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PaulS
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Posted: 13-October-2006 at 18:23 |
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Or as the pits(simon) would say - With one N mate Paul |
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Exharper
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a bit of confussion i think. Its DONNINGTON PARK.
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PaulS
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It is in Donny - I think he thought it was in Doncaster rather than at Donington Park Paul |
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bm24v
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Of course they do....after all there only tin (not metal like car's from yesteryear).. |
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stephenperry
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i agree, the e36 3-series rear arches have a propensity for tinworm!
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Peter Fenwick
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I just don't buy that these cars only rust afer a bad repair or even a stone chip. I hate to say it but BMWs rust. |
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bm24v
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Or a bad stone chop that get's left and before you know it, it's a bubble and that's that.. |
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Nick
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shame its not in Donny.. it would have been handy
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Exharper
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its the indoor bmw show of the year apparantly. I was meant to say donnington actually. der. sorry been in doncaster alot over the last few days.... look on BMW related events under bimmer fest!!! """""the indoor bmw show of the year. classic and modern bmws. modified cars. trade stands. show cars. autojumble. tuner cars. cars for sale. race cars. tickets £8.00 in advance (£10.00 on day) from club office 01225 709009.""""""" hope to see you there.
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Beemer dan 523i SE 1997 (184K) Canyon Rot Red, auto. 330 CI Msport Convertible, blue 51K.
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Nick
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Whats happening in Doncaster?
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Exharper
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hope all is good mate, dont look to hard though!!!!!!!!!! Anybody following this thread coming to doncaster on the 22nd of October? |
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Beemer dan 523i SE 1997 (184K) Canyon Rot Red, auto. 330 CI Msport Convertible, blue 51K.
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jamie (e39)528i
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Was going to wash the car tomorrow anyway,but will be having a close look at the same time.
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Exharper
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sorry guys didnt mean to start you all on a wide scale rust inspection day this weekend. Hope you sleep ok tonite!!! My rust started on 130K and when it starts it spreads like Cow s--t on a grass field. (from experience) I dont have rust anywee else though, the wings are spot on, just keep an eye out for the plastic lugs hidden underneath the boot slam panel and the bumper. You can see them if you look closely!!!! hope there is an antidote!!! |
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Beemer dan 523i SE 1997 (184K) Canyon Rot Red, auto. 330 CI Msport Convertible, blue 51K.
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jamie (e39)528i
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Neither of your cars are that high mileage really. Mine is currently on 134,000 and i will be giving it a clean tomorrow and inspecting it very closely!!!
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Stone-IslandV8
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had a few tiny bubbles on my old 1999 520 with 135k on clock, these are on a 1998 535 with 123k on clock...only had it 7 months....going to go back to 3s if theres one around with decent mileage.
Can get the front done for £250 but with no guarantee cos of rust...plus got running problems, not had lot of fun with my 5s. |
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jamie (e39)528i
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What year/mileage is your E39? Maybe need to keep a closer eye on mine? Maybe it is a mileage issue rather than an age problem?
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Stone-IslandV8
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Coming in bit late on this one, sorry.......mines definately got it.......front wheel arch on side, back wheel arch on the lip and rear quarter along where it joins the bumper.
Moving back to a 3 methinks....p'ex deal I reckon too! |
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jamie (e39)528i
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Exharper,that rust does look quite bad,but if you say the car is otherwise mechanicaly sound then i would be tempted to get it sorted and keep the car. Better the devil you know i say.
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Exharper
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cheers, thats very usefull.
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Beemer dan 523i SE 1997 (184K) Canyon Rot Red, auto. 330 CI Msport Convertible, blue 51K.
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Nick
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the bumpers are easy to remove at home, no special tools needed, just a socket set.
Look at this link.. E39 rear bumper |
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