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james_e30
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:39 pm

before we start yes ths is the IS from oct 2006 peformance bmw readers cars car of the month and yes the new owner had it featuerd and yes i am gutted i sold this car about 2 years ago and brought a e36 coupe WOT A MISTAKE!!!!!!!! i have now come to my senses an brought a 318i lux cabby to play with needs quite a bit of work paint ect but ive got a mtec 2 kit and a new roof on the way and hope fully it be done for next spring (got to get christmass out the way )ready for roof down cruiseing will get pics up as soon as i start doing it


before the new owner stiled it to his taste AND GOT IT IN A MAG ( SORRY im just gutted ) it had a breaton body kit with m3 rep spoiler, 40mm springs, cheep wheels out of local paper, tan leather of ebay, engine came from a local scrap yard (he didnt know wot he was selling Ԛ£50 with gear box and diff haha), smoked light set was another ebay bargin, and a few other scrap yard finds badges ect.

then a lovely coat of gloss black with a hint of gold pearl dust in the laquer

this was my first bm and i loved it, this is the only car ive ever missed driveing yes i know thats sad but i was proud of what i had built

wot do you think be kind>

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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:43 pm

Looks cool although im not sure about the spoiler. any piccies of the cab?
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:49 pm

not yet i havent had time to go and take any will do tho soon is i get the chance!!
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:51 pm

Hehe, good stuf. Sounds good. tec2 kits are great. :cool:
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:54 pm

u sure this is an 'is', only i thought they had rear discs as standard and they look like drums from where im sittin. sorry if im wrong
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:56 pm

yea i love the cabs with tec2`s anly prob is its a coupe kit so the skirts are going to be fun to fit
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:57 pm

8O :eek: That spoiler and those blue brakes!!!

Nice car apart from those 2 things tho matey, glad you've seen the light and got rid of the e36 :D
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 9:59 pm

u sure this is an 'is', only i thought they had rear discs as standard and they look like drums from where im sittin. sorry if im wrong
its a 318i with a is engine i did put that i brought the engine just for got to say it was a 318i originaly
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Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:22 pm

new owners web site www.undergroundstyling.com krazy kens car i think more pics with the changes he has made enjoy
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