT CARDINAL RED RIGHT IMOLA RED

Both Bmw colours from furniture clinic. That's was 4 sponge coats with heat gun drying inbetween coats.
by e30-unit-soldier
Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

Steve_k after reading this you got me 2 minded about the colour :mad: So I've taken one for the team and I've ordered a sample of Cardinal red and imola red I'll put each of the paints on my headrests and post a pic up, that should make it easier to decide what colour to choose. Furniture clinic hav...
by e30-unit-soldier
Wed Oct 26, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: brutus
Replies: 67
Views: 69791

Re: e30 parts - absolutely recommend!

Bought a bolster off Brutus which arrived today. Excellent condition very well packed and posted super fast with tracking info. This dude is a old Skool trader so no PayPal but didnt worry me as dude sounded very honest and all the previous feedback had backed this up! Has a lot of knowledge of spor...
by e30-unit-soldier
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

Any "before" pics?
by e30-unit-soldier
Sun Oct 23, 2016 3:35 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

Yeah man that should be good!
Like any other paint job Spending good time on prep work is the key to a good long lasting finish!

Been looking into it for a while so really looking forward to getting on with it winkeye
by e30-unit-soldier
Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: leather dye.
Replies: 32
Views: 2489

Re: leather dye.

1 litre of paint 1 litre leather prep half litre of clear coat should cover it ! £125, not to bad then, quicker & cheaper than a retrim :D I'm buying the same kit in Monday. Hoping to start mine soon though... I've had to add a few extra fillers etc as my leather has cracks.. You also need a cross ...
by e30-unit-soldier
Sun Oct 16, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertible
Replies: 11
Views: 913

Re: Best rear tyre size on a 9j rim? 60mm Lowered convertibl

nazkhan33 wrote:I have run stretched tyres on my cab for the past three years with no issues what so ever...
What's size tyres?

Been told you can go 195/45/16 all round with 9j on the back and 7 1/2 on the front.. Might give that a try
by e30-unit-soldier
Sat Oct 08, 2016 4:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Alarm wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Re: Alarm wiring

Thanks Brian.

I need the ignition live only to prevent the alarm from re-arming itself. It's for a signal to let the alarm know the car is started etc....
by e30-unit-soldier
Fri Oct 07, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Alarm wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Re: Alarm wiring

Well I'll give it a pop might just be easier to put in a secondary pin for the alarm....

Also forgot to mention I need a live ignition feed that remains live while car is started but goes out once key is out?
Would I find that on the accessories socket?
by e30-unit-soldier
Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Alarm wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Re: Alarm wiring

In the order you've listed: Yellow/blue (lock) and green/blue (unlock), emerging from behind speaker trim. Blue/red and blue/black, at the dash loom socket next to the accessories socket. Brown/purple or brown/blue, from behind the speaker panel (use either). Not accessible on saloons, without goin...
by e30-unit-soldier
Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Alarm wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Re: Alarm wiring

ChrisHC wrote:Don't do it, it will bring you nothing but grief, use a steering wheel lock instead.
True but flashing indicators and remote central locking make me feel cool :P
by e30-unit-soldier
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Alarm wiring
Replies: 10
Views: 441

Alarm wiring

I'm hoping to fit a ai606 to my cab this weekend. I have the alarm wiring diagrams but I need to find all the relevant cables on the car. From memory I do know all the wires except the immobiliser are accessible from behind the glovebox. Can someone please tell me the wire colours for the following;...
by e30-unit-soldier
Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coolant check light (really beginning to annoy me)
Replies: 3
Views: 179

Re: Coolant check light (really beginning to annoy me)

Are you saying the light comes on when the car warms up or that there's plenty of coolant in the reservoir when the car warms up (useful things, full stops!). Either way, check the connections and the wiring on the plug that goes to the sender. Sorry dude for real bad punctuationa˜‘ Light comes on ...
by e30-unit-soldier
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Coolant check light (really beginning to annoy me)
Replies: 3
Views: 179

Coolant check light (really beginning to annoy me)

My coolant light comes up on the check computer when the car warms up there is plenty of coolant in there?

Any idea what can cause that to come on?
by e30-unit-soldier
Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake bleeding sequence?
Replies: 5
Views: 232

Re: Brake bleeding sequence?

I bought one of them cheap "one man bleeding kit" basically a bottle with a tube in it with a ball bearing on the end...

Any good?
by e30-unit-soldier
Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake bleeding sequence?
Replies: 5
Views: 232

Brake bleeding sequence?

Hi guys/girls

I've just finished fitting new brakes on my car aswell as braided hoses etc..
The brake hydraulic system is pretty much empty and as such I need to top up and bleed the system.
I need to know the sequence and any other advice/ information regarding this.

Thanks in advance!!
by e30-unit-soldier
Wed Sep 21, 2016 2:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i rear brake hose removal (upper ones)
Replies: 2
Views: 198

325i rear brake hose removal (upper ones)

What's the best way to get them off? :eek: