My first car, a rusty e30... bad idea!? (lots of pics)

[Ray Smoodiver]

Wow, awesome transformation mate!

[mtechnik]

Wow, talk about a second chance at life!

Welcome aboard R3V

[jintermont]

damn good job, love the color too

[gtdragon980]

wow that is looking pretty beautiful..what a comeback!

[fiercee30]

super clean car mang

[delphini]

nice nice !

[shmutzigE30]

what headlights are those?

[Japandrew73]

You saved her! :bow:

[solxe]

Wow thanks :D

I've not saved it completely, haven't checked the body completely for rust, but suprisingly the drivers/passenger footwell are unharmed!
But yea, some rust definantly remains where you can't see it but now I can drive around in it without embarrassment

I just payed for my LSD so it should get shipped anytime now.

Been lookin at some recaros

I like these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350188698487&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123#ebayphotohosting

These are awesome but price is a bit too high for me and they probably don't go well with blue.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-2002-E21-Porsche-VW-Golf-Alfa-Vintage-Recaro-Seats_W0QQitemZ120404418336QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1204044183 36&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171|65%3A 12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

I might just end up buying some racingseats from OMP or something

[e30turboboy]

love the color find some clean sport int keep her clean

[solxe]

what headlights are those?

Smoked Hellas (too lazy to mod my own and they were in shit shape so I didn't bother)

love the color find some clean sport int keep her clean

Yea I'm thinking about going that route. I might go black cause I don't think there are any mtech chairs that are blue.

[desertvert]

Nice job man. I have the same color...keep her looking that sharp!

[e30ballin]

wow i dont think i have ever seen an e30 rot out that bad! and i live in the crappy midwest!

[solxe]

Nice job man. I have the same color...keep her looking that sharp!

Thanks, I will protected it against further rust as much as I can.

wow i dont think i have ever seen an e30 rot out that bad! and i live in the crappy midwest!

Yea... salt on the roads will do this. But I think maybe it's been parked on grass before.

Oh and good news.
This arrived today!

3.73 LSD, done about 160000km.
The bushing is shot so I'm waiting for a powerflex one.
What oil should I run?

[wolfgangstbd]

Yea it is one, don't remember what brand I'll have to check that later...
It's some german brand, I'll attach a pic and the name of the store I bought it from.

I'm getting an LSD soon so that will help tremendously, and increase the tirepressure on the rear tires for less traction.
Do you have any tips on what to do to make it more driftable on tarmac?
Maybe some technique? I think I may be too gentle with the car :p

im learning how to drift my self but i have a 318is with m42..

LSD is a must. You kinda have to be hard on your car when you drift tho. for tire pressure dont go crazy making the rear end easier to kick out because traction is key when you drift you can really notice a big difference in control with nice tires. but since you are somewhat "underpowered" just try to make your car lighter while headin to the track and dont be afraid to clutch kick hard to keep the car out and ebrake is your best friend. for better advice i would talk to the guys with more experience drifting these cars. getting a drift button helps alot cuz it sucks when you do a drift and you realize your ebrake was up the entire time unless your good about putting it down.

o and for technique what seems to help me the most is to not be afraid to carry a little extra speed because its way easier to keep the tires spinning when your underpowered and dont be afraid to copy what ae86s do haha