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RafaelBRS
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Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:31 am

Here's some pictures of my convertible!
Buy it io a few months and I have done several things at the level of maintenance interventions general (belts, oils, filters, water pump, refine valves, a new hub, radiator, water pipes, etc ....)
Now with time I will dedicate myself more to aesthetics, urgently needs a new roof, I been watching on the Web in UK, in Portugal is more car.
If someone can show me a good place in the UK at good price. I thank´s a lot.

and later will paint the whole car. As the flap of polishing wheels and paint the center black.

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I have another two or three problems, one is the quadrant that does not rev counter service, and oil temperature gauge does not pass the blue when it gets hot, check the panel does not work.

please excuse my English
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Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:20 am

Welcome. Nice car that ans well done for improving it.

Rare set of wheels you have there. Original BMW Style 10's.
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Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:47 am

Welcome! Nice cabrio. 8)
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Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:47 pm

Very nice mate!
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Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:05 pm

Very nice looking car you have there mate...
RafaelBRS
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Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:17 pm

Same news pic's of my E30

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It's so beautiful!!!!
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Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:32 pm

Nice convertible Dude !!!
Rare leather seats with head protection rear.

Um abraço Rafa :wink:
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Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:35 pm

What engine is in it ?
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
RafaelBRS
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 12:30 am

Thank's my friend Oceanman!!!


The Motor is an M20B20 Stock
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:24 pm

I am looking for more style 10 wheels,I will be in Spain in a week or two.... winkeye
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:33 pm

bom carro - Eu também tenho um conversível no entanto que vivem na Escócia, urina do céu muito. :D
Phase I - Bodywork Complete
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... by+restore
Phase II - 2.8 stroker- Complete
Project II - 325 Motorsport Cabriolet Restoration.
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worth a try :?
Phase I - Bodywork Complete
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Phase II - 2.8 stroker- Complete
Project II - 325 Motorsport Cabriolet Restoration.
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Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:38 pm

Hablo un poco Espanol. :cool:
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:02 am

Google translates doesn't work well with Portuguese John.Despite you say that it pisses a lot from the sky there in Scotland,the rest is correct. ;)


Welcome Rafael...
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RafaelBRS
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 10:15 am

Thank's Ildefonso!!
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Thu Sep 09, 2010 3:53 pm

Nice Car Rafael
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RafaelBRS
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Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:08 pm

The preparation of the structure to receive the new roof, had a bit of rust on front plate, nothing serious, it was sanded and repainted.

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Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:34 pm

Very nice, the new roof looks fatastic. :cool:
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Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:31 pm

6th Tuesday afternoon I received the springs 40/40mm
after throwing the wife and kids I went to the garage boy! Only I put the springs in front and went to test the exit ramp of the garage and bang exhaust on the ground
I have to get some boards to get out without scraping.

I think that put the springs back to the car no longer comes out!
I have to make some ramps before getting the springs, but do not know how???
But so is not so bad but the idea is even downloading anything.

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This week I painted the tail lights, just the orange part of the red flashers. was cool ....

what do you think removing the centers of the rims??
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Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:38 pm

Its coming along nicely. :cool:
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Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:52 pm

With springs look´s better... 8)
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Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:36 pm

Cab's really nice now that you have lowered,the new roof it looks the part :cool: :cool:
They don't make bm's like this anymore!..They should.
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Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:11 am

Nice,,,

E30 cabrio is the greatest BMW convertible IMO ,, not saying it is the best

but just stunning car
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Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:24 am

Nice looking motor! What other plans do you have for it? 8)
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Mon Jul 04, 2011 1:30 am

New´s Updates

Front Lip IS
Azev A 16" 7.5" with 205 45 r16 tires
Electric power antena
Twiters on door's (OME)
steering wheel 15mm donw (great driving position)
and another's....

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oomz1975
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Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:40 pm

Stunning car, the wheel choice & drop is spot on.... 8)
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Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:53 pm

Liked the first pic's. The original wheel set is a killer to my view.
Keep it going on the maintenance.
For the amount of pic's i bet you really fall for it...
Cabby cabby the best ride to enjoy lovely days with your family!
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RafaelBRS
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Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:07 pm

Some updates...
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Door sill from an Touring...
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Vier wrote:
For the amount of pic's i bet you really fall for it...
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my loves!!! Missing my Harley on the picture to be complete
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Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:39 pm

where in Portugal are you ?
RafaelBRS
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Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:23 am

chh137 wrote:where in Portugal are you ?
Lisbon
Why you ask??
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Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:26 am

Just wondered. spend quite a bit of tjme down in the Algarve. beatiful country.
RafaelBRS
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Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:29 am

chh137 wrote:Just wondered. spend quite a bit of tjme down in the Algarve. beatiful country.
It really is a beautiful country, even better for tourists ...
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Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:33 am

Been a regular visitor since 1988. Still cant get to grips with the language .
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Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:41 am

By the way nice looking cab you have there.Got a 318i design cab, a 325i cab & a 316 touring in my little collection. trouble is we have to keep them out of this environment the best we can in winter. The council (camera) put tons of grit/salt on our roads this encourages E30 etc. to rust and rot away. Dont think you have that problem in Portugal.
RafaelBRS
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Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:54 am

Here is the fact that more care is about the rain. Snow alone even in the Serra da Estrela (2000m) and only in winter.
But we still have cases of rust in our E30, especially those in the first phase until 1988.
On the other hand you have much more engines and stronger than us.

In Portugal 325i is very rare to find second and even the first phase are not many.
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