My Bmw E30 325i Convertible M-Tech 1! Now Sold.....:(

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Post Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:08 pm

You can buy sealant on a strip which you could use, ideally take off the old stuff, peel on the strip and hand paint body colour with a thin brush.

Or just repair the crack on the existing sealant and brush on the body colour paint
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Post Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:50 pm

UPDATE 24/04/2015

Dropped the car of to my local garage to carry out the rest of the mechanical work, once thats done its of to the body shop!! :D
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Post Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:54 am

8) Nice!

That work is going to freshen up the feeling of it mate :thumb:
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Post Sat May 02, 2015 6:09 pm

Update 1/5/2015

Dropped the car of today for its full respray along with the rust repairs, can't wait to have it back.
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Post Sat May 02, 2015 9:05 pm

I'm Definitely looking forward to seeing the result of this! 8)
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Post Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:03 pm

Update : 05/06/2015

Car has been painted and the re-assembling process begins!
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Post Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:05 pm

That is looking freesshhh!!

Looking forward to seeing this back together man! :thumb:
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Post Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:59 pm

Update 15/06/2015

Car is finally done! and yes i know the lower bumper on passenger side is sitting low and there is no BMW badge on the boot as I'm after a correct roundel one! hope you like it :)
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Post Tue Jun 16, 2015 12:21 am

:drool: Gorgeous!! :drool:
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:12 pm

P.s Hopefully see this in the flesh at Retro show! You going on sat or sunday?
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:13 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote::drool: Gorgeous!! :drool:
Thanks man! nope not going to that show, but i am going to Santa pod on Sunday as there is a stand for e30 zone, where is Retro show?
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:14 pm

LOL my bad, just noticed retro show is at Santapod lol!!
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:16 pm

MPOWERCRAZY wrote:LOL my bad, just noticed retro show is at Santapod lol!!
:chuckle: !!

I read the first post and thought "is there a secret santa pod i don't know about" ? :?

You bringing both your beasts?
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:19 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
MPOWERCRAZY wrote:LOL my bad, just noticed retro show is at Santapod lol!!
:chuckle: !!

I read the first post and thought "is there a secret santa pod i don't know about" ? :?

You bringing both your beasts?
:mad: me too!

i just knew the event as santa pod only but now i know lol! yeah my brother should be driving one of them :)
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:21 pm

MPOWERCRAZY wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:
MPOWERCRAZY wrote:LOL my bad, just noticed retro show is at Santapod lol!!
:chuckle: !!

I read the first post and thought "is there a secret santa pod i don't know about" ? :?

You bringing both your beasts?
:mad: me too!

i just knew the event as santa pod only but now i know lol! yeah my brother should be driving one of them :)
Nice one, Hopefully see you there bro!
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:22 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
MPOWERCRAZY wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote: :chuckle: !!

I read the first post and thought "is there a secret santa pod i don't know about" ? :?

You bringing both your beasts?
:mad: me too!

i just knew the event as santa pod only but now i know lol! yeah my brother should be driving one of them :)
Nice one, Hopefully see you there bro!
hopefully bro! :mad: gonna be hard for me as i will be fasting but shouldn't be a problem lol!
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:23 pm

MPOWERCRAZY wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:
MPOWERCRAZY wrote: :mad: me too!

i just knew the event as santa pod only but now i know lol! yeah my brother should be driving one of them :)
Nice one, Hopefully see you there bro!
hopefully bro! :mad: gonna be hard for me as i will be fasting but shouldn't be a problem lol!
Just be strong man!

Hopefully it isn't too hot! Which is very doubtful in england :chuckle:
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:26 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
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Cypriotgeeza wrote: Nice one, Hopefully see you there bro!
hopefully bro! :mad: gonna be hard for me as i will be fasting but shouldn't be a problem lol!
Just be strong man!

Hopefully it isn't too hot! Which is very doubtful in england :chuckle:
i know man, well in England you can never predict the weather lol, i just hope its dry :)
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:29 pm

MPOWERCRAZY wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:
MPOWERCRAZY wrote: hopefully bro! :mad: gonna be hard for me as i will be fasting but shouldn't be a problem lol!
Just be strong man!

Hopefully it isn't too hot! Which is very doubtful in england :chuckle:
i know man, well in England you can never predict the weather lol, i just hope its dry :)
Its true man, its showing cloudy atm but if it says rain nearer the time i may reconsider :snigger:
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Post Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:30 pm

i know! i hope it doesn't rain! really want to come.
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Post Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:29 pm

Update, some fresh pictures including a fresh engine bay!
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Post Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:12 pm

Update : 16/09/2015

Overdue update, new picture added, new parts added.
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Post Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:32 pm

Nice! :cool:

If you ever want to get rid of them startecs I'm your man! 8) lol
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Post Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:19 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:Nice! :cool:

If you ever want to get rid of them startecs I'm your man! 8) lol
Thanks Bro! Damn! So Sorry Just Sold Them On The Facebook Forum 8O
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Post Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:31 am

MPOWERCRAZY wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:Nice! :cool:

If you ever want to get rid of them startecs I'm your man! 8) lol
Thanks Bro! Damn! So Sorry Just Sold Them On The Facebook Forum 8O
Nooo way! :( Can i ask how much you got for them ? Pm me :thumb:
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Post Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:52 pm

Update 7/11/2015

Ive parked the car up for winter, for next year i do have some new plans such as :

1: 6 branch manifold and stainless steel centre section
2: Replace all 4 wheel bearings
3: Replace (again) rear shocks and purchase some better springs for rear
4: Get the rear subframe bushes changed and rear ARB'S
5: Get rear subframe and ARB'S powder coated
6: Replace gearbox as its whining!
7: One piece gearknob
8: Rear headrest
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Post Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:38 pm

Have you not got this up for sale?
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Post Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:21 pm

ImysE30 wrote:Have you not got this up for sale?
Only just seen this, haven't advertised it just yet, i am thinking about it though.
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Post Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:52 pm

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ImysE30 wrote:Have you not got this up for sale?
Only just seen this, haven't advertised it just yet, i am thinking about it though.
Think I saw it on Instagram :)

Probably out of my price range but PM me what you'd want for it?
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Post Sat Dec 19, 2015 2:51 pm

ImysE30 wrote:
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ImysE30 wrote:Have you not got this up for sale?
Only just seen this, haven't advertised it just yet, i am thinking about it though.
Think I saw it on Instagram :)

Probably out of my price range but PM me what you'd want for it?
Not really looking to sell at this moment in time, maybe be advertised towards summer next year, keep a eye out :)
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Post Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:12 pm

Why would you even think about selling this man?! :mad:

You leaving the E30 scene?
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Post Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:20 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:Why would you even think about selling this man?! :mad:

You leaving the E30 scene?
haha, I was thinking about different cars to have now, but I'm only 20 so plenty of years ahead! I can never leave the e30 scene lol, just my new e30 if you haven't seen it already on here :)
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Post Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:21 pm

MPOWERCRAZY wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:Why would you even think about selling this man?! :mad:

You leaving the E30 scene?
haha, I was thinking about different cars to have now, but I'm only 20 so plenty of years ahead! I can never leave the e30 scene lol, just my new e30 if you haven't seen it already on here :)
Nah I haven't bro have you got a link?

I saw that you sold your turbo :(
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Post Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:23 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
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Cypriotgeeza wrote:Why would you even think about selling this man?! :mad:

You leaving the E30 scene?
haha, I was thinking about different cars to have now, but I'm only 20 so plenty of years ahead! I can never leave the e30 scene lol, just my new e30 if you haven't seen it already on here :)
Nah I haven't bro have you got a link?

I saw that you sold your turbo :(
it's on here, my new build thread. Yes sold that a while ago now, ended up being broken for parts at the end lol.
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MPOWERCRAZY wrote:
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MPOWERCRAZY wrote: haha, I was thinking about different cars to have now, but I'm only 20 so plenty of years ahead! I can never leave the e30 scene lol, just my new e30 if you haven't seen it already on here :)
Nah I haven't bro have you got a link?

I saw that you sold your turbo :(
it's on here, my new build thread. Yes sold that a while ago now, ended up being broken for parts at the end lol.
No way! It looked clean! 8O

Same thing happened to my old iS..my mate has it at his scrap yard..i STILL cant go and look at whats left :(
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