Quattro RIP
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Topic: Quattro RIP
Posted By: Eamo
Subject: Quattro RIP
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 11:43
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had an arguement with a wall in the quattro friday night - wall won!
doubt that it will see the raod again - damage to bonnet, bumper, drivers wing, drivers door, pushed drivers wheel back and when i put it in gear it wont drive and I just get a grinding noise. |
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 11:53
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oops... what was it - oil on road? (span meself with that a few times) ..back to a bm then? ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 11:56
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dont know what I'll go for next ------------- |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 12:05
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At least you are alright Eamo!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 12:19
black ice i think - we had awfull weather here on friday, it snowed, it froze, it rained then it froze again ------------- |
Rhys wrote:Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 12:20
Least you had 4 wheel drive, could have been worse.. as K said - least you are in one piece unharmed. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: The blue bullet
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 12:22
| Sorry to hear that Eamo, nasty weather here alright. |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 12:25
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Had the same sort of weather here the other day - back end was snaking about all over the place and only doing 15 to 20 mph. Local council can't be bothered gritting villages and back roads. Certainly makes you grip the seat with your backside when it happens. It's times like this when I wish the Vitara was on the road (needs a few things doing to it, currently SORN). ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 12:28
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That's bad Eamo. No one would want the hassle... ------------- 
http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/index.html - My E30 318is Site |
Posted By: beemerchris
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 13:24
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Glad you are ok thats the most important thing. Weather really is total crap at the mo ------------- Chris 3rock-Car-Electronics-Services Cars.: e34 540t 6sp e24 635csi |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 14:00
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Sorry to hear about you mishap Eamo, alot of folk have been in the same boat as you, not a great way to start the year. All you can do is dust yourself of and get looking for a suitable replacement I bet you will have one very quick ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 20:12
| Sorry to hear that Eamo, but as the lads say at least you're in one piece. |
Posted By: llatsni
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 21:46
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ouch, bad luck, always sad to say goodbye to a classic :( ------------- 1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!] 1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 22:38
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Thats terrible Eamo. Do you think the insurance will write it off or has a
garage told you it's too bad? Pity to lose such a car in that way. At least you're okay. Could have been worse though. Passed a nice new car on it's roof in someones garden just up the road from me on Sunday. Black ice everywhere. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 07-January-2008 at 23:01
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sorry to hear that to Eamo!! bleedin weather is crap and i believe its to get worse over February too!!! ------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 09:31
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Jasus thats bad new. As long as your alright. Now buy a propper one http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/302964.htm - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/302964.htm I might be looking at this next weekend. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 09:56
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that is nice Mick!!!
panel beater came back with quote to repair car - €6500! ------------- |
Posted By: Eamo
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 09:57
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might go for an e21 this time. anyone know of any for sale? ------------- |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 10:00
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Sorry to hear for your troubles. €6500 thats a bit expensive. Thats what mine cost for the whole front end to be rebuilt in 2006 after my little trip down a hill. ------------- Dave Ryle  "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 10:46
What Type of E21 are you looking for. I know of a mint 1980 316 with a 1.8 M10 Engine. Have a look in my gallery.. :) Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 11:43
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Eamo, have a look http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C33158 - here is that the sort of thing your after? There's also a nice looking http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C33040 - E9 on there as well. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C32809 - big old bus http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C32711 - E21 slightly modded, hmm http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C29035 - E21 low mileage http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C25305 - M535i There's lots on that site, could spend all morning looking at it. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 12:01
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A friend of my mums used to have a beautiful blue e21 323i with all the
bits. I was only around 12 at the time but I can still remember being very impressed with it. And it went like stink. I suppose it would be worth looking for one of these. There's no way I'd consider a 316/318 of that era. They just look wrong with the single headlights. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 12:04
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Even in 1.8 they go very well. They are light and fly. So a 323 must be a ripper. A mate of mine followed me up the wicklow gap in his 1.9 Gti and honestly had to work hard to keep up.... he said not me. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 17:03
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I had a couple of sideways moments in the M3 over the last few weeks. It was mainly on takeoff and in frosty conditions so I cant have too many complaints. I kept the speed down so no other problems. I've great grip from the 235 front and 245 rears but nearly 300 ponies will let loose sooner or later no matter how good the tyres are. Sorry to hear about your misfortune Eamo. At least you weren't hurt. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: mackeroo1
Date Posted: 08-January-2008 at 21:46
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sorry to hear about your mishap eamo. at least your ok couple of e21s on here http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/rm/adverts.asp?section=3%20Ser ies ------------- 
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