Beiträge von Radron

Hey all
Well we havebeen here in Abu Dhabi since August and so far so good! I sold my 8 to a chap in Bracknell, it was a very sad day as it was a peach! Anyhow I have spotted a few out here but am holding off to have a look round. They all seem to be 850's out here. There is a verynice 1991 850i with 100K Km's on it. Must resist! Must Resist!

Me too!

Thanks

Hi All

I sold my car yesterday to very nice chap called Ian who may be along on the site.

I just wanted to thank you all for being so helpful during my time as an 8er owner!

Best wishes

Ron

Thanks Steve

Its not a completely done deal yet but I thought I might as well start getting ready. See what happens!

There are two becker indianapolis sat nav / cd / radio systems for sale on pistonheads in the BMW parts section. They are the amber faced ones that match the dash.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1490567.htm

Not mine by the way but If I was getting something I would go for something like this.

Cheers

Hi Steve

Yes I have been offered a role abroard in the middle east, its why I was asking about the differences between euro spec and mid east spec 8's. Very sad because I really love my car but it would not survive out there.

Hi the first one is ostende and the second is newport in Belgium. I was driving fron Calais to Antwerp and back.

Or there are these to tempt you away! I have been watching them but will not buy them.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayI…&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Hi I took these on my recent trip Eurohooning

Zitat von reinhard;73045

The main differences have to do with cooling and also petrol quality.
Most (if not all) cars for the Gulf region have been delivered catless with motor electronics to match since some of those countries still seem(ed) to offer leaded petrol (only).
In the E31 you would also find an additional engine (oil) cooler as in the CSi and a thermostat with a lower opening temperature.
Can´t remember anything else just now

Heat is as much a problem to anything rubber & leather as the "desalinated" but still salty water is in terms of accelerated depreciation of metal quality.

Be made aware that if you plan to take your car down there you´ll be having the steering wheel on the wrong side


Cheers
Reinhard

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Thanks Reinhard

Hi all

Was there a big difference between the european cars we have and those sold in the middle east? would my uk car survive the heat? etc?

Well done NIck what an outstanding effort!

I agree wholeheartedly that is a travesty! (as is my spelling:-))

My Rangie is LPG'd and it does about 200 miles to a tank which is amazingly good value compared to petrol. I have been considering it for the 8 as it does like petrol very much! Although I am loathe to change the originality of the car. I'll have to keep thinking about it.

Hi All

Out of interest how many owners have converted their 8's?

Ha! Yep our little 180 merc just did a big arc in the drive when it snowed that was it!

I have only had Michelins on my 8 but on various other cars have had, Toyos, Goodyear Eagles, Falkens and Dunlops.

I would have to say the best are the michelins, sure footed, quiet, last well, excellent grip in all conditions cost a fortune. The Falkens were excellent all rounders in the wet and dry but were a bit noisier and felt a bit harder. The Toyos were good in the wet but not as good in the dry although broke away very progressively so when they did start to slide they did not spring the end round just a nice gradual slide. The Goodyears were good all round but didn't last very long. The dunlops were ok and actually good value.

Not very scientific but theres my 2ps worth.

I would go Falkens if you are looking to save some money or Michelins if you dont mind the cost.

Hi ask them if they can supply you with hubcentric spacers these are the safest ones you can get. They are machined with a lip or recess to fit into your hub on one side and into the alloy on the other.

I agree, I have learned alot from this thread also. Thanks

Thanks for the response.

I think my preference would be to keep the 8 as it is as it is a wonderful car. I might see how the wife feels about me borrowing some school fees for a track toy as well!

Well its nice to pretend isn't it?

Sorry for the random interuption to a very interesting thread!