found a lil hidden gem today

[blunttech]

I think Farbin owned that car at one time as evidenced by the sticker in the rear side window. He was a gold member in that club

[Kershaw]

golden showa?

lololol.

looks like showa is a suspension company. it does look lowered. interesting to see if there is another (previously not common knowledge) aftermarket suspension manufacturer for e30s.

[slammin.e28]

golden showa?

lololol.

looks like showa is a suspension company. it does look lowered. interesting to see if there is another (previously not common knowledge) aftermarket suspension manufacturer for e30s.

http://www.showa1.com/en/

[Kershaw]

what's that? all i saw were suspension parts floating in space.

where is the road to outer space and are collisions common up there?

[slammin.e28]

what's that? all i saw were suspension parts floating in space.

where is the road to outer space and are collisions common up there?

[RondoAcapriccio]

I would only buy it if the dash was crack free.

[Holland]

I would just buy it.

[KenC]

Does it run?

[F34R]

First off I can tell you that is a Zender front, reason is I used to own a one ;) I sold it to FrankM E30 on this very forum and it now is repainted on his 335i vert. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=181206

Second you are an idiot if you don't buy it to just part out. You can make it all back on just the bumpers and kit. Sell kit and euros for like 1,500-1,800 no problem. MAKE sure kit is matching and then check the diff to see if it is a LSD(both rear tires will move the same way if so). Mark the tire and a line on the drive shaft and spin the rear tire one full rotation and count the shaft line rotations to get the gear ratio of the diff. 3 and a half spins would put you at a 3.46LSD but I am betting on it being a 2.93LSD.

Recaros will be marked on the side and underside. I mean the money is there to part out no problem. If not rusted out keep and welcome to the family =)

Is there any way I can tell for sure if it's a US spec car or euro spec? Something like vin # or other noticeable things.

Alum engine mounts, no cats and see there is no side markers(running lights) cut into the euro trim rubber in the rear and front. I believe it is no doubt euro spec if there is no cats and the mounts for the engine are alum.

[TurboJake]

For real. This ranks right up there with my $300 325e peppered with hartge stuff.

Buy the bitch.

[jasonbk]

If you know the VIN for the car, type those in here:

ttp://realoem.com/bmw/

Whether it's an euro or not, awesome deal.

[woodisgood]

Did you get it or what?

[bimmernut333]

Did you get it or what?

yep! It's mine! I gave him a deposit and he holding it for me till my tax return comes in so I'm golden!! As for an update... it IS NOT a 325 its actually a euro 323. It IS ALL euro spec, the seats ARE orig sport seats just redone with cloth and some new black vinyl on the side. The milage is correct except it was in Km not miles. It has all euro inst cluster and overhead check panel, there is no cat, the motor mounts are the aluminum ones not steel, the rims ARE Hartage wheels and not repro's, the dash does have two cracks but I can swap out the one from my 87' 325 so no biggie. She does need a lil body lovin but is mostly rust free and straight. Theres one spot by the rear wheel well, plate lights and prob in the trunk pockets (didnt look there) And the best part... I got him down to $1,200! I CAN'T WAIT! hurry the fuck up IRS!

[freeride53]

You are le Man.

[NeedaBimmer]

Great find, hopefully the rust is manageable.