adro 1083 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 Haven't done anything drastic to this car in a while now. Thinking about changing the wheels so went snapping tonight for a bit of before after documentation. Excuse the babyseat in the rear ? 119,000 km H&R sport springs Koni adjustable dampening shocks E90 Top hats M3 CABs 3.73 LSD Getrag 260 (manual conversion) 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 Baby seats need no excuses! That has to be one of the very *nicest* e30's around. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikan 173 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 Looking good! What could possibly replace the ACS though? ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 Gorgeous car! Some nice photography there too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted December 11, 2018 22 hours ago, KwS said: Gorgeous car! Some nice photography there too. Thanks, It's nice to shoot some photos on a dedicated camera and a lens longer than 20mm ? a couple more: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) Edited February 19, 2019 by adro added a photo 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leonf 162 Report post Posted February 21, 2019 wow, sharp photography with a really nice subject!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted May 13, 2019 Finally put the style 5's on. Center caps are off until I get the tool. The center caps are also a slightly different silver, not sure what to do about this. Anyone refurbed a set of style 5's and have some pointers? 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted June 8, 2019 Center caps on. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cammsport 390 Report post Posted June 8, 2019 Very tidy man. Nice work. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted July 25, 2019 was nice light on the way home tonight 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted September 24, 2019 Attended the MG & Constructors car club driver training day at Manfield last weekend. What a fun event. First time driving on the track and had an absolute blast. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) Installed a Mtech II 370mm steering wheel. Edited January 23, 2020 by adro 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 Oooooh, sexy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BozzaFC 300 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 That is such a cool car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 never been a fan of the e30 sedans but this thing is just awesome. nice photography as always. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted January 23, 2020 So tidy. makes me miss mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) 123,000km Car had been in with Jon @auto38 because it started bucking and lurching at 2000rpm, it had always had quite bad drivetrain lash but this bucking/lurching made it very unpleasant to drive. Jon diagnosed play in the U-Joints as probably the main culprit. I dropped the exhaust and heatshields (not that fun on your garage floor) and took the driveshaft out to Bryan Howatt of Howatt engineering in lower hutt for a rebuild and balance. This manual swap came out of a members black convertible 325i that was stolen and then recovered....so the drive shaft is high mileage Found the hanger bearing's rubber casing to be broken. Also found my mysterious exhaust leak. Bryan worked his magic and a week later the drive shaft was ready to be picked up replaced the hanger bearing, both U joints, the little vibration damper, 1 exhaust stud (the bolt stayed on and I screwed out the stud) and new copper nuts. Car was running much better, no clonks from the drivetrain when the clutch engaged and disengaged but the bucking/lurching was still there @2000rpm in each gear. I thought it must be the diff as there was still rotational play there when I put the driveshaft back in. Called @beemwr who I sold my original diff too and had a good yarn. Then called Kayne Barrie who had rebuilt the current LSD in it and he said it sounded like the engine was running lean and to check my tune. So I chucked the Turner Motorsport chip back in (I had taken it out to trouble shoot the bad fuel economy) and the lurch is gone. Car is pulling nice and healthy and drivetrain is smooth, and no mysterious exhaust smell in the cabin. Happy days. Edited August 24, 2020 by adro 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted August 24, 2020 Stunning photography as always Adro! Seeing as you ended up keeping the E39, is everything for sale at the right price? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted August 24, 2020 1 minute ago, leichtbau said: Stunning photography as always Adro! Seeing as you ended up keeping the E39, is everything for sale at the right price? thanks! Ha, the E39 is still for sale at the right price ? I'm hoping to keep the E30 as long as I can. It's makes me smile everytime I drive it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted August 24, 2020 Brilliant! Sorting that exhaust leak is a great result. You must have reached the admirable 'nothing to do right now' point on your list. Other than just polish, drive, enjoy. ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adro 1083 Report post Posted August 25, 2020 8 hours ago, Olaf said: Brilliant! Sorting that exhaust leak is a great result. You must have reached the admirable 'nothing to do right now' point on your list. Other than just polish, drive, enjoy. ? yeah, nothing pressing anyway. My WOF shop tell me there’s abit of play in the steering rack every 6 months. Would like to rebuild or upgrade that at some stage. Rear trailing arm bushings and subframe bushes are waiting in the parts cupboard but until The E39 cuts me some slack that’s all ‘would be nice’ stuff. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted August 25, 2020 Most of the play in my steering disappeared after we replaced steering guibo (and fasteners), inner and outer tie rods on each end. There remains a little play, though it's vastly diminished. I don't recall - have you replaced any of that lot? Still looking for that opportunity for you to drive it again - it's a world away from what you drove on Alexandra Rd! ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted August 25, 2020 A stunning silver E30 and E39 - what a great combo ?? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemusa 86 Report post Posted August 25, 2020 On 8/24/2020 at 10:19 PM, adro said: thanks! Ha, the E39 is still for sale at the right price ? I'm hoping to keep the E30 as long as I can. It's makes me smile everytime I drive it. Car looks mint! Don't tell us what the right price is for your E39. I'm justifying my spending on the E39 with the knowledge that it still cost less than your original asking price haha. As soon as I pass that point I might start pestering you again ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
