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325bhpbruiser
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:42 am

thing that need doing to your e30!
just wanna see if people lists are as big as mine lol :mad:
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:27 am

Hi
A 320i coming tomorrow
cylinder head gasket set
water pump
thermostat re
timing belt
tensioner
oil
oil filter
air filter
plugs
anti freeze
2 centre caps for 15'' BBS.
headlight wiper motor serviced

316i current
o/s wheel arch rubbed down and painted
n/side headlamp adjusted
reinstall ariel


Me thinks I need my head looked at :mad:
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:34 am

picking up a rust free tailgate today, apart from that there's nothing to be done :(
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:24 am

all my suspension (and mean EVERYTHING) is getting changed for uprated or new parts, and i've got an engine project on the go too.

also gotta put my new leathers in...
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:34 am

My to do list............

Finish M30 airbox conversion
Fit rear disc setup along with new rear suspension bushes/brake pipes
Fit 3.45 diff/new mount
Remove sideskirts
Change exhaust for standard

All of these can now wait till the New year,once done will probably sell it and move onto the next winkeye
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:43 am

Touring:
Sports leather interior
Thermostat
Drive belts
Fog lamps

Main 318iS
Drive belts
Speedo bulb

Track 318iS
M3 Alumimum Wishbones and new M3 bushes
Upgrade brakes
Performance Air filter
Strip interior
Cotty
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:44 am

I need to get my cloth sports seats and Hartge side skirts fitted then just the front speakers to finish and perhaps a sub in the boot
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:54 am

i think maybe a couple of rear subframe bushess,new front wiper motor and an oil and filter change as ive now done 10000 miles on the new engine,oil an filters done every 5000 miles, over the christmas holidays is about it for me
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:13 pm

My to-do list:

For the 327i:
Re-pack scorpion centre box
Fit lightened flywheel
Connect up oil pressure/temp and AFR guages
Fit and tune Megasquirt 8O
Sort out a few bits of bodywork (all the rust is gone)
Prep for respray
Fit new wings
Respray
Make and fit DIY smoked Hella's

For the E30 trailer:
Design and fit draw bar
Cut bootlid back to tech-1 spoiler
Weld in bulkhead between door slams
Design and fit supporting framework for marine ply lining
Fit marine ply lining
Electrics
Replace shocks
Fit new tyres to new rims
Smooth lines where b and c posts used to be
Respray in Diamond black

All this has to be done before the baby arrives in April :eek:

And I have no garage :banghead:

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Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:23 pm

mine needs a clean - to maintain the lack of rust :D
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:31 pm

my touring

sump gasket
leaking fuel tank
abs not working
replace wings

Alpina - everything, bodywork will be first though
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:34 pm

my dad justs needs a few little bits doing i think a new headlining.
nut and bolt check the next thing on lists of modding rebuild of back axle.
oh and sideskirt needs painting.
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:46 pm

Engine oil & filter change,
service lights reset,
clean the ICV,
OBC backlight bulb,
Source & fit alarm/immobiliser,
Find a way of securing the BBS centre caps,
Try and find a good anthracite grey driver's seat,
Maybe swop the steering wheel for a Tech1 Sport one,
Cure the boot leak,
More Waxoyling
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:55 pm

my 325i:

needs full service
new subframebushes
oil leak
abs and pas sorted out
bonnet and boot sprayed
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:07 pm

Just before next MOT, er break it

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Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:16 pm

320i SE - Needs a new fuel tank so probably get the brakelines done while everything is out, needs a bit of paint on the very edge of the rear arches but thats it as it had an inspection 2 service a few months ago.

318i - sell it or break it!
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:13 pm

Royalratch wrote:Touring:
Sports leather interior
Thermostat
Drive belts
Fog lamps

Main 318iS
Drive belts
Speedo bulb

Track 318iS
M3 Alumimum Wishbones and new M3 bushes
Upgrade brakes
Performance Air filter
Strip interior
You forgot the 325ix Touring RHD conversion! :D
Some pics of all these cars would be good too............................
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 8:52 pm

Well I have only got the one E30, which isn't in bad shape, but still needs plenty of attention.

1. Replace n/s/r tyre
2. Check alignment
3. Fit replacement diff sourced from Bigdek (cheers mate)
4. Repair light switch illumination
5. Fit new clock / stereo surround panel
6. Remake wiring loom for Kenwood HU and phone kit
7. Fit Pioneer tweeters into OE tweeter triangles
8. Fit & wire in remaining component set-up.
9. Get new drivers door lock kit, and assemble to my key
10. Get the paint / bodywork sorted. There are a few knocks, and a little of the tin-worm in the usual places
11. Source some SE side skirts
12. Source some beige stripe sports front seats to match the rest of the interior
13. M-Tec2 wheel? Maybe
14. Thinking about one of those slimline amplified subs to go under the passenger seat
15. Get the wheels refurbed. They are corroding on the sides of the spokes
16. Sell it and buy a Boxster / E36 M3 / E39 M5.

Point 16 is a long way off!
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2001 Ford Mondeo 2.5 Zetec-S 5dr - SOLD
2004 Lexus IS300 Limited Edition Auto - SOLD
2005 Honda CR-V 2.0i Executive Auto
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:15 pm

Usual Servicing
Rear drums to do
Sump replaced
Undent the floor :mad:

Still pondering getting new suspension when i can afford it, didn't get the bursary from uni (cheap buggers don't like experienced people, just want students that can pass exams?! :x )
BMW and Opel, both RWD, both german, both good fun
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:35 pm

Bloody Hell!! These are all major rebuilds. Flashbstard - has that got an MOT?? winkeye
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:41 pm

Re-place all bushes front and rear.
Swap diff's over.(again)
New rear discs and pad's.
Re-place o/s sill
Turbo when cash allow's.
And some paint too.
M30 Tech 1 Touring on gas.
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:44 pm

Andyboy wrote:Bloody Hell!! These are all major rebuilds. Flashbstard - has that got an MOT?? winkeye
Cheeky bugger. I am only 2nd owner, bought it 3 yrs ago, 55k, FBMWSH. Now has 79k, still FSH, but not BMW. generally tidy, but I wish it was tidier.
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:17 pm

not that bad :lol:

Pads, mabey discs. we´ll see when we get the wheels off :lol:
rear topmounts
trailing arm bushes
4WA :roll:

Inspec. 1 (done by me anyway)
diff and box oil

mop n´polish

and thats me sorted :D
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:27 pm

my car wants for nothing but i keep spending money i dont have on it just modding.
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:34 pm

cass1_5503 wrote:my car wants for nothing but i keep spending money i dont have on it just modding.
Amen to that!
1993 E30 318i Lux Auto Touring - SOLD
2001 Ford Mondeo 2.5 Zetec-S 5dr - SOLD
2004 Lexus IS300 Limited Edition Auto - SOLD
2005 Honda CR-V 2.0i Executive Auto
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JMRe30
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Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:56 pm

fix rust
exhaust
exhaust manifold gasket
tranny mounts
ignition tune up

and some small things

ive got some work to do
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