Beiträge von Job38

Just the one, bought it a while back but, sadly, sold the CSi, thought it might be collectable to someone one here before it goes on eBay......

Anyone want to make me an offer for this before it goes on eBay......

I'd second both of the above.
Or A1 near Knebworth as you're in St Albans.

For bigger work, Gerry for sure, leave it with him and then get the train into town.

That's my old car - that just breaks my heart!

What's worse is the rear wings were re-sprayed as there was minor rust around the wheel arches.

It was then treated to clay bar, Zymol HD Cleanse with a Porter Cable polisher and four coats of Dodo Juice Supernatural !!!!

25mpg perfectly achievable at UK motor way speed.

17mpg around town.

Recently at Bruntingthorpe, David, (presume is a member here) who has a CSi and an 840 confirmed what I've long suspected that a CSi is slightly more economical. Not bad for a 20 year old 5.6L lump. All down to auto v/s manual of course.

Yup, another big thank you here.
Cool location, fabulous cars, agreeable company - what's not to like?
(Apart from those ghastly fugly Bentleys).

A cool way to say goodbye to your 8 Series CSi.....................

Arranged, I'll be riding shotgun with Keith.

(and regretting having sold it).

Come to think of it, I could do it, if Keith is OK with it.....

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Hello chaps, things are slowly coming together for the highly anticipated anniversary feature but I have one problem that needs your help. Basically, our CSi owner, Keith, who has taken over ownership of Paul's green machine only has a provisional license right now as he's moved over from the States and needs someone else in the car with him. He's in Clapham Junction so is there anyone not too far from there who'd like to ride shotgun and come along for the shoot? It's going to be on Monday 21st and it's going to be a fairly early start but it should be a great day. Give me a shout if you can help, thanks.

Go on, rub it in why don't you!

(Paul, ex. CSi owner)

Epic !

Lovely car and some nice shots (the 8 is a nightmare to photograph well for some reason I've yet to understand).

Could you please put your wheels on the right way around though......;-)

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OK I drove the 8 again today, the new Wokke chips have settled in nicely,but I'm afraid to say she is still a 2 ton heavyweight & feels bloody slow in comparision to my B10 alpina which I'm hoping to sell soon

There in lies the problemWhilst the 8 looks all show biz & glitzy it is just TOO slow for the return of substantial lack of fuel economy all of this I know only to well, The Alpina will easily attain 23/25 mpg/ has the capability to reach 180 mph but doesn't seem to attract the same interest as my 8.

That is something I shall have to live with as I have recently decided to market the 850 & no turning back

Why Oh Why did I buy a Alpina, It's totally ruined me for anything else.

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And that is why God created.......................................The CSi

Another 8 - perhaps, but it would have to be a CSi.
Z1 - love them but big money now and mechanically not that special.
Z8 - now you're talking, however you should have bought a few years back!
Other - the only BMW I'd consider would be a Z4M Coupe.
Other make - would have to be a 911, no contest!

Thanks, Gerry. Photos attached for those interested....

Guys, I figured I’d start here first as you lot, above all others, appreciate the value of these remarkable and rare cars.

It took me nearly a year to find this particular car, I’d desperately love to keep it but other cars and various projects requiring finance means something has to give....

The car is in OUTSTANDING condition. Full BMW service history. 69,000 miles. Oxford Green metallic, black leather.

Additional work by Gerry at Phoenix Motorsports includes: reinforced rear suspension mounts; polyurethane front thrust arm bushes; new BMW CSi M Power disks and pads; custom rear silencers; recent full KDS II geometry check.

The car is described by Simon at Phoenix as: “The best CSi I’ve seen - apart from Gerry’s of course!” Please feel free to contact Gerry for an honest report.

Before I advertise the car I was hoping that one of you hardcore enthusiasts might be interested in one of the better 153 CSis in the UK....

Was collecting my car from Phoenix Motorsports this morning (in for a full KDS II to check geometry after fitting front poly thrust arm bushes). On the road to the M3 was followed by a lovely black 8. It looked AMAZING in my rear view mirror - any of you guys, or anyone know the car?

£22,000 !!!

Yup, part of the design criteria of the 'Throwing Stars' was to draw cold air onto the brakes, allegedly...............(or so I re-read in a road test from 'Fast Lane', June 1993).

If the consensus is that it's underpriced, what value do we think it should be?

OK, some ale got me dreaming of the perfect 8.
This may have been done before, so apologies if it has.
So, here's my starter for ten:

It would have to be a CSi with four valves per cylinder (mad I know, but we are in an ideal world here, and I'd prefer it over forced induction). Light weight as far as possible, even more flared arches, E30 M3 style, light seats, carbon/Ali panels. Alpina hood, 18" Alpina wheels. Side exit exhausts, rear diffuser, in place of existing. Colour - tricky. I'd like to say white, but I don't like the contrast with all the period black trim, so, how about Phenox yellow or Sepamg bronze?

Seb, you're welcome to use mine (CSi) I'm based in Herts.