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The Car - BMW E46 M3 V8 GTR
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- About Me:
- Retro-car enthusiast - especially BMW e21
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- England
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- CLASSIC
- About my car:
- BMW e21 with 2.5 conversion
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- http://www.bmwe21.net
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- Classic BMWs, Tuning, Motorsport
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I also bought a very rare BMW e3 2500 from the editor of Practical Classics magazine with a view to making some modifications. Sympathetic ones of course. However, the car was in such lovely condition it would have been a shame to ch… Continue
Posted on September 18, 2009 at 7:17am — 6 Comments
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Posted on May 20, 2008 at 2:28am — 3 Comments
Life with an e21
The previous owner really looked after my car and I did more miles in it within the first 4 hours than he did in the previous 2 years! Its in really nice c… Continue
Posted on May 18, 2008 at 6:03am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (28 comments)
- At 3:16pm on March 14, 2010,
MY MOTIV said…
- Hi mark. We are building a new E-number group section and just wanted to ask you if it is ok to use an image of your car for the classic page. or if you would prefer another photo.
- At 3:47am on December 4, 2009,
Richard said… - Hi Mark. Do you know anybody that needs a rust free 2002 boot?
- At 9:17pm on November 11, 2009,
Sam (Southern Region Rep) said… - Hi Mark. Are you going to be at the Ace Cafe again at the end of the month? I'm making it a regular Southern region meet now so we should be there every month :-)
- At 4:43pm on October 27, 2009,
Sam (Southern Region Rep) said…
- Good to see you last night mate! Think it may become a regular meet for MyMotiv as it is easy to get to and a decent night out.
Don't forget.... 2.7 all the way.... and just imagine it with a turbo slapped on ;-)
- At 4:57pm on October 19, 2009,
Mark Brown - RetroBeemer said…
- I'll see what I can come up with and get back to you both - I've heard it said before that the e39 diff can be a pain to refurb'
- At 4:47pm on October 19, 2009,
Richard said…
- Hmm. I am having a nosey too.
I am looking for a 3.45 gear for an E39 M5 diff...
- At 4:29pm on October 19, 2009,
Sam (Southern Region Rep) said…
- Was reading your postings on the LSD thread..... do you know anyone that rebuilds BMW LSD units? The E39 M5 diff needs settings for the shims etc and no one seems to know what they are? You still attending the Ace Cafe meet next week?
- At 4:39pm on October 7, 2009,
Martin. S said… - Mark I got the M25 stickers from ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180409841883
sorry I dont know if the link will work
anyway the companys name is think-signs
- At 5:27am on October 6, 2009,
Anthony Mitchell said… - hey mark did you get the tinting film in the post this morning?
- At 10:39am on September 30, 2009,
Dale Varty said… - the small extension on the spark plug wrench did the trick,i was told it had a change six months ago when i bought her now she has, and shit i still listern to the pistols
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Products and services. 8 Replies
We are currently building a products and services listings section and if anybody can recommend any companies please let us know. The new area can be found here.There will also be a category for free…
Started by MY MOTIV in My Motiv. Last reply by MY MOTIV 6 hours ago.
Hard drive mp3 players for cars?
I have been doing quite a bit of research to try and find a hard drive system for storing and playing mp3's in your car and still am no wiser. I have an ipod but just wondered if there was dedicated…
Tagged: ipod, mp3, hard driv, car, pc
Started by Richard in Need help or advice? Post your questions here. 9 hours ago.
Notchy gear change. 4 Replies
Hi Folks My e30 2 litre convertible's gearbox is a bit obstructive when going from first to second gear, esp. when cold. Is this likely to be due the mileage (103,000) or does it need new oil or adju…
Started by Leigh Roll in General chat. Last reply by Leigh Roll 15 hours ago.
ebay 1 Reply
check this motor out , read the listing for it ! item number 230451057921
Started by Tony in Need help or advice? Post your questions here.. Last reply by Mark Isaac 17 hours ago.
Fixed it 2 Replies
I've finally fixed the radiator on the E39 :-) after 3 and half months of sitting in the garage now my E46 is in there waiting for me to repair the rust
Started by Mark Isaac in General chat. Last reply by Mark Isaac 17 hours ago.
e38 Gearbox issues - Slow shifting 11 Replies
Wondering if anyone can shed some light on a little problem I have,My auto box seems to shift up the gears fine albeit a little jerky sometimes, the problem is when I slow down.If i slow down quickly…
Started by Andrew Skinner in Need help or advice? Post your questions here.. Last reply by Andrew Skinner 1 day ago.
e39 525d sport airfilter 8 Replies
hi, just wanted your opinion on weather it is best to leave the standard airfiler in my new 525d m sport or get something similar to the one i have had previously a kudos airfilter?would i realy see…
Tagged: airfilter, sport, 525d, e39
Started by subly in Need help or advice? Post your questions here.. Last reply by subly 1 day ago.
E38 728i Stalls then underpowered. 8 Replies
Ok im a little bit stumped (easy i know! no jokes please ha) I have one little last problem to sort out on my e38 to make it perfect.Everynow and then (most commonly when driving it very lightly) the…
Started by Andrew Skinner in Need help or advice? Post your questions here.. Last reply by Andrew Skinner 1 day ago.
The Car - BMW E46 M3 V8 GTR 1 Reply
BMW (E46) M3 GTR, based on FIA spec. bodyshell (Chassis Number 00025), supplied new and caged-up direct from BMW Motor Sport, Munich. - Likely to be the only V8 GTR converted to right hand drive wo…
Started by Ron (Anglian Regional Rep) in Motorsport. Last reply by Mark Brown - RetroBeemer 1 day ago.
My Motiv T- Shirts 19 Replies
If anyone is interested in having a My Motiv T- Shirt sent to them, then please let us know. We have 3 free ones left.2 medium.1 large.Link to t-shirts.
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