and the prize for the most delayed, inappropriate and over the top reaction of the day goes to....
drumroll please....
Rosco P Cooooooltrane!
SERIOUSLY UN-PI$$ED OFF!! (Old Skool worked his magic!!)
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Rosc0PColtrane
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Sensitive boys!
It's times like this I feel a THANK YOU just isn't enough for Dameon (Old Skool 2002) who spent the morning yesterday fixing my rear suspension.
His attention to detail, stubborn perfectionism and insistence on making the job 'just right' has resulted in one happy Touring owner and a nice, solid and roadworthy suspension set-up.
Here are some pics of what he did yesterday:
Rear shock assembly removed....not looking too nice!
Non too pretty from underneath either (what is that silicone doing there??)
The turret was made flat again, cleaned up for welding then an old top-mount bolted down through from above to align the Z3 plate and keep it in place.
Z3 plate tacked into place ready for being seam welded right the way around. (top mount was removed to prevent the rubber mount from melting)
Plate fully welded and seam sealed....
...then undersealed
The same for the top of the turret
Shock assembly refitted (with new M3 Cab top-mounts and gasket)
Another Z3 Plate & new gasket fitted to the top side as well for extra double peace of mind! Now 6mm of extra strength to ensure it will last for a while!
What can I say - the guy is an absolute LEGEND! Giving up his Sunday to help me out is above and beyond....so again....THANK YOU!
Thanks also to Paul (ZimmerBimmer) for raiding the Parts Dept on a Sunday to grab the new parts! Was great to meet you at last...
With the help of you two, the E30 grin has returned!
Here's a shot of the Touring, the Scumball E34 and 'some old BM' from the only other moment yesterday when it wasn't chucking it down:
Now, was it my Touring you said would suit the S50 Dameon??
Be my guest! 
His attention to detail, stubborn perfectionism and insistence on making the job 'just right' has resulted in one happy Touring owner and a nice, solid and roadworthy suspension set-up.
Here are some pics of what he did yesterday:
Rear shock assembly removed....not looking too nice!
Non too pretty from underneath either (what is that silicone doing there??)
The turret was made flat again, cleaned up for welding then an old top-mount bolted down through from above to align the Z3 plate and keep it in place.
Z3 plate tacked into place ready for being seam welded right the way around. (top mount was removed to prevent the rubber mount from melting)
Plate fully welded and seam sealed....
...then undersealed
The same for the top of the turret
Shock assembly refitted (with new M3 Cab top-mounts and gasket)
Another Z3 Plate & new gasket fitted to the top side as well for extra double peace of mind! Now 6mm of extra strength to ensure it will last for a while!
What can I say - the guy is an absolute LEGEND! Giving up his Sunday to help me out is above and beyond....so again....THANK YOU!
Thanks also to Paul (ZimmerBimmer) for raiding the Parts Dept on a Sunday to grab the new parts! Was great to meet you at last...
With the help of you two, the E30 grin has returned!
Here's a shot of the Touring, the Scumball E34 and 'some old BM' from the only other moment yesterday when it wasn't chucking it down:
Now, was it my Touring you said would suit the S50 Dameon??
Be my guest! 
Farewell E30 ownership!!!!
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Rosc0PColtrane
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How much were the m3 top mounts?? Which M3 too?
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steerfromtherear
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That looks like a pucker job and a really smart looking touring.
Silicone is often used to cover up rusty bits by bodgers come mot time, I bought a supra and both rear inner arches were almost completely made out of silcone then undersealed!!! Same as yourself I dont believe it be the sellers fault more likely someone else further down the line.
Silicone is often used to cover up rusty bits by bodgers come mot time, I bought a supra and both rear inner arches were almost completely made out of silcone then undersealed!!! Same as yourself I dont believe it be the sellers fault more likely someone else further down the line.
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nice collection of bavarian fun there bruce. glad you got it sorted properly.
we still on for tue or wed better for you?
we still on for tue or wed better for you?
Chris
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ok PM me your address
Chris
Ahh I see you got a picture of my old banger and my council house into the background there Bruce
The top mounts are from an E46 M3 Cabrio, I think they are around £13 each, not really a lot of cash. Don't forget if you are doing these then you will need to order the gaskets too. If you are using Z3 reinforcement plates then order 4 gaskets, two for each side.
The top mounts are from an E46 M3 Cabrio, I think they are around £13 each, not really a lot of cash. Don't forget if you are doing these then you will need to order the gaskets too. If you are using Z3 reinforcement plates then order 4 gaskets, two for each side.
Yeah - couldn't possibly comment on the car out of courtesy and as for the shoddy old sh1t heap you call a house!old_skool_2002 wrote:Ahh I see you got a picture of my old banger and my council house into the background there Bruce
At first I thought it was your garden shed.....
.....until I saw your garden shed!
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boxclever1753
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i was going to say i don't know many houses in st. george that look like that 
Mine has far more class!boxclever1753 wrote:i was going to say i don't know many houses in st. george that look like that
It's just the warzone/ghetto around it that puts people off visiting me! 
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ha!ZedOne wrote:Mine has far more class!boxclever1753 wrote:i was going to say i don't know many houses in st. george that look like that
so, what day next week is good to meet up for a beer and collect that rear skirt from you bruce?
i am around most days and evenings. that is, if my car comes back from the f*ck up that has been the new cambelt by then!!
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steerfromtherear
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It looks like we need a Bristol meet soon, looks like their's plenty of us on here.
Up for some of that!steerfromtherear wrote:It looks like we need a Bristol meet soon, looks like their's plenty of us on here.
Failing that, I'm always happy for people to drop around my place for a cuppa and a jaw wobble!
Anytime you're near St George area, let me know and I'll get the kettle on....
Bruce.
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i'd come but would need a bit of notice as i only come back to bristol once or twice a month - but can coincide it...steerfromtherear wrote:It looks like we need a Bristol meet soon, looks like their's plenty of us on here.
what about the buttery on the docks opposite the lloyds building? a great location...
(thx bruce!)
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boxclever1753
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w4nking filter... i just wrote "thanks bruce".(* I tried to use text speak but the text speak filter stopped me * bruce!)
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steerfromtherear
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Huh text filter? How are under 17's supposed to communicate with us?
I dunno where that is that you just said but there are some great locations (waterfront) in Bristol to take photos of nice e30's (and mine) and sink a pint.
I might bang up a thread in the meets section when I get chance.
I dunno where that is that you just said but there are some great locations (waterfront) in Bristol to take photos of nice e30's (and mine) and sink a pint.
I might bang up a thread in the meets section when I get chance.
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on the same side of the docks as the industrial museum - great sarnies and coffee and a seriously good backdrop for pictures...steerfromtherear wrote:Huh text filter? How are under 17's supposed to communicate with us?
I dunno where that is that you just said but there are some great locations (waterfront) in Bristol to take photos of nice e30's (and mine) and sink a pint.
I might bang up a thread in the meets section when I get chance.
As Rich says, the Buttery is a FANTASTIC bacon butty eatery on the dockside!steerfromtherear wrote:I dunno where that is that you just said but there are some great locations (waterfront) in Bristol to take photos of nice e30's (and mine) and sink a pint.
Sunday morning before 11am best to avoid the long queues and as Mr Box Clever has mentioned, not far at all from some stunning photo ops...
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boxclever1753
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actually, could meet there on sunday bruce??ZedOne wrote:As Rich says, the Buttery is a FANTASTIC bacon butty eatery on the dockside!steerfromtherear wrote:I dunno where that is that you just said but there are some great locations (waterfront) in Bristol to take photos of nice e30's (and mine) and sink a pint.
Sunday morning before 11am best to avoid the long queues and as Mr Box Clever has mentioned, not far at all from some stunning photo ops...
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I'm working Sunday 
I might be able to sneak across for a few minutes but I would have to bring a naughty kid with me (Im a child carer) so couldnt stay long.
I might be able to sneak across for a few minutes but I would have to bring a naughty kid with me (Im a child carer) so couldnt stay long.-
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yeah, maybe an impromptu one...
Looky Clicky Here.....boxclever1753 wrote: actually, could meet there on sunday bruce??
Back on topic now guys......(talking about my rear end!
)Farewell E30 ownership!!!!
That's because the back end hadn't been compressed/bounced after me messing with it and having it jacked up etc.munky30 wrote:your rear end appears to be incredibly high compared to your front... in your sig.
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I'm liking that look though.
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That would explain itold_skool_2002 wrote:That's because the back end hadn't been compressed/bounced after me messing with it and having it jacked up etc.munky30 wrote:your rear end appears to be incredibly high compared to your front... in your sig.
duke wrote: I could throw a spastic round a corner with better precision