TIZZLA 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Hey guys im Tony and im hooked on BMWs I've just bought my 5th one. Ive owned e30-e46 sedans but this is my first REAL bmw. As its a manual and its a coupe I've just started Uni and i had a bit of cash to spend before i blew it on living expenses. Managed to pick up a '86 318i coupe 5spd for 1K! It just needs a new muffler and possibly a rear break disc skim. It's in ok condition but im hoping to slowly restore it to it's former glory. Id love to put facelift bumpers on it but i know the rear bumper is quite a mission to put on. has anyone here tried it? Im hoping to do most of the work myself so have been searching the net for the best DIY sites. R3Vlimited seems like the best one? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Welcome mate, trawl through the site! there's guys with plenty of e30 knowledge and bound to be threads that will come in handy along the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Have you looked at E30tech, I'd say it's more appropriate than R3V?? Anyway, both are US sites, so their US versions are not as cool as the Euro versions we've got. You'll probably get a quicker response on here anyway if you need any actual help or advice. Also, update you details so we know where you are in the country. Welcome. Also, I've read it's not too difficult to fit FL bumpers on a PFL, like, almost bolt up easy. Edited March 15, 2011 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 I have spare Front FL bumper in the garden if you want it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Welcome. If a 318i is a REAL BMW my Toyota Corolla is a Bentley. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIZZLA 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Have you looked at E30tech, I'd say it's more appropriate than R3V?? Anyway, both are US sites, so their US versions are not as cool as the Euro versions we've got. You'll probably get a quicker response on here anyway if you need any actual help or advice. Also, update you details so we know where you are in the country. Welcome. Also, I've read it's not too difficult to fit FL bumpers on a PFL, like, almost bolt up easy. I know the front should bolt up but i read that the rear needs modification because of the lower wheel arches or something. Theres a tutorial on R3V. Yea the state of those pre facelift "diving board" bumpers in the US is a joke they look terrible Welcome. If a 318i is a REAL BMW my Toyota Corolla is a Bentley. Haha well its better than a 4 door auto which all my previous bimmers have been. Edited March 16, 2011 by TIZZLA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Angle grinder will get it on there Need pics of your car too, its a requirement, that way when other members see you around they can give you the initiation. Edited March 16, 2011 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Hey guys im Tony and im hooked on BMWs Condolences. PS. Leave the chrome alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 Welcome. Pics of the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 If a 318i is a REAL BMW my Toyota Corolla is a Bentley. Boom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIZZLA 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Yea will get some pics up soon, the initiation?? sounds dodgy.... Oh and whats up with the forum replies having to be selected individually from a list? Is there a way to keep them all on the same page like normal? Edited March 16, 2011 by TIZZLA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 It's a glitch in the matrix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
