sidewaysnupsidedown 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 YO IM NEW TO THE FORUM so after a bit of a break since my last beemer i decided to get another e30 cos i never got over the shape, tuff as nails. ended up swapping my old subaru project for a 320i manual i not too bad condition. got it home and had a week left of holidays to do tidy it up before returning to wellington for uni. so far my progress has been: got it back to vtnz warrentable std (for the freindly nzpd's sake) -shortened back shocks 110mm so springs were captive -new tyre -took off tints and black tail lights (which were put back on no sooner than i was round the corner) -fixed rust hole in boot and gaurd she was a bit rough so i also -exterior re-spray in a slightly creamier version of factory alpinweiss (only so i didnt have to do a full strip back) -lowered the front to match the back -brand new fixed back buckkies in the front as std seats had springs coming out! -olskool sportline steering wheel -fixed up the dodgy stoner wireing for the sounds and got new 1700w amp for the subs got her all fixed up just in time, and a couple of weeks ago just put on brand new white/polished euro style rims, to replace the tacky chromes..... enjoyed it for a bit as a cruiser but now i miss having power on tap, so the plan is -an m50b20 or b25 twincam motor -turbo or vortech supercharger -and full adjustable suspensin incl. coilover rears and probably more ideas to come.... cheers let me know what yall think! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshnz 2 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Those wheels are the sh*t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1515 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Rims suit it good, die chromes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) Welcome, good stuff mate! I must have misunderstood, but you did all that in a week? Sweet rims, look the biz on white car. Go for a M50B25 I reckon- same weight, more power. You may regret it later on if you don't. Edited August 23, 2008 by Quailboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewaysnupsidedown 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome, good stuff mate! I must have misunderstood, but you did all that in a week? Sweet rims, look the biz on white car. Go for a M50B25 I reckon- same weight, more power. You may regret it later on if you don't. cheers for the comments guys, yea i spied the rims on trademe, theyre just cheap import ones but i thought theyd suit it alright, and yer im stoked with them, would be mean to upgrade to 18s tho. yes you read right, did those things in a week! maybe they seem a bit more in writing tho, it wasnt really much trouble haha. third car ive painted myself and first time shooting with a 2k so i was stoked a the result. i guessed the b25 would be the better option, no substitute for cubes aye. anyway ill keep yous updated, hopefuly doesnt take me too long to get some cash saved up and get my sh*t together.... oh and at the moment this beemer is my inspiration, check it out its pretty insane...http://www.dtmpower.net/gallery/photos.php?ID=105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 Keep your options open. If your going to go to all the trouble of fitting a M50B25 why not go for a M52B28 manual conversion, if the oportunity arises. Same amount of work, and more grunt Keep your eyes open for a damaged E36 M52B28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewaysnupsidedown 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 Keep your options open. If your going to go to all the trouble of fitting a M50B25 why not go for a M52B28 manual conversion, if the oportunity arises. Same amount of work, and more grunt Keep your eyes open for a damaged E36 M52B28 yea good idea man, mines already manual, but i could definately do with a new gearbox if im guna start puttin more power thru it. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 yea good idea man, mines already manual, but i could definately do with a new gearbox if im guna start puttin more power thru it. cheers E30 gearbox does not fit an E36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 With some mods they do Glenn. Ask Brent he has done it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted August 25, 2008 nice job man you get the warrent at that height ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewaysnupsidedown 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2008 yep its exactly 100mm front and rear to the lowest structural bit. they didnt even check the height at vtnz! but ive been pulled over a few times and had to prove it wasnt too low, with the help of my handy 100mm block of wood i keep in the glovebox hahaah..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewaysnupsidedown 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 just been browsing thru some threads on http://forum.e46fanatics.com, and dayymm im starting to re-think my wheels!! i like what ive got now but i wanna go WIDE and get some mean strrrrreeeetch!!! just wondering if anyone has seen an e30 with modgies? im thinking itd look tough as, like 13x8's or something or maybe custom made rims, ive seen a set of 13x12's on the back of a rota van haha hows that for paws. so yea added to my list of mods to come, wiiiiide rims+lo pro stretched rubber and definately bolt on or re-made flares. ps: IMO wide body e30=pooos pss: heres some of the pics that coaght my eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mash 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 Have to say thats a new hot look with the white face and polished lip, wonder if they make style ones in 20" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewaysnupsidedown 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 shot bro im happy with it for now dont think this company makes them in 20's but no doubt someone does a similar style Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antony 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 Yea they all look awesome a, but it's hard/expensive to find wheels like those on New Zealand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewaysnupsidedown 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2008 yea fully. no matter how u look at it wide rims like that r guna be dare. guna be more of a long term buy for me i think haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
