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Post Fri May 05, 2006 12:14 pm

Hi guys and in particular fellow "ragtop" drivers,

I took my hardtop off last night, first time in six months. Great news, the power hood worked effortlessly, no damp or mould and it didnt look any more crumpled than if it had only been down for an afternoon. I was a bit worried you never know when its been folded away for so long or maybe i'm paranoid.

With that relief behind me I was off, sun on me bonce, wind in me hair and i didnt come home till ten o clock. Driving in the dark with the roof off is as good as being in the sunshine. To think that during february I was thinking of selling this beauty... at the pub i stopped at while I was out a small crowd gathered to admire the car. What a night..fantastic.. roll on the weekend !

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Post Fri May 05, 2006 12:24 pm

Posts like this make me want a convertible :cry: :lol:
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Post Fri May 05, 2006 12:30 pm

they are a bitch in the winter though, but make up for it in the summer :D
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Post Fri May 05, 2006 12:39 pm

panesar_e30 wrote:they are a bitch in the winter though, but make up for it in the summer :D
tell me about it ! Thats why I bought the hard top, then I ended up buying a run around for the Winter so hav'nt been using the Motorsport attall. Thats why in February I thought I might even sell it but after last night i am Sooo glad I didnt. When the weather is good the convertibles are such a thrill.

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Post Fri May 05, 2006 12:40 pm

I had by first ride in a convertible yesterday, in my friends 2005 330i, I dont think i will ever afford one of them but i deffo want an e30 convertible when finances allow!
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Post Fri May 05, 2006 1:51 pm

i know what you are saying, get the same feeling every year, just dont last long enough.
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Post Fri May 05, 2006 2:39 pm

I know ive been out today in my daily drive the E46 and am going to get my arse into gear and get the Motorsport ready over the next week or so.
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Post Fri May 05, 2006 3:58 pm

its the best driveing top down at night drove down to harrys dinner last friday night after work (harrys} on friday is like a motor show must be like 200 odd local done up cars dominated by fords and holden brand cars oh and a couple or so jap crap rice burners along come i in my humble e30 cab mteck body kit pina reps dropped and murmering scorpion exhaust and as i crawl past the crowd of petrol heads all heads turn and all eyes where on my humble little bmer i even heard a female remark "damm thats a sweet ride" to quote toyota "oh what a feeling" :cool:
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Post Fri May 05, 2006 4:32 pm

I know what you mean Peejay

I finally got my car back from Bexley's after another rebuild - at one point i was wondering if it was worth it - i can confirm that it was.

For 2 days running (more then i had last year!) - the roof has been off between 8am - 10pm

Motorways, country roads, night time - just feels great! - and i have had many comments on how clean the car is - inc staff at the local BMW garage!

I also often get people asking me if i want to sell it. I tell them 8k :cool: and they keep quiet after that!

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Post Fri May 05, 2006 4:42 pm

Quaser,

stop frightening everyone and put that hood back up! Your polluting the atmosphere with your bad smell. :D

Only kidding dude, enjoy!
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Post Fri May 05, 2006 4:50 pm

It seems to be attracting all the fit women and repelling the men!

Thats just wat im after!

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Post Fri May 05, 2006 4:55 pm

When I was looking for a "project" car i didn't even think of an E30.. All i wanted was a rag top.. and looking at most other ragtops... i realised i would look :gay: apart from in an E30... :D
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