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Wanting to hear some recommendations on what are people running in their e30's for a smooth ride for just general driving, no track use or anything like that? Leaning towards Bilstein Sport shocks as I've read alot on U.S forums these are good and firm also stiffer then regular shocks used and great paired with H&R's. What other options are there? What are people paying for Koni adjustables, are they even better? - I've read alot of opinions on different combo's so keen to hear peoples experiences with different spring / shock combinations or preferences. I currently have H&R sports (I think sports anyway), but the rear is sitting too low for my liking, I have some Vogtland rears which I may put back in though as they were not too bad (just wanted to have the same all around but touring is a little more bum heavy so rear sits lower than a sedan / coupe would)

BUMP.. Couple thing at $1 res just want to get rid of them, prices negotiable for stuff that is left.

That is cool. e30 Touring

Did ya ever have a look under it? or just YOLO

Mk1 Golf booster bolts straight in using same Master Cyl and everything and it's a smaller overall diameter. You just get slightly less brake assistance.

Have you changed Waterpump when you did HG? Maybe your water pump is stuffed and not pumping through water? Does the bottom hose connect to Waterpump? Can't even remember lol. Just an idea..

Checked pick-a-part? they had a few e36's with interior when I was there last.

BUMP..

Bump again.. Prices updated on trademe. More to come this weekend possibly, Mtech1 steering wheel and other bits and pieces. 4.1 medium case e30 diff once I swap it out of my touring. Express your interest people!! Open to offers! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings....?member=1539744

BUMP.. Open to offers! Really want the bigger heavy bits gone like rear axles and arms, struts and springs etc. Have Now added m-tech rear springs, Koni rear shocks to trademe , will do cheaper on here if you PM me can work a deal. May have front Koni's but yet to dismantle front struts.

What gearbox do you have in there now? You can loosen and maybe slightly shorten the driveshaft on the center spline if you loosen the retainer where the CSB is, But depends how much free space you have to slide the front have back abit. Are you saying the 16mm for the guibo is diameter wise the holes off by 16mm?

Might depend on which car?

Wheels are looking awesome, Did you sand every little bit then primer / paint? Or just clean and spray bomb?

Added pictures of some stuff. Also watch this space, will be adding a couple more items such as 4.1 medium case diff, tech1 steering wheel, m-tech rear springs, koni rear shocks (not adjustable) Will PM you if I still have it later today.

(Updated 11/6/13) STILL HAVE: M-tech1 steering wheel Good condition, starting to show signs of wear on the right side. No BMW middle badge (any from other bmw wheels fit) $120 ono 1x new front wheel bearing e30 $50 1x new rear wheel bearing e30 $50 E30 Alternator - $40 As is (unknown had it liying around from long time ago) Rear tail lights, left has a minor crack in the bottom $20 right side has a scratch but no cracks, $20 Full set of e30 4 door door cards, Black with grey cloth. All are mint, No door handles - Drivers one has a small rip. $60 for set Vogtland rear springs, Will fit e30 and e36's $90 e30 Front grille $10 a side 1 LH 51mm Strut with OEM spring, No wheel bearing $40 Analogue clock $20 Also have OEM Indicators, front and sides in good condition, lots of window switches and other switches.

Final bump. $200 Or else it's off to be saaaamaaasshed Monday into scrap.

Brooklyn is pretty good, quiet suburb just south of the city. 30min downhill walk into the CBD, or 5 / 10 minute bus. Lyall Bay and Mirimar etc are nice places, But probably a nightmare for the morning / evening commute to and from work.

Alright heres some better pictures, It's a real piece of crap to be honest. Anyone remotely interested? Will let it go for the cost of scrapping it, if wanted rolling then abit extra for keeping the subframe / suspension all in. No taillights FYI. Front guards are there but rusted, Also bonnet is abit rusted too.

Still has the black headliner, good nic. Sunroof has no rust, look like someone may have siliconed it shut at some stage. Front panels are rusted, not worth any more than scrap same for bonnet. bootlid and the doors are in pretty good condition. some rust under the rear right tail light. Anzac day specials, $300!! or $500 you can have it with the suspension and hubs etc just bring some wheels to roll it on.

Yep I figured it is abit high but I am open to offers

For sure.. Will have a whole heap of things for sale from it soon, Taking some stuff for my touring and my mates got the manual swap and motor for his touring. Bit of a waste the rest though really would be a good project fix up being a m325i but don't have anywhere to put it nor the time really. The bonnet and front guards all there, was stripped just to have rust repaired and all fixed up since it was abit rough but was left to the side.. I guess stripped it is not really worth much but considering it's still in the system.... Who knows worth a try rather than scrapping it

I will be selling this as a M325i bare shell with all the glass and some minor bits from tomorrow, *not* rolling - Or I can leave the suspension in there if you throw me a better offer and bring your own rims to roll it away. $600 ono for the bare shell not rolling as a starter. The plates are live, registration is on hold. Body is in OK condition, shadowlined diamondschwartz metallic, there is some bad rust in the engine bay and firewall which would need to be addressed as per photos below, will take better pictures tomorrow. Would be good for a racecar or a fix up project for someone to bring it back to it's former glory. I will be removing the Mtech2 kit, though this will possibly likely end up for sale very soon too. Some of the bigger bits not included and won't be included with the shell (so don't ask ) Engine, Gearbox, Manual conversion parts, Diff, Rear subframe and trail arms, Front suspension, Steering wheel, Interior seats / door cards, Cluster etc, Battery cable, Headlights / taillights and basically 95% of interior. Sunroof motor and upper panel. What will be included (Stuff i CBF removing): Dash - wrecked, AC unit etc and piping, Sunroof (no rust from a quick glace need to double check), Front subframe and power steering rack, ABS unit, Most body panels (All if they are all there minus bumpers and Tech2) - need to confirm, doors and glass with motors, interior wiring will remain, Will confirm all tomorrow. I'll take more pictures tomorrow after I have removed everything I wanted and have already sold and you can see what will be left. Engine bay will basically look as below: Also it won't be around for long so someone save it !! VIN# WBAAA120703580492

Saw this up close with Andy and others at the wellington Hardpark, definitely tidy and stands out but the wheels look massive. 20" I think, with the lockable center caps.

Seems to be working fine for me, pages loading instantly. Have you tried rebooting your computer? lol

Yeah ha this is what I would do. d*ck as thing to do not changing the ownership and leaving fines into someone elses name. Would be a hell of a way of getting them back though.. I went to do it to a van I sold to someone, got a letter about the rego being a couple months out and I had to pay the owing amount, went to de-reg it but eventually found the guy had swapped plates / tags and binned my plates anyway