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I'm hoping they'll fit on to coupe rails...

Been stripping more bits off the white E30 coupe - project E30 may have resurfaced. No-one came forward with folding to buy the two cars, so I'm heading down the rabbit hole again. I did buy a cordless strimmer. Fa-a-a-antastic. So easy to use and with a 3A battery, the battery lasts long enough to charge the battery I'm not using. Got three chickens, too.

Very black is good.

They look nice. Hmm. Is 'Hellsville' just south of the Kawau Parua Inlet, or does it simply describe Auckland? PM sent.

I think it has 'Airmatic Adaptive Suspension' so cutting anything may prove a bit disastrous.

Jamex Superlows. They're the best. Much better than Eibach or any of that German rubbish. On an E30, at least. I was told so. Must be true.

Until very recently I received a notification that I had received a message via the forum from another member. That's not happened for the last couple of days. Looking at the settings it looks as thought these notifications have been disabled by the administrator. (Or moderator - I don't recall which.) Not complaining - just checking it's deliberate?

Makes space under the back of the car, smooths airflow, or... Something else? I can see some benefits but just checking I've not missed anything! Richard - what size rims (including offset) are you running?

This. Always. It'll still not be big enough.

Steel kitsets are fairly reasonably priced and you can even find good ones secondhand. Timber breathes better - I've had condensation issues in metal garages (think what it'll be like on a sunny day) but that was years ago. Could be different now, especially if it has good ventilation.

Hamilton is doing what he must in order to keep his chances alive. (Let's gloss over the multiple 'technical issues' he's had during the season.) Rosberg is doing the bare minimum. Just enough to keep himself in front of Hamilton in the leadership points. Verstappen was imho the star in Brazil. Around the outside of Rosberg in that much rain. Wow. He's got form for doing that to Rosberg of course - he pulled a similar manoeuvre at Beckets during the British GP in July, also in less than ideal conditions.

Certainly looks very similar. Can't be sure that;s where it came from, but could be.

I have an unpainted one here that's never been fitted. Cost me $200, shipped from the US. I have a pic somewhere, but it is for a 4-cylinder E30. Is that likely to fit?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1142143422.htm 1972 3.0 CSA

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I'd be using a single mount from block to chassis/frame/body, rather than a mount, and a piece of plate. It may require something to be fabricated, but the strength and construction are then easy to prove. Is there any precedence for a two-piece engine mount? That's most likely the guideline.

I'm a bit old school and stick with stuff pre-1990. You youngsters will be fine with the E46s.

Fun times in Otahuhu? Clear some space in your workshop and Mrs Zero will never know.

It's like the difference between an old TV, and a new widescreen. You don't know what you're missing until you change.

Sorted. Someone I was talking to a while back got in touch out of the blue asking if I was after a pair of mirrors. Will still get to see Brent ASAP. I still have a rack gaitor for you.

I know where there was (very recently) a med case 325iX viscous diff, if that might be of interest?

I'll have a look. Could be a useful opportunity.

Mine is most assuredly not the real deal! It is a hot 3.2 automatic 4-door 190E, though..

I think the drivers door airbag on our 320d was replaced. To be honest - I couldn't remember for sure, so kept quiet rather than contradict anyone!

Of course - I'll try to sort something this evening.