Ghost Chip

On 12/24/2023 at 7:04 AM, Neil McCauley said:

If anyone *does* buy it to part out for the sum of the bits - I'll take the red interior and carpet please!

I do find it funny the state of the front bumper - anyone whose pulled the mt2 front bumper knows that their density is only matched by that of black holes. The fibreglass / plastic (whatever it's made of) bumper reinforcement is over-engineered by about a factor of five - as ably demonstrated here, as it's still kicking and has transferred all the load into the chassis legs.

Prime candidate for a reshell as SJ mentioned - anyone got a cool colour coupe (Calypso / Lagoon / Lazur / Vulcan) kicking about?

If you change your mind about the interiors I’m keen for a gander and see if my wallet can take it 😂

Anyone seen this? Pretty cheap considering the probable amount spent on the build. May not agree with all of the choices made with the build but still quite impressive.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/911248828906503/permalink/6667085263322802/?mibextid=6ojiHh

8 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

There’s an E30 gone on TardMe for $1 reserve, so this should give an indication of how strong the market is at the moment.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=11092&id=4158121841&t=ca&s=2078141&c=291&tm=email&et=47&mt=447A056B-A2F6-40BB-A9A0-FFDEE8340445
 

Ok, it’s a fairly low spec, 316i 4dr Auto, but it looks fairly tidy and clean. So it will give a decent indication of the entry level pricing into a decent E30.

Just saw this out on the road the other day/week.

The dashboard is mint though 👌🏽

Looking for the above items if anyone has them lying around.

Here’s the part number for the rear bumper shock absorber: 51121965860

I think that part number is for the left? But I need the right, looks like I should be interchangeable but not sure. If anyone can confirm that, that’d be amazing

There’s an alternative part number I saw in realoem: 51121959128 but it doesn’t look the same, not sure what the differences are.

Also after a front left indicator lens. Can’t get a part number but it looks like this. Made by Sidler. Off a facelift model. If anyone can give me a PN for this as well, would be amazing.

Thanks!

On 5/5/2023 at 4:49 PM, C-130 Hercules said:

Photo? Responding as I am starting to identify with the 'elder' part. Not necessarily wise or experienced. 

I can get a better photo later on but here’s what I was talking about

Calling upon the wise and experienced elders of this forum

I managed to undo the torsion bars without snapping my fingers off but now I’m having trouble putting it back on. Any tips and tricks?

On 2/9/2023 at 5:58 PM, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Firewall rust is a rabbit hole and likely to be a good few $$$

I bet you there’s rust on the floor pan that just hasn’t been seen from underneath yet. They’re all structural parts as well so can’t just DIY it.

Thanks! Yeah, they have the image I need but it’s not quite the same. There is a lip around it where as they’ve done something different.

https://e30garage.no/product/under-fuse-box-repair-kit/

Does anyone have any photos / can take photos of the interior and exterior part of the whole hole where the wiring harness comes through to meet with the fuse box. Wanting to fab up something but don’t have a reference of what it’s supposed to look like, I instead have what the tin worm has left me. Bonus point if you have measurements haha.

Can testify to this. Since borrowing Dave’s one (thanks again by the way!) I’ve ended up buying myself one and have used it for random jobs way more than I thought I would. 

Anyone based in Auckland happen to have a car rotisserie that I can hire / borrow? Happy to compensate of course. For context, it’ll be for an E30 that I’m trying to finish off before summer - will make my life a whole lot easier, and probably cleaner. Thanks!

21 hours ago, Eagle said:

and when that all fails you can always fall back on the classic noddy line "Won't be re-listing\keeping it if it doesn't sell" 

“Will keep if it doesn’t sell”

I find that quite funny.

If the car doesn’t sell [at your price], of course you will be keeping, that’s kind of how it works… You’re stuck with it until someone offers you your (most of the time) ludicrous price.

I know the message between the lines is “not desperate to sell so won’t take your lowball offers” but I wonder if it actually deters people from lowballing?

Didn’t know lightbulbs spiked up in price.

Anyone want 1 x new licence plate bulb for 5k ONO - I know what I got.

12 hours ago, Sammo said:

How is the beast?

Some iS skirts would look great.

The beast‘s heart has been taken out, just before I’ve become unwell. Coming a bit right now so hopefully will get cracking soon again.

I’m going a direction which will probably sting BMW purists 😂. Fingers crossed I can take it to meets this summer.

Calling the wise BMW gents. Does anyone know what these are? Came off my E30 and want to sell it but don’t know the value. Tried googling it but wasn’t that helpful.

All good, thanks!

Are the pistons and rods from M50b25 similar to M52b28? If so, and if they’re in good working order, would be happy to grab that off you.

Cheers

3 hours ago, gjm said:

Serious question: of all of the advertisements for E30s with asking of $20k, $25k, $30k and more, how many are selling (at all) and how many get close to the asking price?

If you don’t mind me asking, how’s the interest on the Baur Graham? I feel it may be more of a niche market so might need some time to get the word out - I may be wrong though?

Here I was, wanting to rant about slow drivers on the fast lane. I think I’ll just come back another day.

E9 3.0 CS going south on SH1 this morning. 👌🏽
 

Was running late for work so couldn’t get a plate, otherwise I would’ve followed you until we parted ways. 

@Vass Surely that car’s owned by these two

Considering @Sammo was selling his for only 1.5k more, which was a manual and in better condition (and personally, better colour too) than this, definitely not worth it. All those “watch lists and e-mails” don’t mean jack until someone actually pulls the trigger.

Surely that’s on some list for subtle traits of a psychopath.

Just joking mate, GLWS.

Every time I see that back end I’m mildly annoyed by the off-centre slot for the exhaust. 😂