1994 318i Touring - Time to Sell :(

Post Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:19 pm

Dezzy wrote:
Simon13 wrote:Richmond is lovely, shame you'll f**k it in the winter salt like!
Northernist

Anyone would think there was a massive difference in Climate in the north east compared to surry.

Post Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:23 pm

I know. Lucky coonts

Post Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:24 pm

Post Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:46 pm

Get the MIG ready?

Post Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:22 pm

ImysE30 wrote:Get the MIG ready?

Why are you thinking of chipping all the bog out of your m3 rep?

Post Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:36 pm

Dezzy wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:Get the MIG ready?
Why are you thinking of chipping all the bog out of your m3 rep?

B1tch

Post Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:55 pm

there is! we don't get palm trees like them dorset boys

No looks to be a nice project on a good spec 4 pot. Its ideal city car spec, wipe clean leathers and an auto box with a big boot.

Post Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:36 am

Nice find Alex. Looking forward to seeing this progress.

Post Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:25 pm

Dezzy wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:Get the MIG ready?
Why are you thinking of chipping all the bog out of your m3 rep?

Alex that looks like a nice base for a decent daily, it's not often a 1 owner looked after touring comes along , any chassis damage ? just panel work needed?

Post Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:39 pm

e30topless wrote:
Dezzy wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:Get the MIG ready?
Why are you thinking of chipping all the bog out of your m3 rep?

Alex that looks like a nice base for a decent daily, it's not often a 1 owner looked after touring comes along , any chassis damage ? just panel work needed?

Just panel damage really, however upon further inspection the passanger side footwell has been bent slightly where the wheel or something has hit it

however i'am sure a large hammer will sort this out

if not then i can live with it as its not noticable when the carpet is in.

its nice as it being a 1 owner vehicle all the screws and nuts are the correct ones and every bit of trim has all the clips its suppose to have, everything is fitted properly etc.

even has the original bmw radio cassette however this is coming out as the screen has started to leak.

its the first time ive seen an unused bmw fag lighter that has no wear to the logo and element like new, i dont think the ash tray has ever had anything in. headlining is lovely as he was obviously a non smoker, you can still smell the leather too

Post Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:19 am

Bit of an update, progress is slow but its getting there.

Fitted a new drivers door, bonnent and ive got a decent wing for it.

ive also fitted a set of refurbished 15" BBS to it however there not pictured.

started first time yesterday after being stood with a flat battery since i bought it. its got a nice new bmw battery now. Magpie said he has never heard an m40 without a ticking noise, he thought they all did it. never heard a quiet one either

big thanks for Magpie again yesterday for removing my locking wheel nuts and dropping the bonnet off.

dont think wishbones are suppose to be like this

nice new one waiting to go on, everything else looks ok under there, think the drop link will be fooked too, tracking could be fooked, pass rack could be too needsfurther iunvestigation.

Post Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:41 am

Looking good mate, one thing at a time and process of elimination on the wishbone issue.

Post Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:44 pm

You do know them new panels arent a very good colour match dont you?

Post Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:46 pm

Dezzy wrote:You do know them new panels arent a very good colour match dont you?

Bit of T-Cut,Dezzy!

Post Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:59 pm

Maybe if the rest of the car gets a machine polishe it may help?

Post Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:06 pm

this a really clean car,one of the cleanest i've seen bar the accident damage which is easy sorted.

all the engine bay is mint with all the plastics and lids looking brand new still.The engine is something else.it's quiet

and i've never heard a proper quiet m40 until this one.

this is going to be a very good car Alex,i even like the colour

Post Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:44 am

if the original colour was easy to get hold of i would of got some

Its a good chariot innit Mick

Post Fri Apr 01, 2011 11:21 am

Dezzy,that white bonnet is crying out for an 'E30Zone' banner across it.....

Post Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:43 pm

The car is crying out for an M52 IMO.

Post Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:03 pm

Dezzy wrote:The car is crying out for an M52 IMO.

Think,perhaps,we ought to let Alex sort the rusty Tech 1 out first,then we can talk him into doing the right thing with this one!

Post Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:27 pm

daimlerman wrote:
Dezzy wrote:The car is crying out for an M52 IMO.
Think,perhaps,we ought to let Alex sort the rusty Tech 1 out first,then we can talk him into doing the right thing with this one!

we all know he needs 24v's in his life

Post Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:37 pm

magpie wrote:
daimlerman wrote:
Dezzy wrote:The car is crying out for an M52 IMO.
Think,perhaps,we ought to let Alex sort the rusty Tech 1 out first,then we can talk him into doing the right thing with this one!
we all know he needs 24v's in his life

The lad is getting there,he's got 20 valves and a girlfriend.....

Post Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:51 pm

daimlerman wrote:The lad is getting there,he's got 20 valves and a girlfriend.....

ditch the tart in favour of 4 more valves

Post Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:54 pm

magpie wrote:
daimlerman wrote:The lad is getting there,he's got 20 valves and a girlfriend.....

ditch the tart in favour of 4 more valves

Oh come on now,even I was young once,tail was far more important!

Post Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:57 pm

well at least the touring has it's advantages in the tail dept.pitty they never done a doggin blind for it

Post Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:45 pm

magpie wrote:well at least the touring has it's advantages in the tail dept.pitty they never done a doggin blind for it

fitted one into the sport now though

this is crying out for 24v but i cannot afford to do it yet.

Post Sun May 01, 2011 9:56 pm

Right, this car will be my only e30 soon, the sport will be up forsale soon. fueling the b25 is stupid with the amount of miles i do.

ive got some nice plans for this now, its going to be my only car and want it spot on.

Picked some new wheels up today. think they will look ace on this. chinese specials

ive got a quote for paint, going to get doors on passanger side painted front valance/IS lip. bonnet and both front wings painted going to cost £400 which i dont think is bad. i'am also going to get some SE skirts for it and get them colour coaded too.

got an IS lip on its way here and a new rear door should recive them this week.

i think it may need a new steering rack and after getting use to the e46 rack on the sport i will be getting one for this.

Also once ive got it up and running, i'am going to get it converted to a manual box, i'am hoping topless can sort me out with this, will fit new clutch and hydrolics naturally. also a z3 short shift with a ll new bushes, Also after having an LSD i'am going to hunt down a 4.27 or 4.45 LSD from the states later in the year.

a set of front grey leather sport seats or high backs would be nice.

got cruise control going into it. OBC, tweeters, a really good sound system.

engine wise its staying as is, i might chip it and give it a full service & cambelt change. might even stick a cammy camshaft in it for the sake of it.

the plan is to make it drive better than any other standard 318i touring on the road.

PS: magpie if you fancy some tokens for the m50 i could use a hand with changing this wishbone mallarky and getting suspension sorted

Post Sun May 01, 2011 10:16 pm

Is this one defo a keeper then Alex

Post Sun May 01, 2011 10:23 pm

Rav335uk wrote:Is this one defo a keeper then Alex

will be Rav, an economical keeper.

Its the best shell ive ever had.

there really isnt a single rusty mark or rot in it. and ive been round it with a fine tooth cone.

the service history and bills i have for it are mind blowing, its been looked after with a no money too much attitude.

Might be in this at this years pod

Post Sun May 01, 2011 10:25 pm

That's good, will you defo be at POD???
Was a good 'un last year

Post Sun May 01, 2011 10:29 pm

Rav335uk wrote:That's good, will you defo be at POD???
Was a good 'un last year

Yer deffo will be there rav, ive taken the week before hand off work

it was a good un last year until the snow

i will nail everyone in a 318i auto up the strip

Post Sun May 01, 2011 10:32 pm

Alex wrote: i will nail everyone in a 318i auto up the strip

Post Sun May 01, 2011 10:35 pm

Rav335uk wrote:
Alex wrote: i will nail everyone in a 318i auto up the strip

I dont think i could face the shame of it being about 20 seconds

Post Sun May 01, 2011 10:36 pm

What happened to the Tech 1?

Post Sun May 01, 2011 10:37 pm

spook wrote:What happened to the Tech 1?

Sat on my front, eating my bank balance away in fuel and monthly payments to my mother