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richg40
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:19 pm

Hi, joined up a few weeks ago but havent really introduced myself.

My name's Rich and I'm a tech at a main dealer (boooooo!).

This is my E30.

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Only had it afew weeks and she's got all the usual problems, snapped exhaust studs, water leak etc. All gonna be sorted this weekend, then it'll be mint.
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:20 pm

Welcome to the zone - Nice looking motor ! :D
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e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
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richg40
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:33 pm

It's got the stripes down the side, what's everyone's opinion on them? better with or without?
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:41 pm

I vote for leaving them on mate - what model is it ? Looks like SE spec whatever it is ....
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e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
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richg40
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:51 pm

It's a 2 litre.
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:13 pm

hi mate welcome
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:18 pm

Welcome to the zone fella.

Leave the stripes on. Add's charm to that one.
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:20 pm

I like stripes - i vote to leave them on :wink:

Welcome to the Zone fella.

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Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:22 pm

Another + for the stripes, and welcome mate.
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:32 pm

richg40 wrote:Hi, joined up a few weeks ago but havent really introduced myself.

My name's Rich and I'm a tech at a main dealer (boooooo!).

This is my E30.

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Only had it afew weeks and she's got all the usual problems, snapped exhaust studs, water leak etc. All gonna be sorted this weekend, then it'll be mint.
welcome :wave:

nowt wrong with working at a main dealer

i would keep the stripes on the look good
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:21 pm

hello rich. which main dealer are you based?
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:28 pm

Chester in the North West.
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:33 pm

Hiya and welcome :-) not that far from me, maybe when I am rich I may bring my e30 to you for servicing... :D
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:37 pm

defo leave the stripes on, its give the car that 80's retro look :cool:
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:30 pm

I'm not overly concerned about engine mods, but i was thinking about a rear dics conversion. Also the M50 conversion looks quite straight forward, and the project orca stuff is good reading. Suppose it's easy to get carried away but this is my priority.....
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:55 pm

i like the stripes looks god dude :cool: oooww polo nice little hatch that one :twisted:
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Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:30 am

richg40 wrote:I'm not overly concerned about engine mods, but i was thinking about a rear dics conversion. Also the M50 conversion looks quite straight forward, and the project orca stuff is good reading. Suppose it's easy to get carried away but this is my priority.....
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M50 first,get ya priorities in the right order :wink:

Welcome to the Zone,oh and another + for keeping the stripes :cool:
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Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:45 am

richg40 wrote:I'm not overly concerned about engine mods, but i was thinking about a rear dics conversion. Also the M50 conversion looks quite straight forward, and the project orca stuff is good reading. Suppose it's easy to get carried away but this is my priority.....
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Welcome! Froget project orca, I have both the cd's and used hardly at all!

There is a LOT more useful info in these pages :D

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Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:10 am

Welcome ... and keep the stripes. :D
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Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:54 am

:wave: hello, welcome, nice cars, keep the stripes and get that m50 launched in
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