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Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:23 pm

Any pics of the wheel damage Ollie?
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:54 pm

Stunning! Interior to die for.
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:10 pm

Ollie this has inspired me to clean mine tomorrow :D
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:37 pm

Its not fun cleaning a car, and I'm starting to see a few effects the winter weather has had on my bodywork, and the abuse the interior has had so once the good weather comes I will get cracking on sorting that.
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:46 pm

i know but my car looks like it aint been cleaned for years lol. hopefully the weather will be good tomorrow, i may even clean the engine bay 8O
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:59 pm

Trust me, I tryed cleaning the engine bay on my car, But I thought wtf am I doing this for, half way through the job, so gave up and I've not been under the bonnet since. :lol:
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:01 pm

Ollie_bwoii wrote:Trust me, I tryed cleaning the engine bay on my car, But I thought wtf am I doing this for, half way through the job, so gave up and I've not been under the bonnet since. :lol:
you will have to do it ollie before you go to a meet, people will be looking in there :D
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:01 pm

Come on wheres the 15" BBS and tech 1 kit :D

Looks good, about time you took some pics that wernt on your drive though :P
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:02 pm

It'll be a push If I even clean the bodywork before I go to my next meet. :lol:
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:02 pm

Looks really tidy! I also love the interior. But it looks like it's on stilts! Any plans to lower it a bit, or are you keeping it original?
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inlovewithRWD wrote:Looks really tidy! I also love the interior. But it looks like it's on stilts! Any plans to lower it a bit, or are you keeping it original?
hes right ollie a nice little drop will make a big difference :D
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:08 pm

Not too much though, -40mm all round I reckon would be perfect. 8)
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:10 pm

A 40mm drop may look good, But tbh I quite like the originality of it. Its got plently of other little jobs that need doing before I get to that stage anyway.
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:12 pm

I have some 40mm springs and jamex shocks for sale soon from my chome. Rides nicer than i thought it would.
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:13 pm

Your more than welcome to fit them Barry. winkeye
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:17 pm

Ollie_bwoii wrote:Your more than welcome to fit them Barry. winkeye
Sure, for a fee!
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:34 pm

Will look stunning with a 40mm drop Ollie :drool: Although i would slam it 60mm winkeye
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:38 pm

Looks great!
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:43 pm

Calling out for bbs and lowering to be perfect :D
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:06 pm

Thanks guys. :D
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:33 pm

ImysE30 wrote:Will look stunning with a 40mm drop Ollie :drool: Although i would slam it 60mm winkeye
You need bashing on the head with a m20 sump. Then again your plans would chance the next day so it would still be on stilts for the next 4 years ;)
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Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:39 pm

:lol: Dan. It would however have screens in the headrests. :bolt:
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ImysE30 wrote:Will look stunning with a 40mm drop Ollie :drool: Although i would slam it 60mm winkeye
He has already fooked 1 E30 ffs don't take any notice of him. Any news from them important meatings about turbo m30? I didn't think so. Ollie your car is by far the best first car I reckon of anyone your age. Looks sweet, and nice tastestful mods. :cool:

A little drop and bbs 15" wheels it will be perfect.
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Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:14 am

Thanks Dezzy. :D I acutally quite like the 4x4 suspension, suits the era of the car. :eek:

I am going to treat it to some new fluids & filters very shortly. :D
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Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:07 pm

Looks great ollie, love the seats had the same sorta colour in my E36.

You got any rusty patches anywhere looks to be fairly rust free in the pics
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Fri Feb 05, 2010 8:37 pm

Now needs a clean and tidy. :(

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Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:09 pm

I prefer that front lower airdam to the later chromie one

Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh at the Midlands meet ollie :D
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e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
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Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:13 pm

I'm coming around to the early valance, it gives more of a shark look that BMW's of older had. 8)

It will be good to see your 325i aswell Rob. I've already started to tidy up little bits on my chromie, ready. :o:
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Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:17 pm

I havent done anything to mine for ages - too bastid cold to wash it even :o:

town325i is helping me out with brakes & suspension overhaul next weekend - looking forward to getting it sorted :D
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e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
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Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:25 pm

I'm dead chuffed with what I've achieved today. 8) Next step is sorting out the rear quarter.

If its nice weather Sunday I should get something done. :D

What are you overhauling your suspension with? Are you giving it a nice subtle drop? Or is it all oem stuff?
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Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:27 pm

Eibach Pro Kit springs to give -35mm drop all round and E46 M3 Cab rear top mounts 8)

The E36 is filthy so will wash that tomorrow if the weather holds out - might do the bronzit turd as well if I get time or maybe on Sunday :D
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e30topless said : Proper BMW's have 4 headlights, last of the run was the E30 and E34/E32 anything after that is just complete shite
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Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:33 pm

Just need to get my Chromie looking as good as yours Ollie - looks great :D
Previously owned loads of old E30s, E34s, a few E36s, E32s, E39s and an E38.

Currently in a diesel Audi - miss me old E30's....
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Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:39 pm

That sounds awesome Rob. 8) Can't wait to see it now.

And your chromie i sjust as good, maybe better than mine fingerman.
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Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:12 pm

Details kids. :P Some fresh parts.

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