https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/ en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:23:09 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/wheels-tires-for-sale-wanted/10164297-fs-kosei-k1-racing-17x7-5-et35-4x100-wheels Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:41:13 GMT Kosei K1 Racing 17x7.5 ET35 4x100 Wheels. Rare to find and discontinued for nearly 20 years. One wheel has been professionally welded and repaired many years ago. $850 for R3V members only. See my eBay listing for more photos: https://ebay.io/m/xWSqUK
Rare to find and discontinued for nearly 20 years.

One wheel has been professionally welded and repaired many years ago.

$850 for R3V members only.

See my eBay listing for more photos:
https://ebay.io/m/xWSqUK

]]> MR 325 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/wheels-tires-for-sale-wanted/10164297-fs-kosei-k1-racing-17x7-5-et35-4x100-wheels https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10164296-fs-late-model-mhw-smoked-tail-lights-not-reps Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:26:47 GMT
These lights are not perfect. Each light has one hairline crack aka patina. The right tail light has it near the middle and the left tail light has it at the bottom left corner. They are not cracked through and do not leak water. The right tail light has had one upper mounting stud failure which has been repaired with high strength epoxy. The left tail light upper mounting studs have been reinforced with high strength epoxy as a precautionary measure.

If you want to buy reproductions or replicas, that's your prerogative. But having the real deal vintage parts is way cooler, and deep down you know it too.

Asking $1025 for R3V members only.

Thanks for looking!

Sincerely,
MR 325.

See my eBay listing for more photos:
https://ebay.io/m/5sqvru

]]> Parts For Sale MR 325 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10164296-fs-late-model-mhw-smoked-tail-lights-not-reps https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10164216-e30-seat-back-mounting-repair-brackets-tabs-sport-comfort-4-door-2-door Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:52:43 GMT

E30 seats are notorious for breaking the bracket that mounts the seat back to the hinge. The factory piece is thin stamped steel with a welded-on nut, and it has two failure points — the 90 degree bend and the welded nut itself. Welding a broken one back together works for a while, but it often re-fails slightly up or downstream of the welds.

These CNC machined billet brackets solve the problem for good. The thread is machined directly into solid billet, so there is no welded nut to crack off and no thin bend to fatigue.

The bracket is completely weldless and mounts through the two existing holes in the hinge — just remove the head of the single factory rivet, push the rivet out, and bolt the new bracket on with the included hardware. No welding, no drilling (other then removing rivet head which can be drilled, chiseled, dremeled, or die grinded).

Fits Sport and Comfort seats from both 2 door and 4 door cars. Each seat uses two brackets, one per hinge — so order a single bracket if only one side is broken, a set of 2 for one seat, or a set of 4 to do both front seats.

Included: CNC billet bracket(s) with mounting hardware.


https://www.rtsauto.com/e30-seat-bac...4-door-2-door/

Orders ship out in 2 weeks.]]> Parts For Sale noid https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10164216-e30-seat-back-mounting-repair-brackets-tabs-sport-comfort-4-door-2-door https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10164167-long-time-no-see-the-e30-project-is-finally-finished-and-on-bring-a-trailer Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:51:50 GMT Hi everyone, It’s been quite a few years since I’ve posted here. Some of you may remember the build thread for my E30 project. Life got busy, the project kept evolving, and what I originally thought would be an M62swap ended up being a Tesla EV swap and a five-year obsession. The car is finally finished, sorted, and currently being auctioned on Bring a Trailer, so I thought I’d come back and share it with the community that followed it in the early days. The finished car uses a Tesla Model S Large Drive Unit with Plaid internals, an EV West conversion system, 13 LG Chem JP3 battery modules, EV Controls T-2C controller, Dilithium BMS, dual onboard chargers, NACS charging, custom battery enclosures, and a completely redesigned electrical system. Whether EV conversions are your thing or not, I think many of you will appreciate the engineering, fabrication, and attention to detail that went into the build. I’d genuinely enjoy hearing what fellow E30 enthusiasts think. The auction still has a few days remaining if anyone would like to take a look: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-bmw-325e-57/ And if anyone has questions about the build—good, bad, or technical—I’d be happy to answer them! It’s good to be back. Sorry I’ve been so quiet.
Hi everyone,

It’s been quite a few years since I’ve posted here. Some of you may remember the build thread for my E30 project. Life got busy, the project kept evolving, and what I originally thought would be an M62swap ended up being a Tesla EV swap and a five-year obsession.

The car is finally finished, sorted, and currently being auctioned on Bring a Trailer, so I thought I’d come back and share it with the community that followed it in the early days.

The finished car uses a Tesla Model S Large Drive Unit with Plaid internals, an EV West conversion system, 13 LG Chem JP3 battery modules, EV Controls T-2C controller, Dilithium BMS, dual onboard chargers, NACS charging, custom battery enclosures, and a completely redesigned electrical system.

Whether EV conversions are your thing or not, I think many of you will appreciate the engineering, fabrication, and attention to detail that went into the build. I’d genuinely enjoy hearing what fellow E30 enthusiasts think.

The auction still has a few days remaining if anyone would like to take a look:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-bmw-325e-57/

And if anyone has questions about the build—good, bad, or technical—I’d be happy to answer them!

It’s good to be back. Sorry I’ve been so quiet.
]]> Cars For Sale/Wanted Anchoright https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10164167-long-time-no-see-the-e30-project-is-finally-finished-and-on-bring-a-trailer https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10164073-1988-325ix-restored Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:38:46 GMT 1990 BMW E30 325iX – Fully Restored – €19,000


Unfortunately it's time to let my iX go.

This car has undergone a complete restoration over the last few years with the goal of bringing it back as close to factory condition as possible while keeping everything OEM.

The restoration alone exceeded €25,000 (excluding labour). Restoration

• Bare shell restoration
• Complete repaint in original red
• Rust repaired where required
• Underside restored and protected
• Engine completely rebuilt
• Engine bay restored
• Suspension fully rebuilt
• Most chassis/suspension parts replaced with new Genuine BMW (OEM) parts
• Brakes renewed
• New service parts throughout

The car was never intended to be flipped – it was restored to keep. Interior

• Original cloth interior
• Dashboard in excellent condition
• Everything works as it should
• Very clean throughout

Mechanical

• Starts instantly
• Engine runs perfectly
• Gearbox shifts smoothly
• AWD system works exactly as it should

The Good


✔ Rust-free restored shell

✔ Fresh engine rebuild

✔ OEM-focused restoration

✔ Excellent original interior

✔ Ready to drive anywhere

VIN: WBAAE910702463571

Worldwide shipping can be arranged.

Located in Estonia.

Price: €19,000

Would love contact through whatsapp: +37253556850


​]]> Cars For Sale/Wanted Jakeee https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10164073-1988-325ix-restored https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10164044-fs-afm-adapter-for-cone-filter Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:10:07 GMT Want a cone filter on your M20 car? This replaces the airbox with a metal adapter that bolts to the AFM and leaves allows a cone filter to be installed. $40 local pick-up $50 shipped
$40 local pick-up $50 shipped]]> Parts For Sale 2mAn https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10164044-fs-afm-adapter-for-cone-filter https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/10163953-wtb-sunroof-bracket Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:08:17 GMT Need the bracket that the sunroof bolts onto in working condition. Need the bracket that the sunroof bolts onto in working condition. Parts Wanted allen_t https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/10163953-wtb-sunroof-bracket https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/10163895-wtb-oem-amplifier Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:44:25 GMT Looking for an oem trunk amplifier. I think mine is having issues on the grounding loop and I would rather support the forum than roll dice on an eBay unit. Looking for an oem trunk amplifier. I think mine is having issues on the grounding loop and I would rather support the forum than roll dice on an eBay unit. Parts Wanted RyansE30 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/10163895-wtb-oem-amplifier https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/10163860-wtb-tuning-for-91-octane-m20-stock-14-injectors-aftermarket-cam Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:28:16 GMT Something like MarkD E30-173.6K9-9114 would be suitable. LMK what you have. Thanks! ]]> Parts Wanted jd_e30 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/10163860-wtb-tuning-for-91-octane-m20-stock-14-injectors-aftermarket-cam https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10163807-fs-1jz-swapped-1986-325 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:27:38 GMT Bought the car in 2019 from California. The owner had bought the car directly from CATuned. I actually sold the motor and trans back to Igor during the swap. I have tons of before and after pictures, but figured I would just place a few here. If anyone is seriously interested, I have a link to a Dropbox folder I can send with the remainder. Project took me about 2yrs to complete. Looking to move on to another project and wanted to give the E30 fans a shot prior to listing on BaT. The car is in NY (Long Island). Please let me know if you have any questions. Asking $40,000 obo. Build summary includes: Full tear down to shell and reassembled with new OEM/custom parts. Car was fully repainted once stripped - paint is a 9 out of 10 Various parts were powder coated A lot of the OEM parts are NLA and had to be sourced over time; including: All new moldings All new windows including rear pop-outs All new seals including doors, windows, hood, trunk etc. All new clips/fasteners All new “euro” bumpers Authentic full Mtech 1 body kit Carbon fiber hood, splitter and sunroof delete New headlights, fog lights, tail lights, turn signals New front grills New carpet (main cabin and trunk) New custom seats (front and back) New custom door cards Re-wrapped steering wheel, center console etc. New custom headliner Entire interior of shell was insulated with dynomat Reinforced shock mounts, subframe and rear end Replaced all bushings Wilwood front brake kit. Rear brakes converted to disks Wilwood pedal set Tilton brake/clutch reservoir All new brake/clutch lines Front and rear sway bars Full custom set of Ground Control coilovers Full engine (1JZ VVTI) and transmission (R154) swap Pulled original engine and transmission New engine was compression checked, tore down, re-assembled/re-sealed Transmission was reinforced Custom turbo manifold – ceramic coated New Garrett BB turbo New Tial wastegate and BOV New FPR All custom intercooler lines, radiator lines etc New motor mounts, drive shaft etc New radiator New power steering reservoir, lines New AC system New full 3” stainless exhaust All new wiring harness Running an AEM Infiniti 506 with custom tune AEM dash New stereo system including New head All new wiring New amp New speakers Custom enclosure in trunk New wheels Car is currently running in E85 but has a flex fuel sensor and can accept 93 or a blend. Known issues: - car is retrofitted with AC; however, I was never able to get is successfully charged.
Build summary includes:

• Full tear down to shell and reassembled with new OEM/custom parts.
• Car was fully repainted once stripped - paint is a 9 out of 10
• Various parts were powder coated
• A lot of the OEM parts are NLA and had to be sourced over time; including:
  • All new moldings
  • All new windows including rear pop-outs
  • All new seals including doors, windows, hood, trunk etc.
  • All new clips/fasteners
  • All new “euro” bumpers
  • Authentic full Mtech 1 body kit
  • Carbon fiber hood, splitter and sunroof delete
  • New headlights, fog lights, tail lights, turn signals
  • New front grills
  • New carpet (main cabin and trunk)
  • New custom seats (front and back)
  • New custom door cards
  • Re-wrapped steering wheel, center console etc.
  • New custom headliner
• Entire interior of shell was insulated with dynomat
• Reinforced shock mounts, subframe and rear end
• Replaced all bushings
• Wilwood front brake kit. Rear brakes converted to disks
• Wilwood pedal set
• Tilton brake/clutch reservoir
• All new brake/clutch lines
• Front and rear sway bars
• Full custom set of Ground Control coilovers
• Full engine (1JZ VVTI) and transmission (R154) swap
  • Pulled original engine and transmission
  • New engine was compression checked, tore down, re-assembled/re-sealed
  • Transmission was reinforced
  • Custom turbo manifold – ceramic coated
  • New Garrett BB turbo
  • New Tial wastegate and BOV
  • New FPR
  • All custom intercooler lines, radiator lines etc
• New motor mounts, drive shaft etc
• New radiator
• New power steering reservoir, lines
• New AC system
• New full 3” stainless exhaust
• All new wiring harness
• Running an AEM Infiniti 506 with custom tune
• AEM dash
• New stereo system including
  • New head
  • All new wiring
  • New amp
  • New speakers
  • Custom enclosure in trunk
• New wheels

Car is currently running in E85 but has a flex fuel sensor and can accept 93 or a blend.

Known issues:

- car is retrofitted with AC; however, I was never able to get is successfully charged. ]]> Cars For Sale/Wanted Dgasparro https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10163807-fs-1jz-swapped-1986-325 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10163753-fs-m-tech-ii-nappa-freshly-redone-steering-wheel-m-stitching Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:48:47 GMT Freshly redone in like new condition. Or even better :)
- Black Nappa leather
- M stitching
- 385mm
Price: 650usd
Worldwide shipping ( cheap & fast & insured )
]]> Parts For Sale reyno https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10163753-fs-m-tech-ii-nappa-freshly-redone-steering-wheel-m-stitching https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10163627-fs-cruise-control-module-and-si-board Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:18:56 GMT From my 1987 325is



Si board: honestly, unknown condition, I'm pretty sure it's fine, because I think I used it to test the condition of my gauges, but the board had no effect (the gauge was the problem). I would recommend changing the batteries though. Might as well since it's out.
$80




Pickup preferred around southern California, I'm in Riverside. Can ship at buyer's expense.]]> Parts For Sale Chilezen https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10163627-fs-cruise-control-module-and-si-board https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10163618-1986-bmw-325-e30 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:42:33 GMT
1986 BMW 325 E30 4-Door Sedan – 38-Year Ownership – Clean California Title/Smog – $3,200 OBO

Selling my 1986 BMW 325 E30 sedan after 38 years of continuous ownership. It's becoming increasingly difficult to find an E30 with this kind of long-term ownership history.

Details:

• 38 years of continuous ownership
• Clean California title in my name
• Registered and currently licensed in California
• Located in North Orange County, CA
• Recent California smog certificate
• Odometer stopped at 90k. Estimated actual miles ~150k. Parked for periods between 1993-2016, but maintained with regular oil changes.
• Driven locally on a weekly basis in California from 2016 until a few weeks ago.
• Timing belt replaced 2021. Manual transmission 5 speed.
• I recently purchased a new car and no longer have the garage space or time to continue working on or storing this one.

Known Issues:

• Intermittent starting issue (starts right up some days, takes effort on others).
• Transmission needs work (no 4th gear).
• Needs cosmetic restoration: Surface rust present, including a small spot near the trunk edge and light surface rust on the rear door sills.

Price: $3,200 or best reasonable offer. Cash only. Serious inquiries only.

VIN: WBAAE5401G1508492

Message me for more pictures or to schedule a viewing.]]> Cars For Sale/Wanted fred325 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10163618-1986-bmw-325-e30 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10163582-ireland-engineering-e30-exhaust-section-2-brand-new-never-installed Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:52:19 GMT
$80 — local Bay Area pickup preferred given the length/shape of the piece, but open to discussing shipping if you're willing to cover the box/freight cost.

]]> Parts For Sale ridebikes https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-for-sale/10163582-ireland-engineering-e30-exhaust-section-2-brand-new-never-installed https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10163466-wtb-e30-coupe-or-sedan-philadelphia-area Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:17:53 GMT
Preferably an 89-91
Coupe or sedan
Must be manual
Mileage doesn’t matter
Minimal to no rust
Any color interior and exterior is fine
Preferably a 325i/is but open to 318
Budget of $0-$13k
Don’t mind a project but wouldn’t mind something running and driving

Located outside of the Philly area and don't mind a drive for the right car]]> Cars For Sale/Wanted sfwynne https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/cars-for-sale-wanted/10163466-wtb-e30-coupe-or-sedan-philadelphia-area