Kaz

Wasn't the plan but it had everything I needed so couldn't say no. Yeah I've since found someone that did it so will tackle the job next time. Would love to see some pics of the finished job if possible?

Been a while since I've updated this. Again this is more of a journal for myself to look back on if needed. Blew up the engine a few years back. Took a little under 2 years to get it rebuilt in time for the final Pukekohe event. Ran it in there then had a few issues at tune - coils died + fuel pump issues, as well as a few other bits and pieces that needed to be done which are slowly getting ticked off. Should have a lot more power with the new rebuild as it's now running lumpy cams, R35 coils etc. Next step would be a brake upgrade.

Hi all, Been a while since I've posted here. My other project is still a work in progress, however decided to put that on hold and start a new project that's more suitable for family life! I'll update here, more as a journal for myself to look back on. Recently I picked up Malachite Green Touring on trademe that had partly been stripped out - no engine, gearbox, diff and the interior was very average but a good chassis and base to work from. the plan was to tidy up the paint, fix up the interior and pop an engine in it - likely an M40/42 and keep it fairly stock. As it was missing a bunch of bits, it would have been a fairly slow job collecting what was needed and getting bits and pieces done. Things changed when this Lagune Green Touring popped up a few days later that had almost every single part I needed, including a stroked 2.8L engine, gearbox, LSD, black door cards, nice rear seats, touring specific carpet/boot panels, and some body panels I needed. I couldn't say no to that! Unfortunately the chassis is probably beyond repair, but this was worth it to me in the parts alone. First job was to stocktake what's there. I created an excel sheet of everything so I can keep track of what I need of which car. E.g. Valance off Lagune, Bonnet off Malachite, front seats off Malachite, rear seats off Lagune etc. Once I got both cars to one location, the strip down began. Decided to go for a full panel and paint but keep the Malachite colour - I've never seen an E30 in this colour before and love it! Having the two cars together meant I can compare parts side by side and pick the best parts. Currently waiting on my painter to free up his current jobs so we can move onto this set. While that happens, we're waiting for engine parts to arrive (water pumps, hoses etc) to get the engine in Lagune running again, as it's been sitting for about a year. Fingers crossed there's no major issues as it's been rebuilt not that long ago. Worst case I have a spare M40 which can go in. Due to time, I can only visit the cars one day every couple weeks, but will be working on cleaning up some of the parts (carpets/Door Cards/Smiley Lights) in the Lagune that I will keep in the final build at home to keep be busy between visits. I'll be needing some recommendations - first up is a decent headlining restorer - based in Auckland/South Auckland that can do work on site. Windscreen will be getting replaced and sunroof swapped out for a fibreglass panel so would be good to get it done at the same time. I'd like to get a period correct material and ideally someone that's done this on an E30 before. Will post more as I get along!

Yeah had it at Mad Mikes Summer Bash. Was meant to enter the Time Attack but wasn't ready in time. Only went out in the cruising (lasted 2 laps!) then just parked it up by our offices in the pits. Definitely a nice driving car now though!

Just realised I bought it a year ago yesterday. It's come a long way but still plenty more to do! Managed to dig up a few old photos from the previous owner. Wish I took more before I started working on it to get some good before and after photos, but s**t it was ugly!

Any adjustable suspension sitting around for sale before I look at getting something new? To suit 6cyl E30 (pfl). Around Auckland preferably.

Just 98 tune. No plans to run e85 any time soon! Way too many other things to get done first.

I can't really compare it to any other aftermarket computers but I really like it it. Much better than the standard R32 computer it was previously running. Only running around 200kw on 6 pounds of boost. More than enough to have some fun and get used to driving it. Need a new wastegate and a few other bits and pieces to run more boost but my goal is 300kw in this car.

So it's been over 3 months since I last saw the car but finally got it back yesterday. Went through a few fairly major problems but it's driving better than it ever has. Excuse the crappy photos. Will get around to take some proper ones at some point! Had to get a new custom brake booster system setup to suit the small amount of space that was available. While removing the old system, we found that we had to rebuilt part of the firewall plates too. Other updates include a new Link G4 computer and dyno tune. Need to replace the wastegate to allow it to run more boost, and a few other things so will update numbers etc once it's all been done. Plenty of other little jobs done too, including rewired the electric fan, ignition switch/starter button, and finally found some clear M3 front indicator lenses, although might tint them black (it's the little things that make all the difference!). Still have a lot to do, it's the type of project that's never going to be "finished". - Need to decide if I want to do the M3 boot extension. - Also need to decide if I want to go to 5 stud or stick with 4. - Fit aero mods (new splitter/rear wing). - Tidy up interior. - Adjustable Suspension. - New wheels/semi slicks. - Paint engine parts.

As the title says, I'm looking for some wheels to fit my E30. Ideally after some 15" basketweaves, or will settle for some good fitting 16s or similar type of style. Auckland only and ideally would like to pick something up this week.

The one in the fuse box? Yeah I swapped that one over too. Will double check the connectors. Removing it stopped them so I assume that's connecting as it should though. I guess the only other thing that could be causing it a dodgy wire somewhere?

Swapped motors over with one I know worked out of my Black E30 and still having the problem of it not turning off. I also put the original motor (from the Gray E30 that is having the problems of it not stopping) into the Black E30 and worked fine there. Any other options?

Thanks for the suggestion. Will try pull it out and clean it up to see if that helps, if not will replace!

They're running constantly so that's definitely working! Could there be a problem with it if it won't turn off?

Hi guys, Having a little problem where my windscreen wipers won't turn off no matter what position the leaver is in! For a while my windscreen wipers would only work when I pulled the leaver in (to squirt the windscreen). When I was getting some work done to it, the mechanic bumped the paddle by the steering wheel and now they won't turn off unless I remove the fuse. If it's worth mentioning, any position in the leaver has it on the medium constant speed (including off and intermission). When I pull it forwards to squirt the window they go into the fastest setting while the leavers held forward. I've tried replacing the fuse. I've swapped out the wiper relay with one from my other e30 and that doesn't help. I've also swapped over the full leaver by the steering wheel and nothing changes from that too. Both the relay and leaver worked fine in my other E30 as well so it can't be them. Anyone had a similar issue before? Or could point me in the direction of what to check next?

Started working on the interior this weekend! The worst part of the car was definitely the interior, but now it's looking so much better. Started by removing the all the speakers/wiring, dash, stereo, air con unit and all the mess behind there. Replaced the non-working gauges in the cluster plus installed the new steering wheel/under panels to tidy that up. Original gauges were removed from on top of the dash and just placed here temporarily. New gauges have already arrived and will be installed this week. Decided to mock up a couple templates for the gauge panels. Thinking of going down the lines of installing a tablet into the panel to run Racechrono/gps speedo/Lap timing etc but not sure if it's more hassle than it's worth (thoughts)? And finally, got the headlights and indicators re-wired. Indicators now have plugs and extended wires so they're easy to remove when the bumper comes off. Was a bit hard getting in and out my parents driveway though! On a side note from an earlier post, I decided to pull apart my old cluster to see exactly why there was smoke coming out of it. Turns out the battery had leaked and there was corrosion everywhere from a possible water leak. This week goals are to install new brakes, gauges, higher powered electric fan, and get it ready for test #2 at Hampton Downs on Friday.

Been a bit slow on this due to work, but finally a little more progress has been made! Took it for a first test run last weekend at Mad Mike's Summer Bash. Put my semi slicks onto it and see how things go. Unfortunately it started running a bit hot so took it in after only a few laps. New electric fan coming next week so should solve that problem. Other updates include new brakes rotors and pads are on their way, full set of new gauges should be here tomorrow Plus seats are ready to put in. Next testing is a corporate day next Friday on the Hampton Downs Club Circuit so hopefully that goes a bit better! Goal is to have it racing at Manfeild at the end of March at the 2017 V 4 & Rotary North Island Jamboree.

Was awesome to be able to display it today at the 2017 V 4 & Rotary Nationals! Not quite ready for the drag racing tomorrow though.

Here's how it's looking right now. Waiting on paperwork, seats and harnesses. Not sure on what colours I'll be painting it yet, but might just stick with black - easier to keep clean.

No interior pics yet, the insides a mess, but once I sort out my new seats and harnesses etc and get the paperwork done I'll grab some. It's a 6 point rollcage with no side intrusions. In the mean time, new (very old wheels I've had sitting around for years) are on, as are the new lights all around. Still needs a good clean and polish before the weekends show.

So all up to date now. Unfortunately they have no more sets of the Rota Titans in Hyper Black in the country so will be putting my old wheels on until then. Car is back from the Fabricators with a 6 point cage in. Drove it for the first time in 6 months and it's going better than ever. Got my new tailights and headlights delivered today to update the look a bit. They're not for everyone (not much of this car is!) but personally I love how they look.

Any 4x100 17" rims out there for sale? Ideally looking around 17x8" and something that's light weight as it's for an E30 track car and will be fitted with Semi Slicks. Must be in Auckland Area.

Really pushing to get this on display this weekend at the 2017 V 4 & Rotary Nationals! Currently the car's been stripped down and headed off to my fabricator to sorting out the cage and getting the screamer pipe plumbed back into the exhaust. Pretty sure it's done more KM's on the back of a tow truck than what I've driven it for since I bought it! Next thing to look at are wheel options. I want to go for 17's as my 15" RKR's look too small on it in my opinion. Any suggestions? I would have loved a set of Regamasters but seem impossible to find in NZ in 4x100 17's. Another option could be Rota Titans (They come in 4x100) although they only come in a high offset.

Just a standard E30 so I believe around 4. Tried to get the Z3 with 2.7 but sat too low. Plus ran out of time to play around with other options so just went with what I know bolted right in with the engine.