Brook-e30 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Hey guys. Im new to bimmersport, just got my restricted licence about a week ago which means i can finally drive round my e30!!! (1988 316i) Had the car about a year or so now (since i was 13 nearly 14). When it first arrived it was a mess i bought it off some 16 year old who in 4 weeks had managed to put dents in every panel from having bottles thrown at it and people jumpng on roof etc. Also it arrived with no back springs therefore it was scraping along the ground and was green stickered. The car was a mess but the guy hadn't owned it long enough to ruin the engine. Although the diff is stuffed and gearbox and clutch are all pretty worn. over the last year i've been slowly bring it back up to scratch, Dad and I had managed to get the whole body of the car looking mint with a bit of help from the dent man (works mirracals). Dad and i sanded it and primed until it was ready for the paint shop. (got it painted the original colour) 316i 1988, Coupe, done 170 000kms, manual Bought some factory recaros from sd European and got them re clothed M tech II steering wheel Recently bought some new 17"s to replace the bottlecaps. ( 17x7.5 40p, was suprised the offset fitted although it did need spacers on the front) King springs (Havent yet shortened the shocks, anyone know of somewhere cheap where i can get this done??) Pioneer head unit, sony 6x9s, 2x12" fusion sub with amp. 4" big bore uniden alarm I hope to get a m tech II kit one day Tints are coming in a week or so. So thats my ride, hope you like it!!! Look foward to talking to you all! Edited June 13, 2009 by Brook-e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Looks very nice mate. Sounds like its gone through a transformation since you've owned it. Well Done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Another Brookfromhamilton, and with a 316! Welcome, nice car. Tech II steering wheel FTW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Is that a clock in your cluster? Badass. That or your idle is like 5000rpm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook-e30 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Ha yeah its a clock, not idling at 5000! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
320guy 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 We need to have HAMILTON E30 MEET!!!! I has e30 m50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Looks good dude, Very tidy. Another e30 saved from likely destruction huh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 awesome car, loving the seats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Welcome to Bimmersport. Two young 316i Coupe drivers from Hamilton called Brook, what’s the chances. Cool first car man, wish I could have afforded an E30 when I was your age! Lol at clock in cluster… so cool. Edited June 13, 2009 by Apex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Other Brooks is a 318i, Ahah, Close enough though. Two Brooks in Hamilton with M40 powered Coupes. Ha yeah its a clock, not idling at 5000!Damn 316i's and their clocks haha, Looks good man, Tidy as. Edited June 13, 2009 by E30ONP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook-e30 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Looks good dude, Very tidy. Another e30 saved from likely destruction huh! Cheers bro, pretty envious of your car aye! There will be a 2.7 turbo in my car one day!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook-e30 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Welcome to Bimmersport. Two young 316i Coupe drivers from Hamilton called Brook, what’s the chances. Cool first car man, wish I could have afforded an E30 when I was your age! Lol at clock in cluster… so cool. Cheers mate Ha yeah its crazy. Yeah pretty stoked with it as a first car, was lucky to buy it for next to nothing! Paranoid about crashing it thoe, after all the hard work gone into it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Welcome to BS Brook. Good to see you're looking after your first car and doing some nice mods to it too rather than just "slamming it on chromies" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Paranoid about crashing it thoe, after all the hard work gone into it! Nicely done! don't drive like a teenager and you might not just crash it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook-e30 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Welcome to BS Brook. Good to see you're looking after your first car and doing some nice mods to it too rather than just "slamming it on chromies" Hah cheers, yeah i have been trying to keep it as tidy as possible. I cant stand seeing tacky, half ass cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 welcome, Car looks awesome, mint first car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3 Cab 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Welcome aboard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 welcome! well done the car looks mint! discs on the rear aswell loving the clock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Damn Nice car... (yours is the best color imo) and Welcome... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Welcome mate, shes a looker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Nice place you got there, how many horses?... I mean, nice bimmer, you did a great job getting it ready for paint as it looks mint! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 good job Well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Welcome Brookfromhamilton2 Good to see you saved the car, as nice examples of e30s are getting harder and harder to find! Enjoy your time here. -Blair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Welcome number 2.. Nice car, look forward to seeing it round town. Look out for me, I drive a white E30 325i wagon. Ten points for effort dude. Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brook-e30 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 Welcome number 2.. Nice car, look forward to seeing it round town. Look out for me, I drive a white E30 325i wagon. Ten points for effort dude. Jason Ha ive seen your car a few times already,love the e30 station wagons ay, stands out and looks mint as. Black mags on white car just finishes it off. I seen it at the base a couple days ago. It makes me wish i bought the white one used as sd europeans company car when i had the chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites