I have the e46 m3 convertible.
Buying it wouldn't be a worry, maintaining it would.
most are coming up to 10 years or older now and would need money thrown at them, clutch and flywheel replacements can cost up to £2k, same with brakes all round not to mention fuel costs, insurance...
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- Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:35 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Torn over m3 or m5 and others
- Replies: 8
- Views: 461
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:19 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Favour needed, anyone here from the Rugby area?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 214
Re: Favour needed, anyone here from the Rugby area?
LOLdaimlerman wrote:Rugby?
Is that the place where seller's have odd shaped balls?
yep, not bothered about the shape of their balls, I need someone to help me out!
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:47 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Favour needed, anyone here from the Rugby area?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 214
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:04 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Favour needed, anyone here from the Rugby area?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 214
Favour needed, anyone here from the Rugby area?
Hi fellas Looking for a small favour. I need someone who can collect some wheels for my from a seller in Rugby. I'll arrange a courier to collect form you and will give you some beer tokens for your troubles! I would usually just pay the seller and have him courier the wheels to me but am not sure o...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:49 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: STOLEN E30 325I SPORT DELPHIN METALLIC F180 HKL
- Replies: 82
- Views: 5560
Re: STOLEN E30 325I SPORT DELPHIN METALLIC F180 HKL
most likely the same people who stole my e30 motorsport cabby from ilford.
these tossers need to be caught.
these tossers need to be caught.
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:56 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Anyone know where I can get my bubble leather repaired?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 435
Re: Anyone know where I can get my bubble leather repaired?
i may have a spare part for you.bhaza wrote:It's the part the you literally sit on, the actual bubble part?
It's the grey bubble leather btw.
drop me a call on 07943165076
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:24 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Anyone know where I can get my bubble leather repaired?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 435
Re: Anyone know where I can get my bubble leather repaired?
Which part is torn?
I had the same but managed to find a spare seat which I took the material off and replaced the torn part.
I had the same but managed to find a spare seat which I took the material off and replaced the torn part.
- Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:38 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
Goldie I saw your car a while back parked outside the garage with the 17" bbs reps but I think you were prepping it for a respray or something. Just wondering how the car is looking now? It's back to standard now how a motorsport cabby should be. I'll get some pictures for you this weekend. It was ...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:05 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
Nogaro grey code 243Gert_8 wrote:@ goldy; is there a colour code for that?
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:13 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
Have a look at this, Goldy. http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=229523 bloody hell mate I would be p1ssed with that. you could have bought a battered set and got them refurbished for £250. I don't understand how people think they will get away with this. Has he not repli...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 2:13 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
Hey goldysingh u had a convert U still got it, what alloys you have on that? Hi mate I have the oem 15" bbs wheels with nogaro centres on it at the moment. Got a pic, please?! I don't have a picture of them on the car but have this while they were getting refurbished. I went for a polished lip inst...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:55 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
I also had these bbs reps in 17" which i sold not so long ago


- Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:49 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
Hey goldysingh u had a convert U still got it, what alloys you have on that? Hi mate I have the oem 15" bbs wheels with nogaro centres on it at the moment. I also have a set of 18" azev a's in e30 fitment, one off special order from azev before they went bust, 17" alpina reps and 2 azev a's in 8x17...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:47 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
get some pictures up. I also have a motorsport cabby in macau blue. Have just put it all back to how it should be, original. 15" bbs with nogaro centres and has had a complete repaint. Have a look at this, Goldy. http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=229523 bloody hell mat...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:59 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
Hi I have a 1990 325i msport Conv was just wondering at what model or age BMW did the smiley headlights start at? Also do you think it's worth upgrading to the smileys? I have Azevs 17" on it at the moment but am contemplating whether to get hold of the original bbs and put them on. Also do you kno...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:53 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1602
Re: Info needed regarding e30 msport convert
get some pictures up.
I also have a motorsport cabby in macau blue.
Have just put it all back to how it should be, original.
15" bbs with nogaro centres and has had a complete repaint.
I also have a motorsport cabby in macau blue.
Have just put it all back to how it should be, original.
15" bbs with nogaro centres and has had a complete repaint.
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:23 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: 325i Cab Mauritius Blue Lotus White Leather Mini Restoration
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2173
Re: E30 325i Cab Mauritius Blue Lotus White Leather Project
looks proper slick with those wheels
Get the centres painted nogaro!
any more pics? close ups
Get the centres painted nogaro!
any more pics? close ups
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:17 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: 325i Cab Mauritius Blue Lotus White Leather Mini Restoration
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2173
Re: E30 325i Cab Mauritius Blue Lotus White Leather Project
looks really good.
It actually looks just like a motorsport
well done!
It actually looks just like a motorsport
well done!
- Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:07 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My Genuine Motorsport 325i Convertible Sebring Grey
- Replies: 7
- Views: 558
Re: My Genuine Motorsport 325i Convertible Sebring Grey
Looks nice
get some more pictures up, maybe daylight ones this time!
get some more pictures up, maybe daylight ones this time!
- Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:12 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: 325i Cab Mauritius Blue Lotus White Leather Mini Restoration
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2173
Re: E30 325i Cab Mauritius Blue Lotus White Leather Project
and get some pics up!
- Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:12 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: 325i Cab Mauritius Blue Lotus White Leather Mini Restoration
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2173
Re: E30 325i Cab Mauritius Blue Lotus White Leather Project
there was a set of front motorsport door cards on ebay the other day, have a search...would finish your car off nicely.
- Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:58 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Houndstooth group buy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 749
Re: Houndstooth group buy
you luckt git.diable wrote:Thanks for the link, I've bought the last roll of Bubble Leather
I rang them up earlier and the numpty said they had no stock of the bubble leather.
Just for reference, what is the material code?
they chap was looking for 0319?
- Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:42 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Wheels
- Replies: 11
- Views: 707
Re: Wheels
I'll take the two motorsport 15's if you decide to sell 
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:35 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Motorsport edition help please
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1168
Re: Motorsport edition help please
Lift the rear seat up , there should be a piece of paper stapled to the seat with the production number written on it.
I have a H plate motorsport cabby wth tech 2, number 219 from 250.
I have a H plate motorsport cabby wth tech 2, number 219 from 250.
- Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:25 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: insurance valuation?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 107
insurance valuation?
Hi chaps I've got an agreed valuation with my insurance company on my e30 motorsport convertible. They are asking for an independent valuation by someone from bmw car club or equivalent. Is there anybody on here who can assist? I can upload pictures, what I would need is something in writing stating...
- Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:13 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Peoples engine bays
- Replies: 87
- Views: 4283
Re:
Alright Goldy, the paint colour is Delphin Grey, to match the car Nice, I think I will end up doing mine like that. It does look tidy. Dips at Custom Cars. He did the inlet and rocker cover work and it cannot be faulted. Give him a shout! I might do, he is refurbishing my 17" and 18" azev a's at th...
- Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:45 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Peoples engine bays
- Replies: 87
- Views: 4283
Re:
Nice, I think I will end up doing mine like that.Ajsingh wrote:Alright Goldy, the paint colour is Delphin Grey, to match the car
It does look tidy.
- Thu Aug 16, 2012 4:59 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Peoples engine bays
- Replies: 87
- Views: 4283
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Before (2.0i): http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae14/aje30/4.jpg After a proper clean: http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae14/aje30/8.jpg And now, a rebuilt 2.7 engine: (the air filter has gone!) http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae14/aje30/DSC02591.jpg http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae14/a...
- Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:21 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: what's an e46 m3 carbon filter box with filter worth ?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1275
Re: what's an e46 m3 carbon filter box with filter worth ?
that would fit nicely under the bonnet of my e46 m3.
pm sent!
pm sent!
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:39 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2296
Re: New member,just got my first Bmw...pics.
Original wheels will be kept as well whatever i get, im guessing Alpina reps are a bit of swear word in BMW circles then..maybe i wont get em after all.. :) Wouldn't you rather have these? :D http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7669/sn150805.jpg They look amazing I take it they are not available in ...
- Wed May 30, 2012 8:34 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: BBS centre caps question...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 773
Re: BBS centre caps question...
there should be a part numbered 09.23.117 this accepts the hex section, but you need to press it in fairly hard and you'll know when it's in place it shoud click loudly.. make sure the allignment tab from the metal waffle part, locates through the 09.23.117 part probably you're not pressing hard en...
- Wed May 30, 2012 8:21 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: BBS centre caps question...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 773
Re: BBS centre caps question...
That's what is missing then..DHFiS wrote:From memory, the outer plastic hexagonal piece pushes into an inner plastic piece and the two are held together with a circular wire clip.
Can the wire clip be bought separably from bmw?
- Wed May 30, 2012 8:20 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: BBS centre caps question...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 773
Re: BBS centre caps question...
I don't have the caps to hand but will check a little later.sunnyr83 wrote:Im sure there should be some sort of ring that sits inside to tighten it up come to think of it.
Is there a ring present? In the hexagon part.
don't think the ring is present.. can these be bought from bmw?
- Wed May 30, 2012 7:59 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: BBS centre caps question...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 773
Re: BBS centre caps question...
That's what I though but it doesn't!sunnyr83 wrote:http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=36&fg=15
From memory it should just clip into place, as shown in the pic above.
How does the logo part or the hexagonal part connect to the bigger part of the cap?
- Wed May 30, 2012 7:46 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: BBS centre caps question...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 773
BBS centre caps question...
Hi chaps.. Just a quick question.. I recently got my 15" bbs wheels refurbished by lepsons, I've just realised that when I attach the middle logo part of the centre cap to the actaul metal part of the cap it doesn't seem to hook in.. There seems to be something missing!! Does anyone know how what co...
