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dapperdan8001
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Mon May 17, 2010 11:56 pm

I know this might sound like a stupid question but how do you identify a real motorsport?

Logbook?
HPI?
Any distinguishing features?

Basically im going to look at a convertible tomorrow and it would be great if he didn't know it was a motorsport winkeye

I dont know what makes me think this :mad: maybe something to do with the wheels with nogaro centres(excuse the spelling) but that could just of been added on but its an old boy so would he be bothered to do this?
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:01 am

Needs the code 796 or 798 Motorsport Edition on the vehicle specification enquiry which can be obtained from a BMW dealer. Then you can be certain. HTH. :D
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:01 am

get the VIN plate number & take it to BMW & they should be able to tell you.
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:01 am

Only way is to A: under back seat *bit hit and miss B: The vin number at your local BMW dealer

see my shameless plug -> http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=168697

edit - as above
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:08 am

Cheers guys. That was quick :thumb:

Is there anything different visually on/in the car that might be a giveaway?

massage seats?
extra engine in the boot?
6 wheels?

Im kidding about just in case :D
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:16 am

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Tue May 18, 2010 12:24 am

skipunda wrote:Only way is to A: under back seat *bit hit and miss B: The vin number at your local BMW dealer

see my shameless plug -> http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=168697

edit - as above
whats under the rear seat?
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:27 am

Thanks for the link skipunda but it looks like its not a motorsport afterall as its black :cry:

Never mind as I have been after a converts for long enough, hope it's not a rust bucket
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:29 am

BigBroom wrote:
skipunda wrote:Only way is to A: under back seat *bit hit and miss B: The vin number at your local BMW dealer

see my shameless plug -> http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=168697

edit - as above
whats under the rear seat?
Gold?

Id like to know as well
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:34 am

Id like to know as well
Sometimes there is a "build number" under there.
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:38 am

righty ho. I still think that something as special should just have a plaque.
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:40 am

csl wrote:
Id like to know as well
Sometimes there is a "build number" under there.


Dont think this is the case with all four editions of Motorsport though. Unless someone can confirm?
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:48 am

That's why I'm holding back, I couldn't get anything too meaningful out of mine. Like I say, it's a bit hit and miss. As far as I'm aware there are no build numbers (bar paint, interior spec) for Motorsports.

I'd like to be corrected though
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:54 am

skipunda wrote:That's why I'm holding back, I couldn't get anything too meaningful out of mine. Like I say, it's a bit hit and miss. As far as I'm aware there are no build numbers (bar paint, interior spec) for Motorsports.

I'd like to be corrected though
TBH,ive never seen this "number" under a back seat as yet but apparantly,i think a few people have found them on the third editions?
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:55 am

I've got a copy of the paperwork under mine. i'll post it up in due course.
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Tue May 18, 2010 12:58 am

skipunda wrote:I've got a copy of the paperwork under mine. i'll post it up in due course.
Get it posted up and lets be having a look matey :D
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Tue May 18, 2010 2:42 am

csl wrote:
skipunda wrote:That's why I'm holding back, I couldn't get anything too meaningful out of mine. Like I say, it's a bit hit and miss. As far as I'm aware there are no build numbers (bar paint, interior spec) for Motorsports.

I'd like to be corrected though
TBH,ive never seen this "number" under a back seat as yet but apparantly,i think a few people have found them on the third editions?
I'll take a look at what it says. As above, not claiming a number...In fact I've never seen a number for a motorsport.
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Tue May 18, 2010 4:30 pm

Its a paper label attached to the foam on the underside of the rear bench.
Its interior was labeled giving you the number in the production run.
I found mine recently having sold the car last year :cry:
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