Topblag's Cabby

[Topblag]

Here's my 1990 Prefacelift 325i cabby in alpine white II. It's an auto, blue leather, blue roof and currently sporting a black hardtop, jimmy hill chin and staggered alpinas wheels. Last action was fitting eibach springs - the drop looks good, feels good but I can't get my (low) trolley jack under the sides now !

Next upgrade will be retrimmed leather and I'm thinking of putting a set of Racing Dynamics 16s on.















thanks for looking.

[Rav335uk]

I'm thinking of putting a set of Racing Dynamics 16s on.

You totally gone Mad Colin

[Topblag]

I'm thinking of putting a set of Racing Dynamics 16s on.

You totally gone Mad Colin

I've got them sitting about so want to try them. I've got a real soft spot for them, like the early 90s look of the dish and the 5 spokes. If they don't look good I'll give a set of Hartges a try. May as well use them whilst they are appreciating....

Still searching for a RD steering wheel though.

[318isPMK]

Very nice

[Duke137]

Topblag, you need to buy a costco trolley jack mate, sell some of those Hartge morsels you have stashed to me to fund it

Back on topic, lovely car

[Rav335uk]

I missed an RD wheel a few weeks ago, too much shipping costs

[Topblag]

Topblag, you need to buy a costco trolley jack mate, sell some of those Hartge morsels you have stashed to me to fund it

Back on topic, lovely car

I've got the aluminium racing jack from Costco. Still not low enough. The red steel jack they are selling now is higher than the aluminium one IIRC. Good suggestion though.

Nothing Hartge for sale at the moment but I think I'll be selling a set of the wheels soon though. I'll give you the asking price tomorrow, when you're sitting down.....

[Rav335uk]

He'll faint Colin, better send some smelling salts over to him first

[Topblag]

We don't use smelling salts up here mate, the smell of single malt whisky is generally enough to bring any Scotsman back to consciousness.....

[Rav335uk]

We don't use smelling salts up here mate, the smell of single malt whisky is generally enough to bring any Scotsman back to consciousness.....

True that maybe , but he's no Scott

[maestego]

nice cabby that,my blue leather in my cabby looks old and cracked like that...

[Topblag]

The cars done 120k so it's had a fair use - it's the original interior and original roof. Not bad for 22 years old.

[Duke137]

Topblag, you need to buy a costco trolley jack mate, sell some of those Hartge morsels you have stashed to me to fund it

Back on topic, lovely car

I've got the aluminium racing jack from Costco. Still not low enough. The red steel jack they are selling now is higher than the aluminium one IIRC. Good suggestion though.

Nothing Hartge for sale at the moment but I think I'll be selling a set of the wheels soon though. I'll give you the asking price tomorrow, when you're sitting down.....

I have a set of those already, I want a steering wheel

I have the red steel one, it got under my VERY low 320i no probs, it got straight under the front chassis rails with 3/4" to spare!

There is loads of Design A's for sale at the minute, what the hell is going on? lol

[Rav335uk]

Just change the colour Colin,
I can recommend someone who does this professionally.
I've seen his wrk , and you would never belive it wasn't coloured.

[Duke137]

He'll faint Colin, better send some smelling salts over to him first

Do one Rav!

[e30topless]

nice turd Colin I love a standard looking white Cab,

whats with the Cassette's ? haven't you Scots got CD's up there yet ?

[Topblag]

I'm keeping it real, I'm driving an early 90s car, I'm listening to 1991-1995 House tapes. Either Pete Tong from a Friday night or my mate's mix tapes with stuff he was playing from his club night, which I generally drove an Alpine White 320i SE 2 door to.

Pics to follow, thankfully only of the car.

[Sanchez]

Looking good Colin, hope its dry for tomorrow and see it in the flesh.

[Rav335uk]

I'm keeping it real, .

That car deserves Chrome bumpers, not painted ones Colin

[Topblag]

Managed 90 mins today out and about with the roof down. Got to about 16 degress !!! I was 5 mns from home when the rain came on and thankfully I was static.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow.

I'm picking up James then onto Boyds. I've no idea the route, Sat Nav will guide me !

I'm not due to bring anything for you am I Peter ? It wouldn't be the first time I've forgot something.

[Sanchez]

Not for me Colin. Ive got a ECU for James to remember and some trim for Pauls 'is'.

[tonybtonyb]

Very nice

[bss325i]

Nice looking cabrio.

Those RD's will look nasty though!

[Topblag]

I'm keeping it real, .

That car deserves Chrome bumpers, not painted ones Colin

I like the colour coded look - that's how it came out of ze factory AFAIK.

Underneath the paint there is minty fresh chrome. it looks like new.

[318isPMK]

swap?

[Alex]

Looks lovely Colin.

Dont ruin it with Rd's

[Topblag]

swap?

No thanks, I like my E30s with 6 cylinders.

Nice to meet you today.

[ricey46]

looks like a nice wee cabby there Colin

[Topblag]

looks like a nice wee cabby there Colin

Thanks Paul. Haven't seen you in a while - are you coming up to Glamis with the BMWCC folk ?

[ricey46]

Unfortunately I'm busy that weekend, but I'll try and go next year as it was a great show the last time i went.

[318isPMK]

You too Colin, cheers.

Good luck with the roof

[Topblag]

Here's some more from the Glamis meet at the weekend.

Car has just had a repainted bonnet, bootlid and front bumper. Next up for the car will be a replacement fabric roof and recoloured leather.

Thanks to Sanchez for the pics.









This one is a reflection of my car from my favourite E30, a macau blue M3 Cecotto.