kulgan 1042 Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Pretty sure I used them for new gas struts on the touring. No complaints here. Eastern Europe is a hot bed for new cheap BMW parts, just hope they haven't fallen off the back of a truck. Literaly. More likely they were carefully "lifted".. ha ah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 New spark plugs in the 540i. Lots of "fun" with cylinders 4 & 8 (tight).. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Took mine of of the shed and drove it ! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Does it have boost yet? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Does it have boost yet? Only when my right foot decides its the right time 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 Saw my old 340i E36, still goes well. But a bit dirty etc Had a chat with the owner and looked under the hood, seems all my conversion aspects looked to be in good working order all these years later. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted July 1, 2015 After my "interesting" experiences with buying parts from overseas I decided to order a spoiler from.... Latvia!! What could possibly go wrong.. Well, bugger me sideways, spoiler turned up this morning on the courier, no issues! I did get a bit worried when the tracker was showing it had been sent to Australia from Latvia., but there you go. A day under two weeks to get here, excellent. All looks to be in one piece, and is very well wrapped up, so will rip it all open tonight when I get home. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 3, 2015 Rescued one ($300 e36 blew it's headgasket, so has now been trailered home) and picked up another. 95 316ti manual 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted July 3, 2015 Drove it Had some fun with a stillen tuned 370z Difficult to imagine how the car would run with a functioning VANOS system .. Ray says its like night and day. Can't wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) (Yesterday) Picked up the other one and drove it home to Palmy Edited July 5, 2015 by huff3r Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Parts!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 Oil/filter change. Still no loose oil pump bolts swimming around in the sump. Last time I actually pulled the pan off, this time I just gave the pan a few tracks with the rubber mallete after draining oil. Allegedly the sound of bolts banging around in the pan is unmistakable using this technique. Wish I'd read that prior to the first oil change and decided to occupy a morning undoing and retightening the 400 bolts in that pan while laying in a pile of leaves... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 New spark plugs in the 540i. Lots of "fun" with cylinders 4 & 8 (tight).. Lol on my V12 swap E34 the front 4 on the right hand side are easy to reach once the washer bottle is removed. the rest are a real prick lol. actually would be easier to drop the sump and crank etc like on those old AA ads lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis91 114 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Cleaned wheels Edited July 11, 2015 by Slammed E46 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 Relined my door cards no more sagging. Started to stripe it before its respray on Monday! Re dyed the parcel shelf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 washed her and went for a ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 New shifter bushes in the E30, plus clean up of all the trays and covers etc from gearbox to exhaust. Looks very smart now, shame nobody will ever see it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattA 164 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Moved her 2.5m sideways on Go-Jacks. really should drive it more........ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 retightening the 400 bolts in that pan while laying in a pile of leaves... hahaahahahhaa oh the imagery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Glued my IS lip back together, repaired, painted and fixed it to the car. New ignition switch, got the drivers seat sliding and all the interior lights going again. Replaced glove box latch with lock-less version. Oil and filter change and bit of a cut/polish! Should be good for WOF tomorrow. Successful weekend I reckon! Edited July 12, 2015 by Lucan 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Began taking intake side of engine to bits, want to paint intake mani/ rocker cover, do cambelt/tensioner, waterpump, thermostat, rocker cover gasket, oil pan gasket, alternator belt, replace some of the stuffed hoses etc... FCP Euro is going to make some money. On a side note related to these stupid oil threads that keep popping up, the car had done 350,000km in Wellington before coming to me, with regular oil services but only getting what oil the service agent put in. It's IMMACULATE under the rocker cover. Take from that what you may. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1057 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Changed whole Interior to M Sport Leather out of a NZ New crashed coupe. Also changed boot lid to an M Sport one. Black headliner etc. Only parts that didnt get changed were the front seats because I am missing the drivers side full leather seat 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 13, 2015 put the black leather passenger side in, and get a racing bucket seat for the drivers side hahahaha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted July 13, 2015 Striped it over the weekend for the respray! What a mission!! Pulled off the stupid tow bar while i was at it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted July 13, 2015 Baby shower -- escaped to the pub in the e30 ... Was rad to drive it again after a month. It luuuuvs cool winter air. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
