BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 1 (edited) As some of you know I have purchased @Andrewold cabby. I am completely inlove with it. I have the vert tech 1 skirts and rear boot spoiler to complete it but I have spent the last couple of days doing some maintenance as it has been in storage. Changed the timing belt, waterpump,thermostat,engine oil,oil filter, air filter,fuel filter, set the valve clearances and gave it a much needed tune up. Putting in a 3.73 lsd diff and new control arms, inner rack ends, tie rod ends and rear control arm bushings in tomorrow. I plan to paint it very soon and put my 3 piece 16 inch wheels on it. Here are some pics, absolutely in love. Will also be putting the factory tech 1 wheel in it and selling the immaculate tech 2 steering wheel. Edited February 1 by BMTHUG Added more pictures 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cement 891 Report post Posted February 1 Damn brother, not wasting any time getting stuck in 😅 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 1 34 minutes ago, Cement said: Damn brother, not wasting any time getting stuck in 😅 No time to waste man. Worked on it after hours too so I still gave priority to my clients vehicles haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 5 Been busy with this thing. Installed a new pioneer bluetooth headunit, shadowlined the chrome window trims, installed new control arms, poly superpro control arm bushings, ultra racing front sway bar, sway bar links, miro 16x7.5 et15 front wheels and 16x9 et 15 rear wheels, brand new Hella fog lamp assemblies and some Nankang NS2 tyres. She is riding beautifully now. Front end is done, next will be 3.73 lsd diff, rear poly trailing arm bushings and subframe mounts, rear Ultra Racing sway bar and brand new axle shafts. Then onto the exhaust. A couple of coby resonators in place of the factory resonator box and some BTB headers. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 6 Got a much needed clean today. I am very happy with how the car looks for now. Will be trying to paint and put on the skirts next week as well as the tech 1 rear wing. But for now, here she is in all her Delphin glory 🥰 so inlove with how it drives now too. Odo stopped working yesterday so ordered some gears from Garagistic. Will fit them as soon as they come. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 7 At work today. Finished a clients e30 off so did an impromptu photo shoot with my old man's baur and my client/friends completed, bagged tech 1 build. Enjoy 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1669 Report post Posted February 7 Doing toe\camber adjusters? Looks like it could use them 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 7 28 minutes ago, Eagle said: Doing toe\camber adjusters? Looks like it could use them Yeah man I will be doing them on my vert. The old man's one is done already. Client's one has bags so when it's aired out it squats into negative camber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 9 I've been dailying this to work since I got it and sorted out all the maintenance and pre-maintenance items and it has been the most joyful experience. My f30 has been left sitting at home lately but got the opportunity to use it yesterday evening to Orewa to go to the beach with my fiancé and my daughter. I love both cars for different reasons but the e30 reigns supreme in my heart always 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 10 Took my better half to the airport yesterday in the vert. Also went to butterfly creek beforehand with the little one. We had a whole day of driving with the top down. Had my eldest daughter smiling with glee the whole time. It was absolutely priceless. Two more months and then I'm off to the UK to join the future wife for our wedding there in May. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleanish_e46 212 Report post Posted February 12 "The E30 reigns supreme in my heart always." Me too brother, if you need anyone to take care of her while you're in the UK... I'm selfless like that 🤣 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 12 52 minutes ago, cleanish_e46 said: "The E30 reigns supreme in my heart always." Me too brother, if you need anyone to take care of her while you're in the UK... I'm selfless like that 🤣 haha I will honestly consider that brother! haha Used it the whole weekend and man it puts a smile on my face like no other in all honesty I don't even listed to the stereo anymore. The exhaust note is enough for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleanish_e46 212 Report post Posted February 12 That's the story brother! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 12 2 hours ago, cleanish_e46 said: That's the story brother! Hear hear brother! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 12 Finally got around to swapping the 3.73 lsd diff I had waiting for this car. What a noticeable difference with the ratio change. It is a lot more lively now. The diff has barely done 1000ks since a rebuild but has been in storage for 5 years or so. I treated it to some Penrite differential oil for LSD diffs and gosh it makes it wonderful to drive. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 17 I am now true to my username with the car. (PLATE) but also I upgraded the interior to a set I had reupholstered about 5 yeara ago. I love the contrast between the dark exterior and bright interior. It looks different in different lighting but it is blood red with black stitching. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted February 18 *BMPIMP* - looks great man! Grey and red is a fantastic combo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 18 7 minutes ago, Sammo said: *BMPIMP* - looks great man! Grey and red is a fantastic combo Hahahah thats a good one bro! Will probably use that plate for our tech 1 coupe shop build we doing next! Thanks bro! Yeah I think it looks pretty cool too. The car is getting a full respray in a few weeks and then I can get the skirts painted and fitted as well as the tech 1 rear wing. Need to swap over the roof I have for it which is already on a frame as this one just lets it down. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 18 Great day for a cruise to Browns Bay. Thanks to the other e30 drivers I saw today. Good bunch of lads 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 496 Report post Posted February 18 ^ I live just around the corner. Had to do a double take when driving past yesterday afternoon 🙂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 19 11 hours ago, MD13 said: ^ I live just around the corner. Had to do a double take when driving past yesterday afternoon 🙂 Love a good double take mate! Will be around the bays more often due to the lovely weather at the moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 19 11 hours ago, MD13 said: ^ I live just around the corner. Had to do a double take when driving past yesterday afternoon 🙂 Also today I replaced the gas struts for the convertible top storage compartment. They were beyond poked and it gets rather annoying having to hold the lid up everytime I want to drop or put back on the top. The little things also made a friend at the gym in Albany just now. Well my car did haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 25 Drove it once this weekend as it was my eldest's 6th birthday. Took the dog out for a drive and walk which he loved. May be going to the Brit and Euro show next Sunday with my old man and his baur. Anyone other e30 owners on here going? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted February 25 @BMTHUG Mine will be there with the BMW Club 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted February 25 32 minutes ago, Sammo said: @BMTHUG Mine will be there with the BMW Club Wicked dude! see you there. I will be with my old man. we have to be there at 7! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
