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Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:23 pm

Just wondering as I have the idea to do so.

Would be my next project if I could get some inspiration from somewhere.

Just remove the rear seats, black all the windows etc.

Anyone done anything like this?, if so show us some pics.
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:24 pm

I'm sure Dips has mentioned something about this...

Best way would be weld the doors up and spray them..
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:28 pm

maxfield wrote:I'm sure Dips has mentioned something about this...

Best way would be weld the doors up and spray them..
but get your victim in first :)
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:41 pm

Why would you do this?

It will look horrible and be a terrible waste of a good car.

Before you say 'For the hell of it' there's a guy I see on my travels who has done a YELLOW E30 PICK-UP TRUCK.

I'm sure he said the same thing - don't be that guy...
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:49 pm

6-Shooter wrote:Why would you do this?

It will look horrible and be a terrible waste of a good car.

Before you say 'For the hell of it' there's a guy I see on my travels who has done a YELLOW E30 PICK-UP TRUCK.

I'm sure he said the same thing - don't be that guy...
Why the hell not mate. We are only talking about a esate car here not the bleedin Elgin Marbles. Its the blokes car to do with as he wants, and if he uses it how is that a waste. Be a boring old world if we all drove the same cars.
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:50 pm

He's an original bufty with a cloth cap :wink:

Pacers got plenty of jail bates at the ready :eek:
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:52 pm

6-Shooter wrote:Why would you do this?

It will look horrible and be a terrible waste of a good car.

Before you say 'For the hell of it' there's a guy I see on my travels who has done a YELLOW E30 PICK-UP TRUCK.

I'm sure he said the same thing - don't be that guy...
because its his car and obviously suits his needs and he asked for help in the practicalities of doing so not peoples opinions on what it may or may not look like.
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:07 pm

I'm sure there was one on ebay recently, had a sheet of metal welded over the rear & door windows, can't remember if the doors were completely welded up. Would really need the "b" pillar moving and doors from a 2 door fitting for the full effect :D
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:11 pm

Yeah at the end of the day lifes too short to not do something to your car because you think it would be a waste of a car, I think it wouldn't be a waste at all. I actually think the opposite, why leave a car just the way it is, as there are 1000's of them rolling about pretty much the same, when you can turn it into something unique and suited to your needs like Max n goonz are saying.
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:15 pm

This is what it would look like!

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?p ... 43&cat=all

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Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:18 pm

Awesome nice one big pimpin. Thats the shit.
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:21 pm

bigpimpin wrote:This is what it would look like!

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?p ... 43&cat=all

:cool:
now that is worth doing and does indeed look good although that matt black paintwork doesnt do it justice.
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:54 pm

Would look cool in Lagoon Green winkeye
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:03 pm

grantfk10 wrote:Would look cool in Lagoon Green winkeye
wont argue with that. 8)
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:08 pm

I reckon gloss black, would look proper gangsta.

Im going to be on the look out for a touring me thinks.
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:17 pm

grantfk10 wrote:Would look cool in Lagoon Green winkeye
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:33 pm

bigpimpin wrote:This is what it would look like!

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?p ... 43&cat=all

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Just had a nosey on that site,E30's go for big dollar in ireland! :eek:
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:45 pm

it think if done properly it would look pretty smart, and as already said there doesn't seem to be many about so one more would be a good thing imho :D
M20B25 actually :)
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:48 pm

and it would certainly do away with any tailgate issues.
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:46 pm

that does look good. but 5500 quid............ 8O is the payload of gold bullion, still in the cargo hold, included in the price? :D
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:27 pm

no its just this country is fully of fuc.king sheep who follow the trend,hence rise in price :-x ,standard 318is 6000euro's,not minty mint either,sports make bout 7500,stupid
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:57 pm

schuey wrote:
bigpimpin wrote:This is what it would look like!

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?p ... 43&cat=all

:cool:
Just had a nosey on that site,E30's go for big dollar in ireland! :eek:
Im tellin ya man its crazy what they make over here! My mate sold a 325i sport last year and got 8400euros and it got a slap before an all!!
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:42 am

bigpimpin wrote:This is what it would look like!

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?p ... 43&cat=all

:cool:
do you think that may have originally of been a three door touring?
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:18 am

do you think that may have originally of been a three door touring?
No as it say the rear doors have been welded up.
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:31 am

whipsey wrote:
bigpimpin wrote:This is what it would look like!

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?p ... 43&cat=all

:cool:
do you think that may have originally of been a three door touring?
why would anyone want to weld up a 3 door touring when they was only 6 made :roll:
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:23 am

I say go for it matey, that car will look sweet! But look into the 2 door option, i reckon the bigger front doors will give it the extra look twice factor :)

Check out this thread if u need some inspiration:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ht=#891184
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:50 am

dips346 wrote:
whipsey wrote:
bigpimpin wrote:This is what it would look like!

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?p ... 43&cat=all

:cool:
do you think that may have originally of been a three door touring?
why would anyone want to weld up a 3 door touring when they was only 6 made :roll:
didn't realise it had been welded to be honest didn't you have a three door dips?
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:55 am

whipsey wrote:
dips346 wrote:
whipsey wrote: do you think that may have originally of been a three door touring?
why would anyone want to weld up a 3 door touring when they was only 6 made :roll:
didn't realise it had been welded to be honest didn't you have a three door dips?
still do mate :cool:
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:57 am

dips346 wrote:
whipsey wrote:
dips346 wrote: why would anyone want to weld up a 3 door touring when they was only 6 made :roll:
didn't realise it had been welded to be honest didn't you have a three door dips?
still do mate :cool:
whats the plan for it? :twisted:
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:12 am

whipsey wrote:
dips346 wrote:
whipsey wrote: didn't realise it had been welded to be honest didn't you have a three door dips?
still do mate :cool:
whats the plan for it? :twisted:
nothing really just going to restore it and do a few little touches
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:24 pm

feens wrote:
schuey wrote:
bigpimpin wrote:This is what it would look like!

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?p ... 43&cat=all

:cool:
Just had a nosey on that site,E30's go for big dollar in ireland! :eek:
Im tellin ya man its crazy what they make over here! My mate sold a 325i sport last year and got 8400euros and it got a slap before an all!!
Think my IS might have to be advertised over there,for those prices I will even deliver it!
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Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:28 pm

lol yea there crazy over here thats why so many people from ireland go over to the uk to get them
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