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SHEPSM3
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Hi all, The car certainly does drive very well. Although it feels a little vague on the front sometimes because of the incorrect standard E30 lollypop bushes fitted, but it's like putting on your favourite old slippers, it is a joy to drive. Stock engine bay with the exception to a Sparco Strut Brace. I was pleased to see this as these cars do suffer from cracking around the front suspension top mounts and bulkhead if driven hard without the strut brace fitted. A good check around here saw there is no such issues. However, how long this engine bay will remain standard looking is anyones guess Edited by SHEPSM3 |
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kbannon
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Best of luck with it!
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AH ha. Let the fun (and frustration) begin.
Best of luck Steve |
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So now you know where she went. I was so sad to let her go, but she needed TLC that I didn't have the time, money or facilities to give her. Paul has, (well, 2 out of 3 at the moment ) and the enthusiasm - so good luck to you mate p.s. leave the interior, it'll grow on you - honest |
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SHEPSM3
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Thanks people, I've done some work on her already, but will update as soon as I get the pics loaded up onto my laptop. Also, thanks to Simon for selling the car to me Edited by SHEPSM3 |
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SHEPSM3
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Ok, here is what I've done so far... The gear linkage was very sloppy and a quick look underneath showed that the rear linkage bush was worn and the rubber had become detatched from the mounting bracket: Fitted: This bearing as BMW call it made the world of difference, but there is still too much play side to side, which is the front joint which connects to the linkage which goes into the gearbox. Inside this joint is also a rubbery foam spacer which dampens vibration from the gearbox. I would imagine all the "buzzing" gear lever threads would be cured pretty much just by replacing this spacer. Pics to follow when I get round to replacing the joint and spacer. The radiator has seen much better days as you can see, but it had just started to leak. I was going to get it re-cored but the top radiator outlet came away with the hose, so a complete new radiator was required. Removing the radiator, the bottom rubber mounts came with it, so I refitted these with the correct plastic rivets. Also half the radiator was blocked with birds feathers! Strange thing is, while the radiator was out, I steam cleaned around the lower front panel and undertray, also to clear out some remains of a dead bird , some water must have damaged the resistor for the cooling fan slow speed circuit as directly after this, that part of it stopped working. Also, I tested the high speed switch in the bottom of the radiator which proved it is also faulty, so new resistor and sensor are on order. |
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SHEPSM3
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Yeah, I do wonder sometimes about the quality of some of the "genuine" parts BMW sell these days.
One thing is for sure Simon, the bird was definately nude when it died
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well i never thought it was simon's!..rest assured simon, it couldnt have gone to a better home mate
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88 E30 M3 fast(er than it was, ta Shep and Grant)
and a k8 2008 busa...faster still (focus RS gone to good home - but never forgotton, eh Shep) |
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Yep, I know. That's why she went there as opposed to some unknown numbty. And, as part of the deal I get first-goes in her reincarnation |
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dont know whether Paul told you but Grant has rebuilt my engineand Paul has unichipped it - now its run in we (grant is) changing the cams round a bit then Paul will do a propper map and then....whipeee! i'm sure Paul has a few ideas for your one to! |
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88 E30 M3 fast(er than it was, ta Shep and Grant)
and a k8 2008 busa...faster still (focus RS gone to good home - but never forgotton, eh Shep) |
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.....sorry Simon, mine is an It
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88 E30 M3 fast(er than it was, ta Shep and Grant)
and a k8 2008 busa...faster still (focus RS gone to good home - but never forgotton, eh Shep) |
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and always does what it is told?
HaHa - thought not
It's a She - trust me |
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SHEPSM3
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I was calling it/she/her (whatever) a BI76H the other day! In other words... 2 words came into my head... one was female and the other was dog! Well, the M3 has been a pleasure to drive for the past week or so The mid-range punch this M3 has got is addictive but the M3 is going to get a whole lot better in the not too distant future Edited by SHEPSM3 |
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That looks a good pukka project. I'm looking forward to your updates. Good luck with it.
Poor Simon, I feel for you losing the one you love |
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Oh come on Simon, she's only down the road |
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yeah I know & in good hands - enjoy |
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by the way, i looked underneath mine and its an it..
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88 E30 M3 fast(er than it was, ta Shep and Grant)
and a k8 2008 busa...faster still (focus RS gone to good home - but never forgotton, eh Shep) |
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Good luck with the project Paul.
Simon, how long did it take for the interior to grow on you? I think thats whats called oxblood, please correct me if I'm wrong, and I think it was fitted to alot of alpine white american M3's, so you would have no problem on ebay with it. |
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