New 8 Series member says "Hello"
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Topic: New 8 Series member says "Hello"
Posted By: Ukzero
Subject: New 8 Series member says "Hello"
Date Posted: 10-July-2006 at 21:36
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I now joined my first two car clubs in as many months. I know my car probably won't be worth anything like the total of £11000 it cost me to buy and improve, but in terms of what I've got for the money I still grin whenever I drive it. If anyone's interested in my individual "individual" 840 you can get all the details here: http://www.ukzero.co.uk/ - http://www.ukzero.co.uk/ Follow the 840 link. Cheers |
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 10-July-2006 at 21:47
Welcome to the forum  ------------- 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: AndyS
Date Posted: 10-July-2006 at 21:53
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Welcome to the club & forum. I too have always had a soft spot for the 8-series but like most I'm too scared of the complexity! That's why they're "cheap". Think I prefer the original Style 5's by a whisker but given what sods cross spokes are to clean you've probably made the right choice. At least you can sell the old wheels to some salivating 6-series owner keen to ditch the TRX's! Enjoy! ------------- 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: Ukzero
Date Posted: 10-July-2006 at 22:02
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Thanks for the warm welcomes within so few minutes of posting! Have also the embarrassment of seeing I failed to type even the first line correctly. Will try to concentrate harder next time! |
Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 11-July-2006 at 08:54
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Nice car. Cracking write-up on your site. Loving your attention to detail ------------- 
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Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 11-July-2006 at 09:28
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Welcome to the forum, Lovely car and great website. I agree with Duncan, most impressed with the quality of the work and attention to detail. Keep grinning. Steve. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: Robmw
Date Posted: 11-July-2006 at 12:33
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I enjoyed the read . Very nice looking car. ------------- Robert Born |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 11-July-2006 at 13:50
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If it were possible to link an image from image shack
to here (I don't think you can  ) I'd post up a
picture of my old one. |
Posted By: Ukzero
Date Posted: 11-July-2006 at 14:55
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Is the image being discussed in a particular place? I tried to simply cut and paste the one below of my "rear end":
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 12-July-2006 at 09:51
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http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=90 - There's a scanned Eight article here
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Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 12-July-2006 at 10:21
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That's my old car!(P840DOP) That article was done
about a year after I sold it. As for downloading pics here - I didn't bother with Image Shack in the end - I just downloaded the 'squealing E30' pic straight up from the computer. Both are jpeg so there shouldn't be a prob. Oh well! P840 was an unusual spec car because although debadged, it had an 840 number plate which sort of gave the game away. When new it had BBS split rims and was optioned up with the sports seats (heated), electric rear blind, cruise control (an option!), electric steering column and a 6 CD changer. I was the second owner and bought it from Godfrey Hall BMW in Coventry in around 2002. By the time I bought it the corroded splits had been changed for the CSi 'throwing stars' which were mint but showing signs of corrosion in the bolt on centre caps. £270 later.............. It had sports suspension but I added Schnitzer springs and new sport shocks under warranty when it had one broken rear coil and one weeping front damper. Overall it was a nice car but I'm glad I had the BMW warranty - £2500 worth in the first 3 months............ 
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Posted By: Ukzero
Date Posted: 12-July-2006 at 10:33
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I was unsure, but following the friendly welcome, I have now booked my place at Gaydon and will display my 8 alongside any others going. (As long as some bright spark doesn't point out that there are traces of dirt inside the wheel arches!)
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So many replies, good wishes and emails! (Glad you sorted out the picture problem Drew!) 
Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 12-July-2006 at 12:05
Have cleaned up the thread to keep about the car and not about pictures 
Look forward to see this beast in the flesh at Gaydon. -------------
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 12-July-2006 at 12:07
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Speaking of which, when is the next Scottish area Caption Competition? -------------
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Webdunk wrote:Posted By: Bigian
Date Posted: 13-July-2006 at 17:43
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I have always liked the 8 series and almost went for one but fell for 5 that is one very good looking car welcome to the form and club i will take great pleasure at having a look at her at gaydon. ------------- If you can't be good don't get caught -------------------------- |