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LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:01 pm
by FreddieS
Hi all, im considering going LPG on the 320i (which wont be a 2l all its life) as it'd save me a fortune as I do a hell of a lot of miles, and i know of quite a few LPG stations nearby...
How much would one expect to pay to have an LPG kit fitted, or is it possible to get the kit second hand and fit it, if so how much roughly do they go for?
Just need to work out if its an economical idea.
Re: LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:17 pm
by DanThe
DIY and it will pay for itself in a few thousand miles
Re: LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:19 pm
by FreddieS
Yeah, Just been reading around, just need pointing in the right direction of what stuff I need to get!
Re: LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:21 pm
by Jon_Bmw
Agreed, I 100% wouldn't bother with a 'professional' £1200+ conversion on an e30. Around about 3000-4000 miles and you have paid it all back.
£200+ will buy you a complete kit with all you need, well bar some patience fitting it. Everytime I drive my car I am now making money compared to when running it on petrol a few months ago.
You have a year before LPG prices are reviewed by the scumbags.
Re: LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:26 pm
by FreddieS
£200~, now thats awesome, im alright for patience I suppose!
I heard that they were going to whap a load of tax on LPG around 2011 to get all the people coming in for the olympics, hell, a year is good enough though as I do about 30k a year and at the moment the beemer is just raping my wallet!
Ive seen the spare wheel well tanks and that really appeals to me as it doesnt mean losing precious boot space! but how long would the tanks last as they dont seem that large?
Re: LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:27 pm
by DanThe
Take advantage while you can, I bet your iS has been drawn back in line with a 325i Jon, with the extra weight and what not
Re: LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:40 pm
by Jon_Bmw
DanThe wrote:I bet your iS has been drawn back in line with a 325i Jon, with the extra weight and what not
Naa, I've fallen back down to 2.7 level. Gutted.
Re: LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:49 pm
by FreddieS
So is it possible for me to DIY install the LPG setup then have it certified by an installer or something so that its all legit insurance wise?
Re: LPG users
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:10 pm
by DanThe
You dont need it certified, as long as you stick to the guidelines you will be ok
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:11 pm
by StuBeeDoo
You don't necessarilly need a certificate. It's not a legal requirement.
I don't have one and I'm pretty sure other LPG users on here don't either. Plenty of insurers don't need sight of a certificate, although you do have to declare the LPG system as a modification.
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:07 pm
by FreddieS
Ahh right, any chance for some links as to the parts that I am going to need?
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:05 pm
by jon_d_h
I would just go for it and convert. I did mine with lots of help off here for about £250 with everything. For that price, I didnt mind too much about saving money as I only do 100miles a week, I learnt alot and did it mainly for the experience but as you do alot more miles than me, it would be a good investment. My car used to do 170 miles to £40. Now it does 150 miles to £15 so is alot better.
If you want infomation on converting your car, just stick "LPG" into the search function on here and have a read throungh some of the threads, they helped me alot when doing mine.