Hello all at 8er!!
Well, this is my 2nd 840 and i must say, i had forgotten (almost!) how good they really are. ( i sold my last one 3 years ago )
Can i just say, im still navigating the site and getting used to it, but what a great forum!! I will be on, and chatting from now on.
i have listed a few pics of my new 840 under 'my albums', i bought her 3 weeks before xmas 08, plate was included.
Now then, id like to refurb my wheels, they are not in too bad a state really, no real deep 'pits' if you know what i mean, i would like to keep the polished alloy look, any idea who does a good job?? Any info/advice would be great.
Ive also been told that only 35 were painted in 'veilchenblau metallic' any more info on this????
Looking forward to speaking with you all.
Newbie!!! + Wheel refurb!!
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Looks a stunner Pete, fantastic & rare colour welcome to our little club.
Is that Newark in Notts that you live live.?
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Hi Steve,
Yes, Notts. we have just come back from America after a year touring, and are staying with my parents in Halifax, for now.
Nice looking car you have there.
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Very nice indeed Pete and a rare colour indeed. Looks in great conditions and from the pics, the alloys look in pretty healthy condition as it is!
Well wear and welcome. More pics please
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Veilchenblau metallic (fe 86-50gu)
Hello Pete;
Welcome back to 8er ownership.
Obviously you must be aware that you purchased a rare coloured 8er: Veilchenblau Metallic (FE 86-50GU)
Worldwide, there were 35 8er's painted in this colour. For the UK, there were 11 M62 840CiA's. The country breakdown is as follows for VEILCHENBLAU METALLIC (FE 86-50GU):
- UK - 11 8er's
- All M62 840CiA RHD
- Middle East - 3 8er's
- All M73 850CiA
- USA - 1 8er
- 1997 M73 850CiA
- Unknown - 2 8er's
- 1 - S70 850CSi
- 1 - M62 840CiA RHD
- Germany - 18 8er's:
- 10 - M70 850i/CiA
- 1 - M70 850Ci 6spd manual
- 1 - M60 840CiA
- 6 - S70 850CSi
- Total: 35 8er's
For more information about this colour, visit these links:- UK Colour details: click here
- VEILCHENBLAU METALLIC (FE 86-50GU): click here
Please register you and your 8er in the E31 Registry at 8Coupe.com: http://www.8coupe.com/register.htm
Once registered, we'll forward a build sheet to you for your car. Also, we do have some history on this vehicle as well. - UK - 11 8er's
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Welcome to the club Pete, what a lovely colour, looks in very good condition. Got any more pics
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Hello all,
Ill put some more pics on when i get chance, maybe this afternoon, ok?
Ive registered the car on 8coupe.com so ill wait to hear from them.
obviously, its a rare colour, so ill see what we can find out on here.
Right, keep the messages coming, i will answer!!
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Hi and welcome, very nice colour you have there...We are generally a happy bunch here....
A couple of places for you to try. Both are very good.
A1 Wheel Renovations.
345 Bilston Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV2 2NHWest Midlands - 01902 871 422
Specialists in powder coating & wet painting ANY colour. Diamond turning & polishing service. 2 & 3 piece wheel repairs & refurbishment for all makes. Hi-Power Silver & Black Chrome refurb service available. Pothole damage repair service.
Spit & Polish
Unit 12B
Sovereign Way
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1RS.South East - 01732 367 771
Spit & Polish is one the UK's leading alloy wheel refurbisher finishing over 30,000 wheels per year. Established some 15 years ago the company has gone from strength to strength offering a fast and efficient turnaround. They do powder coating, wet painting, black shadow chrome, hi silver & a lot more.
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Welcome Pete you wont find a better 8 site
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Welcome, this is THE site for E31 owners and admirer's. Make sure you come to Gaydon this summer! See you there.
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Warm Welcome
Hey Guys,
What a warm welcome you all have gave me, thanks everyone.
I have found a guy in Leeds who can refurb polished alloys, im going to send mine there, so ill let you know how much, and of course, the quality of the work. He has quoted 45.00 per wheel, for a polished finish so ill see what happens and let you all know.
You,ve all got really nice cars and i'll have to bring mine into line.
I waxed mine this afternoon and pics will be on in the morning at the latest.
Also, ive found an ex BMW guy in Huddersfield who is very very experienced with 8'ers, mine is also booked in there for some suspension bushes and arms, again, ill let you all know.
Watch this space.
Speak soon.
Pete.
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