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Post by Brunocrossley » Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:30 am

Hello from sunny Blackpool. I’ve been lurking here for a little while, but have finally taken the plunge and bought a 56 plate coupe that has previously belonged to Steve84N of this parish.
Looks like there will be fun, although I’m yet to fully appreciate the significance of all the mods that seem to have been done.
I should be collecting my new toy at the end of the week. Questions to follow.

Mark

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Post by rally-chris » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:20 am

Nice choice, it seems surprising how long Steve’s old car has been on the market - hope you got it for a good price?

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Post by metal licker » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:07 am

Hi and welcome aboard :thumbsup:
718 4.0 GTS Boxster in YELLOW :driving:
718 Guards Red Boxster .........Gone!
A35 AMG saloon .........Gone!
JCW ...........Gone !
E89 35i Msport VO ................Gone !
E89 23i SE DSB ................Gone !

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Post by jack07 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:09 am

Welcome in Sir :thumbsup:
:driving: :thumbsup: :) This is the car I've been waiting for http://s611.photobucket.com/user/markhorner100/albums

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Post by Marlon » Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:57 am

Welcome to the forum, buying a well known forum car is a wise move :driving:
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Post by buzyg » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:32 pm

Welcome aboard. :worthless:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:09 pm

Welcome to the forum from a fellow Coupe owner. :thumbsup:

I bet the week can't go quick enough now! :)

Just don't forget some photos - once you've managed to stop driving!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by sad_old_man » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:37 pm

At last another member from North of Watford Gap. Welcome to the club and from myself also in sunny Blackpool. Look forward to seeing your newly acquired Zed on the road. :driving:

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Post by Brunocrossley » Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:29 pm

Cheers chaps. Pics to follow as soon as I’ve collected her.
Initial questions whilst I’m waiting:
Is there a service manual of some sort?
If my car is a 2006 e86, what motor do I have, N52?
What is a Grom?

Mark

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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:44 pm

Sorry, I can't help with 2 of your questions, but your engine will definitely be an N52.

Apart from the M Coupe, the 3.0Si N52 is the only engine ever fitted to UK E86s.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by sad_old_man » Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:41 pm

Brunocrossley wrote: Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:29 pm Cheers chaps. Pics to follow as soon as I’ve collected her.
Initial questions whilst I’m waiting:
Is there a service manual of some sort?
If my car is a 2006 e86, what motor do I have, N52?
What is a Grom?

Mark
Its a USB/Bluetooth connection port that I don't think is fitted as standard on the e86? You can retro fit them and there is plenty of advice on how to do it. Why do you ask the question? Has it been or were you told it was fitted? And yes you do have the N52 engine fitted in your new Zed.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:03 pm

No, E86s don't come with a Grom in that case - just a 3mm Aux input jack.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by Brunocrossley » Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:44 am

Thanks again.
Questions arose after finding posts on here by the previous owner, Steve. I understand things like the LSD and Eibach. Grom was a new one on me. Sounds useful, if I can operate it. I’m a bit of a Luddite. My current toy car is a ‘68 AH Sprite.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:57 am

I'm a bit Luddite too - I've only had a Smartphone a month. :oops:

But my toy is at least from the 21st Century - my Z4C of course! :)
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by Silverzedtom » Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:43 am

Welcome :thumbsup: nice that a forum car is staying on the forum :)
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