Hello from Aberdeen
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Printed Date: 30-June-2024 at 20:25
Topic: Hello from Aberdeen
Posted By: gavb
Subject: Hello from Aberdeen
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 13:03
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Well after much hassle trying to register Pete finally managed to sort me out so cheers Pete. I have already met a few of the aberdeen boys and hope to meet up again. I have been a browser on here for a while since i bought my m3 evo a year ago i recently sold it and was palnning on not having a car as i get a works van home but that lasted around a month when i bought my current car which will be a keeper. Its a 1998, S e36 328i sport in avus blue, no pics as yet but watch this space. Car has done 51k with full bm history and only 2 owners. Done a few sublte modifications already. Replaced all the discs with black diamond drilled items and replaced all pads, also at the same time i had eibach pro kit fitted as it was a bit slopy on the standard suspension and now much more positive, also had aw complete an inspection 2 and replace the belts.
All in all it doesnt have the rawness of the m3 but i prefer the way it drives tbh very smooth and quicker than i was expecting, future plans are a full correction detail, new spoiler as the current one sags in the middle and generally look after it.
Cheers Gav
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Posted By: Chr318is
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 13:09
Hey Gav, welcome, sounds like you've got yourself a mint car there, I can't believe the mileage on it  Should get a few pics up, is it a coupe or loon? ------------- Boston Green BMW E36 318iS Coupe 
http://www.bmwowner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=160037&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a - Journal - E36Coupe.com |
Posted By: gavb
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 13:17
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Cheers mate its a coupe, its not perfect a few wee niggles but ill get them sorted. Yeh i was sceptical about the mileage but i checked with all the usual companies and bmw themselves and its genuine so i was over the moon. |
Chr318is wrote:Posted By: alym786
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 15:56
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Welcome mate! Sounds like a really nice E36 you have! TBH I still miss mines :( Looking forward to the pics... ------------- E46 328ci now sold :( 
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Posted By: enjaytee88
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 19:24
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Aye Aye min. Welcome back to the BM motley crew.  I trust we'll see you posting the full correction on DW too. ------------- http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn1282yb4.jpg" rel="nofollow - [IMG - http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8122/dscn1282yb4.th.jpg - If it ain't broke go break it. |
Posted By: gavb
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 19:34
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Alright loon hows it going? Oh yes ill be doing a write up for sure, got a few things to sort out first though, front bumper has a small scuff on it which will need painting once thats done ill crack on getting the car ready for the better weather if it ever turns up. Also going to get the original bbs wheels refurbed as they suffer from the usual corrosion issues. Hopefully see you at the upcoming meets. Still got the e46? |
Posted By: enjaytee88
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 19:46
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Yep, still got the oilburner. Hasn't moved for a week or two due to the snow. Looking for a project for the summer tho. Your 328 sounds just like the thing I would have been after.  I take it it wasn't from around here?. I'll try for Z3 maybe. Something that needs a bit of love and attention. plus the missus fancies herself in one... (only way I'll get another 'toy') Give us a shout if you need a hand with the paint correction. The replacement G220 (3rd one) needs a try out. ------------- http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn1282yb4.jpg" rel="nofollow - [IMG - http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8122/dscn1282yb4.th.jpg - If it ain't broke go break it. |
Posted By: gavb
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 19:54
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Yeh i hadnt moved mine for about 3 weeks, bad idea as it seems i now have a seized caliper I bought the car from a guy near cumbernauld, it was originally bought from the same garage as my bro's e46 m3 (ocean bmw plymouth) small world. Aye you got to keep the bread knife happy. heard of a few g220 issues but mine hasnt missed a beat since they came out although i do use the makita much more. |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 20:39
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Hey Gav glad to have you on board Car sounds a cracker Some tasty e36`s In Aberdeenshire at moment Wish i still had mine Get the 328 remapped,induction and zorst and you will be impressed for sure |
Posted By: gavb
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 20:44
Yeh cheers Pete for helping get on board much appreciated. I have seen a few pics of your old e36 and it looked a cracker.
Gav |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 21:13
Yes it was |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 21:24
| was? did something happen to it? |
Posted By: Chr318is
Date Posted: 17-February-2009 at 23:42
I walked past it the other day and saw the wheels - total neglected, looking real tattered  ------------- Boston Green BMW E36 318iS Coupe
http://www.bmwowner.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=160037&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a - Journal - E36Coupe.com |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 18-February-2009 at 10:00
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Yeh i sold it Lol Alloys Recked Front Grill damaged and rust Splitter Recked Mirror held on with self tapper Still looks good tho
Nothing a bit of TLC and a few pounds would not cure |
Posted By: big pimpin
Date Posted: 18-February-2009 at 12:17
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Welcome to the Forum.....we'll be able to have our own sub heading for Aberdeenshire soon! Sounds like a nice E36 you have there.
------------- E90 320d - M635 CSi - 635CSi Highline - GMC Typhoon - 4.6 P38 |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 18-February-2009 at 17:48
wonder if it's the same guy that owns it now, iirc he paid you a (deserved) premium price because it was in such good nick, as you say it needs a little bit to bring it back to its former glory, its heartbreaking to see a former car you've cherished go to rack and ruin |
Posted By: gavb
Date Posted: 18-February-2009 at 18:24
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Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 18-February-2009 at 18:42
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Welcome gavb ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 18-February-2009 at 21:13
Yip same guy Brian or was it Ryan He has private reg on now also Maybe he will sell it back to me? |
Posted By: alex morris
Date Posted: 27-February-2009 at 21:04
| fit like gav sounds a nice car |
Posted By: gavb
Date Posted: 28-February-2009 at 17:44
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Is that Alec with the red 328i i met at bbq last year? If so hows it going hopefully see you at a meet soon. |
Posted By: cormack66
Date Posted: 01-March-2009 at 09:44
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wellcome ------------- Previous~ e46 323ise AC SCHNITZER 18" 5 SPOKE WHEELS + AC SCHNITZER MIRRORS + EIBACH PRO LOWERING SPRINGS Current ~ bmw 120d msport f20 |
Posted By: RAMBIRKETT
Date Posted: 04-March-2009 at 19:02
Welcome, another aberdeen bimmer ------------- 3 litre straight 6 petrol, none of this turbo rubbish |
Posted By: alex morris
Date Posted: 04-March-2009 at 19:11
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yes it is are you still in bod
------------- E36 328 Sport |
Posted By: gavb
Date Posted: 05-March-2009 at 13:24
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I thought so hows things? No sold our flat last august, bought a house in nemwachar, looking at building a garage for the beemer do you know any good roofers? lol |
Posted By: alex morris
Date Posted: 05-March-2009 at 17:22
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no but no a good builder ------------- E36 328 Sport |
Posted By: gavb
Date Posted: 05-March-2009 at 21:59
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well ill need one of them, any contact info? |