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by Doink1
Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:44 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 900HP E30
Replies: 14
Views: 707

Page cannot be found :cry:
by Doink1
Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Favorite E30's from around the world...
Replies: 69
Views: 4450

Nice work fellas, I'm going to post another few of the black Cab in my original post as that tiny picture doesnt do it justice.. It has a full M5 engine conversion :eek: Hope these pics will be a bit bigger... :? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/Cabriotic2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/...
by Doink1
Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:37 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Favorite E30's from around the world...
Replies: 69
Views: 4450

Favorite E30's from around the world...

As the title really, Show me which E30's you love by posting a picture so we can all enjoy them.... I'll get the ball rolling Favourite Cabs http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/BluCab.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/RedCab.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/Ca...
by Doink1
Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:52 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP!!!!! vibration at steering wheel at 50ish
Replies: 19
Views: 470

Brianmoooore wrote:
TINSNIPS wrote:does anybody do an upgrade bush set,somthing like power flex for the control arm bushes
M3 control arm bush.
Put the M3 control arm bush in :D

Problem sorted
by Doink1
Fri May 27, 2005 4:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New ride, diversifying from the e30!
Replies: 30
Views: 1283

u guys buying from dealers? ( i import jap cars so im just being nosy) :) I'm doing mine on my own to save a few Ԛ£Ã”šÃ‚£Ãƒ”šÃ‚£Ãƒ”šÃ‚£, Whats your company called? and where are you based? I tried looking for a reputable(sp?) importer but never really found one i thought i could trust! Steve
by Doink1
Fri May 27, 2005 3:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New ride, diversifying from the e30!
Replies: 30
Views: 1283

That looks great, Very deceptive these cars 8) I had a run in with one in my last car :( I have done pretty much the same as you... Sold my beloved 325i Cab about a month ago and i am now awaiting the arrival of this jap monster http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/51073f.bmp Sorry about the...
by Doink1
Wed May 18, 2005 10:20 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: whats the best alloys for the E30?
Replies: 54
Views: 2461

by Doink1
Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:27 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fu***ing one thing or another!
Replies: 5
Views: 365

Cheers fellas,

You were spot on as usual, After about an hour the car was back to normal.

Thanks
Steve
by Doink1
Thu Mar 24, 2005 3:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fu***ing one thing or another!
Replies: 5
Views: 365

ICV?

Idle control valve?

Could just be a coinsidence i surpose. I'll see what its like on the way home tonight.

Thanks for the reply Giles.

Steve :D
by Doink1
Thu Mar 24, 2005 2:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Can anybody Help out!
Replies: 0
Views: 93

Can anybody Help out!

Please have a look as i need to get it sorted asap due to selling my car

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... pic&t=4973

Cheers
Steve :(
by Doink1
Thu Mar 24, 2005 1:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fu***ing one thing or another!
Replies: 5
Views: 365

Fu***ing one thing or another!

Chaps please help, I have been having some problems with my alarm and in an attempt to get to the bottom if it i tried to find the alarm unit behind the dash. In the end i couldnt quite get to it so i reassembled the dash and decided to go for a butty. Turned the car over and it started first time b...
by Doink1
Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:40 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Main beam problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

Thanks to you too Iain. :)

steve
by Doink1
Thu Mar 24, 2005 11:18 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Main beam problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

Thanks simon

Steve :D
by Doink1
Thu Mar 24, 2005 10:58 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Main beam problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

Hi, Thanks for that. I will get a bulb at dinner today and try to change it. The Headlights units are not sealed then to give me access to the bulbs? When i said main/full beam i meant that The side lights work ok (one pull on the selector) The main driving lights right one is out (two pulls on sele...
by Doink1
Thu Mar 24, 2005 9:46 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Main beam problems?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

Main beam problems?

Hello chaps.

My main beam on the drivers side has stopped working but the dipped beam and full beam are ok.

How do i fix this? Do i just need a new bulb that i can change myself or do i need a whole new unit for that side?

Cheers
Steve
by Doink1
Tue Mar 22, 2005 1:04 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: At last I washed my Cab
Replies: 7
Views: 482

Thanks for the replys guys. Much appreciated Daz the leathers not to bad while your in there but if you leave it for a while it can get a bit toasty! I have a clear image of what i want the car to look like in my head (including the clear indicators) but I'm thinking about swopping it for something ...
by Doink1
Tue Mar 22, 2005 9:35 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: At last I washed my Cab
Replies: 7
Views: 482

At last I washed my Cab

Here you go chaps. The first time I've posted pic's so be nice :D http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/f7b27ad3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/9d4cf98c.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/be2715e4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/Doinks/325ic008.jpg Th...
by Doink1
Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:28 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Dodgy Running when Cold/Damp ???
Replies: 6
Views: 293

Richy325iTouring wrote:Mines doing the same

could be the plugs ill find out when i change them tomorrow
Magic keep me posted mate.

I noticed this morning that mine only occurrs at full throttle, does this help explain the problem to anyone??

Cheers
Steve :D
by Doink1
Thu Mar 17, 2005 1:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Dodgy Running when Cold/Damp ???
Replies: 6
Views: 293

Dodgy Running when Cold/Damp ???

Hi guys, Just as i get one thing sorted along comes another :lol: Anyway the odd morning I've gotten into my car for the drive to work I have noticed that there seems to be a hesitation when travelling through the rev range, Around 3000 & 4000 seperately. My first thoughts were that something was st...
by Doink1
Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Does anybody Know this car ????
Replies: 6
Views: 427

I knew it had been up for a while but I havnt heard about why, Just curious if anybody else had heard about it really.

Dog is right i reckon!

steve :D
by Doink1
Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Does anybody Know this car ????
Replies: 6
Views: 427

Does anybody Know this car ????

Salute, Does any body know this car in the advertisement below, Been browsing the web and it seems very cheap even though it states a head gasket problem, Even better anybody live local who has been to see it? I know you get what you pay for but it is tempting at that price! BMW M3 M3 2dr E30 Coupe ...
by Doink1
Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:30 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Uneven Tyre wear at the back! advice please
Replies: 5
Views: 317

Sorry Fellas, I have been off work ill for the the last few days so i didnt have access to the zone. The tyres were put on at the same time, and the drive seems fine. Nothing really stands out as feeling wrong its just the tyre wear. I'm getting a new tyre on some tme this week (before it wears thro...
by Doink1
Wed Mar 09, 2005 4:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Uneven Tyre wear at the back! advice please
Replies: 5
Views: 317

Anybody?

BTTT :D
by Doink1
Wed Mar 09, 2005 9:10 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Uneven Tyre wear at the back! advice please
Replies: 5
Views: 317

Uneven Tyre wear at the back! advice please

Howdy, Just been looking at replacing the bushes on my car and have noticed that the left rear wheel has more negative camber than the other one. Can anybody tell me what could be causing this and how i can fix it? The tyre on the left side is almost worn through on the inner edge while the right ha...
by Doink1
Fri Mar 04, 2005 2:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: powerflex bushes
Replies: 35
Views: 1679

If you need some extra buying power count me in to for a full set :D

Thanks
Steve
by Doink1
Fri Mar 04, 2005 8:58 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust Repair Procedure??
Replies: 8
Views: 750

for the front wings I'd go for a new pair anyday TBH, Me too if i could afford it but this spring I ve got some spare time and very little cash hence my mini project to get my car ready for summer. This weekend I'm removing my M-tec I kit to see the extent of the work and to sand it down ready for ...
by Doink1
Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust Repair Procedure??
Replies: 8
Views: 750

Magic Thanks again Mate :cheers: :thumb:

Steve
by Doink1
Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust Repair Procedure??
Replies: 8
Views: 750

Thanks Greg.

I thought I was on the right track but its best to check
Cheers again

Steve :D

Just a thought, I have got a rust treatment that you apply then Clean off before the coat of primer. A rust Preventitive that stays on would probably be a better long term option, What do you think??
by Doink1
Thu Mar 03, 2005 3:04 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rust Repair Procedure??
Replies: 8
Views: 750

Rust Repair Procedure??

Hi guys, I have some rust appearing on my front arches so I am going to have a go at fixing it myself kind of a mini project. The way i understand it is 1 Remove loose rust with wire brush. 2 Sand down as much as possible. 3 Apply Rust remover (Hammerite Krust) 4 Clean surface. 5 Apply filler if nee...
by Doink1
Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:32 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 brake upgrade option?
Replies: 13
Views: 983

Ok thanks for the advice,

Cheers
Steve :)
by Doink1
Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:13 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 brake upgrade option?
Replies: 13
Views: 983

This kit was for the B6 not the s version. The guy selling it says it will definately fit my car but Would this be an improvement over my standard set up or would i be better buying the wilwood kit discussed earlier.

Thanks
Steve:)
by Doink1
Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 brake upgrade option?
Replies: 13
Views: 983

Hi,

I have come across a full Alpina B6 brake kit for sale. Would this be a worthy upgrade for my 325i cabby and will it fit??

Any help appreciated

Steve :)
by Doink1
Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Flat & Polish Queries??
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Cheers fellas,

I have recently got a load of Meguiars stuff including paint scrub so I'll give that a go.

Thanks

Steve
by Doink1
Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Flat & Polish Queries??
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Flat & Polish Queries??

Hi guys, I have a Red 325i convertible thats starting to turn the dreaded pink, What I'm after is if I flat and polish the car will that return the colour or will I need to get a fresh coat of colour put on in order to keep the Red looking good. Ie, Is it the clear coat or the paint that is ruining ...
by Doink1
Wed Feb 16, 2005 2:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M-Tec I questions ??
Replies: 1
Views: 177

M-Tec I questions ??

Hi all, I have a M-tec I kit fitted to my 325i Cab and i was thinking about removing it to get a better look at the rust building on my arches. The only problem is it seems to be rivited to my arches and bonded to the sills as there is no join. Can my kit still be removed without damage to the Kit o...