What did you do to your E30 today?
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Speedtouch
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I reckon 3 days...
///M aurice
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Fastroad
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3days, wonder should I test it. The winter kicks in the laziness a˜ŠSpeedtouch wrote:I reckon 3 days...
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Speedtouch
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Best to keep them rolling, else everything will seize up. 
///M aurice
ECU Upgrade EPROM Chips, £40 posted within the UK. Note these are not Zone chips.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=279421
ECU Upgrade EPROM Chips, £40 posted within the UK. Note these are not Zone chips.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=279421
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Fastroad
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Agreed, last thing I want to do is start rebuilding a shitbox a™ˆSpeedtouch wrote:Best to keep them rolling, else everything will seize up.
I think it would more likely get picked up by the scrap guys before the jacks will go down a˜a
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Speedtouch
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Yes, that's another consideration in this day and age. 
///M aurice
ECU Upgrade EPROM Chips, £40 posted within the UK. Note these are not Zone chips.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=279421
ECU Upgrade EPROM Chips, £40 posted within the UK. Note these are not Zone chips.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=279421
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Cloggy Saint
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Replaced the exterior window rubbers, a job that's now close to the top of my "never want to do again list". The rears were quite easy but the fronts are a pig. Unfortunately one of the fronts needs doing again as the rubber had a small kink in it and it's left an unsightly gap 
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milescook
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Sorted out a high level light finally thanks to the zone
also worked out why ny heater is stuck on : the knob pulls the cable but doesn't push it back.... 
The story so far... http://www.cookracing.co.uk/
Also please help the race budget by watching some videos
https://www.youtube.com/cookracinguk
Also please help the race budget by watching some videos
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Rob_farmer
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Moved battery back in the boot, to make space for LPG reducer. Fitting LPG kit tomorrow. Doing too much driving, costing way too much. Will recover cost after just 1300 miles.
I`m driving E30, 1989, 325i, 4 door. Restoring 1990, 4 door.
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darkchild
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The car celebrated its 25th birthday by sailing through yet another MOT.
Arch liner and new rear shocks fitted.
Arch liner and new rear shocks fitted.
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Rob_farmer
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Replaced both rear top strut mounts, so much better now. Fitted LPG tank in place of spare wheel, ran pipe to engine bay, mounted reducer and filter, fitted filling connector. Hoping to get all wiring done in another day.
I`m driving E30, 1989, 325i, 4 door. Restoring 1990, 4 door.
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satan16v
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Well, over the christmas period i managed to :
Fit shorter springs on the Gaz coilovers (front and rear)
Shift the adaptors around to get more arch clearance
Fix the heaters so the actually work
Quieten down the Valve tapping
Get the 17inch TSW Hockenheims tyred up for winter
Rolled the rear arches
Fitted clear/smoked front and side indicators
Wire up my Nakamichi headunit
Now I've just got to replace all the factory speakers with upgraded items + 10inch Sub, sound deaden the whole car, detail the paintwork, and possibly find a set of Recaro Pole positions to trim in sport material and E38 Brembos.
All before the road trip to Worthesee in May
Fit shorter springs on the Gaz coilovers (front and rear)
Shift the adaptors around to get more arch clearance
Fix the heaters so the actually work
Quieten down the Valve tapping
Get the 17inch TSW Hockenheims tyred up for winter
Rolled the rear arches
Fitted clear/smoked front and side indicators
Wire up my Nakamichi headunit
Now I've just got to replace all the factory speakers with upgraded items + 10inch Sub, sound deaden the whole car, detail the paintwork, and possibly find a set of Recaro Pole positions to trim in sport material and E38 Brembos.
All before the road trip to Worthesee in May
E30 325i - In progress
E53 X5 4.6is - SOLD
E46 320d Sport Tourer - SOLD
E36 M3 - SOLD
E34 535I Sport - SOLD
E53 X5 4.6is - SOLD
E46 320d Sport Tourer - SOLD
E36 M3 - SOLD
E34 535I Sport - SOLD
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DanThe
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Just about managed to get the tax disc in the post back to the dvla on new years eve, hibernation now until spring
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e30-EVN
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something i thought id never do...................................
start breaking it
start breaking it
A 2 door e30 with 8 cylinders, what could be better

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Rob_farmer
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Finished all electrics and now driving on LPG! Didn`t go as planned, burned ECU
Got cheap one in breakers yard and rewired correctly. Engine now runs quiter, no acceleration loss, can start on LPG. Love it, cheap driving.
I`m driving E30, 1989, 325i, 4 door. Restoring 1990, 4 door.
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jimbom30cab
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Cypriotgeeza
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Check my M30 build threads:
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
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FZB
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30 miles return blast in the E92 M3 to take daughter and her friend to a party. Returned to pick them up in the 318. All good fun.
Mark B.
1990 E30 318is
2013 E92 M3
1990 E30 318is
2013 E92 M3
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Gavla
- E30 Zone Squatter

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Jim great minds think alike. My DAS Pro Polisher arrived this morning so I got out all the Bilt Hamber products and got to cleaning and polishing.
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/484x3 ... 2/24t9.jpg
Nothing nicer than a shiney E30
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/484x3 ... 2/24t9.jpg
Nothing nicer than a shiney E30
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jimbom30cab
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Wow, stunning finish there Gav. Very nice indeed. Didn't it feel good to get the turds all polished up after so much awful weather .
I love my machine polisher, after a bit of practice it can give a great finish. Love it
I love my machine polisher, after a bit of practice it can give a great finish. Love it
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ImysE30
- Married to the E30 Zone

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I contemplated selling it 
Current Fleet:
E30 335i Turbo M3 Convertible Replica
E30 335i Turbo M3 Convertible Replica
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Cypriotgeeza
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Noooo wayyyy!!ImysE30 wrote:I contemplated selling it
Check my M30 build threads:
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
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ImysE30
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I knowCypriotgeeza wrote:Noooo wayyyy!!ImysE30 wrote:I contemplated selling it
Fancy a change from E30's now, fancy an E46 M3
Current Fleet:
E30 335i Turbo M3 Convertible Replica
E30 335i Turbo M3 Convertible Replica
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Cypriotgeeza
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I do love the E46 M3's but garanteed you would regret it after a year!ImysE30 wrote:I knowCypriotgeeza wrote:Noooo wayyyy!!ImysE30 wrote:I contemplated selling it![]()
Fancy a change from E30's now, fancy an E46 M3
Especially after all the hard work n time you put into it!
Check my M30 build threads:
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
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timmzey
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Edited for privacy
Last edited by timmzey on Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:47 am, edited 1 time in total.
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ImysE30
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I probably would but who knowsCypriotgeeza wrote:I do love the E46 M3's but garanteed you would regret it after a year!ImysE30 wrote:I knowCypriotgeeza wrote: Noooo wayyyy!!![]()
Fancy a change from E30's now, fancy an E46 M3
Especially after all the hard work n time you put into it!
If only I still had a garage
Current Fleet:
E30 335i Turbo M3 Convertible Replica
E30 335i Turbo M3 Convertible Replica
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kieran325
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Taxed the M3 for 12mths.
I taxed the sport for 12mths in November and I've not seen it since October
I taxed the sport for 12mths in November and I've not seen it since October
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Cypriotgeeza
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Its up to you at the end of the day!ImysE30 wrote:I probably would but who knowsCypriotgeeza wrote:I do love the E46 M3's but garanteed you would regret it after a year!ImysE30 wrote: I know![]()
Fancy a change from E30's now, fancy an E46 M3
Especially after all the hard work n time you put into it!![]()
If only I still had a garage![]()
Im speaking from experience when i sold my IS..
i lasted 4months
and that was just my bog standard IS..I couldnt imagine parting with my major project!
Check my M30 build threads:
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
Project Frankenstein: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=194154
Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
Clutch issues: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=172482
Instagram: www.instagram.com/Cypriotgeeza
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magpie
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Nothing,i fookin hate the winter 

m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
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Rav335uk
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magpie wrote:Nothing,i fookin hate the winter
Should have stayed "Down Sarf" then..

If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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magpie
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fook thatRav335uk wrote:magpie wrote:Nothing,i fookin hate the winter
Should have stayed "Down Sarf" then..

m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds
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Rav335uk
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Too close to Aditmagpie wrote:fook thatRav335uk wrote:magpie wrote:Nothing,i fookin hate the winter
Should have stayed "Down Sarf" then..

If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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The_Diddler
- Love it up the more door !
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- Location: Tamworth, Staffs Lovely!!!!!!
Nothing at all, haven't touched it work wise for months, one day it'll be finished.........
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Rav335uk
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No excuse you LAZY COONT!The_Diddler wrote:Nothing at all, haven't touched it work wise for months, one day it'll be finished.........

If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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magpie
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too close to youRav335uk wrote:Too close to Aditmagpie wrote:fook thatRav335uk wrote:
Should have stayed "Down Sarf" then..

m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
m42 touring
+ a yard full of scrap turds





