Hello from new member
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Topic: Hello from new member
Posted By: Coasting
Subject: Hello from new member
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 07:41
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Hi, just a quick note to introduce myself as I have just registered. Owned a number of BMW's and currently have the following: 04 E46 M3 Convertible, Phoenix/Kiwi, SMGII, SatNavPro/TV, 19s, heated bums, hifi upgrade, 6 disc, etc. This is my second E46 M3, having had a manual Coupe beforehand. 54 E46 320d (the wifes actually) that does a lot more mpg Anyway just wanted to say hello. Live in North Tyneside. |
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Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 09:42
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Welcome to the forum ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 09:54
welcome mate. do you havve any pictures of the m3  ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris 
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 11:21
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Yes, here are a few pictures. I'm waiting for some better weather to hopefully get some taken in a better location than on the industrial estate on which these were!
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Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 11:43
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And if anyone is interested (although I'm sure you've seen lots of these already anyway), here are a few of the M3 Coupe (manual) that I had before the Convertible:
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Posted By: sayerbloke
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 14:53
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Hi, Coasting. Don't I know you from somewhere? Suppose I should go introduce myself in the correct part of the forum now... |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 15:11
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You do indeed Sayer! Great to see you here too. Get that lovely car of yours on the site because I maintain it is still one of the best original examples I have ever seen. -------------
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Posted By: sayerbloke
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 16:02
Praise indeed! OK, see what I can do. |
Coasting wrote:Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 17:21
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i prefer the interior of the convertible but i just love the lines of the coupe. nice cars mate, very nice ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 18:02
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I do miss the rear lines of the Coupe - you're right about the lines, they just got the flow of them so right. The convertible should have had the same boot lid and there was no real reason for them not to do it, but you can actually change them over or add a very subtle variant of the Coupe spoiler. Oddly though, it is the Imola red trim of my old model that I miss more than anything. It just felt very special whereas the Kiwi just, well, is just a bit bland - but the fact is there isn't much else to match the Phoenix exterior other than black for a contrast (although I have actually seen someone put Laguna Seca Blue trim inside a Phoenix Coupe!!). Thanks for the interest and comments! -------------
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 18:06
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no probs dude, my pleasure.
p.s. you can't beat heated black leather.(like mine) ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 18:09
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See, in the E30 you're right, but look inside an E46 M3 with black leather...it is pitch black. Utterly pitch black. The headlining and dash trim, combined with the shade of leather, really does make it a very very dark interior on the E46. I bet if you were to park up alongside one in yours you'd see exactly what I meant. You could lose a button in the E46 with black leather...and you'll never ever find it... -------------
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 18:19
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this is true, i think the only reason the e30 isn't too dark inside with black leather and black headlining is there is a hell of alot of glass on it, if you look closley all the pillars are quite slim and the front and rear screen are huge in comparison with later models, same goes for the side windows.
oh well, the advantages of having the e30...god i love it   ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 18:27
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Not surprised, it is such a classic shape and I think the E30 has stood the test of time better than the E36 (and probably better than the E46 will do in 5-7 years time too, or less even). The paintwork on yours looks very smart - is it the original coat do you know? -------------
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 18:34
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yes it is, i bought it from simon325isport who is on this forum and also the e30zone. he now has a white e30 m3.
i couldn't believe the quality of it when i went to view it(4.5 hours away), it's a beaut. yours ain't bad either. i aggree with you, the e30 is definatly the calssic shape and will probably share the same accolade as the good old six series, it has lots of grunt, style and is built like a brick sh@t house, good combination. ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: m4t1n
Date Posted: 05-February-2005 at 19:11
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Very nice..welcome ------------- m4t1n |
Posted By: MIKE 318IS
Date Posted: 06-February-2005 at 10:06
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welcome
nice car ------------- |
Posted By: Grahame_Vincent
Date Posted: 06-February-2005 at 17:04
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Lovely Car! Welcome to the Forum! Cheers
------------- Grahame 2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II. Used to own:- 1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather 1985 E30 316 Black http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854 |
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 11:26
Ah! someone else from God's Fair County! Nice motor.
Butch and Sundance aka '93 316i Lux Touring & '89 635CSi Motorsport Edition ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: MTEC530D
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 13:25
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welcome from 1 newbie to another.
PS if anyone is interested there are 2 3series 1 being a Blue M3 and 1 being an over modified 318i for sale in Teeside carsales . Oxbridge Stockton
------------- M tec 530D 2001model. well impressed after so many mercedes. Last being an E class |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 16:12
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AndyS The M635CSi looks fabulous - I've been reading your spot on the NE January newsletter. The 6 holds a special place in my heart because it was a car I used to see every day when I was 13-16 years old. My parents lived near to a guy who owned a white edition, on an F plate too. He used to drive past the house at exactly the same times every day and I'd sit on our wall just to be able to drool at it and listen to it growling. I often wonder what happened to it because it was very much his pride and joy. He also had an old 'Morse' Jaguar. He had very nice taste in cars come to think of it. Look forward to seeing your M a bit closer up a some time in the future. -------------
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Posted By: neileg
Date Posted: 08-February-2005 at 16:41
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I'm ashamed to park my E36 coupe in the same postcode as Andy's 6! ------------- Cheers, Neil |
Posted By: baur320
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 05:33
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Grahame got a lift home in it after Wednesday's meeting and was well impressed with it Mick ------------- Current E30 325i, E36 M3 Evo, Previous E21 320/4, E9 3.0 CSA, E12 525, E30 320i, E28 528i, E34 535is, E30 318i, E28 525e, E30 325i Touring, E30 Baur 327i |
Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 07:48
It isn't actually an "M" 24 valve model, it's an even rarer Motorsport Edition. From what I can gather, they were a limited "run-out" model that had most of the choice options thrown at them as standard such as lsd, wheelarch spats, sports suspension (some reckon it's the M6 setup), sports seats, M-Tech wheel etc. Engine-wise it's standard 220bhp 12 valve. Still fast enough mind! It's colour (Misano Red) kinda sticks out a bit (****** camera van!) so discretion is required. Will we be seeing you at the next meeting at Seaton Burn 2nd March?
------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Grahame_Vincent
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 10:12
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You're right Mick I was very impressed! Mtec530 do you have any details on the M3 in Teeside? Do they have a website.... I couldn't find anything under the name? Cheers p.s) As Sammi and I are on holiday in Thailand we won't be able to make the next meet! Look forward to reading the newsletter....
------------- Grahame 2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II. Used to own:- 1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather 1985 E30 316 Black http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854 |
Posted By: MTEC530D
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 10:22
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http://www.teesidecarsales.co.uk/_teesside.htm - http://www.teesidecarsales.co.uk/_teesside.htm
TURNS OUT THERE BOTH ONLY M3 REPLICA'S but blue one looks nice all the same 323i ------------- M tec 530D 2001model. well impressed after so many mercedes. Last being an E class |
Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 10:25
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very nice cars!! ------------- |
Posted By: Grahame_Vincent
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 10:29
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Cheers for posting the link. The 323 looks nice but not really what I wanted.... thanks anyway.
------------- Grahame 2004 E46 325Ci Sport Coupe, Silver Grey with Black Leather and M Sports Pack II. Used to own:- 1995 E38 730i V8, Black, 18" Fox RS3's, Custom Tint Glass, with Silver Leather 1985 E30 316 Black http://www.villagephotos.com/pubgallery.asp?id_=1066854 |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 12:45
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AndyS Wednesday 2nd March is good for me so I see no reason (to date) why I can't be there unless anything urgent crops up work-wise. See you there! -------------
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Posted By: Floody
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 16:58
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Coasting,
Welcome to the site Fantastic car's.......
If only I could get six no's. up ......... 
Fancy doing Croft this year???? Just love that colour  ------------- Mark E30 M3 RHD!!! now sold !!! still crying!!!! E36 318 is in technoviolet, for sale Thank's for the photo Coasting, Flood's on tour!  
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Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 17:13
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Thanks - bit unsure about doing a circuit until I get a spare set of wheels/tyres for the car. Not that thrilled about the thought of damaging the 19's and tearing the tyres off them through over-enthusiasm! On another subject - the 2 x 3-series that are mentioned in the posts earlier in this thread... How can they describe the red one as an M3 lookalike! It is positively VILE!!!!!!!!!! -------------
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Posted By: Floody
Date Posted: 09-February-2005 at 18:21
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Coasting,
Point 1, Who said you had to hit the kerb!!!!!! (must admit new set of tyres last year did get some jip) 
Point 2, not had a look, get back to you on that one. ------------- Mark E30 M3 RHD!!! now sold !!! still crying!!!! E36 318 is in technoviolet, for sale Thank's for the photo Coasting, Flood's on tour!
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Posted By: MTEC530D
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 03:22
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I agree totally on the REd "M3 lookalike" its absolute junk. they say you can over do it and this is one "OVERDONE" car.
------------- M tec 530D 2001model. well impressed after so many mercedes. Last being an E class |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 03:38
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Mark Well I might turn out, but not to take the car on track - perhaps just for "initial observation"!!! It's not a matter of wanting to hit a kerb or come off the track though is it...it's a matter of just happening to do so.....! I fancy a track car project at some point in the future (probably a pre-built and ready to run one) so my track exploits might have to wait until then! I'm just too wary about doing this type of thing in my main car!
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Posted By: Falcon
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 15:44
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AndyS, lovely motor. There's just something about the 635 i love. Hopefully all us new members can get together at next months meet
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Posted By: Floody
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 16:33
If you get yourself along for "initial observation" you will kick yourself for not having a go
My 1st.(and only so far!!) track day was Croft last year, had my m3 best part of 4yrs always wanted to do it but never did. Joined the car club last year so I could (got to be a member), spoke to Nick who organiser's it and he put me totaly at ease  It's a better driving day with an open pit lane he said, me totaly confused????
They have lots of instructors on hand, you can go as fast or as slow as you wish, and the best bit is on and off track when you want to, as long as no more than 20 cars are on track, they let you on, you decide when you come off, all the guys are fantastic last year I think there was 15 1st timers. One of the best days I have ever had. Its not a race, you decide how fast/how much you push your car, catch you on a meet and tell you more
------------- Mark E30 M3 RHD!!! now sold !!! still crying!!!! E36 318 is in technoviolet, for sale Thank's for the photo Coasting, Flood's on tour!
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 10-February-2005 at 17:43
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Lovely car coasting. I have to admit I prefered the colour of your old coupe, but the interior of the cab is a lot nicer. AndyS. Very nice car. The 6 looks superb in Red. A hugely underated colour in my opinion. I wouldn't mind trying a croft this year, although I doubt I'll have the cash. Also I think my 328's suspension will be a bit soft for the track. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Jimmy
Date Posted: 11-February-2005 at 18:53
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Guys whats happened??? has there been a load of BMW`s sold in the last couple of weeks? this section has seen more traffic in the last week than it has in the last year!! ------------- Regards Jimmy 98 528se Tourer 97 328 Sport 97 3.2 saloon 88 B10 # 77 85 B9 86 M5 3.6 http:\\www.e28club.com - www.e28club.com |