Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 ^ they are moulded plastic. If your actually keen, give me a pm, petrol money is good considering this will be run on 98 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 ^ I would sell em, but they got cracked when couriered to me Ahhh! *Goes off to cry in a corner*Nathan. It is looking amazing. Everything you've done is fantastic, love the wheels, the tech 1 wing, the front lip! Can't wait to see what you get up to in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 ^ Nick I am not blaming it on you one little bit, you did a great job organising it so don't fret, I have had heaps of bad experiences with NZ post lately. I like the look better without the lids anyway. Thanks man, really appreciate it, I think I really got the look right this time. Future is mainly: (will change as I change my mind like the wind), saving up for 6 months then aiming to: - Motor pull in the summer for a head rebuild and a dirty shrick cam thrown in, motronic 1.3 conversion so I can chip/remap the ecu. - Urethane engine and gearbox mounts. - Front and rear strut braces. - New urethaned sway bar links + new links. - Lightened flywheel with Redline Gearbox fluid flush. - Slotted rotors front and rear - Some cheap 15' wheels for my r888's for track days. - Get a clubsport licence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted August 26, 2009 I know man. Jeez they piss me off sometimes. Andrews Lip spoiler casually took three weeks to turn up! After I had filled out the compensation form. Those plans sound mint. Been a great read this thread. Looking forward to updates in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) Some final snaps after eyelid removal and clean. I am stoked and content with how it looks atm, couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Will leave this thread to die since essentially this project is done bar some tidying and general maintenance, for now I will be now stopping working on it and out enjoying it on the road like it deserves, plenty of miles to catch up on after the last year working on cars. A showroom thread will be started in due course. Never really got to say thanks to everyone who helped me with advice, comments and so forth with my old race car and this new one, I am so glad I found this forum, after looking into supercharging my M40 316i back last year haha, I knew nothing about E30's when I started, couldn't even do a oil change, now I can do soooooo much more. You guys have given me an interest in BMW's and mainly E30's which I hope will last for a long, long time, since I have taken everything apart on both of mine Particular thanks must go to: - Paul at Interpart (#14) for all the parts hookups and the stupid phone calls/visits asking the dumb questions probably wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for all your help and knowledge, massively appreciated. - Ian (Hartage) for the majority of e30 parts for both projects. - Pick a Part - Lower Hutt, life saver about 4567797 times for the most random parts I managed to break or lose. - Oli (sydwayz e30) more parts help and stupid questions. - Dan (driftit) for supplying my new favourite E30 There are plenty more, but those are the main people, so thank you bimmersport, hope to see many of you at meets/on the track, all around the country in due course. So thanks everyone, Nathan Edited August 27, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted August 27, 2009 And the Oscar for DIY'est Green E30 coupe goes to ...... "I wanna thank God, our Lord. And those Bavarian crackers who came up with the square little beastie in the first place when everone else was saying .... Nein nein! It hass keine curven like ze beetle! Novun vill buy it ..." Good job Forrest/Brams/Nath/Forrest. Love your work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 ^ Haha I lol'd. Thanks Simon, will take you for a spin soon as to prove I actually do own a real BMW, I don't just talk about it on here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted August 27, 2009 Congratulations son! totally awesome what you have done to this E30 it truely is your own now bro. Now time for you to hit it upto New Plymouth for your first descent trip looking forward to that in 3 weeks both me and Blair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Well out of the garage as a project and into the showroom. Gave the car its first proper clean and wax before the weekend so it is now officially a completed car Currently only at Stage 1 of what I want to do to the car, has so much potential, and progress will be updated here. Made this thread to have a definitive list of everything that has been done to the car and so people who want to do similar modifications to their car can ask or get ideas, also will add track times, photos and progress, obviously it is less of a project and more of a driveable work in progress is the best way to sum it up Comments are welcome, always wanted a showroom thread. Basics: 1985 E30 325i Coupe NZ New Platanengrun Metallic Factory Manual Currently at 305,000km Car is modified for daily driving with suitable modifications to handle spirited driving on and off the track. Photos: Performance Figures: Dyno'd at 103kw @ the wheels Pukekohe Best Time: 1.14 (Previous Owner) Manfield Best Time: N/A (Aiming for sub 1.30 in current trim) Modification List: Engine: Cold Airbox Simota Pod Filter Custom Race Exhaust Custom Painted Valve Cover Castrol Magnatec 10W40 Oil Nulon Pro Strength Octane Booster (Track Only) Aftermarket Oversize Radiator Gearbox: Heavy Duty Clutch Z3 Short Shifter Factory Gearbox Fluid Differential: Rebuilt Factory 3.73 LSD Redline 75w90 LSD Fluid Redline Friction Modifier Brakes: Painted and Modified Front Calipers Painted Rear Calipers Trusting High Performance Road/Race Pads Braided Front Brake Lines Braided Rear Brake Lines Motul 5.1 Brake Fluid Suspension: Noltec Urethane Subframe Bushes Noltathane Urethane Offset Camber Control Arm Bushes Solid Urethane Diff Mount Noltec Urethane Rear Spring Pads Noltathane Urethane Front Sway Bar Mounts Nolathane Urethane Rear Sway Bar Mounts Nolathane Urethane Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Koni Adjustable Race Series Spec Front Shocks Koni Adjustable Race Series Spec Rear Shocks Eibach Springs Exterior: Modified Rear Valance Colorcoded Wing Mirrors Colorcoded Tech 1 Wing HID Facelift Headlights Facelift High Beam Headlights Clear Front Indicators Blue Highbeam Bulbs Blue Park Light Bulbs E36 Clear Side Indicators Red Tinted Tailights Chrome Number Plate Surrounds E36 Fuel Filler Boot Volvo 740 Estate Front Lip Assorted Stickers Interior: Recaro Motorsport Seats Suede Shift Boot with 'M' Stitching Suede Handbrake Boot with 'M' Stitching Autotechnica 'Nismo Replica' Gear Knob Redded Gauge Needles 'OMP Replica' 320mm 'Drift Style' Dished Suede Steering Wheel Fusion 5.25' Component Front Speakers Fusion 6.5' Component Rear Speakers Pioneer Headunit Custom Black Dash Mat Custom Battery Kill Switch in Boot Custom Cutout in Boot Floor for Diff Bolt Removal covered with Alloy Plate Subtle Excess Interior Strip MSNZ Rated Fire Extinguisher bolted to floor Wheels and Tyres: Road: Borbet Type A Replicas (15 x 8) wrapped in Nexen N2000 (205/55/15) Track: TBA (15 X 7) wrapped in Toyo R888 (205/45/15) Cheers, Nathan Edited August 30, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Looks bloody grouse! Front end looks tough as nails. Good effort mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 188 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Congrats, looks awesome looking forward to stage 2.. Keep it up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hbmonkeyman 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 DDDIIISSSHHHH! That's quite teh seks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 38 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Unique Good stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Modified Rear Valance Supertuff young Sir. Very nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Nice mate! Still reckon it needs a 50 profile tyre on it. Other than that its sweet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Sick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) looking forward to seeing this on the track!! Should be a good match! And you should definatly get under 1.30 @ Manfield! I did it on firehawks lol! Edited August 30, 2009 by bmpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 So freakin dope Nath! Top effort I say dude cant wait to see this in person in a few weeks bro, have to swap for a drive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Nath took me for a ride in this today and it is an AWESOME car. Well done man. Photos look sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Looks awesome dude, good stuff! Volvo front lip and the rake is badass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 I really like it without the eyelids! Is choooice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Wicked bro! Looks staunch az. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Lookin good Nathan. Twin tip rear muffler would toughen up the rear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Looks cool I like it. I swear the tyres look wider than they really are. Interesting steering wheel. Cheers Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Top work. Got a pic with the headlights on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
