GO2H3L 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 Hay everyone I managed to stumble across this website while browsing on ratemyride.co.nz and as I have the opportunity to get my brothers BMW I thought I mite as well join up. Firstly I know very little about BMWs!! I currently have a 1990 Mitzi Mirage Cyborg 4WD running a worked VR4 motor which I plan to sell as it is unreliable as hell and to be honest I'm sick of it. My brother has offered to sell me his '87 320i Coupe. Its a 5spd manual and in great condition! it's done 213xxx k's but goes very well, doesn't smoke etc and gets serviced reguarly. I plan on getting some 17"s or 18"s for it and making it as low as it will go! tinted windows and a good sound system will probably see me pretty happy. Perhapes even a rotary dump pipe to get that straight six sound out!! As I don't know alot about BMWs I would appreciate any ideas and also what wheels would fit etc. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 i see my spaming has paid off hey dude welcome got any pics of this car u tell us bout Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325GRANT 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 hey another wellington member welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GO2H3L 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 Cheers guys, I will try and get some pics up of the car ASAP! does anyone know how much to pay or what its worth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 well since its you brother it should really be free or cheaper than usual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 God - Bimmer Boy was that you -- i was lookin round RMR and on every bimmer username : bimmersport then comment : www.bimmersport.co.nz Ah well welcome and go for that 320. Please, don't get chromies for it i'm sick of seeing bimmers with huge chromies (unless shadow chrome ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 Welcome ... i think 17" would be as big as you'd wanna go .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 4g max, mind you i havent seen the condition of the car. but with the amount of miles on it no more than 5g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 Finding wheels for them is a bit of a mission unless you are going to buy new, there just aren't many 4 x 100 with rear wheel drive offset mags arounds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted January 8, 2005 God - Bimmer Boy was that you -- i was lookin round RMR and on every bimmer username : bimmersport then comment : www.bimmersport.co.nz Ah well welcome and go for that 320. Please, don't get chromies for it i'm sick of seeing bimmers with huge chromies (unless shadow chrome ) yea i did that ages ago when ther wernt too many members so i did a bit of spamming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GO2H3L 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 (edited) Well turns out I can get the Beema as soon as I sell my Cyborg so thats all good! I was looking to buy a set of rims brand new + springs, what springs are the best to drop it low? Edited January 9, 2005 by GO2H3L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 (edited) I can get ya springs up to 60mm lower for around $350 i think. Choice of brands, dobisport, whiteline, lovells, etc. Not king springs tho. (Main difference will be colour, all after-market springs are around 30% stiffer than stock, same as sports shocks, all around 30% stiffer than factory. Regarding rim's though, most people think 17's look better but 16's will work on the car far better, less unsprung weight, better ride, less harsh on steering and suspesion components, etc. Not to mention they are normally cheaper as well. BTW, i actually think 16's look better on E30's than 17's Edit- if you can afford it upgrade your shocks to something stiffer as soon as you can. Standard shock will wear quicker with the upgraded spring rates and they might also bounce. Getting stiffer shocks to match the stiffer springs will make a huge difference in handling, much more than just spring alone. Edited January 9, 2005 by petone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted January 9, 2005 16's or 15's the best.....having had 17's once upon a time.....they are gay as they bend easily, have no sidewall flex, and are a much harsher ride. jamex superlows go about 60 mm lower and look good, but you really do need new shocks, as the stock ones sh*t themselves pretty quickly, as well as not being captive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homy.D.Clown 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2005 i'm sick of seeing bimmers with huge chromies (unless shadow chrome ) woot :thumb: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2005 Welcome - enjoy your ride and wear her with ride! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Napier_E36 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2005 Welcome - enjoy your ride and wear her with ride! Huh??? Anyway, welcome aboard and enjoy your stay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2005 Huh??? Anyway, welcome aboard and enjoy your stay long day at kohi beach under the baking sun today - much too drink...ment to be pride....pride man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted January 16, 2005 your from wellignton and have the name GO2H3LL i can't help but think you must work at hell pizza? off topic sorry just might be a total random correct guess. enter (relevant) text here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GO2H3L 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2005 (edited) Haha, nah don't work for hell pizza, just own the plate GO2H3L which is actually on my mates VR4 at the moment... may even put it on the bimmer. Edited January 17, 2005 by GO2H3L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
