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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:01 PM
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Hey folks new toy i just collected yesterday! Stg 3 spec and megaclean Got a lot of parts with the car as well which is always nice! Not sure what im gonna do with it apart from the obvious lol. Not everybodys cup of tea but i think e30's are fecking awesome!!

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My daughter thinking shes at a disco lol
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Had the car less than 24hrs and the starter is fecked
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Very nice, have an e30 and 2 e28,s myself ,e30 is delphin grey aswell
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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good toy to have...brings back lots of memories.
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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very nice car i almost got it a couple of weeks ago
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Badass!
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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best combo ever i would have an e30 over a cossie anyday if they came with a cossie engine standard as the 2.5's are just a little too slow for my liking
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:21 PM
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That's nice!

May be a daft question but why was it converted to YB?
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really nice car and the best part on it is the cossie lump
is that a crystal blue rocket cover? looks spot on.
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Old May 28, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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Love it!
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Old May 28, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Looks mint,does it go well
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Old May 28, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlos-Titx
That's nice!

May be a daft question but why was it converted to YB?
Cheers mate i dont know the reasons behind the conversion but i was told its been like this for the past 5 years!!
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Originally Posted by Cossiemainful
really nice car and the best part on it is the cossie lump
is that a crystal blue rocket cover? looks spot on.
Im not 100% sure on the exact colour of the cover but i would love to colour code it with the dolphin grey paintwork!!
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Old May 28, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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[QUOTE=Mk4 Rick;6479681]Looks mint,does it go well[/QUO

Cheers!! yeah its fairly nippy! Made 360ish horse last RR
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Old May 28, 2014 | 09:42 PM
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That is a gorgeous motor!! Well jealous mate!
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Old May 28, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay,
Was this on Ebay too ? Mega cool car by the way
Yeah was on ebay!! I seen it and sent the guy an email asking if he fancied a deal on my P1 and the rest is history lol cheers
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Old May 28, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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very nice, I had loads of e30 325is back in the day love the styleing, great handling very easy tail happy laughs with a sport lsd diff in, tough as old boots just needed more grunt which yours now has, fair play
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Old May 28, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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99% perfect, just bin the cheesy sticker!!

Have fun!!
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Old May 28, 2014 | 11:20 PM
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I see this on eBay very nice mate!
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Nice toy, have fun

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Old May 29, 2014 | 06:32 AM
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Old May 29, 2014 | 07:33 AM
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Nice bms these. It has a proper engine too.
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Nice ride. I have an M52 E30 and love them.

If its running genuine E30 M3 struts, hubs ect they're worth about £2k now a days.

How is the rear diff secured? You'll have to be careful if its still on the single ear mounting.

I always wanted an E30 that spat flames when I changed gear.

Didn't Ginge? build one, some user off here built one years ago...
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Graceland, that was it. tag was something like German strength with an Essex heart or something
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Saw this on Ebay, looks like a nice car, I've always wanted a 325i E30 but never got around to buying one sadly.
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
Hey folks new toy i just collected yesterday! Stg 3 spec and megaclean Got a lot of parts with the car as well which is always nice! Not sure what im gonna do with it apart from the obvious lol. Not everybodys cup of tea but i think e30's are fecking awesome!!]

Had the car less than 24hrs and the starter is fecked

Hope you had a axle stand under the car dude?

Car looks sweet.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by studabear
Hope you had a axle stand under the car dude?

Car looks sweet.
Cheers!! Had a huge log i chucked underneath the car! Job done lol
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Old May 29, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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Perfect combination. Only thing I would change is the boot decal.
Have fun
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Old May 29, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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Nice one.
I remember back in the day there was a couple in COUGH max power COUGH.You would have to be a certian age now to remember that.I think it was green.
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Fitted my transit connect starter off my cabby tonight as the old one was goosed!

Thanks for all the positive comments im not keen on the stickers either but they seem to be laquered on top lol
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Lol, I just realised it was you that bought this, even after I replied earlier I didn't look at the username!
Think I need to nip down for a look at this! Glad she's up and running again!
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Oooh me likey likey !
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Originally Posted by rog
Lol, I just realised it was you that bought this, even after I replied earlier I didn't look at the username!
Think I need to nip down for a look at this! Glad she's up and running again!
Lol fire down anytime you want min! Shes up and running for now but for how long that will be is a mystery ha ha
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Originally Posted by 5t1g
Nice ride. I have an M52 E30 and love them.

If its running genuine E30 M3 struts, hubs ect they're worth about £2k now a days.

How is the rear diff secured? You'll have to be careful if its still on the single ear mounting.

I always wanted an E30 that spat flames when I changed gear.

Didn't Ginge? build one, some user off here built one years ago...
Cheers mate yes it has genuine E30 M3 struts and hubs! not sure how the rear diff is secured as ive not had a look! it has The E30 m3 brakes all round and other bits and bobs! I got a lot of spares with the car like x2 cossie ecus, e30 m3 stainless back box, t3 hybrid turbo, 2 and 3 bar map sensors, new pads for the front even though they are fine, cossie throttle body, spare windows, doorcards, pistons, rods, various hoses and not checked the rest!! Just sorted out insurance today so im looking forward to getting a drive in her this wkd if the weather is ok! dont like driving my cars in the rain lol
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
Shes up and running for now but for how long that will be is a mystery ha ha
You said it lol

Hope it's reliable

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What gear box is it matey.
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Originally Posted by cossie4i+
You said it lol

Hope it's reliable

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Aye fingers crossed lol
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
What gear box is it matey.
Hi mate its a t5 jobbie
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Originally Posted by 5t1g
Nice ride. I have an M52 E30 and love them.

If its running genuine E30 M3 struts, hubs ect they're worth about £2k now a days.

How is the rear diff secured? You'll have to be careful if its still on the single ear mounting.

I always wanted an E30 that spat flames when I changed gear.

Didn't Ginge? build one, some user off here built one years ago...


I broke a 325i rear eye mount in half with some (spirited) driving years ago lol
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Wicked car!

Get some decent wheels on it (Aplinas or E36 M3 wheels), standard numberplates and lose the sticker ont he rear and it will be perfect!

Happy hanging!

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Love it - if you ever fancy a px with an e46 m3 let me know!!
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