E30 325i Rag-Top

Yeah, it would, WHEN it was running. From my experience reliability is a big issue with rotaries, even in standard tune. Otherwise I would be driving something with a wankel in it for the power / weight advantage.

Full PC functionality, the Media Server PC should have a reasonable sound and graphics card to run the surround sound and HD images, so it should also be reasonable for games, like driving simulations but not sure if you can get Singstar (??) on PC.Would probably struggle on top end games like Halo, or whatever the PC version is, but then that's a different type of machine requirement.

I recently upgaded to a media server PC and it is most worthwhile, only downside was the time taken to go through and rip all my CDs and DVDs onto the hard-drive. Prices have really come down now, a good PC set up for just over a grand, I splashed out a bit and got a bluray read/write drive in as well for the full HD. Have recently seen the Windows Media Centre software for Windows 7 and it's got some big improvements over the current version, especially with respect to Freeview, so that would be worth getting. On the surround sound side I am very biased towards the mid-range Denon receivers as I like their warm sound, for movies and music, but they can be a bit pricey. As with most things it's down to your own tastes and what you would use it for, just try and balance all the different parts of the system, no point having a top end player and a $100 receiver killing the sound. Find a good retailer, who is prepared to hook things together for you to listen to for more than 2 minutes, and try a few different combinations. That's part of the fun in my book.

sh*t Ollie, you should run for Prime Minister if you can come up with stuff like that!Hell, I'd even vote for you. Ollie for PM!!

Top job, will look mint when they are on the car. Need a good set of spoked alloys to show them off properly!If you enjoy it that much, I have a set that could do with a clean up & paint

I am really torn on this one, provided the kit has been well fitted and the rest of the car and mechanicals (had quite a list of goodies last time it was on TM) check out I could be tempted as it is a lot less than an E30 M3. Plus some cash for DTM stripes and stickers, wheels, etc. plus maybe a full cage and all out race car project. However, I have a feeling that it still won't satisfy my E30 M3 cravings, no matter how much cheaper it is and good a car it is....

From the Holiday's Act 2003 18. Taking of annual holidays (1) An employer must allow an employee to take annual holidays within 12 months after the date on which the employee's entitlement to the holidays arose. (2) If an employee elects to do so, the employer must allow the employee to take at least 2 weeks of his or her annual holidays entitlement in a continuous period. (3) When annual holidays are to be taken by the employee is to be agreed between the employer and employee. (4) An employer must not unreasonably withhold consent to an employee's request to take annual holidays. 19.When employee may be required to take annual holidays (1) An employer may require an employee to take annual holidays if— (a) the employer and employee are unable to reach agreement under section 18(3) as to when the employee will take his or her annual holidays; or ( section 32 (which relates to closedown periods) applies. (2) If subsection (1) applies, an employer must give the employee not less than 14 days' notice of the requirement to take the annual holidays. Check out the Dept Of Labour web-site it's full of good reference material like this. So, whilst point 18.(3) is on your side, if you can't agree with your boss then provided that she gives you two weeks notice, you can be told exactly where and when you are to take your leave. section 19. (1)(a). From experience I would advise against getting the DoL involved, even if the law is on your side, in the long run it is still better to be seen to be co-operating with your boss. I would suggest you go back with a list of dates that suit you, and say that is what you are happy to take.

Thankfully there doesn't seem to be the same level of keyboard warriors on Bimmersport that other forums seem to attract, which given the size of the membership is a big achievement. Plus some good moderating of the boards nipping any bad behaviour in the bud.Keep it up guys, for all members to enjoy. Vid is good as well, so true of many other forums....

The bidder wasn't you was it Paul? I know you are a big fan of 4 bangers! Interesting it never reached reserve, and the price it was passed in at. Sign of the times I suppose.

But I'm not sure if they are genuine M3 niddels or just standard 318i niddels, can anyone tell from the photos?? Reason for edit: corrected spelling of niddels.

+1 I thought it was Snot Rod from the Pixar movie Cars !!

Happy Birthday Brucie, have a few cold Heiny's for me! See you at Pukekohe for a few more!

What's a niddel??

The factory where I used to work in England has it's own weigh-bridge and was right by the motorway, so the police often used to use it when they pulled over vehicles which were clearly above their safe loading. Some of the sights we saw were amazing... Lots of it was guys going over to France to load their vans with cheap booze... load a van to the roof (and beyond) with beer and it gets a bit heavy! As the police would make them unload the stuff they often had to get rid of it there and then so we would often buy a few crates dirt cheap. One guy even slept on a huge pile of beer while his mate took the van up north to unload and then come back for him the next day - hilarious

Interestingly it now seems to have magically transformed into a rather rough car, with questionable Km's and a very dirty looking engine bay...

Great photos of great cars. I can't believe they let you get that close to the vehicles, no ropes or barriers to get in the way. If I ever visit they will have to drag me away from the DTM E30 M3 ! Do you think they would notice if you tried to "borrow" an engine or two from that display??

I don't think it was an overseas scammer, as TradeMe put it, but that muppet PORTNOY trying to sell his fibreglass kitted 325i again.The guy has had his auctions pulled from TradeMe many, many times, and from his posts on here was an all round knob... ...which is a shame as I think Silver Fox and I were going to have a bidding war on the car this time

"In all seriousness though, we're a sad bunch finding this sort of thing amusing!" Well it made me chuckle to myself - I often wonder if people really want to sell stuff on TradeMe as they can't be @rsed putting a decent description up! Mind you, I did spend quite a bit of my time during a work placement designing and developing a "Spangle Bracket" just so I could get it on the parts list as I thought it would be funny!

Mosen's are a dedicated BMW Spares outfit in Hamilton - are enthusiasts too, so know what they are talking about. Details are: Mosen Euro-Parts Imports 10 Wickham St, Hamilton. Contact Keven for new and used BMW parts and panels. Discount to club members. Ph 07 846 6671

Main thing I have been told is to keep them out of the sunlight - even through windows etc. it can perish the rubber. A good spray with a decent tyre cleaner / conditioner / shine would help as well. If you want to be really picky you could turn them every month or so, to make sure they don't deform while they are lying on their sides. Should be fine for a year, I had my Avon's on the car for two+ years while it was in storage, and they were fine.

Having a bit of a clear out Foxy? Or needing to fun more goodies for the Taxi? You haven't got a set of the last ones suitable for an E30 in the shed by any chance?

Cheers Dylan, i'm guessing you got to view the car. How bad was the rust? Where was it? Any more info would be appreciated to see if I fly down to CHCH on the 15th (if it goes into the auction - not listed yet...)

I have heard that they are going to divert their F1 budget into supporting the E30 Series around the world as it is better marketing for the brand, and generates more parts sales!

Just got a reply from the seller, he is not selling through TradeMe now, putting into Turners auction on 15th August due to "high level of interest in the car, including from overseas"?? Wasn't very clear on answering my questions though, rust is in rear quarter - could be anywhere, no response on what else it would need for complying!

This car has been up on TradeMe a few times now over a couple of months, price has dropped from $30k+ down to $20k. If I remember correctly it is a fresh Jap import, which is partly why so clean underneath - from the MAF inspect and clean possibly. Photos have been the same each time, so not sure whether they are current. Previously there was a picture of the rust - it was in one of the rear guards, just in front of the wheel arch. I'm just wondering whether it is possible to get this car road-registered, it's always been listed under Competition Cars, not general cars and may explain the difficulty in selling plus the price drops.