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ChemicalAl
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:14 pm

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Done a few things to it, but with no rust anywhere and only 56k on the clock, I think it's lovely.
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:16 pm

I love a clean chromie. Looks stunning mate.
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:19 pm

Looks great! But why has it got a 320i badge on a 4pot car? :?
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:20 pm

I think it's lovely too. Colour coded mirrors would be a nice improvement.
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:23 pm

Ollie_bwoii wrote:Looks great! But why has it got a 320i badge on a 4pot car? :?
how do you work that out :mad:


lovely btw, needs a velour carpet and tech 1 wheel tho :P
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:24 pm

Alex wrote:
Ollie_bwoii wrote:Looks great! But why has it got a 320i badge on a 4pot car? :?
how do you work that out :mad:


lovely btw, needs a velour carpet and tech 1 wheel tho :P
He said it was a 316 last time he posted it up, and by the exhaust! :D
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:25 pm

Also it an Old Colonel's car!
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:25 pm

Ollie_bwoii wrote:
Alex wrote:
Ollie_bwoii wrote:Looks great! But why has it got a 320i badge on a 4pot car? :?
how do you work that out :mad:


lovely btw, needs a velour carpet and tech 1 wheel tho :P
He said it was a 316 last time he posted it up, and by the exhaust! :D
not all 320i's had twin exhausts :tongue:

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Shape of the back box actually! winkeye
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:26 pm

Ollie_bwoii wrote:Shape of the back box actually! winkeye
:gay:
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:27 pm

Just think if your going to stick a badge on a car that it isn't make it a 325i one! winkeye
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:47 pm

Looks lovely, nice and clean :cool:
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:34 pm

Ooooooh get you! I knew that some wee nyaff would bring this up to try and show some knowledge.
Fella, i've just purchased a reconditioned M20 2.0l engine from a specialist company and am waiting for a few other bits from BMW to get it fitted.
http://www.reconditioned-engines.co.uk/
I just thought i'd get the badge on first.
Once the engine is in I'll get round to changing the exhaust and a few other bits and bobs.
Is this okay with you?!
1987 E28 528i Diamond Black 74k
1986 E28 525e Saturn Blau 72k
1988 E28 525i 56k
1987 E28 525e 51k
1991 E32 730i SE Granite Silber 75k
1988 E30 316 Black 81k
1992 E30 318i Touring Diamond Black 43k
1990 E30 325i Touring Alpine White 2 65k
1986 E30
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:04 pm

Old skool :cool:
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:07 pm

liking the old school look
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:33 pm

ChemicalAl wrote:Ooooooh get you! I knew that some wee nyaff would bring this up to try and show some knowledge.
Fella, i've just purchased a reconditioned M20 2.0l engine from a specialist company and am waiting for a few other bits from BMW to get it fitted.
http://www.reconditioned-engines.co.uk/
I just thought i'd get the badge on first.
Once the engine is in I'll get round to changing the exhaust and a few other bits and bobs.
Is this okay with you?!
HAHA Cool! Sorry just thought it was weird didn't mean to offend you if i did! It still doesn't change my opinion that it is a gorgeous chromie! :D
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:42 pm

V Nice, liking the comfort leather too.
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:47 pm

Nice clean chromie
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felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:50 pm

I like that a lot,very retro looking :cool:
Orange indicators would go nicely IMO but still looks mint as is :D
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:34 pm

Lovely clean and original.
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:10 pm

Stunning, just what I like no rust.
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:42 pm

Looks very nice. I was trying to work out where in Edinburgh u took the photos?
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Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:15 pm

very nice mate just need slamming :mad: :)
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Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:46 pm

lovely and you was thinking of fitting alpina reps to that :nono:
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Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:06 pm

Very clean and tidy chromie.Where did you get your rear number plate surround (Ultimate Driving Machine).It is a nice finishing touch to the rear end.O and front plate as well Ive just noticed.
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Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:30 pm

Ah - Ebay special - think I may change them though.

Gheko - Silverknowes coast - looking over the firth of forth towards the bridge.

I'm going to get a set of Mtech springs (don't want anything lower than 20mm front/back) fitted as soon as the car is back from the BMW dealership (getting an inspection II done and full suspension bush change) and i'll also get the BBS's refurbed and keep them. Part of me wants to re-fit the steelies with the original hubcaps and sell the BBS's to cover the cost of the springs....mmmmm decisions!

Thanks again for all the kind words!! :cool:
1987 E28 528i Diamond Black 74k
1986 E28 525e Saturn Blau 72k
1988 E28 525i 56k
1987 E28 525e 51k
1991 E32 730i SE Granite Silber 75k
1988 E30 316 Black 81k
1992 E30 318i Touring Diamond Black 43k
1990 E30 325i Touring Alpine White 2 65k
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Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:21 pm

wow thats clean. just like my old mans from years ago. lovely.
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previous: 1988 325i see. 1988 325i sport, 1988 320i, 1990 325ise. 1990 325i sport, 1985 320i, 1988 318i, 1986 325i, 1991 325i touring, 1990 325i touring. e21 320, an e28 525i, 2 e36 m3, 850ci, e46 320d touring, e39 530d sport. E39 325i s
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Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:03 pm

Nice tidy car that :cool:
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Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:04 pm

Awesome plans for this chromie! :D

Refit the steelies a subtle drop and orange indicators, and your on to a winner! winkeye
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