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    SimonBlythe
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:26 pm

    Thanks chap, I think so too! Nagaro silver BBS's next?? I do have the tech 1 spoiler to go on too. :D
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    :cool:

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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:29 pm

    Looks stunning :drool:

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    I think the standard silver looks good tbh 8)
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:30 pm

    I think you maybe right. Thanks for putting proper size pics up, I don't know how to do it :)
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:31 pm

    The tyres ruin that car imo, they need to be a higher profile. :D

    Other than that it is rather tasty.
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:34 pm

    That is a very good point, I knew something wasn't quite as good as it could be. What size do you suggest? I have noticed a tech 2 on the for sale thread and it does seem to sit better.
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:52 pm

    It needs 205/55R15, the original size.

    It also needs a chrome kidney grill, orange indicators and side repeaters, UK plates and a tech 1 rear spoiler.

    Then it will be back to standard. :cool:
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:59 pm

    Could,nt agree more re Grill, black is so passe.
    Very nice looking car though.
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:01 pm

    bss325i wrote:It needs 205/55R15, the original size.

    It also needs a chrome kidney grill, orange indicators and side repeaters, UK plates and a tech 1 rear spoiler.

    Then it will be back to standard. :cool:
    +1

    it looks great :)
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:15 pm

    also needs the front wipers replacing or the the wipe stops removing and lose the m// badge but it looks :cool: other wise

    tech 1,s rule
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:39 pm

    As I said guys NEARLY there :D The spoiler needs spraying, I have a grill and I will buy the indicators however, as the car is in the UK and I don't live there at present it isn't so easy to do. Be patient guys she will soon be as she left the factory.
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:48 pm

    Good call! :cool:
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:55 pm

    awesome car mate well done.i think it looks better with lower profile tyres after all its an e30 not a tractor winkeye
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:05 pm

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    this is mine wheels need a referb
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    i think i see a dead fly stuck in the grille, i wont like this car until its removed :mad:
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    Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:31 pm

    There's nothing like nit picking, the car looks awesome mate. Tech 1 beats all, best bodykit, best rear spoiler, they're just the dogs danglies!
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    Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:06 am

    I agree the tech 1 does beat all. It is good (depending on your point of view) that they are becoming a rare breed, if posts on here are to be believed they are as rare as the Audi RS2 I used to have! I toyed with selling and getting a tech 2 but decided against it, I think a manifold and possibly a BBTB may just finish her off nicely.
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    Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:32 am

    the m badge was a dealer fit from new on delivery sheet so it stays :mad:
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    no it wasn't! that's not standard!!! :bla:
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    Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:02 pm

    A few more pics including the day I picked her up!
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    Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:52 am

    Wow love the Crown Jewels. Tech1 is delicious!
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    Tue Mar 30, 2010 2:59 pm

    I remember this being for sale for strong money. Got job on returning back to the BBS. Looks like a very clean tech1. :cool:
    How much did you buy it for if you don't mind me asking?
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    Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:42 pm

    £2800, it has had a full restoration ie new rear arch and back panel and all rust cut out then a full respray so I new it was solid. I put the standard springs and wheels back on also a hew driver's bolster, I have put the fire bottle in too and recaro badges in the seats. I will put a manifold on and get most of the running gear and subframes re-finished. I would like a genuine Alpina one day but hey wouldn't we all!!
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    Tue Mar 30, 2010 3:46 pm

    Lookin good fella...never did like them wheels makes me want a tech 1 :cool:
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    Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:11 pm

    Thats very nice.
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    Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:02 pm

    Cheers Baz :D I must admit guys I do like the wheels that came with the car :bling: sorry! However, I am a greater fan of standard than I am bling so they had to go. Who knows I may get a cheap E30 just to stick the wheels on....like the wife will wear that one. :mad:
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    Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:25 pm

    Wow i really like that! What is the correct colour - Lachs?
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    Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:32 pm

    Not too sure Tom, I will check when I go back to the UK at the end of the month.
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    Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:19 pm

    will you put a tech 1 wheel on too :P
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    Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:37 am

    Don't know yet, I do like the wheel that she has at the moment.
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    Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:10 pm

    I have got a 6 branch to go on along with a sump guard and gearbox cover so that should keep me busy. I aim to get the subframes and suspension shot blasted too so should keep me busy! Anyone know a good sandblaster in the Shrewsbury area?
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    Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:31 pm

    I don't know what else to do to the car, any thoughts?
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    Sun May 09, 2010 9:36 pm

    I was in the UK last week and discovered the tyres are 205/50/15 8O So the hunt is now on for a set of 205/55/15's which I think will make it sit a lot better.
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    Sun May 09, 2010 10:15 pm

    Indeed its only a small thing but 55's are just more in proportion. Get concealed balancing while youre at it for the cleaner look i reckon
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