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Hi all, looking for some advice on leaf springs. My series 3 Swb truck cab came with parabolic springs on the front and leaf on the rear. It doesn’t drive as ‘smooth’ as my previous series. More like a seesaw. The question is “should I put a set of parabolic springs on the rear or go for leaf...

I am currently in Abersoch on the Llyn peninsula and I think I may have the early signs of distributor issues. I will be driving 120miles back to Cuddington on Sunday. I have just checked my spares kit under the seat and my points and condenser are not with me. Would anyone know where I could...

I am currently in Abersoch on the Llyn peninsula and I think I may have the early signs of distributor issues. I will be driving 120miles back to Cuddington on Sunday. I have just checked my spares kit under the seat and my points and condenser are not with me. Would anyone know where I could...

I am about to start my series 3 project. I bought it last August and have been building a garage to work on it. I have only driven it 1 mile since picking it up. Very excited to get going. I was wondering if you can still get the Dvla history of old vehicles. Previously you could send a cheque...

I have bought a 90 with a chassis that has been changed for a galvanised chassis I think it’s a 300tdi chassis although it has a Td5 tub and rear fuel tank. The rear crossmember doesn’t have the usual hole on the right. I have tried a <98 Towbar and a Td5 but haven’t found a fit. Has anyone else...

Hi, I’m nearly there with my Series 3 and will be MOTing soon. When I had my previous S3 I always carried spare points, condenser and a dizzy cap. I was thinking of fitting an electronic dizzy to this one to avoid the road side repairs. Some are selling for £55 on eBay. Any thoughts makes to go...

Looking to replace my door tops, would you go all out on galvanised glazed units at £200? The ones I have don’t have original glass so not worth building from scratch. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks

Hi I’m new to the forum. I have a set of seats in my S3 that aren’t too bad and would like to have them re-trimmed as a posed to a new aftermarket set. Any recommendations regarding a company to use. I’m based in the North West. Cheers.

Hi I’m new to the forum. I have a set of seats in my S3 that aren’t too bad and would like to have them re-trimmed as a posed to a new aftermarket set. Any recommendations regarding a company to use. I’m based in the North West. Cheers.