rob0r
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BMW E23 loverob0r
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ARGH!!! My recently bought and prized E23 non foglight BBS front spoiler actually seems to be from an E12!! It wasn't until after my painter had prepped it all up that he discovered it was no where near fitting, it's inches too narrow either side. I specifically asked him to check before any work was carried out as I still wasn't sure if it was a pre/facelift spoiler and whether the fitment was right, but I wasn't expecting it to be so narrow. Absolutely gutted, it was supposed to be the icing on the cake for my E23 respray So I'm back on the hunt for non foglight BBS front spoiler if anyone knows of one. No time to get one sorted before the car is used for a wedding 9th of May so it will be rocking the original lower valance (resprayed) for now.
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i ETC
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JohnK
North East
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Apr 25, 2015 13:45:18 GMT
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Thought I struck gold for you earlier Rob, went to view an E32, I turned up in my E23 and the bloke was a BMW enthusiast, telling me he had a full BBS kit for one. Alas it's a fog light one
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Last Edit: Apr 25, 2015 13:46:11 GMT by JohnK
------------------------------------------- 1999 'V' Rover 620Ti 1999 'T' Mercedes E55 AMG 1997 'R' Ford Probe 24v 1994 'M' Nissan Maxima 3.0 1992 'J' Honda Prelude 2.0iS 1986 'C' BMW 728i Auto 1985 'C' Talbot Solara 1.6 Minx 1984 'A' Talbot Horizon LE Ultra 1.3 1978 'S' Ford Cortina 1.6 GL
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Apr 25, 2015 16:38:52 GMT
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Could you not plastic weld the holes or just fit fogs?
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JohnK
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Apr 26, 2015 15:10:46 GMT
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Decided against the E32 I looked at yesterday and I've decided on an E38 instead. Never had one of these - my only 7 series experience is with these old E23's, although I've had a couple of E39 5's, which were just ... OK!
Be interesting to see how the younger sibling compares to these old E23s...
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GT4ME
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Apr 27, 2015 19:17:28 GMT
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GT4ME
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rob0r
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BMW E23 loverob0r
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The car has pushed me (and my helpers!) to the limit. The deadline for the respray/refit and the engine rebuild for the headgasket swap was Thursday last week. The car is being used as wedding car TOMORROW hence wanting some miles under it's belt. Rewinding last week the engine rebuild was finished on time to find IT HAS NO OIL PRESSURE. Taking off the oil filter housing... Nothing being pumped whatsoever. Cue a terrible bank holiday weekend frantically stuck underneath the car getting the sump/oil pump off and sorting. It turns out there was gungey oil blocking the pick up which in turn toasted the oil pump. We got that back together Monday night and all was good... ...Except it was STILL overheating. It's had a new waterpump, thermostat, all new pipes, all new clamps, new viscous fan unit (E34). The only thing I hadn't replaced was the expansion tank cap and the radiator. We replaced the radiator to find it was STILL overheating. It turns out the brand new thermostat was faulty! I fitted a known genuine BMW one second hand (all I had to hand!) and the car is finally running like a dream, with one day to the wedding. Well at least it looks more presentable
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i ETC
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GT4ME
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It looks fabulous.
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Looks awesome. Well done!
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1983 VW Golf GTI MK1 1983 BMW 735i E23 1985 Rover SD1 3500 1998 BMW Z3M Roadster 2005 BMW M5
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JohnK
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That is stunning!
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zackpl
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Good job Robor!
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rob0r
East of England
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BMW E23 loverob0r
@rob0r
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May 15, 2015 13:06:02 GMT
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The car was as good as gold and was a complete success for the wedding Worth the aggro! IMG_0667
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i ETC
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GT4ME
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May 15, 2015 14:35:28 GMT
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The car was as good as gold and was a complete success for the wedding Worth the aggro! IMG_0667Good to hear.
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May 30, 2015 21:37:06 GMT
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May 31, 2015 16:04:56 GMT
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We've seen that one before. It appeared to sell on ebay for circa £1250 last time. buyer must have pulled out. I really like the 728i's. They are so underrated IMO. I like.
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Current: 1986/C 735i E23 Polaris silver 1985/B 735i E23 Cosmos blue 1994/M 730i E38 Sorrent blue 2001/Y 530i E39 Slate green
Previously owned: 1986/C 728i E23 Polaris silver 1989/G 325i E30 Malachite green 1982/Y 735i E23 Opal green 1986/C 528i E28 Cosmos black 1986/C 728i E23 Arctic blue and various other horrors/classics
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GT4ME
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May 31, 2015 17:05:52 GMT
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Jun 14, 2015 13:29:18 GMT
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Jun 14, 2015 19:30:06 GMT
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"May not post to South Africa". Dammit!
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1986 Mercedes 200 (W124) (Standard and daily) 1976 Peugeot 404 1800 Stickshift (Standard - awaiting complete resto, engine done) 1984 Ford Cortina (P100) LDV - Cab and chassis restored, interior and glass not fitted, brand new 3 liter engine (last 110kw Sierra XR6 engine fitted and married to 5 speed Toyota Gearbox), load body needed.
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JohnK
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Jun 14, 2015 21:00:00 GMT
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Doesn't that silver one belong to bigsaloon?
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cjn11
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Lovely E23 OP, looks superb condition definitely my favourite iteration of the 7 series. A manual 24 valve 745i sure would be a fine thing...
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