Well, I've decided to sell my e30. I really hate doing it since out of all the ones I've owned, this has been my favorite by far. I need to get a truck for work, and I just can't swing two vehicles right now. I hope that it goes to a great home and preferrably a fellow R3Ver!
For information regarding the Euro 325i motor swap, see this thread. The Euro motor was a from a 86 325i Convertible and has a 9.7:1 compression ratio. Along with the factory catless exhaust, I really do notice the difference over a US 325i motor. Mostly a little more low end grunt, as well as quicker R3Ving.
Here are some other things I've done that aren't mentioned in that thread:
All new Bilstein sports and Vogtland springs.
New e30 m3 CABS
New strut mounts and rear shock tower mounts.
E36 steering rack.
21mm vert front swaybar (13.5mm rear sway factory on 86 ES)
(I think this suspension is a great compromise between firmness and DD-ability, others may disagree)
New Mintex pads on stock rotors.
All new fluids, synthetic in motor, tranny, diff. BMW coolant. BMW brake fluid.
All new filters, air, oil, fuel.
Timing belt, tensionor, water pump by previous owner not long before motor swap.
New clutch slave.
New spark plugs, wipers, etc. little stuff.
Black windshield seals
Also recently upgraded it to Motronic 1.3 with a 173 DME. Before that the Euro motor ran Motronic 1.0 and had an Eta style harness and DME.
Cold AC converted to R134a.
Good tires about 50% on basketweaves.
The body isn't terrible, but definitely shows its age. Being black makes everything really stand out. The drivers fender is pushed in a good bit. Little dents on drivers quarter panel, and passenger door. Very little rust however.
Interior is nice, with the exception of the drivers seat which has a pretty good hole on the bolster where they always do. Crack free dash. Good working "I" instrument cluster, working 13 button OBC, aftermarket Alpine headunit. Black BMW floormats.
Overall, a very sound driver. I've been DDing it for the last 7 months with only minor issues that have all been taken care of. I've driven it from PA to NC (10 hrs) and from PA to FL (22 hrs) all in the last couple months.
My asking price is $3500. You can call me at 239-340-4111 to see and drive the car, thanks and have a great day!
For information regarding the Euro 325i motor swap, see this thread. The Euro motor was a from a 86 325i Convertible and has a 9.7:1 compression ratio. Along with the factory catless exhaust, I really do notice the difference over a US 325i motor. Mostly a little more low end grunt, as well as quicker R3Ving.
Here are some other things I've done that aren't mentioned in that thread:
All new Bilstein sports and Vogtland springs.
New e30 m3 CABS
New strut mounts and rear shock tower mounts.
E36 steering rack.
21mm vert front swaybar (13.5mm rear sway factory on 86 ES)
(I think this suspension is a great compromise between firmness and DD-ability, others may disagree)
New Mintex pads on stock rotors.
All new fluids, synthetic in motor, tranny, diff. BMW coolant. BMW brake fluid.
All new filters, air, oil, fuel.
Timing belt, tensionor, water pump by previous owner not long before motor swap.
New clutch slave.
New spark plugs, wipers, etc. little stuff.
Black windshield seals
Also recently upgraded it to Motronic 1.3 with a 173 DME. Before that the Euro motor ran Motronic 1.0 and had an Eta style harness and DME.
Cold AC converted to R134a.
Good tires about 50% on basketweaves.
The body isn't terrible, but definitely shows its age. Being black makes everything really stand out. The drivers fender is pushed in a good bit. Little dents on drivers quarter panel, and passenger door. Very little rust however.
Interior is nice, with the exception of the drivers seat which has a pretty good hole on the bolster where they always do. Crack free dash. Good working "I" instrument cluster, working 13 button OBC, aftermarket Alpine headunit. Black BMW floormats.
Overall, a very sound driver. I've been DDing it for the last 7 months with only minor issues that have all been taken care of. I've driven it from PA to NC (10 hrs) and from PA to FL (22 hrs) all in the last couple months.
My asking price is $3500. You can call me at 239-340-4111 to see and drive the car, thanks and have a great day!
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