Goodbye ODE, laterz YUC, hello AMX !

[B7]

looking good Oz, how you finding that bumper over the humps?

So far so good, there are certain ones in my area i wont attempt but other than that i just take it real steady over them.

Thats what I like, Practical to the end.

[oguz327]

looking good Oz, how you finding that bumper over the humps?

So far so good, there are certain ones in my area i wont attempt but other than that i just take it real steady over them.

Thats what I like, Practical to the end.

F#ck practical, as long as it looks good


Simon recons the Alpinis spoiler creates better high speed stability too so there!

[DieselMeister]

Dude.

Bimmergasm.

Excellent work

[Onz]

Bimmergasm, i like that

[grantfk10]

F#ck practical, as long as it looks good

Brilliant!

[B7]

So far so good, there are certain ones in my area i wont attempt but other than that i just take it real steady over them.

Thats what I like, Practical to the end.

F#ck practical, as long as it looks good

Talking about practical, looks like my e36 convert that was with me at guildford last month will have to go. With the family it's just no use to us

Still, If I can put myself back in a 540 then...........JOG ON!

[oguz327]

Bit of an update and maybe stir some motivation too

Been having thoughts of selling or braking YUC to get someting else but just dont think I can do it!

The e30 was sorn New Years Eve for the next 3 months maybe more as I wont really been driving it plus now renting a garage finally to keep it out of the elements for the winter.

Quite a list of things to get sorted is building up again

Need either a replacement 8j or get the buckled one I have on the car sorted. Already taken it to a local wheel refurbish place and they wouldnt touch it
Ive heard 8js are NLA so need a good used one or mine straightened, anyone?

The car was vandalised a few years back and keyed pretty badly, driver side rear quater being the worst, need that painted or the whole car, money being the only problem with getting the whole car painted right now


Few minor rust issues to sort out, its an e30!

Mechanically sweet atm so thats one good thing. Did 600 odd miles over xmas and it was as good gold. 435 miles out of a tank of super before the light was anywhere near coming on

[Blitz]

Holy moly thread revive batman. I'm sure someone has a 8J Alpina for sale somewhere.

[B7]

Oz, once we all get to summer and mines back out to play, Barrys is out and a few more, the bug will bite again. You need to throw a bit of money at it dude, the bring back the condition. Then you'll be firing on all cylinders again mate

[oguz327]

Thats what I thought Trevor, hoping a certain person will come through on the paint work though tbh its always sounded to good to be true so the jury is out on that one.


The 8j problem is really buggin me, really spoils the drive 60-70 mph +
I would just go with a different set of rims but then that will look silly with all the other alpina bits

[Kos]

long time no see turkish !

the wheels, one will turn up or buy another set and you can sell your set on ( a bit unethical but sell them on e bay?)

dips had few contacts in the wheel game, have you given him a shout?

[Kemix]

That reminds me Jhonno... spanner on the way, finally

[bss325i]

Dont be a spaz mush!

You cannot break YUC!

Or sell for that matter!

[oguz327]

long time no see turkish !

the wheels, one will turn up or buy another set and you can sell your set on ( a bit unethical but sell them on e bay?)

dips had few contacts in the wheel game, have you given him a shout?

Where you been Kos, no show at Guildford?
The buck stops here with that Alpinas, too much hastle selling them on to get grief.

Been ages since I spoke to unkle Dips, will give him a bell

[winx]

definitely needs to be saved big man!

Why don't you help me find a unit where you could have the space to fix it

[Ant]

OZ, you cant break up the ODE/YUC mobile, just not right dude

re the paint, I can get Ryan @ RS autos to paint it but you know that already mush !

re the 8J, Maidstone motorliners will get it true again, no issue at all, no charge if they cant too !I tweaked my CBR600 front wheel in a pothole and it was a banana, not no more and waaaay cheaper than a new rim !

[Simon13]

Oz was being silly on weds, still hung up on mattg's e46 M3? so am i bert. twas very nice

[oguz327]

I know I cant break it, too much work gone into this car from me and you lot to do it and I am sure Id regret it by getting something newer as its such a fun car to drive.

Its just that 8 years of owning an e30 can grind you down

[B7]

I know exactly what you mean. Had mine for nearly 7 years now and I sometimes feel I could do with a change. But for what????

[zaust]

Hello Oz, long time. Put her off the road for 6 month's and stay in the van. you will pine after it after 2 months.

[toby]

Hey Oz,
How's this for motivation? I remember the look of grinning excitement on your face when the 2.7 fired up first time when it was built back when A-Tech was in Goudhurst and that engine was in ODE at the time. Would you have believed back then that not only would you reshell it and put squirt on it etc etc and then be ground down? Ground down by what? It's only got the issues of all these other turds but yours flies and does look the business and should be kept so!

[oguz327]

Thanks guys, motivation restored

Should be making a start on the list of things to do in the next few months

[Simon13]

i'll get the spanners laid out ready

[B7]

i'll get the spanners laid out ready

What, we breaking it then????

[Simon13]

To fix it i bet you'd break it no quarms about it

[bss325i]

I think Trev needs to be know as a frag homo not OEM homo!

[B7]

This is one that should never be fragged. whenits roten, reshell. everytime. Awesone chariot.

[bss325i]

Chromie next time!

[Splondike]

Thanks guys, motivation restored

Should be making a start on the list of things to do in the next few months

Just seen this, good news Oz

[B7]

Chromie next time!

ooh yes. Steve's doom blue C plater would be ideal. A real sleeper.

[oguz327]

Would love another Chromie, if one come up for the right money before I do any more body work or repairs id be tempted!

[bss325i]

I'd help reshell it.

[mattG]

Oguz your's is way better than most out there, it's very well sorted bar a wheel & a tiny bit of paint!

[oguz327]

Well just got off the phone from The Wheel Wizard in Byfleet who I took the 8j to a few days ago.

When they span up the wheel on there machine not only did it show a buckle but also a flat spot in the rim which I had never noticed before, a bad repair from when Bharrat (who I bought the rims from) had them refurbished by Lepsons.

Anyway, when I took the rim in they were not sure if it could be repaired and needed to get the tyre off and investigate so I left it with them.

Just spoke to them and it seems it can be saved, would have been and is a nightmare to find a good used 8j so well pleased.

Just gotta watch out for those pot holes now

Thats one thing off the list, next on th to do list...

2x new rear tyres
a few rusty bits to sort out
front spoiler re painted and repaired
rear quarter re painted
front disks and pads
repair to front bumper mounts
service

Will by no means be a minter but certainly alot more presentable!

[suchy]

Just picked this thread back up again- just a couple of years in-between updates!!
Thank f**k you've decided to keep the old beast!! This car has something about it- get it sorted!!