3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 Slow close now Blair! Keep the posts coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) With the interior sorted it was time to really step it up with the end of the year fast approaching, so i decided to book in for a pre cert check and a date for certification was sorted! I had just over 4 weeks! This time was spent getting the rest of the body panels and mouldings fitted and aligned nicely and getting it back down on the ground, something that hadn't happened for about 9 months! A short drive up the road and a quick rinse off and the car was ready for the pre cert check (which included a wof check and alignment). And finally time to get the new custom car cover on. With a couple of things sorted from the pre check, the car was off for certification a week later. The list came back with about 20 things to rectify. At least i had a point to work with to get it over the line. Back onto the axel stands its lived on for most of the year, with the main issue being a vacuum leak causing a variety of issues that needed to be sorted. A new pcv valve and intake gaskets sorted this, and gave me the chance to clean the engine up a little more. As my engine was mounted off the chassis rail the certifier wanted to see a cross brace between the 2 mounts, this work was carried out by local workshop Trundles Automotive, very happy with the results. Back for the cert recheck and we're good to go! Edited January 2, 2020 by _BRS_ 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) While the wait for the cert plate was between 4-8 weeks, i would be cutting it fine to reach my goal of the mega meet. This wouldn’t stop me from revealing it for the first time. Taking out most modified at the 2019 New Zealand E30 Mega Meet. Photo credit: Hugo Greenwood Photo credit: Hugo Greenwood Photo credit: Hugo Greenwood Photo credit: Hugo Greenwood Massive thanks to those that have been involved or helped out in one way or another to get the car to this point. Couple of small things to sort then i can finally enjoy it! Edited January 2, 2020 by _BRS_ 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1679 Report post Posted January 3, 2020 Now thats retro 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M M 250 Report post Posted January 3, 2020 That looks awesome man. Great to see it pretty much finished. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HypedKidz 24 Report post Posted January 3, 2020 Holy sh*t this is amazing, well done sir 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modz 149 Report post Posted January 3, 2020 Awesome build, well done on the award very much deserved! Those wheels are spot on. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted January 17, 2020 To finish the interior off I finally got my new wheel from Renown in the USA. The 350mm Renown Monaco in genuine black leather with the subtle addition of red stitching to tie it all together. Super happy with the overall look of the interior now. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 Friday 5th June 2020 Time after purchase date: 6 years, 1 month, 3 days. 73 months, 3 days. 318 weeks. 2226 days... FINALLY 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) woohoo! Congratulations Blair, nice one! Edited June 6, 2020 by Olaf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks for the photo! Haven’t seen that before! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modz 149 Report post Posted June 7, 2020 Congrats on a massive milestone! love the corvette wheels, great choice 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 7, 2020 Well done Blair ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted June 7, 2020 farkin awesome mate, i cant wait to see it in the flesh at this years E30 Megameet in Ohakune, if not sooner!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
09asm 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2020 On 3/14/2016 at 12:11 PM, _BRS_ said: After a lengthy wait some more parts have arrived for the V8 Touring from Ergen Motorsport in the UK, some stainless RHD headers, made to fit for this application so no worrying about any custom work or fabrication. Straight bolt on! Along with an in car brake booster relocation kit that is the custom bracket and miniature booster unit, with a 23mm master cylinder that eliminates the booster from the engine bay and rotates it 90 degrees to sit in the glovebox location. What booster is that?? So compact! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted August 6, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 5:11 PM, 09asm said: What booster is that?? So compact! Not sure sorry mate, it came with the kit from Ergen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted August 6, 2020 A couple of weekends ago I finally got to take the car out for a proper Sunday drive! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
09asm 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 7:41 PM, _BRS_ said: Not sure sorry mate, it came with the kit from Ergen. Car is looking mint!! I have that same relocation kit but my e30 booster waaay too big for under there!! Hunting around for a more compact version. You didn't have a photo of the model sticker they have on it by chance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted August 14, 2020 On 8/12/2020 at 2:38 AM, 09asm said: Car is looking mint!! I have that same relocation kit but my e30 booster waaay too big for under there!! Hunting around for a more compact version. You didn't have a photo of the model sticker they have on it by chance? Thanks! No sorry, the kit didn't come with any stickers on the booster, it was just stated as a reconditioned miniature one, all freshly painted black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) Nice little evening cruise last Friday along the rural countryside. Need to get it out and enjoy it more! Edited November 4, 2021 by _BRS_ 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted February 6, 2022 Went for a nice little cruise around the coast a couple of weekends ago, stopped off in Oakura to snap these pics. Just got a fresh WOF this week, so good to go for another 6 months. Same old story, need to drive it more! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted February 6, 2022 Wow looks awesome @_BRS_ Blair. So THAT is where the coveted “E30” plate resides Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted February 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, E28E30 said: Wow looks awesome @_BRS_ Blair. So THAT is where the coveted “E30” plate resides Cheers! Have owned the plate for nearly 12 years now, ran it on my old 4 door also. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted February 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, _BRS_ said: Cheers! Have owned the plate for nearly 12 years now, ran it on my old 4 door also. Aha! That is gold, good on you man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted March 4, 2022 A small meet up and cruise last weekend with some local fellow BMW enthusiasts. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
