E24 BMW 635CSi

[Innit]

Dat is well phat bruv an pacerpeat is a hayter

u r not scene if ur bm is not cracking da sump on da tarmac bruv

[DGNeo]

Dat is well phat bruv an pacerpeat is a hayter

u r not scene if ur bm is not cracking da sump on da tarmac bruv

[Matt Jones]

I've sold the car now, but thanks for all the compliments - even the baffling ones.

@Pacerpeat - I'm sorry you don't like the modifications. However, all I did was fit some BBS wheels on an older BMW then lower it. This website seems to celebrate similar activities. You might not like it here.

[aj_mckay]

@Pacerpeat - I'm sorry you don't like the modifications. However, all I did was fit some BBS wheels on an older BMW then lower it. This website seems to celebrate similar activities. You might not like it here.

Haha, nicely put. It does make me wonder why people sign up to a site like this and then tear into its very purpose

Car looked awesome in my book and those wheels were sweeeet!

[pacerpete]

Haha, nicely put. It does make me wonder why people sign up to a site like this and then tear into its very purpose

Car looked awesome in my book and those wheels were sweeeet!

Maybe I posted because the bodged up turd boasting many examples of the OPs tasty handiwork has recently left my premises with most of its issues finally resolved........

Matt, having bought the car as a reasonably tidy standard car, did you honestly get into it after "removing" the suspension and really believe you had improved the car ? even after ripping the middle exhaust box open ?

[Innit]

I've sold the car now, but thanks for all the compliments - even the baffling ones.

@Pacerpeat - I'm sorry you don't like the modifications. However, all I did was fit some BBS wheels on an older BMW then lower it. This website seems to celebrate similar activities. You might not like it here.

Indeed. And as bought, it looked a very respectable and original car which you turned into something which might be of appeal to a 16 year old kid in a slouch beany hat. Nice work, Bruv.

[stancecock1]

Whats with all the h8in from sad acts with real cars?

My mate Dave from McDonalds drive through told me he traded that molested old barge in for a proper chariot -



Suck on that, not werthers

[Zack01GC]

What the fuck. Everyone in this thread with under 5 posts needs to GTFO.

[Matt Jones]

Wow, this is interesting.

When I bought the car the original suspension had leaking, cracked shock absorbers and corroded springs. It would have failed its MoT had I not replaced them. So, instead of fitting OEM parts, I used Gaz coilovers. They were a lot stiffer than the original suspensions, but that was a concession I was willing to make to allow the ride height to be adjusted - if you want it to run it at original height, use the two u-shaped spanners in the boot (right-hand tool kit area, if memory serves) to raise it.

As for the exhaust, when I sold it (to the person that I presume sold it to you), I was quite clear to the buyer that it was blowing. He planned to replace it, but what he did and didn't do is not my responsibility.

Which brings me to my next point. Before suggesting that I'm a charlatan on a public website - also bearing in mind that I use my real name and don't hide behind an internet persona - remember that there was ANOTHER OWNER between me and you/your customer. I'm not going to be held responsible for their work.

[yurotrash]

I read your post, but since most don't, LOL WTF blah blah blah post pics, my friend

[pacerpete]

Wow, this is interesting.

When I bought the car the original suspension had leaking, cracked shock absorbers and corroded springs. It would have failed its MoT had I not replaced them. So, instead of fitting OEM parts, I used Gaz coilovers. They were a lot stiffer than the original suspensions, but that was a concession I was willing to make to allow the ride height to be adjusted - if you want it to run it at original height, use the two u-shaped spanners in the boot (right-hand tool kit area, if memory serves) to raise it.

As for the exhaust, when I sold it (to the person that I presume sold it to you), I was quite clear to the buyer that it was blowing. He planned to replace it, but what he did and didn't do is not my responsibility.

Which brings me to my next point. Before suggesting that I'm a charlatan on a public website - also bearing in mind that I use my real name and don't hide behind an internet persona - remember that there was ANOTHER OWNER between me and you/your customer. I'm not going to be held responsible for their work.

I am the mechanic who has the unfortunate pleasure of working on what ever scrap Mr Sadig (The guy you sold it to ) buys.

Coincidentally the car failed its MOT 3 weeks ago, just before he sold it. Reason for failure - the springs were hanging out of the strut bodies !

The reason the exhaust was blowing was that the middle box had been peeled open , undoubtably on a carelessly discarded fag packet/dog stool whilst the car was "cruzin da streets lokin dope"

As for the Kenlowe fan detritis, I assume it was fitted by the same plumber who carried out the "install"

I am not sure if it was you who carefully fitted the radiator with an assortment of Morris Ital hoseclips and fittings sans antifreeze coolant or was it them acknowledged craftsmen at Cooks Ferry BMW ?
It was almost funny waiting two weeks for the turd to thaw out during the recent freeze !

Luckily the only casualty of the freeze was the coolant bottle . Now that the car has a decent cap ( the shrivelled up rubber seal doesn't belong in the bottle) antifreeze and the correct shroud it runs as it should with no issues, at last.

Don't even get me started on the nasty council tints that make the car look like a tower block terror and make it a pain in the bum to manoeuvre when dark.

I also fixed the drivers door lock, the heater issue (resistor and switch and a myriad of other issues that are to be expected with a car of this age.

With all of the above finally done, dare I say, all it needs is the tints removing, some nice standard suspension with maybe a set of -30 springs to give it a "stance" and it could be a nice car again !

[Jorge]

Why would you sell it

This is so cool. What you got now (unless I missed it)


Lol, read this arguement - why come on a StanceWorks forum, with a moto 'Low is a Lifestyle' and suggest -30mm springs? Losing battle there am afraid.

[aj_mckay]

Pete, I really don't understand the purpose of your posts. They're useless. Anyway, you should be thankful there are cars like this around that need your attention, surely?!

Like others have said, if you don't like what people on this forum do to their cars, keep it to yourself or just don't bother! You won't win any friends on here by laying into what people do. If you want OEM standard 'well sorted' cars, may I suggest you check out the E30 Zone? You may get on better with the people there, too

[pacerpete]

Pete, I really don't understand the purpose of your posts. They're useless. Anyway, you should be thankful there are cars like this around that need your attention, surely?!

Who are you ? Do you own a piece of "stanced" scrap ?

Like others have said, if you don't like what people on this forum do to their cars, keep it to yourself or just don't bother! You won't win any friends on here by laying into what people do. If you want OEM standard 'well sorted' cars, may I suggest you check out the E30 Zone? You may get on better with the people there, too

I have plenty to keep me busy thanks, without having to resort to spending my precious time fixing stuff that others have spent thoudsands f*cking.

The point of my original post being , "why do people spend thousands of pounds unnecessarily bastardising/ compromising the driveability of a decent car while failing to carry out basic maintenance/repair". why ?

[Jorge]

So, 20 year old standard leaky suspension vs GAZ coilovers.

I'd even go with GAZ being better than OEM for quality.