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Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:50 pm

I reckon 3 days...
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Sat Jan 04, 2014 3:55 pm

Speedtouch wrote:I reckon 3 days...
3days, wonder should I test it. The winter kicks in the laziness a˜Š
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Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:07 pm

Best to keep them rolling, else everything will seize up. :wink:
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Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:59 pm

Speedtouch wrote:Best to keep them rolling, else everything will seize up. :wink:
Agreed, last thing I want to do is start rebuilding a shitbox a™ˆ

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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Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:10 pm

Yes, that's another consideration in this day and age. :roll:
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Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:21 pm

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 :cry:
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Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:16 pm

Sorted out a high level light finally thanks to the zone :D also worked out why ny heater is stuck on : the knob pulls the cable but doesn't push it back.... :-x
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Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:41 pm

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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Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:10 am

The car celebrated its 25th birthday by sailing through yet another MOT. :D

Arch liner and new rear shocks fitted.
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Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:13 pm

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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Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:25 pm

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
E30 325i - In progress
E53 X5 4.6is - SOLD
E46 320d Sport Tourer - SOLD
E36 M3 - SOLD
E34 535I Sport - SOLD
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Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:42 pm

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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Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:46 pm

something i thought id never do...................................



start breaking it :(
A 2 door e30 with 8 cylinders, what could be better winkeye :D
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Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:40 pm

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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Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:55 pm

first dry weekend day in ages so spent the day polishing turds

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Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:00 pm

jimbom30cab wrote:Image
Gorgeous! 8)
Check my M30 build threads:
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Headgasket: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=165704
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:23 pm

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.
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:28 pm

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
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:41 pm

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 :cool:
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:13 pm

I contemplated selling it :?
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E30 335i Turbo M3 Convertible Replica
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:14 pm

ImysE30 wrote:I contemplated selling it :?
Noooo wayyyy!! :mad:
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
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:16 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:I contemplated selling it :?
Noooo wayyyy!! :mad:
I know :(

Fancy a change from E30's now, fancy an E46 M3 :?
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:20 pm

ImysE30 wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:I contemplated selling it :?
Noooo wayyyy!! :mad:
I know :(

Fancy a change from E30's now, fancy an E46 M3 :?
I do love the E46 M3's but garanteed you would regret it after a year!

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
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:21 pm

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Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:29 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote: Noooo wayyyy!! :mad:
I know :(

Fancy a change from E30's now, fancy an E46 M3 :?
I do love the E46 M3's but garanteed you would regret it after a year!

Especially after all the hard work n time you put into it!
I probably would but who knows :mad:

If only I still had a garage :cry: :cry:
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:33 pm

Taxed the M3 for 12mths.

I taxed the sport for 12mths in November and I've not seen it since October :(
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Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:35 pm

ImysE30 wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:
ImysE30 wrote: I know :(

Fancy a change from E30's now, fancy an E46 M3 :?
I do love the E46 M3's but garanteed you would regret it after a year!

Especially after all the hard work n time you put into it!
I probably would but who knows :mad:

If only I still had a garage :cry: :cry:
Its up to you at the end of the day!
Im speaking from experience when i sold my IS..

i lasted 4months :o: :mad: lol

and that was just my bog standard IS..I couldnt imagine parting with my major project!
Check my M30 build threads:
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Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:16 am

Nothing,i fookin hate the winter :(
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Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:17 am

magpie wrote:Nothing,i fookin hate the winter :(

Should have stayed "Down Sarf" then.. :D
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If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:25 am

Rav335uk wrote:
magpie wrote:Nothing,i fookin hate the winter :(

Should have stayed "Down Sarf" then.. :D
fook that :D
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Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:28 am

magpie wrote:
Rav335uk wrote:
magpie wrote:Nothing,i fookin hate the winter :(

Should have stayed "Down Sarf" then.. :D
fook that :D
Too close to Adit :D
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If you Got "Haters",Then your doing something Right!
CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:28 am

Nothing at all, haven't touched it work wise for months, one day it'll be finished.........
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Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:30 am

The_Diddler wrote:Nothing at all, haven't touched it work wise for months, one day it'll be finished.........
No excuse you LAZY COONT! :D
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CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:32 am

Rav335uk wrote:
magpie wrote:
Rav335uk wrote:
Should have stayed "Down Sarf" then.. :D
fook that :D
Too close to Adit :D
too close to you :mad:
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m52 b30 stroker 6-speed 318is Galvanizer
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+ a yard full of scrap turds :)
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