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Nice to see you've started a thread. Ride looks slick. Where have you been getting your parts from?

Nice. I just moved back to Rotorua from Wellington around 5 years ago. Settled in Springfield. For sure, hopefully get to meet someday. Let me know if you're around these ways. Keen to meet and see your ride in person. I'll definitely provide some updates over time. Hoping to get through my upcoming WOF so just sorting some small things myself over next couple weeks. Will leave anything major to the pros.

Thanks mate. I always wanted a tech 1 specifically. A friend's father had one back in the day. I'm based in Rotorua. Don't see many e30s around here though... I think I've come across your e30s while scrolling some other threads. Beautiful cars you have. Eventually I want to get to that standard (the 325i in the Lachssilber 1989 E30 M325i thread is stunning as well).

Appreciate the tips Olaf/Tobias01. I'll prioritise the fuel lines etc. I wouldn't have thought to consider that up front but makes sense on a car this age. And thanks for the heads up with Weitz/schmiedmann. I see Weitz have (or had) a full genuine tech 1 kit. Got a weird issue with the coolant light at the moment that I'll need to dig into. Coolant level is good, can't see any obvious coolant leaks. Temperature gauge sits slightly below the mid line or on it. Saw the coolant level sensor had a big crack running down it so replaced that. But light is still on... So coolant and fuel systems are now at the top of my list. Yea I'm not a fan of the wheels. Don't hate them, but not what I want on it long term. Once I've sorted some other things out I'll move on to suspension and some genuine alpina's for it.

Nice. Yea plan is to go back to full m-tech 1 kit. I will go with the alpina wheels over the original weaves though. One of the members on this forum (also has an m-tech 1) has been sending me links to m-tech 1 kits as he has been coming across them. Definitely want the full tech 1 kit. Would rather prioritise other things first (like suspension) but if a good deal comes up for an m-tech 1 kit then I'll probably jump on that (seeing as how rare they are).

Wondering if anyone has recommendations for service and maintenance around the Bay of Plenty/Waikato area? I live in Rotorua (I have a 1987 E30 325i). I found a shop around here that have experience working on classic cars (looks like they work on a lot of American classics). Took the car into them for its first service under my ownership. I'm pretty happy with their customer service and they were professional compared to shops I've dealt with in the past. I'll likely continue to go back to them seeing as they're in Rotorua. But keen to hear any recommendations for places around these ways. Searched online and found these guys in Tauranga: https://www.shersonautomotive.nz/ - anyone had experience with them? What are the main benefits of going to an independent specialist vs 'general' workshops?

Took these a week or so ago (average quality pics though 😁) after picking it up from getting service and cambelt/water pump replaced. It's so nice to drive. It's been years since I owned a manual. Going to take it out for a run to Taupo and back today.

Sorry for the late reply. I was locked out of my account. I think due to the host/server stuff going on at the moment (saw a recent thread around it). Yea it's the one with the m-tech 2 bumpers. I've decided to leave the exhaust as it passes WOF noise level (just). It's starting to grow on me but probably not what I want for long trips (like you it's pretty loud and drony). Have you had any thoughts about what you'll do for the exhaust?

Hey all. David here. Recently purchased a 1987 E30 M325i (diamant-schwarz). It's been discussed on this forum at one point and was on trade me recently. Used to drive an E30 318i (technically it was my fathers in the 90's and he eventually gave it to me as my first car). Loved E30's ever since. Getting cambelt etc replaced soon and exhaust is a bit loud for my taste so getting that sorted as well. Overall it drives nice. The wheels have grown on me. But will prob replace them at some point. Happy with them for now so not in a rush there. Will gradually restore/lightly mod the car over time. Went through the Lachssilber 1989 E30 M325i thread. Tons of useful info there. And the ride looks slick. Nice decisions made there. Also have a soft spot for the 6th generation Galant VR4. Was the second car I ever owned. Had to get my hands on one of these now cause the prices have been going up on them over recent years and I didn't wanna miss out on either one. Was a throw up between getting the E30 or a mint 1990 VR4. Had to go with the BMW in the end. The E30 M325i is definitely my all time favourite car (VR4 second).