back after 2 years

Post Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:51 pm

Hi Guys,

I have just bought myself another E30 after being away from the cars for a year and half and i have to say its great to own one again. I used to be a regular reader (sometimes poster) until i sold my old 318is. Is it me or is the forum a little quieter these days? The for sale section seems alot quieter aswell, have you guys finally broken all the E30's?!

Anyway i look forward to contributing by asking lots of questions.

Post Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:53 pm

Welcome back

Post Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:12 pm

are you of the Heinz variety

welcome back

Post Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:11 pm

Ha im indeed Heinz. Thanks for the welcome.

Is it me though or does it seem quieter with less parts floating about than before or is it the time of year?

Post Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:21 pm

It probably is quieter, most parts seem to be on ebay now.

Post Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:56 pm

Bakedbean100 wrote:Ha im indeed Heinz. Thanks for the welcome.

Is it me though or does it seem quieter with less parts floating about than before or is it the time of year?

i've got plenty of parts in stock

Post Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:33 pm

Nobody sells on the zone because nobody buys anything

Post Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:53 pm

Welcome back! Any pics of your new E30?

Post Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:51 am

Thanks for the welcome. Yeah I'm sure I'll be on the hunt for some parts before long! I'll get some pictures before long it was owned by a zoner before under a private reg (d6***).

Post Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:57 am

grey sport?

Post Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:17 am

Bakedbean100 wrote:Thanks for the welcome. Yeah I'm sure I'll be on the hunt for some parts before long! I'll get some pictures before long it was owned by a zoner before under a private reg (d6***).

Ah!

You may need some oil on the seat adjuster,then....

Post Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:28 am

kangman wrote:grey sportalike?

Dave maintained this car very well, a good buy!!!

Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:11 pm

haha yeah it a grey sportalike. everything seems rosy, it has some 24 year old car niggles but its to be expected.

I thought i recognized it from when i used to go on here. Anyone have any idea on value of the racing dynamics wheels? i want to go for 15" oem bbs really.

Post Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:29 pm

Bakedbean100 wrote:haha yeah it a grey sportalike. everything seems rosy, it has some 24 year old car niggles but its to be expected.

I thought i recognized it from when i used to go on here. Anyone have any idea on value of the racing dynamics wheels? i want to go for 15" oem bbs really.

I've got set of those, absolutely love them - the shame is that no-one else does !

I value mine at £400 with caps and tyres but I'm sure no-one on here would pay that for them (recently powder coated, good boots and good centre caps).

Don't go losing a centre cap, the RD importers told me they're $100 each new, without badges and you can't buy original ones to fit.

Post Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:50 pm

Sorry to resurrect this thread but doesn anyone know if the old owner of my car still uses this forum and if so his username?

just have a few car related questions!

Post Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:55 pm

They keep coming back.....

Post Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:56 pm

His username is d6dph

Not seen him on here for a while. But he did look after the car very well, and it was probably 2 years ago when he sold it.

Post Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:24 pm

Cheers guys, thanks for the help.

It is my p&j at the moment, will have to try and keep it looking/working as good.... its filthy at the moment!

Post Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:07 pm

Sure there are more than a few who can awnser questions about this motor for you and keep you up to speed and help you keeps it as nice as it is.

Post Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:50 pm

welcome back bean, remember when you sold your white is ,is it still around ?

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:14 am

Thanks again.... I'm sure I'll rely on some parts, knowledge and help whilst I am here.

Polsta: i recognise your username as well, diamondschwartz is? My old white is was written off by the new owner after a few months

driver was ok thankfully but car had an interface with a lamppost sideways.

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:08 am

Bakedbean100 wrote:Thanks again.... I'm sure I'll rely on some parts, knowledge and help whilst I am here.

Polsta: i recognise your username as well, diamondschwartz is? My old white is was written off by the new owner after a few months driver was ok thankfully but car had an interface with a lamppost sideways.

Yes mate I did ! That's a shame ,sold my one last summer to a lad from Inverness, he posted once or twice on here then dissapeared,I wonder his the car is, I'd buy another is now if I could find the right one

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:33 am

Yeah i wouldnt mind another, my old one was lovely!

Hopefully yours doesnt meet the same end as my last one...

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:42 am

I'm still in contact with Dave, I can point him in this direction if it helps?

Post Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:11 pm

If you (or he!) wouldnt mind that would be appreciated. Just would like to know a tiny bit more about the car and previous work its had done etc. It all seems fine as it stands but due to weather/work i havnt had a chance to poke around it as much as i would like.

thanks