10k in Mods

[flyboyx]

i agree with fronton. i wouldn't get a wimp truck though i suppose it depends on your purpose. i think that you could buy a 99 or 2000 f250 diesel for the 6k that was mentioned in that thread. i get 18 mpg with mine as a dd. it has enough size and power that you can do some serious work with it. also nobody laughs at you when you pull up to the job site.

as far as fixing your car, i would also completely redo the suspension, m50 or m52 engine swap. perhaps 5 lug. assuming the paint is good that is.

[TimKninja]

Every suspension part on the car.
And make sure the engine is completley up to snuff. All maintence done.
And maybe a respray?

[fronton]

In the oil field, you need a truck, not an E30. If your dad is offering to contribute 7-10k for you to get a vehicle that makes sense for your situation, and you take advantage of that by dumping in it a vehicle that does not make sense, you will regret your decision and your father will resent his kindness.

A. Get a $6,000 toyota T100 and tell your dad to keep the change
B. make and save money working in the oil field without worrying about cracking another m20 oil pan
C. when you have disposable income from the oil field, improve your e30.

[33xander33]

Hey thanks guys, if I had my choice I'd definitely go back on time and get a coupe if I could but non american trucks are rare in wyoming as it is lol. I might go the route of making it run perfect then build up the suspension if I have any left I'll do the paint too.

[OniKyan]

Assuming the car is in good condition and needs no maintenance, for me it would be something along these lines.


Suspension/Wheels
BC Gold - 8KG/MM front, 10KG/MM rear - $1,200
Urethane bushes everywhere - $300
IE 22/19 Sway bars - $440
Custom built strut tower braces - $200
15x8 et15 meshies + 205/50/15 - $2,000

= $4,140

Engine/Drivetrain
MM 2.9 Stroker - $1,900
Miller MAF + W.A.R = $700
4.10 LSD - $500
Aluminium Flywheel - $500
Clutch - $300
Z3 based short shifter - $150
eBay headers - $200
Magnaflow 14815 - $200

= $4,450

Interior
Recaro SRD/Bride Zeta etc - ~$1,000
Momo Prototipo - $200
ZHP Shift Knob - $60

= $1,260

Total = $9,850

All prices from memory, or rough estimates/guides. Also, if you can't work on cars yourself, then you may as well go and add another $5,000 on top.

[dannyyisntt]

Strippers and cocaine. That is all.

[Jalves619]

I'm at about 4k w/ an S50 and full Mcoupe suspension, but I did get pretty lucky on most of the parts. Another 6k and I'd have a fully built motor w/ a turbo, but then you are quickly moving away from a reliable daily driver.

[george graves]

I'd buy a vlad paint job.

[Raxe]

$10k in modifications doesn't go too far if you're playing with the big boys, but last time I bought one for 10ish grand it had an S38. You'll likely get more for your money buying than building.

[freeride53]

WTF are some of you guys talking about. A well sorted E30, and $5k in the bank to save.

[DisgustipatedAP1]

Well we all have about an idea of what a 10k e30 should be. These cars are sold anywhere from a hundred bucks to above 20 grand. Sure, there's no definition of a 10k e30, but if you buy one that's worth about that much (whatever that means) you'll have one of the best cars you can own for the money.

That's what I did. Got an incredible car that beats the shit out of cars costing 4-5x as much.

[TobyB]

That's about where I am. But it's SCCA legal now...

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[u3b3rg33k]

MM 3.2L rally engine. there goes your 10k. looks like an e30, smells like an e30, sounds and fits like an M20, goes like a US S52.

[mbonanni]

Lol, I do not even understand your post. An item is only worth what someone is willing to pay, so who is to say what a 10k e30 is..

[mbonanni]

gaurantee?

So if he buys one and is not satisfied, he can take it out on you?

lol