Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Just looking at that touring in Dunedin and wondering. What if it was converted to a two door, fitted with M3 guards, and lumped with either a race prepped M30, or a M88, M5 engine, both of which I happen to have acquired? I realise it would be a lot of work, but can imagine it would look rather nice. I'd only have two windows on the side with the coupe conversion. Anyone got a few minutes to photoshop me an example? It's my bid on the touring by the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted July 21, 2009 You're pretty bloody mad Dave but I like it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 how do you convert a touring to a 2 door and how do you fit m3 guards to a touring? will be one hell of a challenge but i love your thinking outside the square, you're mad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 here's a magizine article on a similer project oh and yes you are mad but i like it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 WOW. Do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Haha dont ya just love the ideas that float around inside the head. Do it, then I at least I wont have the craziest project here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 I say do it mate. You have all the equipment and know how so why not ? It would be an amazing project to watch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323e30 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) could be awsome, or could become a wreck. Haha im normally the first to say go custom, but theres not exactly many e30 tourings in nz. Edited July 21, 2009 by 323e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Madness. Do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 their have been a couple people in pug land that have taken a 4 door 306 sedan and made it into a 2 door. Typically (not sure with BMW's) the 2 door model doors longer to allow access into the rear of the car, it requires a fair bit of work to the b pillar area, some sheet metal for rear skin and to be welded all up around where the rear door was... Orginal spec: into Yes it's a mid-90's tuner special... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Dunno bout going 2 door that would be a hell of a mission and look weird especially with all the windows in a touring? But m3 guards and the engine DOOOO IT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 It's OK Foxy, we all know you are not mad - just "different" I love the way your mind is working though - "I've got all these bits - what can I do with them? I know I'll put them all into an E30 Touring" Classy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Do it!! 2 door wagon would be very awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 i think you're nuts.. but do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 From what I can understand, the way to do it would be to cage it first, welding the cage to the roof and gutters, to stop the roof from moving when the B pillar is cut out. Then reweld the B pillar back where it needs to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 E30 Wagon Coupes exist for those who don't realise. I think 8 were made. I'll find a pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) I'd give my left nut for the top one. It's called the Stoere Touring. Oh and 11 of these chassis were made, not 8. Edited July 21, 2009 by Incary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre3000 55 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Wierd, i was thinking exactly this when i was reading the TM thread the other day. Go nuts i say Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Some research and ideas for you Mr Fox: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt...1067&page=3 Lot's of piccys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 I must say, that 3 door touring reminds me of the car I drove as a teenager ... Vauxhall Viva HC Estate !! Sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) So kinda like a longer version of this Edited July 21, 2009 by Mark247 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Are they BMW or after market, like the E28 touring, where you could buy the kit and do it yourself? They look just like I thought they would, and if the dimensions are right, the M3 wings should drop on. I was looking at this, http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/e30-3-series...ch-project.html Edited July 21, 2009 by Silver Fox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) it would be easy to get a wrecked touring (if you could find one) and slap the rear upper section on a e30 coupe... But a full length e30 touring 2 door = much kooler M3 Coupe anyone??? Or well it's grampa Edited July 21, 2009 by DRTDVL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 it would be easy to get a wrecked touring (if you could find one) and slap the rear upper section on a e30 coupe... X2 but where would you find one, us touring drivers are very cautious drivers you know. It’s interesting and ambitious that’s for sure, you’d want a coupe body and doors wouldn’t you? Perspex rear windows… With a F-Glass M3 kit.. Sounds cool. Tuff as f**k spec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 ^^freakin tuff. Could you not just leave it as a four door and put the m3 gaurds on? Would probably be way easier and look a tad more "factory"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
