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by cornershop
Fri May 31, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Contemplating returning to the fold
Replies: 5
Views: 4885

Re: Contemplating returning to the fold

Thanks both for your thoughts. With so few cars on the market, it’s difficult to get a sense of market value. Are the CH and Hexagon cars priced right? The CH car I see was advertised as far back as 2017, hence me thinking’s its overpriced. The NormansPond car looks interesting at a much lower (curr...
by cornershop
Thu May 16, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Contemplating returning to the fold
Replies: 5
Views: 4885

Contemplating returning to the fold

Gents I sold my UK 635csi back in 2014 when my daughter was born, but now considering returning. I have a much worked on 1987 911 Carrera which would need to make way, but the additional seating may sway me towards the E24. If I get the price I’m looking at for the 911, I’d consider an M635. My prim...
by cornershop
Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Telegraph (UK) - 635 long term test
Replies: 16
Views: 9549

Welcome along Alex! Looking forward to your updates as and when you can - fully understand your reasoning behind limiting usage just now. Whilst its idle, may be a good time to protect the underside? I can recommend Bilt Hamber Dynax S50 or UC wax to keep any existing underbody rust in check until y...
by cornershop
Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Telegraph (UK) - 635 long term test
Replies: 16
Views: 9549

by cornershop
Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: The Rescue / Resto Of My UK 628csi
Replies: 46
Views: 27051

That's a great effort Andy, well done =D>
by cornershop
Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: URGENT ZF 4HP22 or Manual Conversion Needed (UK)
Replies: 2
Views: 2612

Ebay item 371232624241 is also advertisedon forum.bmw5.co.uk for £650 I believe.

No idea if this is expensive or not?
by cornershop
Tue Jan 13, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Munich legends or Classic heroes
Replies: 8
Views: 6612

Re: Munich legends or Classic heroes

Hi. i need to get a thorough service and some work done on my 6, has anyone used either Munich legends or classic heroes Uk, And which was better value etc. cheers antony. whereabouts in London are you? I can recommend Higham Park Motors, in North East London, near North Circular I'm in the alexand...
by cornershop
Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Munich legends or Classic heroes
Replies: 8
Views: 6612

Re: Munich legends or Classic heroes

Theantony wrote:Hi.

i need to get a thorough service and some work done on my 6, has anyone used either Munich legends or classic heroes Uk, And which was better value etc.

cheers

antony.
whereabouts in London are you? I can recommend Higham Park Motors, in North East London, near North Circular
by cornershop
Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: E31 Alloys on 635csi
Replies: 9
Views: 7571

Re: Alpinas

I have a spare set of genuine 17" Alpina alloys and decent tyres if of any interest? ETA - these are staggered 8.5 front 9.5 rear and E24/E28 offset Shirish What would you sell your Alipna wheels for? Can you mail me a picture to naoz@aol.com? Any picture of a car with these wheels/ tires? Mik...
by cornershop
Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Bastards
Replies: 10
Views: 5711

sorry to read this have to ask, if nothing was stolen, have you pee'd off a neighbour/local recently?! had a previous car of mine vandalised for no reason - speaking to the neighbour, his cars had been regularly vandalised by someone who had a 'beef' with him at business level and they may have assu...
by cornershop
Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: UK E24 wheel bolt source
Replies: 6
Views: 5606

Ken, the bolts I've seen were only £22 so not worth the hassle of getting blasted etc Chris - thanks, I've used the RAD bolts previously on my old 190e, and they started rusting after a year or so! I'm thinking these anodised ones may be better than zinc coated bolts - http://www.precisionautoparts...
by cornershop
Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: UK E24 wheel bolt source
Replies: 6
Views: 5606

Shirish, you can use the wheel bolts from just about any BMW. Almost all of them use the same thread size (M12 x 1.5) and length, same head size (17mm) and same cone seat face. thanks Ken I was hoping for a tried and tested brand recommendation - here in the UK we have SWAG, Febi Bilstein and many ...
by cornershop
Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: UK E24 wheel bolt source
Replies: 6
Views: 5606

UK E24 wheel bolt source

Folks

Can any recommend a uk source for e24 wheel bolts, other than from BMW?

Lots on the market, eBay etc - anyone recommended over the others.

To be fitted with Genuine 17" Alpinas, if that makes a difference

Thanks
Shirish
by cornershop
Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: Tires and Wheels
Topic: E31 Alloys on 635csi
Replies: 9
Views: 7571

I have a spare set of genuine 17" Alpina alloys and decent tyres if of any interest?

ETA - these are staggered 8.5 front 9.5 rear and E24/E28 offset

Shirish
by cornershop
Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Best Picture Gallery E24 Only ### Read the thread guidelines
Replies: 93
Views: 91532

Re: My Beautiful Zinnobar Red E24

Just thought I'd add my recent acquisition and daily driver to the thread. 1986 BMW 628 CSI Auto Recaro Black Leather Interior 3.5 M30 Conversion LSD BBS Wheels Factory Decals Saved her from a field and she polished up well. My daily driver in London now. :) http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab289...
by cornershop
Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts wanted
Topic: NTB Front Suspension Legs (86) UK
Replies: 5
Views: 3452

I have a pair from a 88 highline - any use?

Not looked at them for a while however you're welcome to view (East Finchley, North London)

Shirish
by cornershop
Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: UK SharkFest
Topic: Pistonheads 19th oct Silverstone
Replies: 4
Views: 8011

Think I saw Brucey leaving just as I got there, the baseball cap gave it away :) A few iphone 4 pics: http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/ShirishPatel72/Porker/d18b225d18642aa517e40b80831aa4ce_zps650fab4f.jpg http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo274/ShirishPatel72/Porker/4886dfff45f3c22d55f11e7...
by cornershop
Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Goop to seal a hole
Replies: 4
Views: 4714

Maybe try some Sugru?

http://sugru.com
by cornershop
Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: What are e31 8 series like.
Replies: 18
Views: 9390

I was weighing up an 840 before I bought the E24; I was also comparing it with a 928s2 but I was scared off in both cases by potential horror stories re electrical gremlins - yes,I believed what I read on the internet. Too late for me now, but something like this would have ticked all of my boxes ht...
by cornershop
Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Vacuum hose - temp rating ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1935

Bought some of this in the end, appears to have done the trick, although i don't think I got 5m! Lot cheaper than the bmw part, as you can believe.

http://www.auto-performance.co.uk/produ ... cts_id=237
by cornershop
Sat Oct 11, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Idle valve connector / poor idle
Replies: 6
Views: 4387

Problem solved! Thanks to the info on here, I noticed the vacuum hose from the FPR was detached, assuming it's was dislodged when the old coolant hoses were pulled out under the inlet manifold Took the opportunity to renew the vacuum hoses with some 3.5mm ID hoses, car now very sweetly. Re ICV, the ...
by cornershop
Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:00 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Exhaust manifold gasket
Replies: 7
Views: 4549

I'd agree with the advice on trying the nuts before you go all out. A daily soak of Wurth Rost Off or similar for a week or so could be beneficial. One of the studs on mine snapped flush and was pretty much un-pull-out-able, even with a specialist stud extractor called in. So it ended up being a rem...
by cornershop
Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Starter inhibit relay
Replies: 7
Views: 4210

The e24 starter I believe is rated at 1.2 kW so the replacement should be an improvement.

Is the m30b35 a lower CR than your engine - could explain why mine spins up and starts within a second of turning the key?

Glad the new one worked out for you - is it the Hella one you went for?