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DaddyA
E30 Zone Newbie
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Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: Cornwall

Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:58 am

Hi, new to the zone, although I have been trawling the forum and trying to take it all in. Some great cars and a lot of knowledge.
Anyway recently bought an E30 Touring with 122,000 on the clock. No service history but seemed ok. Since carried out a bit of maintenance to get the old girl running sweet (ish).
New cambelt, tensioner, water pp, belts. oil & filter (engine & g/box), rear brakes and all the other basic servicing. Haven't done the diff yet!
Unfortunatly the exhaust is on its way out. I've got the front/middle section (2 piece from manifold) bought from zimmer bimmer. However, I want to get the back section done at the same time.
Whats the general consensus? oem, after market (scorpion) or custom? Theres a Longlife centre near me, anyone recommend them. Don't want a loud system and don't want to pay loads. Options??
Forgot to say its a slow 2ltr auto. But looking to up-grade to 2.5 or bigger in the future. Body work needs help. Anyway thanks for any replies in advance. great site. 8)
jcjdavis1
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Joined: Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Paisley Scotland

Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:05 pm

Hi and welcome from another slow 320 auto tourer zoner.
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rebelcruiser
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E30 Zone Regular
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Joined: Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Ely cambs

Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:10 pm

welcome to the zone. :wave:
e30-320i
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E30 Zone Regular
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Joined: Fri May 27, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: suffolk

Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:40 pm

welcome personally i think the 320i sounds great with the standard pipes
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StuBeeDoo
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Engaged to the E30 Zone
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Joined: Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Up My Own Arse

Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:07 pm

Welcome. :wave:
I've got a Scorpion rear-half for my 320i Touring, but I'm not putting it on until the standard one runs up the white flag. Probably be a few months yet - the outer skin has just started to perforate.
This is why I no longer drive an E30......

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