Mark 178 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Hi all, haven't posted any pics of the E30 since I got it back, so here's a couple. As many of you know I sold this car three years ago and recently got the opportunity to buy it back. I'd always regretted selling it so it was a no-brainer really. Changes since I sold it: - Fitted with correct size 205/50/15 RE001's - Koni adjustables in front paired with the H&R springs I put in - Braided brake lines Specs for those who don't know the car '87 325i sedan (SA built) Manual conversion with Z3 short shift Rebuilt M20B25 AC Schnitzer body kit 15" BBS RS 001's Lowered on H&R sport springs Lots of things to be done as funds allow but in terms of driveability it's now sorted to the point where I can just enjoy it. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 51 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 How an e30 should be. Absolutely beautiful mark, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusteee 52 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Thats one beautiful E30, always nice to see one like this (especially the non cracked dash). Real credit to ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 She's a beaut. Love the sedans! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Polish those RS's please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 very nice - whats your opinion on the Konis? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted March 30, 2014 <3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 There's always something to modify or fix when you own an E30. Been doing a few things as funds and time allow: Painted the scuttle panel vents installed some parts I bought from Pelican: New expansion tank... so fresh and white! New fusebox cover.... this took ages to install. Currently removing the old underbonnet insulation so I can install some new stuff. Making a mess... Some other parts to go on: Headers. Will give these a paint / wrap with exhaust wrap. 750i master cylinder 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 Gorgeous E30. What are you using to remove the insulation? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 is your fuse box cover clipped on correctly? i brought one new and the tab isnt around enough to hold it on. could force it round but i dont think the plastic is overly strong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 29, 2015 Gorgeous E30. What are you using to remove the insulation? Vacuumed off the crumbling foam then sprayed liberally with paintbrush cleaner (same as wax and grease remover or panel wipe). Let it soak in then used an old plastic card from my wallet to scrape the glue off. is your fuse box cover clipped on correctly? i brought one new and the tab isnt around enough to hold it on. could force it round but i dont think the plastic is overly strong. This one clips on properly but is a reproduction part. I bought a genuine BMW one but I also had issues clipping it on. I think it's to do with the genuine ones being new old stock and the rubber seal is no longer soft enough to let it seal properly. The one I'm using is from Guten Parts, looks identical to the genuine one except no BMW logo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 30, 2015 Finished the bonnet insulation. And it's only a small thing, but one of favourite parts I've bought so far - new key blanks with the little light that actually works! Much OEM! 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Looks awesome! Would love to do the insulation job on mine one day. Can I ask what the deal is with the 7 series master cyl? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 750i master cylinder is a bolt on upgrade for E30's (has to be the 25mm one from an E32). Improves the squishy pedal feel that most E30's have. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Thats good to know, cheers mate. Kudos again for a super tidy E30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineExports 1 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 Stunning car and complements on the photos also, very well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatputer 3 Report post Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Fantastic example, now I have to work towards a similar look with my 2 door, rebuild the engine next year, then work on some minor kit repair / adjustment and repaint. I thought you sold your E30 many years ago, in fact didn't I sell you my Tech 1 rear spoiler that I always regretted selling? Edited September 9, 2015 by Phatputer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted September 16, 2015 Fantastic example, now I have to work towards a similar look with my 2 door, rebuild the engine next year, then work on some minor kit repair / adjustment and repaint. I thought you sold your E30 many years ago, in fact didn't I sell you my Tech 1 rear spoiler that I always regretted selling? Yeah, I sold it and then 3 years later I bought it back cos I missed it! I'm not actually sure what happened to that spoiler you sold me... I sold it with the car but it's not on it now. I totally forgot about it over the three years of not owning the car haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatputer 3 Report post Posted September 17, 2015 Yeah, I sold it and then 3 years later I bought it back cos I missed it! I'm not actually sure what happened to that spoiler you sold me... I sold it with the car but it's not on it now. I totally forgot about it over the three years of not owning the car haha! All good, well I never got rid of mine, also have the Schnitzer front and the rest of mine is Hartge, which are the same sides and very similar rear, plan over the next few years will be get mine to a similar look as yours but in a deep green instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Found a South African E30 at Pick a Part so raided it for a bunch of small things that I needed. Most importantly was the cabin fan motor, resistor and the fan speed switch. The cabin fan was asthmatic and the speed control switch didn't actually switch anymore, there was no "click" between speeds, just a smooth motion from 1-4. Pulled both of these from the Pick-a-part E30 along with the fan speed resistor. Gave the new motor a clean up and installed it. Now fan speed 4 feels like a minor hurricane rather than a wheezing octogenarian. Other parts I grabbed were a couple of door seals for the ones that had perished or got holes in them. Left hand side door sill trims, b-pillar trims, the air box duct cos the old one had had a screwdriver through it at some point, boot catch trim to replace my scratched and cracked one and a RHS foglight because the mounting bracket on the old one had rusted through. My front seatbelts were also tired and wouldn't retract properly so I pulled both belts and stalks from the parts car. Pulled the interior out to do this, good opportunity to vacuum the parts of the carpet you can't normally reach. The most room an E30 sedan has ever offered! The offending seatbelts: The genuine belts mount onto the seat base and the drivers stalk also has the seatbelt sensor has well, my warning light was decommissioned - need to find a new bulb for the check control as well I think. Painted the seat mounts so they look a bit tidier and put it all back together. Now just looking for the b-pillar bolt covers for the OEM Autoflug seatbelts if anyone has a pair? Edited December 20, 2015 by _Mark_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 1, 2015 Now just looking for the b-pillar bolt covers for the OEM Autoflug seatbelts if anyone has a pair? I most likely will in my E30 parts car, let me know I will have a look if you dont find any closer to home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick496 268 Report post Posted November 1, 2015 Oh, great. The belts in the car were installed when the car came into NZ in 2000. And look what the shoddy dealer who brought it in did - he bought aftermarket belts instead of genuine ones - and DRILLED HOLES IN THE FLOOR OF MY CAR TO FIT THEM! YOU F****IN' WHAT!!?? I wonder if he did that before or after he took the cluster out to wind the odometer back? I thought all e30s had 2 holes there (both of mine have them). Certainly an interesting way to mount those seatbelts though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted November 1, 2015 I most likely will in my E30 parts car, let me know I will have a look if you dont find any closer to home Thanks Andy, will keep you in mind if i can't find some. I thought all e30s had 2 holes there (both of mine have them). Certainly an interesting way to mount those seatbelts though. They shouldn't, genuine belts mount on the seat, but I suppose most E30's have been through more than one set of belts in their lifetime and the chance of aftermarket belts being installed is pretty high. One last pic for today, the after shot ... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 1, 2015 the previous owner hasnt drilled holes in the floor. The outer holes there is a plastic cap that screws in there to keep the carpet to the floor, th more inner ones are for the seat bolts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted November 2, 2015 the previous owner hasnt drilled holes in the floor. The outer holes there is a plastic cap that screws in there to keep the carpet to the floor, th more inner ones are for the seat bolts. But surely those holes weren't designed for seat bolts? They would have to have been widened and tapped to secure a 17mm bolt in there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
