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by firthy
Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30s are far too expensive
Replies: 35
Views: 1219

Re: e30s are far too expensive

I had a 318is when i was 19 for a year, was a great car and i loved it. I had to get rid of it because it always needed something doing to it and was just too unreliable. My advise is definatly get one! My insurance was £63 a month with tesco.
by firthy
Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Creaking sound 318is
Replies: 0
Views: 67

Creaking sound 318is

When turning right there is a creaking sound, this also occurs when the car is going over bumps sometimes, have got no idea what it could be! The sound appears to be coming from the rear left of the car.... cheers for the help

Tom
by firthy
Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:03 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Exhaust prices!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 847

Exhaust prices!!!!

Quoted £350 for a full system for my 318is or £250 for a back box? are these prices fair?
by firthy
Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BBS refurblishment??
Replies: 12
Views: 549

BBS refurblishment??

Have set of 15' BBS cross spoke alloys and they need a refurb. was thinking of maybe having the wheels powder coated with a black or dark grey and a polished lip? Will this look good and does anyone have any photos! cheers
by firthy
Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:57 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: BBS Refurblish?
Replies: 1
Views: 181

BBS Refurblish?

Have set of 15' BBS cross spoke alloys and they need a refurb. was thinking of maybe having the wheels powder coated with a black or dark grey and a polished lip? Will this look good and does anyone have any photos! cheers
by firthy
Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Oil leak??!!
Replies: 1
Views: 88

Oil leak??!!

I own a 318is and there seems to be an oil leak from the engine. There is oil all over the bootom of the engine, on the mounts etc and the leak apears to be coming from the passenger side of the engine. Quite worried about this. Have no ideawhat it could be?? Any help/advice would be much appreciate...
by firthy
Sat Mar 17, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Oil leak!!
Replies: 0
Views: 59

Oil leak!!

I own a 318is and there seems to be an oil leak from the engine. There is oil all over the bootom of the engine, on the mounts etc and the leak apears to be coming from the passenger side of the engine. Quite worried about this. Have no ideawhat it could be?? Any help/advice would be much appreciate...
by firthy
Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Borbet A's?
Replies: 6
Views: 274

Re:

Car is gorgeous on those wheels, i have made my mind up! What kind of fitting issues did u come across :( ??!!
by firthy
Sat Mar 10, 2007 4:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Borbet A's?
Replies: 6
Views: 274

Re:

That looks the bollox! I was definatly thinking 9J but will there be any fitting issues?
by firthy
Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Borbet A's?
Replies: 6
Views: 274

Borbet A's?

Would like to get some 16' Borbet A's on my 318is. What is the offset? tyre, and width of the wheel that would look best? Dont really know any of this information...... cheers
by firthy
Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:32 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wheels?!
Replies: 2
Views: 135

wheels?!

Getting new wheels for my 318is, which is in lazaur Blau. Do you think black alloys would look good on a blue car? Have not seen a blue with black combination yet! Cheers for your advise
by firthy
Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: My Alloy wheel Split! - New ones needed.
Replies: 5
Views: 218

Re: My Alloy wheel Split! - New ones needed.

Could be persuaded to spend more if i really like the wheels i suppose winkeye
by firthy
Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: My Alloy wheel Split! - New ones needed.
Replies: 5
Views: 218

Re: My Alloy wheel Split! - New ones needed.

Exactly! is quite scary really. Looking to spend somewhere in the region of £350-450. depends if i see something i like.....I have no idea atm, although i do like Borbet A's....
by firthy
Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:29 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: My Alloy wheel Split! - New ones needed.
Replies: 5
Views: 218

My Alloy wheel Split! - New ones needed.

I had a puncture on the M1 and it turns out my rightside rear alloy wheel had split and punctured the tire, very worrying! They wheels are 17' raceline alpina replicas which were on my 318is when i bought it. They are curbed and obviously not very strong! I am therefore looking for new wheels. The c...
by firthy
Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318 is Exhaust??!!
Replies: 6
Views: 207

Re: 318 is Exhaust??!!

Yer i knew they were hard to come by as i have been looking for ages, wouldnt want it to be too loud, but loud enough and a bit fruity. I was quoted about £300 for a custom built system from a place called Top Gear in St.Albans which do custom exhausts, dont know what to do!
by firthy
Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318 is Exhaust??!!
Replies: 6
Views: 207

318 is Exhaust??!!

Hi,

I have a 318is and the exhaust is on its last legs, its blowing and is a bit of a state! Was hoping to get a full sports exhaust system, just looking for advise on the best one to get, and how much, if any, power gains there will be? Thanks for your help!
by firthy
Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318is replacement exhaust?
Replies: 2
Views: 86

318is replacement exhaust?

i own a 318is and the back box is blowing. i was wondering a) how easy it is to source a new, original one, and b)whether it is worth spending more money and trying to get a performance exhaust? many thanks
by firthy
Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318IS any good?
Replies: 20
Views: 878

Re: 318IS any good?

i have just bought a 318is for £1300 i am 19 and i am covered with tesco fully comp on my dads insurance for £800. the car is fantastic to drive, and its good to have a different car from all the other 19yr olds with 1.2 litre puntos. the car has been totally reliable so far, if you can get one,...
by firthy
Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:37 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Nottingham independant BMW specialists?
Replies: 2
Views: 127

Nottingham independant BMW specialists?

I have recently moved to nottingham and i am wondering if anyone knows of a good independant BMW garage in the area? many thanks!
by firthy
Thu Nov 02, 2006 3:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318 is pipes??
Replies: 4
Views: 167

318 is pipes??

I own a 318 is which had been standing a while before i bought it. the fuel lines have been replaced as they were dried out and cracked and some of the water pipes have been leaking, should i get all the pipes replaced, how much effort/money will it take?
by firthy
Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318 is exhaust?
Replies: 30
Views: 1252

Re:

when it is fitted would be very intersted to hear your feedback on the system.
by firthy
Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:08 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318 is chipping?
Replies: 5
Views: 215

Re: 318 is chipping?

Not sure about where to get it done.... maybe a Zone shop chip, wondering if there any good? i dont really want to do it myself, will any garage do it?
by firthy
Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318 is chipping?
Replies: 5
Views: 215

318 is chipping?

I am thinking of chipping my 318 is, what are the realistic gains and is it worth it!!??
by firthy
Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: cheap insurance for young drivers?
Replies: 22
Views: 958

Re: cheap insurance for young drivers?

Tesco are excellent, i have just got a 318 is and am on my dads insurance and its Ԛ£700. i am 19 and a student! Definatly go online and get a quote. Good luck mate.
by firthy
Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318 is Fuel Lines??
Replies: 4
Views: 161

318 is Fuel Lines??

Got my new 318 IS on saturday, it had been standing for about a month, and fuel has started to leak from somwhere in the engine bay! i think its cracked fuel lines. any other suggestions of what it could be? HELP!!!!
by firthy
Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318 is exhaust?
Replies: 30
Views: 1252

318 is exhaust?

Looking to put performance exhaust system on my IS, wondering if its worth it and which one to go for. Any advice? Cheers
by firthy
Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318IS insurance??
Replies: 25
Views: 1018

Re: 318IS insurance??

got a quote from Tesco For Ԛ£675 fully comp on my Dads insurance, is that good?
by firthy
Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318IS insurance??
Replies: 25
Views: 1018

318IS insurance??

i am about to buy a 318IS i am 19 and am wondering about insurance and if it qualifies for classic car insurance? i need help!
by firthy
Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: insurance! more info!
Replies: 7
Views: 245

nope! only been drivin 4 a yr on me dads... no no claims! :D
by firthy
Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: insurance! more info!
Replies: 7
Views: 245

insurance! more info!

very happy! tesco qouted Ԛ£830 for a 318is fully comp...... im 18! the quest is over :D cheers for all you help was very usefull..... Tom
by firthy
Mon Feb 13, 2006 4:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Insurance!
Replies: 21
Views: 707

Insurance!

i am in the process of buying a 318is..... but i need advice on how to insure it? classic car etc??? i am only 18 so need advice? cheers...Tom