My Daily e30

[dubman 39]

Hey guys, been on BS for over 6 months, been lazy so didnt bother on a project thread, but decided to start one now

Right, got this 316i coupe off trademe. Was very excited owning my 1st e30. I had no idea the grief i was gonna go thru when i bought it though.

The exterior seemed like it just needed some paint, but the rust is another story altogether. I knew there was some near pillars and fuse box, but had no idea about some of the others.

I wish that was my work, but not pro enough as i cant weld. Jordan Panelbeaters did an awesome job of it.

I thought that was the end of it, but nooo, old Rusty had to play hide and seek.

Found a pool of water under my carpets.

Here's the f'ed valance after the rear tech II came off.

After the Murder of Rusty, i drove the car for next few months, seeing what needs changing and maintaining. Got my drums converted to discs, changed my Kings to Eibachs, fixed my fuel leak near my fuel rail and wired up my sound system.

The car currently has the following mods:

Drums to discs

Lowering springs

325i front struts

Future list:

Wheels going on in the next few weeks

Tidy up the exterior a little bit more

Tweeterz

Engine transplant of course, when the m40 dies.

Here's pics of the car now, its nothing special ( BS standards are too high ) but its been a very educational journey, learnt alot of new things and this is in no way finished yet.

Edited November 18, 2012 by dubman

[dirtydoogle 383]

Nice looking E30 mate. Can't believe it had more rust than my British bugger..... Get that spot welded panel re-done too, that's going to rust again. Love the interior shot too!

[Lucan 196]

Needs black trim to match the awesome front lip

[oscar90 0]

It's tidier than mine! some of us have to keep the dirty 30's rough mate!

[gouba 0]

Good luck man, dont let the sh*t get you down. Eventually you will reach a point were you stop finding crap and it turns into a great project

[1rotty 40]

Good work Will. Looking good-like someone said an e30s a journey not a destination

[BenEvans 0]

Looking good-like someone said an e30s a journey not a destination

basically sums it up.

thats an awsum saying haha

Also the cars looking gud man, glad to see yet another restoration / upgrade project.

[AzonicNick 0]

I want your Tech1 spoiler dude! Looks like its heading in the right direction.

Will keep a eye while patroling Mt Eden out as Max said you live local?

[pureboiracer 0]

looking good mate, less the piles of rust. but nothing some newspaper and bog wont fix right?

But seroisly ye will have much fun with ye ol toy.

[dubman 39]

Thanks for the comments guys!

Very fun car to drive, damn good weight distribution going by 318i figures. Will be replacing the front bump strip to match ur awesome lip Lucan:D.

[dubman 39]

I want your Tech1 spoiler dude! Looks like its heading in the right direction.

Will keep a eye while patroling Mt Eden out as Max said you live local?

it's a standard lip I think. Live 10 mins walk from the village. Spotted u with dudlee couple of times.

[AzonicNick 0]

Holla out! I will do the same lol.

Yes apon further research I think it is the same as mine haha.

[tire 10]

So what was your quickest time around the ring?

[Denz 0]

I wish I still had the time to do this sort of work. I love the e30 and still hope to do one when the time is right.

Its amazing to see that much rust, my current car is a t-top and leaks constantly but it has drains in the floor panel so no rust

[dubman 39]

So what was your quickest time around the ring?

dunno bro, lets just say under 8 minutes, give or take a few secs? Its a cool sticker, so i left it there

[dubman 39]

Update! Gots some weaves, thanks Jono/Zenetti and the dudes at Mag and Tyre Direct.

Gonna paint the hexagon center polished metal colour

[pureboiracer 0]

loooks good man. now you just need to tuck the tyres up to the guards.

[E36ShoppingTrolley 7]

looks good man

[Lucan 196]

Going to get some BBS badges for the wheels too?

Looking good Will, coming along nicely.

[Guest Simon*]

Great update!

Clean, white coupes are so white and clean

[tire 10]

Ninja as!

[dubman 39]

Thanks for the comment guys, yea, i'll drop the car a little more when there isnt over a dozen speedbumps on my street. Mutha bleep PITA.

Already got a set of BBS stickies from Jono, just gonna paint the center cap hexagon silver 1st.

[dubman 39]

Installed tweeters 2 weeks ago, wiring was a b*tch

After some fingering, moaning and tugging, finally the wire came through where it is supposed to be

Tweet tweet

Plus got some doof doof

[E36ShoppingTrolley 7]

looks sick. were abouts around grammar are you from?

[dubman 39]

looks sick. were abouts around grammar are you from?

mt eden man. wbu?