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  • R32toE30
    Member
    • Sep 2010
    • 85

    #1

    Worth it?? New e30 owner

    So i just picked up my 88 325is w/ 99k original miles. Shes beautiful....

    Anyways I want to start fresh with all of the major items at 100k. Came across this kit on ebay, seems to cover all the trouble items.



  • nando
    Moderator
    • Nov 2003
    • 34827

    #2
    Looks like a decent deal, as long as they're OEM and not some cheap knock off brand. The stuff in the picture looks OEM at least.

    Beautiful car BTW! it's good to know there are still some mint/low mile E30s out there waiting to be found..
    Build thread

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    • scottinAZ
      E30 Fanatic
      • Dec 2009
      • 1312

      #3
      well one thing I see missing right off the bat are the half moon plugs for the rocker shafts. Without those, the valve cover gasket is almost guaranteed to leak. PN for those is 11331264519. They sell for about 75 cents a piece most places
      I saved 15% on my Bimmer parts by switching to ...



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      • clydesdale
        Mod Crazy
        • Aug 2006
        • 631

        #4
        That is an incredible looking 325is. Any more pics?

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        • freeski27
          Grease Monkey
          • Sep 2009
          • 388

          #5
          Originally posted by nando
          Looks like a decent deal, as long as they're OEM and not some cheap knock off brand. The stuff in the picture looks OEM at least.

          Beautiful car BTW! it's good to know there are still some mint/low mile E30s out there waiting to be found..
          lol, these are not oem....

          these parts are from some company that sells chinese knock off BMW parts for cheap. Parts are usually labeled "OE" to try to trick you.

          That being said, it doesn't mean that the kit is not worth it. If your not going to be beating the living shit out of your car on the track, these parts are more than adequate. For my knock off OEM replacements, I use FCP Groton. They've been good to me thus far.

          E30 325is "Starting from Scratch" build thread

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          • ZM Blue Devil
            Forum Sponsor
            • Dec 2006
            • 13836

            #6
            If you like I can get you estimate on OEM stuff, along with any used odds and end you may need for your new ride.

            Definately need more pictures.

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            • rede30
              R3V Elite
              • Dec 2003
              • 4697

              #7
              where in southern CA did you find it?
              https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-h...wE3UqwjjmaTrXg

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              • Zasz
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Sep 2010
                • 1030

                #8
                My god, that looks like a good deal.
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                • jaycheetwood
                  Advanced Member
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 142

                  #9
                  Honestly I think you could get all those parts for far less..

                  between pelican parts and rockauto you could easily beat that.

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                  • R32toE30
                    Member
                    • Sep 2010
                    • 85

                    #10
                    Originally posted by rede30
                    where in southern CA did you find it?
                    I found it on the forums and drove out to Ranch Kookamonga, lol.

                    Im still blown away thats its almost 23 years old. The interior and exterior look as good if not better than cars that are 5 years old. Will get more pics soon

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                    • R32toE30
                      Member
                      • Sep 2010
                      • 85

                      #11
                      Originally posted by ZM Blue Devil
                      If you like I can get you estimate on OEM stuff, along with any used odds and end you may need for your new ride.

                      Definately need more pictures.

                      L
                      Yeah if you dont mind getting quotes. I would rather pay the extra money and go with OEM even if I am not tracking it. I need basically everything in the kit plus maybe a few more odds and ends.

                      I also need a battery mounting bracket (didnt come with the car).

                      Thanks for the help.

                      I will get more pictures soon!

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                      • StereoInstaller1
                        GAS
                        • Jul 2004
                        • 22679

                        #12
                        Welcome to R3V, bud.

                        Nice looking car, too.

                        Don't forget to make a laundry list and get it to www.blunttech.com and have Blunt get you a quote. He clowns around on this forum a lot, but he is dead serious about being the best place to get parts.

                        Luke

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                        Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                        • R32toE30
                          Member
                          • Sep 2010
                          • 85

                          #13
                          Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                          Welcome to R3V, bud.

                          Nice looking car, too.

                          Don't forget to make a laundry list and get it to www.blunttech.com and have Blunt get you a quote. He clowns around on this forum a lot, but he is dead serious about being the best place to get parts.

                          Luke
                          Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be apart of the group. I will definitely check out the site.

                          Here are some pictures from the previous owner... will get my own soon.





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                          • StereoInstaller1
                            GAS
                            • Jul 2004
                            • 22679

                            #14
                            Is that a respray?

                            Closing SOON!
                            "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                            Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                            Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                            • JBird
                              E30 Modder
                              • Sep 2010
                              • 980

                              #15
                              88's still had the metal bumpers?


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