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gillsl500
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:22 pm

Guys I'm the very proud dude who yesterday brought an awesome car :-).

I'm chuffed to bits...

Right let's see if I can get some pics up?

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What do you thinks guys...?

What's next?

Well I'm thinking of doing the following and would appreciate some ideas with regards to where to start or even new ideas too. It's all cosmetic stuff really and not sure if I really want to mess around with the performance side of things just yet?

1) thinking about getting hold of some eye brows...any body know where I could get some?

2) thinking of going for either BBS RS or RM's or even the DZ Exclusives? How ever have no idea on size of wheels, so any ideas welcome?

3) smoked head lights or even smoked lights all round? Any body know where I could get some from?

4) Coilovers? But don't know if i'l need them, suppose depends on size of wheels? Any suggestions?

Guys feel free to put up some pics for me as guide, to be honest I'm new to the E30 scene and looking forward to turning this car into a beutiful example :-)

Cheers everyone

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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:33 pm

No no on the eyebrows imo. Enjoy it.

Just seen the pics, that is very nice. Allow the 'mods' and as said refurb the alloys. Nice colour.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:53 pm

and even more no no on eyebrows.Also smoked headlights no! but the rest OK.Anyway the car looks a nice one,did you pay extra for the hard top or was it in the price.Well done mate, please don't ruin it with a load of old non OEM stuff.Have fun in the sun.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:59 pm

brought = to bring
bought = to buy


nice car :)
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:04 pm

Very nice cab, love the colour, looks really tidy.

Smoke headlights No
Eyebrows Definitely NO
Coilovers depends on the use of the car
Wheels, the BBS's look nice, why not get them cleaned up? Failing that BBS RS' all day long.

Enjoy
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:15 pm

SDM wrote:brought = to bring
bought = to buy


nice car :)
lol...anaah my wife does that...boils my pissil lol

nice car..love the colour

:D :D
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:29 pm

Loving the colour,hardtop well done :cool:
They don't make bm's like this anymore!..They should.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:40 pm

looks lovely. Same colour as mine. Mine also has the brows, but I will be removing these, Genuine smoked hellas to the front, which IMO look very good. Enjoy.

:D
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:05 pm

Is this mauritius blue? Looks great!! As the above; NO to eyebrows but it's your car.

Any pics of the interior? Enjoy it as Spring/Summer is only around the corner!!!
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:06 pm

Lovely car, can see why you are so pleased!

I personally wouldn't have eyebrows or smoked stuff, but then I am an OEM homo...

Good luck with it.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:19 pm

She looks fine just as she is,perfect.
Very nice looking cab you have there nice find.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:40 pm

That's a lovely looking cab & I really like the colour.

Like the others have said before me, I wouldn't add the eyebrows though.

Enjoy driving it :cool:
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:13 pm

Does it need a roof, hence the hardtop, and is it manual or electric?

Nice to see the interior. :D
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:23 pm

Daryll wrote:Very nice cab, love the colour, looks really tidy.

Smoke headlights No
Eyebrows Definitely NO
Coilovers depends on the use of the car
Wheels, the BBS's look nice, why not get them cleaned up? Failing that BBS RS' all day long.

Enjoy
this !!

smoked headlights and eyebrowse will totaly ruin the classic look of your car, dont do it
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:25 pm

Guys come on!! "In your opinion you wouldn't put eye brows on etc" If everyone had the same E30'S it would be a boring e30 world we live in, i say do what ever you want to do with it bud, what ever style you want to go for, just do it. However saying that, i've recently got my E30 cab and i've done the complete opposite to what you are thinking of doing, changed the blacked out kidney grill, put the standard indicators & side repeaters back on & took off the eye brows. Why? Because i love the original way a E30 looks, you however may prefer the slightly more modified look, if so fair play.

You know that time when you just type and before you know it you've just been ranting on for a bit, well that was then

Lovely looking e30, enjoy it

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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:31 pm

@SDM = grammar Nazi!
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:37 pm

gillsl500 wrote: Well I'm thinking of doing the following and would appreciate some ideas with regards to where to start or even new ideas too. It's all cosmetic stuff really and not sure if I really want to mess around with the performance side of things just yet?

1) thinking about getting hold of some eye brows...any body know where I could get some?
Your car, if you like them go for it.
gillsl500 wrote: 2) thinking of going for either BBS RS or RM's or even the DZ Exclusives? How ever have no idea on size of wheels, so any ideas welcome?
15" RM's in 8j and 9j will be about £800+ for a fully refurbed set.

15" RS's, there's a set on sale here from "CharlieOgden"
16" RS's, hope you have deep pockets, as they are about £2.5k for 4x100
DZ Exclusives, good hunting to find a set.
gillsl500 wrote: 3) smoked head lights or even smoked lights all round? Any body know where I could get some from?
Me, done loads for Zoners on here. :D
gillsl500 wrote: 4) Coilovers? But don't know if i'l need them, suppose depends on size of wheels? Any suggestions?
Be careful, as usually Gaz ones will rub on the front wheels and you'll need spacers to clear the spring seat.




Car looks Nice.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:44 pm

looks good 8)

I changed my oil this afternoon, should that have been forum approved first!
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:48 pm

stew72 wrote:looks good 8)

I changed my oil this afternoon, should that have been forum approved first!
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:02 pm

Looks a million times nicer than that e36 its parked next to
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:05 pm

@stew72 yes it does, please tell me you seeked approval ? I'd suggest you get out of town!!
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:15 pm

stew72 wrote:looks good 8)

I changed my oil this afternoon, should that have been forum approved first!
photographic evidence of the genuine BMW dealership supplied oil will be required, or you may have to empty it out again and redo the change

very nice convertible mate. lovely colour as mentioned.
i have smoked rear lights if you are interested

eyebrows here:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... t=eyebrows

you car gill, your decision :wink:
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:31 pm

Ignore the Dins,smoked headlights rock.



Nice car, cabs look much better with a hardtop fitted.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:31 pm

@Adi, that made me chuckle! But seriously, the oil will have to be checked....
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:33 pm

Looks great and your car your choice. If you want to mod it its your car your choice so totally agree with Rav. The only thing I would say is don't add things you cant change back,if or when it comes to selling good OEM cars fetch the best money.
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:36 pm

@Adi, that made me chuckle! But seriously, the oil will have to be checked....
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:41 pm

that's bloody lovely! much as I love the heavy artillery I'm more than a little jealous :D
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:04 pm

@Adi, that made me chuckle! But seriously, the oil will have to be checked....
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:16 pm

@Adi, that made me chuckle! But seriously, the oil will have to be checked....
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:17 pm

Echo alert^
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:41 pm

I'd just put the wheels off the e36 straight on, They are pimping!
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Post Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:56 pm

Eyebrows are wank.

RS's are great.

Coilovers.. Unless you are buying Gaz's at minimum, don't bother.

Is that your e36.....? :? 8O
Got cable ties? Get diffin..

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Post Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:01 am

lovely cab mate enjoy!
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Post Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:04 am

Congrats, nice looking car 8)
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Post Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:21 am

Rtaylor2208 wrote:Looks great and your car your choice. If you want to mod it its your car your choice so totally agree with Rav. The only thing I would say is don't add things you cant change back,if or when it comes to selling good OEM cars fetch the best money.
Yes I toally agreed if your going to mod your cab with lights,wheels etc you can change it back when the time comes to sell her!So what ever you do it will be cool good luck :cool:
They don't make bm's like this anymore!..They should.
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