My tech 2 325i Sport. 25 years old today 25.10.14

[hubble]

Thanks, will get some ordered Tomorrow.

[oakey]

The fog surround is hanging out a bit matey

Hubble- Ive just had mine re-trimmed in houndstooth lol

[oakey]

Sorry dude just looked back through the thread and its an old pic. im sure thats done now

[hubble]

Any pics of the interior Oakey ??

[oakey]

Any pics of the interior Oakey ??

I meant my slippers!

[hubble]

Any pics of the interior Oakey ??

I meant my slippers!

sorry boy!

[oakey]

No need to be sorry hubblebubble
You make me upset that I'm not retrimming my interior

[beardymat]

nice work barry, the cloud photos look really good. was going to get some of mine now its outside but this damn weather will only allow rain shots . plus its covered in flys and dust from my little drive yesterday.needs a proper wash and wax before the photos.

gino, why do you think you wont make gaydon? was thinking that a tech 2 lineup wouldnt be complete without your stunner, although in reality theres little chance of us all parking up in a row due to the size of the display area.

[hubble]

Tech 2's would look stunning together Mat I agree, but there's something ongoing which may conflict with the trip. I need to have another look.

[bss325i]

Blow them out, call in sick, do whatever is necessary! You know you've got to be there!

[ricey46]

That Looks superb mate!!! Will have to come round for a wee looky at Gaydon!!

Nice one!!

[snoops]

looks mint!!

[bss325i]

Thanks again guys!

[1an]

nice work mate,

i still cant get over how good the finish on the paint is.

[stuartgallafant]

barry, that looks f*cking fantastic mate!!! top credits to you. was this done at your workplace?

[bss325i]

barry, that looks f*cking fantastic mate!!! top credits to you. was this done at your workplace?

Thanks stu, yeah it was done at my work, the guy who sold me the car in the first place is our top painter and he done it. I'm very pleased with it!
You coming Guildford on wed?

[Simon13]

i'm going weds and can have a good gander/bazzla! I'll race you up the M40 to Gaydon, it's the best motorway you can hammer it most of the way!

I always love overtaking the concours cars on the way up there!

[bss325i]

i'm going weds and can have a good gander/bazzla! I'll race you up the M40 to Gaydon, it's the best motorway you can hammer it most of the way!

I always love overtaking the concours cars on the way up there!

Thats what i was doing last year! I was going some all the way up and passed a few e30 convoys on the way, np cameras or many coppers on the M40! Wont be doing that this year though! 60 mph inside lane!

[no1_jazz]

exclent, sweet and sexy dammn nice car good luck with it

[hubble]

Wont be doing that this year though! 60 mph inside lane!

That's what i do every day....Pipe and slipper driving

[B7]

i'm going weds and can have a good gander/bazzla! I'll race you up the M40 to Gaydon, it's the best motorway you can hammer it most of the way!

I always love overtaking the concours cars on the way up there!

Thats what i was doing last year! I was going some all the way up and passed a few e30 convoys on the way, np cameras or many coppers on the M40! Wont be doing that this year though! 60 mph inside lane!

Now i draw the line at the 60 inside lane blox! At least I'm on one all the way.

Si. How about we get in front of Barry and as we enter gaydon, get them sideways in the car park? All that gravel!!! Do you think he'd kill us?

Actually i'm a bit worried re the trip to Gaydon. Mine's started smoking a bit heavy especially on start up. I just havn't had time to fit my new head and i doubt if I'll get a chance before Gaydon. I'm sure it's stem seals.

[bss325i]

Now i draw the line at the 60 inside lane blox! At least I'm on one all the way.

I was joking you nutter! Sorry to hear about the smoking, surely you can spare one day to do the head?

[B7]

i don't seem to have 5 minutes to spare at the moment! We have the house on the market and are busy viewing others at the same time (although not much seems to be moving and all thats on the market is all the old shit no one else has wanted either!). My wife is setting up a jewellery business at the same time. Can you believe I went to Biejing last week....for the day!! this was just to touch base with a few suppliers and we are back out there next month for 5 days. Tonight she is having her first "taster" party here so I've been banished to the PC to set up the spreadsheets etc. At the same time I have work and that at the moment is busy to say the least and we also have a 7 year old to entertain!! Every weekend is taken up with Gymnastics, Tennis or get togethers with friends that are fun.....but don't get the grass cut, cars cleaned, heads replaced etc etc.

I think the head is better left till the winter lay up. HOPEFULLY I will then have my double garage to work in and can take my time over it. I have everything I need. The head is all assembled bar the cam and rockers and I have the biggest bag of goodies to go with it on the bench including the belts, tensioner, stat, all the gaskets, studs the lot. I'd love to get stuck into it but I just want time to finish and clean things while it's all apart. Plus my 13 button OBC turned up from Spadge today.

[bss325i]

You are going to be taking it to Gaydon though aren't you? I still haven't fitted my OBC yet.

[B7]

Oh yeah. it still goes like a train (albeit a smoky one). It's kinda lost it's tickover as well so I'm figuring that if oil is burning on the valve seat it could be a burnt valve as well. It will be at Gaydon, It's in Ron Parishes line up again this year. the shot below was last year.

[bss325i]

Whats Ron Parishe's line up all about then?

[B7]

Basically for the last couple of years he has a line up of rare or nice examples in a line near his gazebo thingy. Mail him via the club. Tell him you've been speaking to Trevor with the white cab and tell him about yours. You'll get in the line up no hassles. Have you seen his Brilliant Red Sport? It's on about 130k now but is superb.

[bss325i]

Basically for the last couple of years he has a line up of rare or nice examples in a line near his gazebo thingy. Mail him via the club. Tell him you've been speaking to Trevor with the white cab and tell him about yours. You'll get in the line up no hassles. Have you seen his Brilliant Red Sport? It's on about 130k now but is superb.

I dunno about mailing him, would be a bit rude by blowing my own trumpet, these sort of things are better when your recomended and i dont know if the standard of mine is up to scratch, you can give me your oppinion on wed. I did see a very clean red sport last year, maybe it was his one, does his one have a beige interior?

[E30Mark]

Ron won't mind you emailing him! he's a E30 fan and will always add you to the line up (In fact I'm marshalling this year, so i could keep my eye out for you!) His sport does have a beige fabric interior.

[bss325i]

Ron won't mind you emailing him! he's a E30 fan and will always add you to the line up (In fact I'm marshalling this year, so i could keep my eye out for you!) His sport does have a beige fabric interior.

Ok i might drop him a line with a few pics. What sort of time do they start letting display cars in? Was his sport used for a buying guide in tbmw mag about 6/7 years ago?

[E30Mark]

Ron won't mind you emailing him! he's a E30 fan and will always add you to the line up (In fact I'm marshalling this year, so i could keep my eye out for you!) His sport does have a beige fabric interior.

Ok i might drop him a line with a few pics. What sort of time do they start letting display cars in? Was his sport used for a buying guide in tbmw mag about 6/7 years ago?

Not too sure what time the gates open, around 8 i would guess...

His car was used in the TBMW buyers guide, but it's even better now!

[bss325i]

Yes i remember it, i still have the mag! Very nice sport. Well i guess i see you there, how will i spot you?

[Simon13]

it was in practical classics buying guide in about 2004 and total bmw like you say, Ron is a good guy!

here's mine on Ron's stand last year the only alpina that was there and not on the alpina registers stand nor am i bm car club!


Simons White M3 next to mine which he has just recently sold

[E30Mark]

Yes i remember it, i still have the mag! Very nice sport. Well i guess i see you there, how will i spot you?

I'll probably be wearing a Hi Vis with E30Mark written on it...

[bss325i]

I'll probably be wearing a Hi Vis with E30Mark written on it...

Ok easy enough then!