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  1. shez

    *** The Official iPhone 12 (12 mini/12/12Pro/12Pro Max) Thread ***

    I've ordered an iPhone 12 but the camera on the pro max is going to bug me so might cancel and order that instead.
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    Bought an old BMW M3, filled with regret...

    I’m going to buy the TRW made arms as they are apparently the same. Mine could do with replacing. I also need a new power steering hose so I will try the uprated one you listed.
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    Bought an old BMW M3, filled with regret...

    Did you change your lollipop bushes at the same time as your control arms?
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    BMW and M Power Owners

    I’m glad I went for it, so much fun to drive, I finally see what all the fuss is about. I have a few plans for it, mainly refreshing suspension and sorting out the blemishes.
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    BMW and M Power Owners

    Well I did the unthinkable and bought the car after the seller got the suspension repaired. Here's a phone pic, will need to dust off the DSLR.
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    BMW and M Power Owners

    Now been to see the car and the lowest he would go is £10250, which is on the high side considering the work that is required.
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    BMW and M Power Owners

    Thanks for your reply. I have been looking on and off for a year now so certainly not a fleeting fancy. I think the seller underestimates how much maintenance these now need and has not kept up. I would be surprised if he accepts under 10k. He kept saying the phrase great investment :mad:
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    BMW and M Power Owners

    I’m going to see a 2002 E46 M3 individual Silverstone blue manual with 70,000 miles with FSH. From what I’ve gathered on the phone it has a few issues including a knock from the rear drivers side suspension over bumps. Some rust on the front drivers wing. Bubbling of one wing mirror. It’s also...
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    Bought an old BMW M3, filled with regret...

    This is the last page on the service booklet. Makes me wonder if it's been clocked with so many oil services.
  10. shez

    Bought an old BMW M3, filled with regret...

    I have been looking to buy an E46 M3 coupe on and off for about a year now. Very nearly bought one before Christmas but the seller pulled out. My impression is that it is getting harder to find one that has been looked after that doesn't cost more than an E92. I am contemplating going to see...
  11. shez

    Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

    This lot has lasted me a long time. I have to say the signature blend is really reliable, great depth of flavour.
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    Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

    Just ordered from Rave for the first time using the introductory 20% discount. Switching from my local roasters who are on the pricey side. I've gone for the following; 1x Signature Blend - 1kg 1x Kenya Gitchathaini AA - 350g 1x Costa Rica Finca Don Beto - 350g 1x Colombian Suarez - 350g...
  13. shez

    Poll: Prime Minister Theresa May calls General Election on June 8th

    It's not credible though because they are not admitting to cuts and everything is spun. If the Tories are serious about balancing the books they will need to cut pensions as the single biggest expense of the budget. But they won't as it will lose them too many votes.
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    Poll: Prime Minister Theresa May calls General Election on June 8th

    I don't understand why anyone earning under 100k a year would vote for the Tories. Their sole aim is to increase the wealth and power of the richest individuals. The majority of the country have seen a decline in living standards. We have seen sky rocketing housing costs, flat line wage growth...
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    Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

    I am yet to order from Rave, but will be doing so soon. I have been getting my beans from a local roasters called hot numbers who have a couple of shops in Cambridge and supply some others. Looking forward to comparing the two.
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    Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

    I've had my bottomless pf a week and it's taken 500g of coffee beans to find the right balance. Poured lots of bitter/sour shots. Getting the balance of tamp vs grind is tricky. I'm now tamping pretty hard each time and adjusting the grind, which gives me a drinkable double espresso in 25 - 30...
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    Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

    I seem to have missed the fact that the coffee can spray out of the bottomless pf, Doh! I had the choice of ordering it with a 14 g filter which I could have at least swapped into my spouted pf. Anyway I'm looking forward to having a play with it.
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    Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

    I have ordered a bottomless portafilter that comes with a 21g IMS filter basket for not much more than a VST basket. Hopefully this will be enough to get a decent espresso as the pressurised basket is trash!
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    Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

    In an update to this, I picked up a second hand MC2 from ebay. I feel I can't get anything better out of the pressurised filter basket now, so will purchase an unpressured basket. I just need to decide about which filter to go for. Either a VST or IMS filter basket. From what I've read the...
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    Siliconslave's how to make espresso thread

    Just dusted off my gaggia classic having not used it for a year after moving house. Now i'm in search of a half decent grinder to hopefully up my espresso game. From a quick peruse of the internet, the popular options are; - Iberital MC2 - seems rather idiosyncratic/marmite option - Sage...
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