Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

Dave at Astbury Motor Works knows his stuff.
https://vymaps.com/GB/Astbury-Motor-Works-210622069616988/

https://www.instagram.com/astburymotorworks/

Great, ta. And finally, because it's where I'll be for the subsequent service intervals – anyone near Bath?

Not that I know of sorry :)

Balls. I should have asked you before deciding where to move to ;)

Is now the time to ask if you know anywhere in Leeds?

Sorry I only know Dave in Devon because he drives up to E30 meets, he has an S54 powered E30 :D

S54 powered E30

Yes please.

got to respect the work you are doing with all old porsche dude. big time

word to the d

You want a nice E30 1.8.

Have you seen it driving?

S65 powered E30 you say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUrltHt23oM

Not the accumulator leaking, not like the bx that dropped the rear, the xantia has a different system. The system is more advanced and doesn't drop.

You can tweak the right height control or cut a new notch in the level but it is not a great idea to run the car too low as you can destroy the rubber membrane in the suspension sphere. Also destroys bearings in the rear arms.

Afraid not, I only discovered the photos thanks to my ace internet sleuthing skills.

Just being nosey, used to have altered ride height on bx or xantia by either tweaking the ride hieghts controler or re notching the metal plate.

My mate has one, it’s cool for sure, but I won’t pretend it wouldn’t be more fun with more power.

Although having shitloads of space in the engine bay is nice. Never seen an oil filter so accessible.

Fancied the V6 ended up with the diesels.

Always wanted the xm estate. Just had the hatchback. Xm is bigger than the cx.

Oh and for oil filters, the 190e diesel is the easiest change ever. Couple of clips and lift out the filter element.

EDIT thought you were talking about the xm not the E30.

My neighbours 218i makes my E Class look small, which is always an entertaining visual gag when I leave the house.

Two 3.7’s and one 3.9:

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If I'm after a decent set of sockets and spanners is the go-to choice the halfords advanced stuff? Something like this:

https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-150-pc-socket-and-spanner-set-735906.html

Anything else I should be considering?

popped up on my yt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngyc8GhdkLs

then this did (car 2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdPk6mA_gZs

then this (car 3)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2GORR1aQDs

In a word 'yes', mine have stood up to decades of abuse with only a couple of sockets replaced.

Bluepoint. It's budget Snap-On. Excellent kit without the Snap-On prices.

Disagree on bluepoint as there is no guarantee, and quality is not as good.

EDIT: Am wrong, the warranty is same as snap on. The older Halfords craftsmen built stuff was brilliant, lower quality now.

I’m pretty sure I have that set. Lifetime guarantee so that works for me. I am not a mechanic so only for DIY type stuff.

The only advantage of snap on is buying tools on credit. While the snap on ban appears when you owe money or to buy stuff. Warranty is selective on how much money you spend.

Have a Halfords trade card if anyone wants.