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A bit of fun for the weekend

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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Great stuff - I look forward to the updates.

I had an E30 325i - kept it for 6 years - great car, lovely engine

Started like this -



A few changes and it ended up like this -

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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Well I took it out today for a 'test' it has just had the following done:
New pads and disks
New adjustable Spax suspension all round with a 60F/40R drop, it is very low also replaced all top mounts
Handbrake lever replaced
Z3 gear shift lever fitted

The gear lever makes a world of difference. As does the suspension it needs setting up properly but already feels much much better.

Looking forward to getting it out now
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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These things seem to be really popular at the Ring, and saw a couple at Spa too!
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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The car will be stripped Saturday morning. Mark (chilled ) thanks for the offer of stripping the car but I think we should manage, however you are more than welcome to come down.

Oh, and Lee has this idea that a socket set and wrench will be enough tools to strip the car

We'll stick some pics up.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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and a stanley knife. Don't under estimate the power of stanley

I mean how hard can it be.......
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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A feckin hammer and the sole of my shoe will suffice.

I'm looking for trackdays now...
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Interesting read, guys. Keep us updated
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Well Stanley and his mates did a sterling job today. All seats, carpet, trim and some unnecessary cables removed. Inside of car and boot hovered to get rid of 20 years of shite. I did get some pictures but have no idea as yet how to get them off of my phone and the bluetooth idea I had turned out to be slightly more complicated that nuclear fission.

Car is much lighter and feels quicker already
Getting new poly bushes on the front and the handbrake sorted this week and out next week at Oulton hopefully.....
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Let me know when you are doing Oulton, I'll nip down, nice and local for me!
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Possibly 27 Aug Mike - just need to check I'm ok for it.

Sonme pics of the stripped car - apologies for pic quality as were on my mob phone.





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