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Really proud of our forum seeing this thread. We have a new member here, very little posts, but already made a nice little contribution post to the other newbie asking about first car in the other thread and also managed to get offers for help from complete strangers on this forum with lending tools and advise. What a stark contrast to..

The weather has been miserable and I'm working outside so progress has been slow but I got the replacement sump on and all torqued up on Saturday. Looking forward to a fine afternoon tomorrow when I'm hoping to put it all back together. Found a pro-tip for keeping the gasket in place when putting the sump back in... cable ties! Clip them off after you've put a couple of bolts in to locate it all. Worked a treat. Edit: remember to only put cable ties in places that will be easy to reach after you've mounted the sump! Two at the front on opposite sides as in pic and one at the back on the RHS is enough.

Some packages arrived today, its like christmas ? Kassel performance m50 manifold kit and parts to delete asc from pelican, Also pictured is new metal impeller water pump and thermostat housing. My next order will be from beisansystems, i promise ?. Im trying to replace as much as i can before the car hits 200,000km, its sitting at 199,6XX right now.

Thanks guys! I will definitely add that meet to my interested list but at the minute, I'd be scared to attempt a near six hour drive in the old girl. Need to look into a sticky throttle, most likely needs a new cable, wherever I'd find a reasonable priced one of those over here, and then get a full set of new tyres but, at least I've got time for that. Eventually, I'll get the bumps knocked out and get a respray but to be honest, I'm fairly proud of the body. One last photo before I head out creating more direct threads etc. From Caffeine and Classics in Takapuna last month.

Thread has been tidied up by myself. Lets keep the comments reasonable please.

How about starting a thread on your M3 - I would love to see it. And also your ford escort - I built a 1976 rs2000 replica as my first car. That might be a more constructive way of introducing yourself.

5000 is all it is worth, . but i give 5k cash for it.. all it is worth, no interest on trademe !!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1663951542 It's going to take some significant work. The impact has popped the windscreen, suggesting deformation around the screen and A-pillars.

behind the glove box . google gateway module e60

Whoa that LS460 behind though!

Pretty sure all i need is manifold, but ive seen tutorials using the mounting bars and other wee bits for the swap. From what i've read and have been told, the adaptive fuel mapping in the dme will adjust itself to minor modifications like this. You just need to reset the dme's current memory by shorting the battery leads with battery removed for 30+ mins, after that it will readapt over the next few days to get the mixture right.

Another oddity - the F 76:

That one has a VW Type 3 engine and 4-speed manual transaxle. A huge amount of work done by a former BMW master tech from Munich. The bed tilts, too.

Yeah at least with the early E34's and E30's you could use an offset ring. These later model cars with these deep mounts makes it impossible. Either way ive never used the above socket but can see how it would make the job a lot easier for some

Hi team! My name's Jonny and I'm from Northern Ireland. I recently moved to NZ with my partner to the East Coast Bays, where she grew up. I've never owned anything close to a classic before but I've been given the opportunity here to have and work on a beautiful 1990 320i. I've never worked on cars before but i know that these older vehicles suit the tinkerer a lot more than modern computerized vehicles so I've decided that with this in mind, this E30 will be my project for the next few years. I've already done some minor fixes, repairs or maintenance tasks, many for the first time in my life and I must say, I'm hooked. The Mrs already rolls her eyes when I start talking about what I want to do in the future, so, I figure that I must be doing something right..? Anyways, that's my little intro, I hope to become an active and valued member but mainly, I'm here to leech knowledge from you bimmer wizards until I have something I can contribute to and know that I have inside out knowledge on. Thanks for having me!

The windscreen could be from where the bonnet has come up from the clamps possibly? But yes a big hit for sure, and will need some extensive time on the chassis jig to get that all lined up again. shame, as it looks like it was in very good condition after it's restoration. Fingers crossed whoever wins the auction puts it back on the road and doesn't part it out for spares.

Only to get money back and then take it to a proper place. I wouldnt let them near it again.

I wonder what happened to the McLaren in the background and whether that's up for auction as a wreck also?

@Bennyboy

But what about the global warming? :p

Cats deleted.

Installed an Apexi Neo AFC to dial in some fuel corrections today. Making good power before the tune, peak of 177rwkw, but the low end was a bit poor so the tuner put in some more fuel down low and got a decent 10rwkw gain through most of the low to mid range! Now with a peak of 178.1 rwkw, so very pleased. Certainly pulls well in the lower rpm band.

the grills are not a good sign, when advertised as original , especialy for such a car and the rear bages blacked out, (A trademe trader commented on these items and i see KWS here has questioned there comment but id say fair comment on a car advertised as it is and for so much) seems odd make you question what else might not be right about the car, the driver seat bolster looks overworn for the low kms,, top dollar he is asking. 100k would be more like it seeing as the doctors one from north otago with 22,000kms sold for 99k less than a year ago, and that was a one owner nz new car,

dont worry if you missus thinks your nuts, you have found the right support group. Put this into your diary for November. https://www.facebook.com/events/157004731770800/ welcome to bimmersport!