jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 23, 2015 Yeah much improved with that front lip extension. They should have all been like that front factory But then there'd be nothing to aspire to, Mike!With that logic all 3 series should leave the factory looking like an M3! You're right though, it makes a big difference over stock and modernises it considerably. Though the stock spoiler was a lot happier at this ride height!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) Classic. Was about to remove the fan and found a present from the previous owner. This must have been in since I bought 8er a year and a half ago. I guess a bump must have moved it so that it began interfering with the fan. The good news is the fan is fine. No more clattering noise!! Was right underneath so never noticed it before. Don't think the wife will be pleased when she finds out this was the reason we drove back from Napier on the hottest day of the year with no AC!!! Edited November 27, 2015 by jeffbebe 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 LOL, at least it's cheaper than other possible causes of failed AC. Was given a 3K estimate to replace the evaporator in my E46 so left it and went through a summer with no AC. Bellars Motor Works had quick a look at it during an unrelated job and found it was just a faulty sensor, fixed it for about $200 and it worked fine ever since 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted November 28, 2015 Typical isnt it, a simple fix, that you actually get sorted when you no longer need to use AC. Thats a pretty lush tack lifter too, good score. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark312 25 Report post Posted November 28, 2015 Agh. Thought I saw it driving through Te Awanga a couple of Sunday's ago...looks amazing ...... Classic. Was about to remove the fan and found a present from the previous owner. This must have been in since I bought 8er a year and a half ago. I guess a bump must have moved it so that it began interfering with the fan. The good news is the fan is fine. No more clattering noise!! Was right underneath so never noticed it before. Don't think the wife will be pleased when she finds out this was the reason we drove back from Napier on the hottest day of the year with no AC!!! Typical isnt it, a simple fix, that you actually get sorted when you no longer need to use AC. Thats a pretty lush tack lifter too, good score. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Rubix 434 Report post Posted May 8, 2016 Is that Picton st? Turns onto Hepburn st then Wellington st at the bottom, I used to live around there.Car is looking great, did you sort out the paint chip from the waterblaster on the bonnet? Bonnet respray or just touch-up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 8, 2016 Yep, Picton. Just a touch up for now. Sourcing some headlining material and will then do bonnet and sunroof respray at the same time. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted May 8, 2016 Julian, I think you should have a go taking some black and white monochrome photos with your car parked in that street. Stunning car nonetheless. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 7, 2017 I've been a bit quiet on here for a while. Mainly because of life's many interventions, but also because the 8er has had an irritating ignition issue so has been largely undriven while I slowly hunted around for parts and time to sort it. Anyway, got it running smoothly once more this weekend and took some pics - sadly, because I'm probably going to sell her - and was reminded just how beautiful the 8 series is. 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted May 9, 2017 It really is an amazing looking car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Sadly said goodbye to the old girl on Friday last week. She did well at market fetching a cool $29K. Probably still owes me a chunk but no one gets an E31 as an investment. Can’t say I’ll miss the trepidation every time a new thousand dollar ‘noise’ was heard though!! 😂 Farewell, old girl. 7 2 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Stunning! Congrats on the sale as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Cheers bro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Holy heck, I didnt know you even still had it! Congrats on the sale, its a gorgeous car indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Ha! Yeah, been a bit quiet on here for the last couple of years. Been too busy building Star Wars props for me and the kid!! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 By chance, do you have any left over 8er parts ? 😎 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Sorry. I gave the new owner everything I had! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted December 1, 2020 I hope she went to a good home, I know how much time, money and effort you put into her. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted December 2, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 2:22 PM, jeffbebe said: Sadly said goodbye to the old girl on Friday last week. She did well at market fetching a cool $29K. Probably still owes me a chunk but no one gets an E31 as an investment. Can’t say I’ll miss the trepidation every time a new thousand dollar ‘noise’ was heard though!! 😂 Farewell, old girl. Sorry you had to pass it on but I'm glad you're happy with the outcome. IMHO that was always one of the best looking cars here on BS. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted December 8, 2020 On 12/2/2020 at 1:46 PM, M3AN said: Sorry you had to pass it on but I'm glad you're happy with the outcome. IMHO that was always one of the best looking cars here on BS. Thanks mate. Just E36 lyf now... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
