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[turk]

So trundled up to see a car this morning which was described as a little rough around the edges, so I figured Im after an M3 and Im likely to respray it anyhow so might get a bargain.

Turned up and this is what I found

[Dezzy]

Looks like a fare base for a project.

[turk]

No where near as much rust as I thought there would be

And yes, "project" worthy

[Dezzy]

Good crack mate.

What did you give if you don't mind the question.

[turk]

Im keeping that part a secret out of respect for the sellers situation.

[harry_p]

Well it was up for 10.5, so I'll guess at a cheeky bid of 9k cash for a quick sale?

Welcome to the club!

[Daryll]

Nice, always better when you get a good deal on. Look forward to seeing the restoration unfold.

[chris335]

Wow! Good buy at that money, as not seen one at that price for a few years

[e30topless]

that will keep you busy for quite some time

whats the plans ?

[death]

GOOD luck with the project turk

[turk]

that will keep you busy for quite some time

whats the plans ?

Well... The s14 will come out for an eventual rebuild (winter maybe) considering then having the car media blasted and starting fresh with a possible white respray.

And I do have an s62 which has been waiting to be adopted, so that will almost certainly find its way in there

I will keep the s14 in order to preserve originality for the future should I decide to sell, Very unlikely to sell this but never say never. But the lack of torque makes these cars extremely tame, I need more grunt

This is what i will potentially aim for I think

[MattTheHat325]

Very reasonable looking M3 mate, I sure hope i get to own one of these some day

[Razorsharp]

Looks a good base Adam.

Are you planning on driving it around for a bit, or is it going straight into the workshop?

Would love to see it up the hill before you start

[turk]

Looks a good base Adam.

Are you planning on driving it around for a bit, or is it going straight into the workshop?

Would love to see it up the hill before you start

Im not doing it straight away. need to collect some stuff for my conversion first.

Just need someone to arrange a meet.

[glenn]

s62 powered m3

awesome

[turk]

[adit]

Looks a good base Adam.

Are you planning on driving it around for a bit, or is it going straight into the workshop?

Would love to see it up the hill before you start

Im not doing it straight away. need to collect some stuff for my conversion first.

Just need someone to arrange a meet.

my place tomorrow morning 10.00.
the kettle will be on Ad, but if you can dog-sit for 5 i may have to nip out for some biccies

[turk]

Haha, Cant do tomorrow mate as have the car up in the air. Pop round tho, ill text u the address?

[adit]

yes please mate

[hongkongfuey]

Can i come round and look

[spook]

Can i bring a screwdriver

[pacerpete]

Can i bring a screwdriver

You should have a mini meet at polstas, who ever gets the short straw has to sweep up !

[turk]

Who's bringing the biscuits?

[spook]

I hope youve got a big fuck off kettle

[turk]

its at my garage and haven't even got mugs, or milk, or sugar...

I can offer cold water, and Adi's bringing the biccies so we can go wild

[Dezzy]

I'd be giving none of the above the address to where you keep your cars mate!

Fook that!

[turk]

Lol

[turk]

Back on topic for a sec - Is it blasphemy to want Mint leather recaro Ls's in an M3?

[Rav335uk]

Nice buy Adam

[turk]

why would the temp gauge be stuck at max heat ? rev gauge bounces around sometimes too.

Any Ideas?

[e30topless]

why would the temp gauge be stuck at max heat ? rev gauge bounces around sometimes too.

Any Ideas?

because it's overheating while you rev it up ?



does the temp drop down with ignition off ?

[turk]

No, as soon as the key is turned is straight up to max.

Could this be a "nut on the back of the cluster" issue?

[bss325i]

Back on topic for a sec - Is it blasphemy to want Mint leather recaro Ls's in an M3?

Not in the slightest.

They were optional on normal E30 M3's.

[turk]

Back on topic for a sec - Is it blasphemy to want Mint leather recaro Ls's in an M3?

Not in the slightest.

They were optional on normal E30 M3's.

Ahh good

[e30topless]

I would check the nuts it's possible but with a bouncy rev counter it's likely the SI board, temp on full could be the sender on the rad , does the electric fan cut in ?