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Ok maybe I was going about this the wrong way... I was trying to get an idea or plan (bits to buy and in what order) and then figure out how much it would cost in order to save up. Today I only have a few hundred in the spend bucket. Only had the car a few months and do love the old girl - just be nice if she had a little more go To date all work has been aesthetic - prof. cut and polish to remove acid rain damage, window tints for summer, audio repairs. Cheers for the advice people!

Makes for interesting reading :-) Back on topic though... Would implementing one of these http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=36895 and getting a tune done be a worthwhile use of time and money or should the Cam/Headers be done first?

Hey are they of a specific brand? How much you asking?

Me :-) I see a bunch of e30's! There's 3 where I work (not counting mine): 325i coupe in Gold 320i coupe with monster tacho and bonnet vents... 325i sedan 2 nice e30's near where I live: Tech2 coupe with plates like || tech2 || just up the road 325i sedan parked outside my neighbours alot - currently in trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=406531685

Do you have any dyno figures Barf? Not doubting you just wanting to see what gains are possible.

Hey sorry for the hijack - I'm keen on getting some extra power out of my e30 M325 too. From what I have read though the exhaust, apart from the muffler, all the way from the exhaust manifold is good as is. Same goes for the intake. Other sites recommend cam and valve spring changes followed by remap or tune and only then changing the exhaust manifold in order to get more from the M20. Truth? If so where best to get bits from? I know the best route is probably to go to a M50 but I'd like to keep my car largely original. Has anyone done a swap for a S14? Or is that just too expensive?

Nope it doesn't. Probably easiest for you to set your digi cam to lowest quality to take some pics for this site.

Just checked your other listings - nice baby suites :-)

Nice car dude! I'd be interested to hear how your engine upgrades go - please post once installed!

Don't get me wrong, I'm not having a go - I just don't understand why bagged cars are cool. Like I say maybe I'm just too old (37) :-) I understand and have lowered cars (when I can afford it) on good springs/shocks to improve the stock handling, but I don't think that's what bags are for right? If it's just a looks thing then it's not my cup of tea

Maybe I'm just too old...

Heard a song that suites this car - went something like: U - G - L - Y you ain't got no alibi you ugly!

Yeah only on the drivers door. Unfortunately it didn't come with a key so I don't know if it functions as an alarm or an immobiliser or doesn't function at all... Just wondered if anyone knew for sure as google was coming up short.

Hey quick (probably stupid) question... Other than the obvious, it's a lock of some sort, what is this and why would anyone add it? It's on my 87 e30 M325i. Cheers for any helpful replies in advance

Booked in. Thanks for the feedback guys!

Cool

Has anyone had any work done by Bays Car Painters in Browns Bay? Noticed some flyers while waiting in Bellars. I need a cut done and a little paint on my e30 and they are just down the road from me. Any word appreciated.

So how did it go?

Doh! Bought one on Saturday...

Cheers. Yeah plates came with. If Ken can do it I'll give him a call - I thought I'd have to see a dealer...

Hello, I bought this yesterday: Car seems to be in reasonable condition - needs a bit of a tidy but fingers crossed that's all at the moment. I've posted here a couple of times with questions etc while shopping. First owner question... My insurance company have asked for a valuation - standard value of a pre 1990 car in their book is $1000... I'm on the Shore - who do I go see? Cheers in advance.

Has anyone gotten a response from these guys?

Yes please. E30 coupe.

I'm not sure I'd be in any hurry to buy a Jap import. Probably just paranoia on my part but I wouldn't want a car that glows in the dark...

You forgot to say the nice white phantom doesn't come with... or does it ;-)