Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Bought a M325i e30 1987, been in crash to right front. Needs new Headlight Fog lights TLC -Sanding, and panelbeating. front bumper Front right guard Front panel Bumper Support Hole in muffler Rust hole below rear left window. Will need a new clutch and rebuild. Advice appreciated. Few Pics to upload and thoughout progress. Edited October 14, 2013 by Luke Prusher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Used to know the old owner of this, its a cool car! looked very cool in person, lovely road stance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Nice car, I think this car was recently fixed at my mates panel shop... and then crashed. Good luck with what looks like a simple repair, a shame it was written off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) That's kool - will be a sweet ride when fixed!! Wheels suit it too ae......... Damage looks miminal really..........even the inside looks fairly mint............ Edited October 14, 2013 by Blue-540i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Nice score, will be a good project. The rust bubble in the corner of the window will probably be the most difficult part to sort out, rest is nuts and bolts stuff. Is this the car with the 2.7ltr motor that went through turners not that long ago? What happened this time... looks and sounds like a Stolen / Recovered. Edited October 14, 2013 by E30 325i Rag-Top Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtgts300kw 90 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 It's this car isn't it? http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/43848-e30-m327i-stroker/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 Yes it the turners car, and yes 2.7L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 dam thats a cool car glad he never changed thos wheels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 yea i never changed those wheels they suited it far too well was my car...sad to have been written off and didnt get the chance to buy it back..car was going to get the rust sorted and the pice of paint that came loose before the accident, just wasnt my week....guy backed into fender left no note, then bus drove into the fender(same fender) and didnt admit guilt then came the crash into a car parked in a slip way stormy weather at 80km...managed to bring the speed down alot though but still hit was never stolen or recovered and the clutch is good az never ever slipped not once...ever ...the engine is a 2.7 super eta bottom end 885 head all new most things engine wise and chipped it goes very well 3.64 LSD enjoy it bud it sure was a fun car:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 Sorry, my bad. I thought this went through Turners a month or so back, and had been bought, repaired and crashed again before Luke picked it up. Why did your Insurance write it off, for what looks a relatively simple repair? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 wanted the parts replaced with new or existing good bumpers etc ...youd be surprised ayt how much the kit itself costs and yes it could be plastic moulded etc and filled but it will not last long unfortunately and thats after speaking to quite a few repair shops something to do with the plastic bmw uses ..from memory the radiator has also been damaged, the motor flew forward so could be associated damage and the front chassis a little twisted from the nature of the impact and the engine suffered a little as well so yea it stacks up quite fast but im sure shel be on the road again soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Good that it's back in the hands of a member who'll restore it to its former glory! Alpina wheels always look great on E30s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 sad to hear of the misfortune but good to hear its going to be restored.. as I keep harping on about, tech1's are getting rare as rocking horse sh*t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 sad to hear of the misfortune but good to hear its going to be restored.. as I keep harping on about, tech1's are getting rare as rocking horse sh*t goes for any looked after E30 to be honest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Hmmmm cant decide weither to keep alpinas or put borbet type As or bbs rs on them? Any suggestions guys? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max 27 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 You should go the bbs rs way. I'll buy the alpinas off you, if they're 4 x 100. Dibs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 I'd stay Alpinas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Personally I would say the RS's or BBS 15" Weaves look better with the Tech1, but the Alpinas still look better than just about everything else... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 bro ...those wheels are epically difficult to find and i would go as far as to say appreciated nearly everywhere, seriously do not change them bud would be a big mistake...just my 2 c Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 appears people trying to get them off you allready...had the same thing and i got compliments on them everywhere i took the car hence i kept them trust , youll regret it mate.keep the alpinas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Sorted out all the panels and lights just need to bring to my work on monday to get painted . Engine is good, something funny with gearbox or cluth not quite sure yet. Hopefully back up and running soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 whats it doing bud? there was a vibration at certain speeds just taking off around 15 kms if i can remember accurately....was told prop shaft incorrectly re-assembled??the shudder isnt from the gearbox, its always been really good and the clutch doesnt shudder or slip ...got under it and geebo was good no cracks etc...hangar bearing was good aswell and made sure it was pre loaded correctly so i guess i just got used to it always meant to have it balanced but soo expensive....hope you get it sussed though mate:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1531 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 Get yourself some OEM 15'' weaves to give it the original look. The `alpinas` are 19 spoke reps as opposed to the genuine which are 20 spoke with locking centre caps. Genuine Alpinas in staggered fitment will set you back 2k+. I sent a set to Melbourne for $2400 a few years ago and kept another set on my 1990 325M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted October 18, 2013 it never did that even after the crash! everything was sweet on that car driveline wise except for the tiny shudder...what happened between being written off and getting to you mmm car has new master and slave cylinder for clutch so you can rule that out...gearbox and diff oil about 8 months old i did them myself so mmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 So got everything sorted just got to re-register it, one last opinion do you guys think i should keep the houndstooth interior door cards, seats or swap to leather? And is the houndstooth really worth anything? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
