https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/ en Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:03:18 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/images/misc/R3V.jpg https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/ https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10167537-for-sale-project-1990-325i-georgia Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:29:58 GMT Looking to sell my 1990 325i 5-SPD. I bought this two weeks ago as a project car and my wife is having nothing to do with it so it needs to go. engine and transmission are in great shape, as is the diff, although the diff bushing is worn out so there’s a clunk when shifting. On the interior, the comfort seats either need re-upholstered or replaced, and the carpet needs a good out of car cleaning. The glove box is missing. The fuel gauge works intermittently, and the knee panel (~$60) is missing. from a rust standpoint, the firewall, footwells, rocker panel, and pinch welds are all free of major rust with only minor surface rust on the pinch welds. The trunk pockets have minor non structural rust. The left pocket has minor surface rust that’s easily reachable. The right pocket has more rust, and I haven’t removed the battery tray but pushing with an awl from the underside yields no weak spots or punch-throughs. the car was in a minor front-end accident in 2006 (long before I owned it), and likely needs a new front valance. The radiator support was hammered back into place, but appears mostly mostly cosmetic. There is no visible damage to the firewall or the tub supports under the front fenders. this is a mechanically sound car with need for some body work and tlc. I’d prefer the car go to a good home as rust free examples are hard to find these days, but I’ll part it out before I end up served divorce papers so there’s that… carfax available for serious inquiries. $6k OBO Photos and cold start video: https://imgur.com/a/VTcK9hc
I bought this two weeks ago as a project car and my wife is having nothing to do with it so it needs to go.

engine and transmission are in great shape, as is the diff, although the diff bushing is worn out so there’s a clunk when shifting.

On the interior, the comfort seats either need re-upholstered or replaced, and the carpet needs a good out of car cleaning. The glove box is missing. The fuel gauge works intermittently, and the knee panel (~$60) is missing.

from a rust standpoint, the firewall, footwells, rocker panel, and pinch welds are all free of major rust with only minor surface rust on the pinch welds. The trunk pockets have minor non structural rust. The left pocket has minor surface rust that’s easily reachable. The right pocket has more rust, and I haven’t removed the battery tray but pushing with an awl from the underside yields no weak spots or punch-throughs.

the car was in a minor front-end accident in 2006 (long before I owned it), and likely needs a new front valance. The radiator support was hammered back into place, but appears mostly mostly cosmetic. There is no visible damage to the firewall or the tub supports under the front fenders.

this is a mechanically sound car with need for some body work and tlc. I’d prefer the car go to a good home as rust free examples are hard to find these days, but I’ll part it out before I end up served divorce papers so there’s that…

carfax available for serious inquiries.

$6k OBO


Photos and cold start video: https://imgur.com/a/VTcK9hc]]> Cars For Sale/Wanted Cleonard19 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10167537-for-sale-project-1990-325i-georgia https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/members-rides/the-project-forum/10167532-m20-2-7i-na-stroker-build Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:34:35 GMT WORK IN PROGRESS

Here's a description of the history from my project car and the build process to get the stroker running.

Beginning 2009
18 years old, just got my driver's license and was looking for my first car, I always had a week spot for e30's but was also considering the mercedes 190, vw corrado, Audi quatro.
I was not very technically handy during that period but had some friends who were and a dad who's job it is to fix mechanical things, so enough support from that side to buy and fix/maintain an older car.
Eventually decided to choose for an e30 316i, a friend had the same car and I liked how it handled.
Looked and test drove an 316i shitbox with a worn cam first, I was pleased, but was immediately warned that it would be a financial disaster by my dad and friends.
Later my mom found a car on the internet, a 1991 316i edition with around 190k km on the odometer, we went over there, looked at the car that had been sitting still for around 3 months, car was covered in bird shit, weeds growing underneath, brakes were stuck.
Somehow the car started right away, only took some extra effort to get the brakes to release.
After a few kilometers during the test drive the car started to drive as it should so at that point my dad got out and I was allowed to take the car for a test drive.
Car seemed fine to me, so I bought the car and that was the start of this project.



2009-2026
316i edition m40b16
The car I bought is an edition version, so special upholstery, sport steering wheel and the black trim above the front window but this one without the check control panel.
Exterior colour is sterling silver with 14 inch bottle caps wheels.
First day I had the car we discovered that an immobilizer was installed, took around a week to find this out, but during this ' problem solving' I had the opportunity to inspect everything on the car.
During this period the car was driven daily.
Learned to wrench and do maintenance.
Lowered the car with some unknown springs and a mix of Koni and Billstein dampers.
Tested a Remus sport exhaust, just made a lot of noise and and felt like probably less power.
No major breakdowns during this time, but basically changed out every component at least once.

Will be continued]]> The Project Forum MWe https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/members-rides/the-project-forum/10167532-m20-2-7i-na-stroker-build https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10167527-wtb-early-model-coupe-rolling-shell-north-carolina Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:35:19 GMT Cars For Sale/Wanted Lefty_lifestyle44 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10167527-wtb-early-model-coupe-rolling-shell-north-carolina https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/transmission-driveline/10167524-twin-ear-diff-options Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:10:53 GMT Is there a proven integrated twin ear factory cast diff cover (or billet aftermarket) for a 325i 188 diff ? or do i need to use one of those separate bolt on billet pieces? if so which is the goto brand? Can people share their experiences with attaching the mounting brackets to the body and any traps to be aware of?
or do i need to use one of those separate bolt on billet pieces? if so which is the goto brand?

Can people share their experiences with attaching the mounting brackets to the body and any traps to be aware of?]]> digger https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/transmission-driveline/10167524-twin-ear-diff-options https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/members-rides/10167503-my-bmw-journey Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:02:42 GMT We loaded the E30 and drove to Florida. They kept the Audi for 1 month. The wife and I few up to Asheville to pick it up and spent a weekend in Savannah. More elctrical issues cropped up on the drive from Savannah to Florida. The lease was up in 3 months we parked it and let the stealership deal with the problems after we handed it back.

The moment the lease was up on that POS I handed it back and bought a E46 330i. I was so impressed by the Virginia E30 I decided to grab an E46. Then I had the chance to purchase Rammstein's E30 off of here and did. That was 12 years ago now.

4 years ago I purchased a R53 Mini, that would be the 3rd time I have owned an R53 now. That one was a rescue story.

3 years ago I purchased a F10 M5.

I will add to this thread when I have time.. For now, here is the E30, M50B28 swaped with a 6 speed out of a E46 M3. Front tag a small tribute to the PO. ]]> Members Rides Jims5543 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/members-rides/10167503-my-bmw-journey https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10167481-interior-seats-with-m3-rear-door-panels-and-floor-mats-alpina-fabric-4-250 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:33:06 GMT kit includes -M3 rear (does not fit convertible only coupes). -Front buckets (with leather sides). -Door panels (coupe). Fronts and rear. -Alpina floor mats. Front and rear (New) Fabric sourced from Alpina years ago not the copy you can get now out of Turkey. Seats never installed after upholstery. Price: $4,250. Location: SF east bay. (Concord/Walnut creek). NOTE: will sent ALL pics to interested party. Hitting limit of 5 attachments -M3 rear (does not fit convertible only coupes).
-Front buckets (with leather sides).
-Door panels (coupe). Fronts and rear.
-Alpina floor mats. Front and rear (New)

Fabric sourced from Alpina years ago not the copy you can get now out of Turkey.
Seats never installed after upholstery.
Price: $4,250.
Location: SF east bay. (Concord/Walnut creek).

NOTE: will sent ALL pics to interested party. Hitting limit of 5 attachments]]> Parts For Sale svn2002s https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10167481-interior-seats-with-m3-rear-door-panels-and-floor-mats-alpina-fabric-4-250 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167446-current-parts-supply Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:44:32 GMT I haven’t shopped for this car for a long while. i didn’t dig all that deep, but I’m seeing big gaps in availability in basic maintenance parts. Example - Not finding much in reman rear calipers for the ‘86 es. I hate to devolve to buying from RockAuto. They have Nugeon remans. But ECS, FCP, Pelican, the regulars - not too many parts listed. Where are you all looking for OE stuff? Thanks - i didn’t dig all that deep, but I’m seeing big gaps in availability in basic maintenance parts. Example - Not finding much in reman rear calipers for the ‘86 es. I hate to devolve to buying from RockAuto. They have Nugeon remans.

But ECS, FCP, Pelican, the regulars - not too many parts listed.
Where are you all looking for OE stuff?

Thanks -]]> General Discussion LateFan https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167446-current-parts-supply https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/suspension-unsprung/wheels-tires/10167433-mst-te37-reps-bronze-on-bronze-lip-turning-green Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:33:57 GMT ]]> digitalrelay https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/suspension-unsprung/wheels-tires/10167433-mst-te37-reps-bronze-on-bronze-lip-turning-green https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167431-wiesmann-removable-hardtop-questions Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:33:28 GMT General Discussion ooeybc https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167431-wiesmann-removable-hardtop-questions https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/exhaust/10167427-exhaust-diameter-2x45-or-2x50 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:57:02 GMT As many people know the standard exhaust system for a 325i m20b25 is 2x45mm. While this diameter is sufficiënt for a bone stock engine, producing around 175 hp there is a point where it would choke the engine. Most of the time NA builds with up to around 200 hp will not consider larger diameters, i’ve seen 2.9 stroker builds with around 230 hp running 2x45mm. I’m now at the point where I have a m20b27 stroker producing 201 hp. The exhaust fitted is a standard 3-piece system in a rough state, so I’m looking to upgrade this one in the near future. I’m now researching what would be the best option, should I go 2x45 mm or 2x50 mm for this build. So a full system with equal length headers, probably supersprint full system. Future upgrades will be a standalone ecu, to het rid of the stock LMM, and CoP or wasted spark. Cam is a schrick 272, so mild street upgrade, I’d like to keep the torque because it’s a street car. 2x45mm will keep the torque, maybe a bit more and will add around 10 hp I suspect. 2x50mm will probably drop the low end torque bit will add it later in the rev range, I suspect. Does anyone have an idea what the best option will be, and at what point it is best to switch to a larger diameter exhaust, are we talking around 200 hp, or more in the range of 230 hp? looking forward to reading your views and experiences. While this diameter is sufficiënt for a bone stock engine, producing around 175 hp there is a point where it would choke the engine.
Most of the time NA builds with up to around 200 hp will not consider larger diameters, i’ve seen 2.9 stroker builds with around 230 hp running 2x45mm.

I’m now at the point where I have a m20b27 stroker producing 201 hp. The exhaust fitted is a standard 3-piece system in a rough state, so I’m looking to upgrade this one in the near future.
I’m now researching what would be the best option, should I go 2x45 mm or 2x50 mm for this build.
So a full system with equal length headers, probably supersprint full system.
Future upgrades will be a standalone ecu, to het rid of the stock LMM, and CoP or wasted spark.
Cam is a schrick 272, so mild street upgrade, I’d like to keep the torque because it’s a street car.

2x45mm will keep the torque, maybe a bit more and will add around 10 hp I suspect.
2x50mm will probably drop the low end torque bit will add it later in the rev range, I suspect.

Does anyone have an idea what the best option will be, and at what point it is best to switch to a larger diameter exhaust, are we talking around 200 hp, or more in the range of 230 hp?

looking forward to reading your views and experiences.]]> Exhaust MWe https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/engine-drivetrain/exhaust/10167427-exhaust-diameter-2x45-or-2x50 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167565-e46-vanos-rebuild-options Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:49:34 GMT General Discussion 4bangerfury https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167565-e46-vanos-rebuild-options https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/24v-engine-swaps/10167381-e46-vanos-rebuild-options Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:49:34 GMT

No idea how long it's been like that, surprised it hasn't grenaded itself with one of the bolts sitting in the bottom of the head and the rest way too close to the upper timing chain. I was looking at this kit (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-race-ger.../rgdvnsdk~rgm/) as well as some replacement hardware and an upper timing chain. Probably adding lower timing chain and all the front case seals while i'm in there.

Is that a good kit for the VANOS rebuild, or should I stick to OEM?]]> 24V Engine Swaps 4bangerfury https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/24v-engine-swaps/10167381-e46-vanos-rebuild-options https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/10167380-wtb-late-model-wheel-well-liners Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:48:36 GMT Looking for all four wheel well liners for a later model shipped to 80501. Looking for all four wheel well liners for a later model shipped to 80501. Parts Wanted m5zeichman https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/10167380-wtb-late-model-wheel-well-liners https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/suspension-unsprung/brakes-subframe-arms/10167354-caliper-hose-thread-repair Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:35:20 GMT
I am sure I accidentally diminished the thread teeth while cleaning rust with vinegar. The vinegar didn't cause harm anywhere else (bore and bleeder threads are perfect) but I guess the hose threads got a bit eaten. Lesson learned the hard way, I will sandblast after masking from now on.

Since the threads are there I am not sure which method of thread repair to try. I want to make clear that while the threads look intact by eye, the brake hose fitting wiggles around until the end when it holds a little pressure before beginning loosening.

Does this sound like I could have luck with a thread repair bit? I have never used one and I understand they are different from taps, which I have used plenty of. My brain can't see how loose/diminished threads could be made whole again with this method.

I have had some luck with helicoils before but never used one on a hose thread. I have not used timeserts and in this application I am unsure they would work. Timeserts might prevent the brake hose from going deep enough in caliper to mate with the caliper flare area.

I did a full cleaning, epoxy paint job and rebuild on these before realizing the hose threads were no good. If I can I want to salvage them instead of getting new ones.

What do you think?]]> 88Sedan https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/suspension-unsprung/brakes-subframe-arms/10167354-caliper-hose-thread-repair https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10167338-hella-140-yellow-fog-lights Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:04:18 GMT FS: Hella 140 Halogen yellow fog lights, chrome in excellent condition. 12 Volt H1 bulbs are included, lights are working. Price 265 euro + shipping.
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