E30 comforts

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:35 pm

With my job i end up diving quite a few different cars vectra's to A4's alsorts realy and i just got me wondering what creature comforts would you like to have on your E30?

i dont mean engines before you start!

i will start.

1. easy up/down windows
2. cup holder
3. the thing i like best, when you just tap the indicator up or down and it does 3/4 flashes with out you holding it there ( i know am lazy

) for when your swopping lanes on the motor way.

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:44 pm

2. cup holder

get my back up everytime, a car is not really the place for liquids , other than those consumed/circulated by the engine.

I vote ban cupholders, there's enough shit driving as it is, without the one hand on the coffee, one on the mobile brigade.

ooo, a mini rant from me, :lol:

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:45 pm

Ant wrote:
2. cup holder
get my back up everytime, a car is not really the place for liquids , other than those consumed/circulated by the engine.

I vote ban cupholders, there's enough shit driving as it is, without the one hand on the coffee, one on the mobile brigade.

ooo, a mini rant from me,

im special i drift round carparks with the coffee in one hand lol

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:47 pm

Ant wrote:
2. cup holder
get my back up everytime, a car is not really the place for liquids , other than those consumed/circulated by the engine.

I vote ban cupholders, there's enough shit driving as it is, without the one hand on the coffee, one on the mobile brigade.

ooo, a mini rant from me,

I've never understood why a making a phonecall is illegal, but a cappuccino isn't.

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:58 pm

Chris-W wrote: I've never understood why a making a phonecall is illegal, but a cappuccino isn't.

I think you will find if your spotted drinking whilst driving you can be fined for driving without due care and attention.

There was a story a while back about a woman who was fined for drinking water whilst stopped at trafic lights. I think she got off as the car was stationary.

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:04 pm

I do like the fact that in my toyota I can adjust the level of support for my back with a lever thing on the seat... (ok boring but nice on long journeys!)

The e30 has one pointless extra... you get in your car with you nipples/'nads so cold they are gonna drop off and your OBC goes "ping" to tell you its cold!!??!

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:05 pm

hmm-good question.

I'd like seats that lay out completely flat and a detachable steering wheel. I seem to spend a lot of time sleeping in my car....

as for cupholders, only car i'd have them in would be a bently, and he'd be called Parker

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:08 pm

seat that can tilt back and forth in a position that suits the driver. like the e34 seats.

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:42 pm

Memory seats, so when you have your car serviced or MOT'd you can press a button and get your seat back how it was.

Adjustable reach steering wheel, I want mine closer to me.

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:47 pm

cotty sit closer to the wheel?!

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:51 pm

Electric rear opening 1/4's as in the e46 compact...Pain in the arse, if you wanna open them whilst driving.

Pal

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:53 pm

i'd like to be able to drive in the comfort that E30's don't rust, but sadly it's not the case

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:53 pm

footrest
where can i get a decent alpina type one?

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:56 pm

Simon13 wrote:i'd like to be able to drive in the comfort that E30's don't rust, but sadly it's not the case

Ain't that the truth.....

Pal

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:17 pm

Simon13 wrote:cotty sit closer to the wheel?!

Cant. I have long legs. I have looked into getting a spacer but they only work on aftermarket wheels and I really like my tec 2 wheel

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:35 pm

better angle on the accelerator pedal.. it cains my heel

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:35 pm

Electric rear opening 1/4's as in the e46 compact...

To right! i nearly had a accident trying to close them after i got on the motorway and it suddenly got cold!

OK OK i take back the cup holder!

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:09 pm

Another one for easy up/down windows (as in the type that go all the way up/down from one slightly prolonged press of a button).

Then again it would just be nice to have a car that has everything working

Post Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:47 pm

Personally dont like modern cars, so its absolute bliss to slip into my E30 and feel right at home with less gadgets, technology that was simpler and just generally put together better.

Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:50 am

appletree wrote:
Electric rear opening 1/4's as in the e46 compact...

To right! i nearly had a accident trying to close them after i got on the motorway and it suddenly got cold!

OK OK i take back the cup holder!

I'm gonna look into this a little more, maybe just need the motor & mechanism? see what happens.

Pal

Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:05 am

Beardy matt had them on the e36 2.8 he had for abit and was showing them off at ferrybridge meet.

they only looked like a motor attached to a standard linkage! IIRC

Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:10 pm

appletree wrote:Beardy matt had them on the e36 2.8 he had for abit and was showing them off at ferrybridge meet.

they only looked like a motor attached to a standard linkage! IIRC

Superb!! Just got to get the motor's then

Pal

Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:22 pm

OffTopic...

RustyRuss...nice looking touring, would look twice as good with the M-Tech lower valance!

Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:44 pm

Dibs here again on electric opening rear qtrs!

gets rather annoying keep reaching over while driving, and look @ headlights coming @ ya!

Post Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:45 pm

Cheers Dave, Know what you mean, wasnt fussed as it was bargaintastic cheap, but may consider it at a later date yep