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t11mfn
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:42 am

Well people after being around for a few weeks i suppose i better introduce myself properly my names Tom and I live in Tamworth, Staffs.

Ive not long brought a 325i motorsport 89k on the clock with a hardtop as well. Ok it needs a little work on the interior and it needs a new softtop. But when ive finished with it I will have it in the condition it deserves to be.

Here is a pic, I picked it up from the garage last night as i had a new oil and fuel filter as well as a cam-belt and overall service. I hate the silver wing mirrors I have the standard ones but the electrics dont work for em so they will be sorted out asap!!!!

I want the car to look more or less standard except for it being lowered, rear spoiler, rear dark lights, side indicators front fogs. It is a real head turner the sound of it is luuuurvley. Just need a nice stereo to go in it as its got all the amps etc etc alredy with the car.

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Ive been speaking with a few people on here about bits and bobs, to website.

I am also a member or another online forum www.escortevolution.co.uk stems from when i had an escort but ive kinda hung around on there still.
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eun
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:10 am

hi tom do u still want those bmw badges mate?
u said u were gonna send a cheque but havent
received anything yet!

if not il readvertise them!

cheers
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:17 am

That looks a sweet cab generally :cool:

Are you gonna put the mirros/grille/wheels back to original spec? :)
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:37 am

mirrors yeah as soon as i can work out if the originals are broken or the wiring is fcuked.

The wheels i like the ones on it they look nice imo as for the front grills i kinda like it looks mean and dark. What do you think?

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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:41 am

yeah mate the grill looks nice......

however if u dont want it i will happily take it
off your hands..... :wink:
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:50 am

t11mfn wrote:as for the front grills i kinda like it looks mean and dark. What do you think?
I think a dark grille looks good but the standard grilles painted black would be better, the one you've got looks a bit tacky and stuck-on.

Very glad to hear you're changing the mirrors :thumb:
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:20 am

Zayyan wrote:
t11mfn wrote:as for the front grills i kinda like it looks mean and dark. What do you think?
I think a dark grille looks good but the standard grilles painted black would be better, the one you've got looks a bit tacky and stuck-on.

Very glad to hear you're changing the mirrors :thumb:
zayyan what is the difference?

cos i thought the black kidney grills u can buy
were just the same as normal ones!
so it it better to spray the standard black
than buy one off of a business? :?
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:30 am

They look like a one-piece aftermarket item from the pic if you look closely.

I think a standard one painted would look better.
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:33 am

oh yeah i see now

instead of 2 seperate grills,its all in one! :(

glad someones eagle eyed :)
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:34 am

Guys the grill is the last of my worries at the mo there is other things that need my attention the interior is 1st then i will worry about it. I did think it looked too big for it but not sure still looks nice though!
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:49 pm

looks tidy, good colour

wheels/grill/mirrors needs sorting when you get the time tho :wink:
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:14 pm

looks sweet dude what did she set you back? :cool:
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:00 pm

Looks sweet mate, although there are a few things i'd change but still a car to be proud of.

Not far from me either!
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:14 pm

Thanks people it set me back Ԛ£5200 which i dont think is bad with a hardtop as well.
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Post Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:13 pm

Well done mate, very nice.
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Post Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:57 am

cheers mate
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Post Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:11 pm

Looks good mate. I like the wheels a lot. :cool:

Are the boot n bonnet badges the mtec ones ? If so look closely, are the colours in the right order ?

Eyebrows are good too. Mine are off ATM but plan to stick em back on for a bit this weekend.

well done, good price. Whats the mileage ?

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Post Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:24 pm

Sorry just spotted the mileage..... :oops:

Who or what is a neebie...?

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Post Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:56 pm

nice cab just needs a few more doors and a tailgate :lol:
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Post Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:09 am

looks pretty good, only thing i'd change is those mirrors, not a huge fan of the wheels but their 17's so at least gives a nice look.
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Post Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:21 am

peejay Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:24 pm Post subject:

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Sorry just spotted the mileage.....

Who or what is a neebie...?
Amended i meant a newbie, mileage is good eh ;-) lol

Gouki -> the mirrors are the 1st thing im changign this weekend providing i can get the electrics working for the old ones.

As for the wheels each to there own i personally think they go nice with the motor ;-)
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