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bit of a little update. thought the heat wasn't coming through the heaters. knew I bled it properly, but did not see the pollen filter... problem solved.  37981C7D-C901-4CBC-8025-7A3DB4594E04 by , on Flickr  82898E23-94E0-42CE-B2F5-D177101C5701 by , on Flickr had a clean up of a parts drawer indoors, and found a mooneyes genuine freshener! plonked that on   F596DB0B-528F-4447-9147-A75756B9841B by , on Flickr then onto little things,the foam in between the handles and doors were all destroyed. already bought cheap taiwaiin gaskets on a chance.. but they were true turd, so bit the bullet and bought all 4 complete with handle outers from BMW. its the little things I suppose?  356F11D7-EEC4-4AF6-B7DE-168FCF96CEB5 by , on Flickr  74DC44BA-3DCA-4A7F-822A-40E2DF7F5C36 by , on Flickr  49E21700-42DE-482B-8D44-4CCD1C11611D by , on Flickr and an arty shot while I was picking up said items . still got lots of little things to do next. new numberplates, rear light led bulb units, need to buy a proper rear window wiper delete. silly little things but that's all I can do to this for now |
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E36 touringMercdan68
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Like that Gav looks spot on
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Fraud owners club member
2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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I like it! What size are those rims and tires? They might look good on my e91 aswell |
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1968 TVR VIXEN S1 V8 Prototype
2004 TVR T350C
2017 BMW 340i
Previous
BMW 325d E91LCI - sold
Alfa Romeo GTV - sold
Citroen AX GT - at the breakers
Ford Puma 1.7 - sold
Volvo V50 2.0d - sold
MGB GT - wrecked by fire
MG ZT 1.8T - sold
VW E-golf Electric - sold
Mini Countryman 1.6D -sold
Land Rover Discovery TD5 - sold
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they are 17x8.5 and 17x9.5 . cant remember the tyre sizes right now. but it wasn't straight forward to just 'bolt them on' if it was that easy many people would of done it. But was worth the effort I think anyway |
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Had the same issue with my e36 heater so did away with pollen filter job done
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Jan 23, 2018 22:09:38 GMT
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Been using this everywhere recently, my poor new Golf GTD has had a well earned rest lol. Anyway nothing mad to report, got a few updates coming but its all minor stuff. all adds up , needing an oil change and coolant re flush as well. really does drive nice, Its so refined and just a great tool. Used it for luggin plenty of car bits around earned its keep for sure. done 3000 miles so far since buying it. Currently on the lookout for reasonably priced dampening adjustable suspension. The eBay jobbies that came with it are not the best. any sensibly priced recommendations? |
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Jan 23, 2018 22:28:51 GMT
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great looking car. Glad to hear it is treating you well. currently, My E91 is in the same category....just rides so nice...and when needed, pulls a little trailer too....
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Apr 23, 2018 21:44:09 GMT
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Not done a lot to this. Its been chomping the miles up very well. having done around 4000 miles since the last update, I think it is due a treat of better suspension and maybe a few other things.  D995B83B-2594-4612-BCB1-D982A7B849E4 by |
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ChasR
RR Helper
motivation
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E36 touringChasR
@chasr
Club Retro Rides Member 170
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It's funny, the dealer probably wasn't as expensive as you thought either. Be glad you didn't get Chinese lower arms; a mate had has balljoints collapse on the MOT ramp! That was interesting!
Those pollen filters are fun to change aren't they?
It's good to see another BMW on here.
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Last Edit: Apr 24, 2018 6:53:49 GMT by ChasR
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Apr 24, 2018 14:34:42 GMT
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Beauty ride there. Love a touring beamer.
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Apr 24, 2018 14:52:53 GMT
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There is something very satisfying about reading about ex drift machines being saved, looks in really good condition.
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May 24, 2018 21:57:04 GMT
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cheers guys. put a new steering wheel on finally. will grab a photo soon. the temptation to stick a 6 pot in here is strong. but I must resisit… hmmmm
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
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May 24, 2018 23:55:36 GMT
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4 pot turbo😀
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it  ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold |
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@keyring
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Such an awesome looking car! Suits the vette wheels so well, and I really like the colour!
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Would not go or stay with a 4 pot sadly . Had a quote to put a 1uz in it ... but i will need to clear my garage of rare spares for “that future project “to fund it.. or alternatively do the usual m50 lump change later this summer. I really don't know . May even sell it as is, but i will have a long think on what to do
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Last Edit: May 25, 2018 8:48:08 GMT by slammage
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Rob
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i had a calypso red 323i that i converted to 328ise spec with an m3 kit. manual too. i do miss it.
that colour is an bmwindividual colour iirc....
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May 25, 2018 10:18:16 GMT
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i had a calypso red 323i that i converted to 328ise spec with an m3 kit. manual too. i do miss it. that colour is an bmwindividual colour iirc.... Its not calypso mate it is sierrarot “sierra red “ |
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May 25, 2018 11:26:09 GMT
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mine is definitely a unique barriquarot....wine barrel red. sometimes it looks almost purple, other times maroon, and sometimes almost brownish....
I do like those corvette rims quite a bit.
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Jul 16, 2018 17:56:39 GMT
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well, I nearly sold this, then I backed out (stupidly or not ,you decide), then to re ignite my spannering I have decided to make it become "The Ultimate Driving Machine" …. Yes, that means it is going to get a m52b28 lump in it (2.8 straight 6 to those who are not BM nuts!). this is not only to reignite the passion for the car. it is also because the current lump although the bones of the engine is great needs a bit of tlc. it currently needs a clutch as it is low and the release bearing is really noisey, it also needs engine and gearbox mounts.. so to do the engine and gearbox mounts I may as well, you know, "take the engine out to do these items"(then to be replaced with 2 more cylinders and the new mounts also lol) currently put a deposit down on a complete package, has an m50 manifold on it and a few other goodies. its also in Wales.. road trip ! But as I do I will go through it lightly and upgrade a few things as we go along, nothing mental, but just keep it sensible. deciding weather to bin the bmw rad and put an alloy one and expansion tank in? also not got photos but I will get some sourced another tan interior for the tan leather door cards and all the tan rear trim! and have also changed the mang steering wheel for a 'personal' leather one with a proper boss. (looks like an OMP wheel but leather and really nice quality) Here's a photo of it again (taken on my potato iPhone. must bust out the proper camera one day), I have changed done a few things to the front of the car if you notice ..? (pre facelift nose cone with smaller kidneys, numberplate delete and a totally legal (leul) sticky tiny plate )  bm 1 by  bm by till next time , which will be hopefully an swap update , cheers |
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Last Edit: Jul 16, 2018 18:00:12 GMT by slammage
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Jul 17, 2018 10:45:21 GMT
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I much prefer the touring as oposed to the saloon. They look so much better.
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