hey Im back !!! missed you all so much

Richard.H · 15. November 2005

Gents
Well I could'nt live without an 8 afterall.

I sold my silver 1991 850i and it was like I'd lost a member of the family.
I toyed- (obsessed) with the idea of buying a 91 964 but it's just not value for money compared to an eight.

Then out of the blue an 8 friend relocated and asked me to sell his 840 CiA 56,500 kms. She's a bit tatty and needs some TLC but those are the kinds of projects I enjoyed with my 850i.

So I'm back and plan the following

Repair minor paintwork scuffs
Repair 4 rust spots along front sunroof seal
Rehang existing roof lining
Repair 80kms wobble - vibration
Repair control arms - steering pull to right
Repair wheel scuff or replace with BMW stock ?? (anyone know from pictures in gallery what these rims are on her now)
Repair driver seat latch seat wont tilt > move forward
Repair driver seat up down motor
Recondition leather - bit dry
Bogus Washer water low 'check' on OBC
Replace EDC suspension - ( shot ) with Bilstein and H&R springs )

That's all.....

Anyway good to be back........
Please let me have your feedback and any ideas for what I should do or keep the 'stock' look - do ACS kit and Csi mirrors, spreaders ????

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ron_tor · 15. November 2005

ur car somewhat like the car that my dad bought last month
It was in very very good condition.

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Richard.H · 15. November 2005

Nice one...hmmm

Your Dad's car is gorgeous...that Csi spoiler and the mirrors look fabulous'
Pleasecan you tell me what the wheels and rims are he has on there..
pls check my Album - just updated it...

ron_tor · 15. November 2005

ya, he likes this car so much~~
but I drove this car few times.....it's response doesn't match the power it has, compare to my skyline, it was too soft.
The rims was OEM BMW 17" BBS style
The car already re-paint into Purple Black, it looks more cool now, will take some pictures next time.

Richard.H · 15. November 2005

Did Dad lower the car ?

Can you ask what suspension it has ...mine has EDC
I dont see the EDC switch on the console

ron_tor · 15. November 2005

EDC ?? which button is it?
I know the suspension was changed, It changed by OEM BMW, so I don't know what kind of suspension.

Richard.H · 15. November 2005

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Look at the gear shift to the right there are 2 knobs - switches the lower one , says k - s
K is comfort mode and S for Sport mode.
If you have this its EDC electronic damper control
Your dads car looks like a total Csi conversion..

Wonderful !!

ron_tor · 15. November 2005

just checked, nope, it doesn't have the EDC

I saw u previous one, look sharp with the AC kit.

Richard.H · 15. November 2005

Nose Job

Yea the nose job makes a big difference huh?
Like to see the new colour - im considering a respray too not sure im crazy about RED but my Feng shui man says RED RED RED is lucky for me and he hasnt been wrong yet
Are you in HK ?

ron_tor · 15. November 2005

ya, look at the licence plate.
Absolute HK.

Paul Hughes · 16. November 2005

Welcome Back

Richard,

Welcome back. It's great that you have an 8 again. I loved what you had done to the interior of your silver car. The two tone leather on your new one is very nice. Can't wait to see what you do to this one.

Paul

TerryY · 16. November 2005

Hi and welcome back.

Looks like you are going to have a bit of fun bringing this one up to your standards

Keep us posted

Keith · 17. November 2005

Yes mate, welcome back

Was certainly a surprise to see the mystery "new arrival" at the Gold Coast last Sunday only to find out it was you driving it

Good to hear you've taken the plunge, again.

Keith

Keith · 17. November 2005

For the record, your new toys' first trip to meet everyone.

theo · 17. November 2005

Hey Rich,

sorry to say that I didnt even notice you wee gone! Probably because I have not been here much either.

Looks like a nice car. This might take your mind off the sleepless night huh?

Did I understand you were thinking of a color change? If you do that I will be on the next burner and personally hunt you down with a cleft stick! Just bring it back to its former glory.

Love the seat contarsting colors. I am going to do mine that way when I get rich.

Still have plenty of parts if you get stuck. Sold a seat runner this week and have all motors and top parts intact.

Cheers mate
Theo

AdonS · 18. November 2005

Great to here you are back in an 8!! Couldnt resist the temptation like so many others...

I agree with theo, leave it red just make it glitter again. The interior is great, that two tone scheme and all is brilliant.

Good luck with everything

Richard.H · 18. November 2005

Thanks for that ...

Keith, Paul, Terry Adon and Theo....great to be back.
I have decided to keep her stock, restored to her former glory.
I need to check whether what condition the shocks are in.
if the EDC's are shot...hmm might do Bilstein and H&R as the EDC is just that bit too expensive but I reckon its just some bushings, control arms etc
Work on the bodywork, mechanical bits and pieces
And of course the new sticker on the window :-))

theo · 18. November 2005

Rich,

nice to see 4 in a row. We had 5 side by side here in Melbourne for the BMW club's annual show and shine. I will post some pics as soon as I work out how to do it.

I have a spare set of top arm bushes if they are shot. At $50 AUD do they look priced right after the exchange rates. I reckon $12 to $15 for post tops.

Also have a pair of EDC rears. Haven't yet assesed them for condtion but if you need tsome sing out.

Theo

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