Michael. 2312 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 Concluded I really need some decent tyres... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted August 20, 2013 I wasn't initially going to bother because thought it would go out of my price range but my girlfriend convinced me to go out and have a look/drive. Wait.. Your girlfriend convinced you to get an m3?! Think you've got a keeper there mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 Wait.. Your girlfriend convinced you to get an m3?! Think you've got a keeper there mate! If she wasn't with me I wouldn't have taken it for a drive and therefore wouldn't have bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 fitted up the newly painted front bumper , side skirts , sunroof panel . still to do the boot spoiler ,bonnet and mirrors . also need to get the pin stripe guy out to redo the stripes on the drivers side and boot lid also fitted new front grilles while i was at it . oh and pic of the old front bumper with its million miles of stone chips etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Got a bunch of these delivered 18x9.5 +25 refinished These are for sale, PM me if interested. Edited August 22, 2013 by Lucan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Will they spend any time on the E39? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Very likely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Very likely Very nice looking forward to seeing it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Added Bilstein & eibach goodness Started the LSD pumpkin swap, so far so good! Anyone have any tips with regards to setting backlash and pinion to crown preload? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Gave the headlights a run over with Meguiar's PlastX - Improved them substantially. Will give them one more run over tomorrow. Also dipped the kidneys black. Just need to do the side vents now. Pics tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 If you've got any left I'll buy/trade you something for it when you're done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw335i 16 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Re mounted the radiator and electric fan Took ace of spades for a quick fang Installed camber top hats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 If you've got any left I'll buy/trade you something for it when you're done? Me? I can squirt some into another bottle and send it to you for $5 (postage). I'm just hectic as at the moment so it may be awhile before I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max 27 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 Bought it a full service. Had to stop at the beers shop on the way home after that. Installed new racks in the weekend too. For all those important useful things I carry around.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 Just finished replacing the timing belt etc and waterpump in my newest E30 (thread coming when i can get some photos of it). took about 5 1/2hours, including degreasing and painting bits and pieces, think I did well!? Teardown yesterday and rebuilding today both afterwork. I remember it being a lot easier when i was 16 doing it, i guess i must have had smaller hands then lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultrarandom 3 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 Got round to painting the Intake as my time has been running out to paint things because the stuff for my head gasket from BMW has finally arrived =D. Still have to sand off the BMW logo and the lines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) Washed down the bumper, ants came out. Argentinian fire ants. Edited August 27, 2013 by The Juggernaut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 Washed down the bumper, ants came out. Argentinian fire ants. Haha, how lovely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 Yeah, It wasn't pleasant, further proof the car had been used for dogs and small children. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 changed out rears and one side front springs on e30, now waiting for dealer to get the new nylocks that noone stocks in overnight. M10 x 1 - good thanks. Service manager - " we dont sell nuts sorry - oh wait do they have a part number" He will sell me non-bmw trans fluid for my e34 540i though, at $19.55 a litre. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 Gave my car the clean of its life or more suitably the best clean it has had in 5 years since the last owner didn't seem to believe in it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 Very good Ryan. Seems like that cars been dying for some TLC! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 Was feeling a bit jet lagged so took a couple of hours off work this afternoon. Did some therapeutic work on the car by replacing all 8 ignition coils and a couple of bulbs from the instrument cluster to make myself feel better. WOF due next week and car seems in tip top condition now... Fingers crossed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 not really mini related but today picked up project #3 a 69 mini Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted August 28, 2013 not really mini related but today picked up project #3 a 69 mini i wonder if drive noticed it was on the back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
