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    #16
    Man I have never seen an E30 with that paint job before, I really like it.

    Nice work! Looks like a clean example

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      #17
      There were a few interesting non-metallic colours in the e30 - mostly seemed to end up onM10 powered 316 or 318s.

      My brother in-law had a grey 318 that was literally a grey, not a silver, with no metallic in it. Can't remember what the colour was called, but it was pretty ugly to be honest!

      Nice work OP! I had a 316 when I lived in the UK with a Webber carbed M10, and previously a e21 320i - I loved driving both of them, even if they weren't the quickest things on the road. A well sorted M10 is fairly good on fuel, and a really tough engine.
      My e30: OEM+ with M30B35

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        #18
        My dad had an m10 e30 with the same paintjob back in the day , sold it for $300. And recieved the payment like a year later lol


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        1994 318iS junked.

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          #19
          Originally posted by zwill23 View Post
          Man I have never seen an E30 with that paint job before, I really like it.

          Nice work! Looks like a clean example
          thanks! And yeah it was one of the biggest factors for me buying her. I had seen really nice shiny red, white, or silver e30s but I'd never seen a beige one.

          Let's just say I never lose this thing in a parking lot.

          EDIT: The previously seized motor has seemingly broken loose. Though it's spinning I'm afraid of opening it up and seeing the damage inside...

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            #20
            got the new motor in! now it's just hooking everything back up and firing her up

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              #21
              So I got it working!

              Now I have the infamous E30 idling high issue which I have to sort out, but it runs and drives and rips and trips

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                #22
                Check for vac leaks?

                Have you adjusted the idle screw near the cold start valve?
                We're out there in here.

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                  #23
                  Managed to fix the idle issue, turns out I had the IAC wiring reversed so it was actually letting in more air.

                  all good to go now!



                  the metallic e30 is my buddy's, who's also rocking an 84 318i



                  Last edited by Foxton; 04-14-2017, 09:34 AM.

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                    #24
                    David,

                    It's Herb brother. How are you? I didn't know you fancy E30s. I got a sedan for DD-ing.

                    Can't wait for this project. (Where's the famous rolla?)
                    - 98 M3 Cabrio
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                      #25
                      Originally posted by HerbReal View Post
                      David,

                      It's Herb brother. How are you? I didn't know you fancy E30s. I got a sedan for DD-ing.

                      Can't wait for this project. (Where's the famous rolla?)
                      haha I'm not David, I'm his friend hahaha

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Foxton View Post
                        haha I'm not David, I'm his friend hahaha
                        oh cool and small world!
                        - 98 M3 Cabrio
                        Photo work: http://www.herbreal.com
                        Instagram: @herbreal
                        Twitter:the_herb_real

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