Bring a Trailer Auctions, E30 edition

[MrBurgundy]

I agree on the x brace. What about shock tower brace? Also, I'd lov to get a hard top but they are getting mad expensive. Keeping my eye out for one that needs some work.

I believe there's one floating around now that needs some work.

[decay]

I believe there's one floating around now that needs some work.

there's a guy on the r3v facebook group holding two.

and yeah, they are expensive, but i'm in strong agreement with JimmyP's comment above. the vert chassis are wet fucking noodles.

i did 5-lug suspension on my vert first, but it didn't handle like i wanted until i put a roof on it. that's why i went with a baur for my 4th e30- open-top driving with structural integrity retained :)

[Poorhouse]

Yes, I still have the Borbet wheels but am thinking about selling them for some nice BBS weaves. I agree with the H&R race springs and Billys. On my list for sure.

I have H&R Cabrio springs with Bilstein Sports, really nice combo. Not harsh at all. I think the Race springs would be to much for a Cabrio.


I did a full front end refresh and X brace when I put them in. Cowl shake was greatly reduced, even with the harsher suspension set up.


It's never going to feel like a closed car, just accept it for what it is.

[cory58]

Ant may be his replacement but there is no substitute for Edd, wouldn't be surprised if the show is done after this season.

I'm a huge Edd fan. When I heard he was leaving, I thought about boycotting the show. That begin said, I've watched 2 episodes so far with Ant and they were good. The technical "work on the car" part of the episodes seemed the same as before. I know Edd's "this is going to be a big PITA" attitude was part of the shtick, but I like Ant's positive attitude. He seems like a car guy.

Would definitely be cool if Edd got his own show!

Cory

[2mAn]

I think Edd was sweeping the floors and serving tea in the latest episode of project binky

[Echo30V]

Thanks for all the great information. I’m going to start saving up for the hard top, x bracer and strut brace then will do suspension.

[Rusty.Piranha]

1990 BMW M3

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-bmw-m3-18/

[bradnic]

I have H&R Cabrio springs with Bilstein Sports, really nice combo. Not harsh at all. I think the Race springs would be to much for a Cabrio.

I did a full front end refresh and X brace when I put them in. Cowl shake was greatly reduced, even with the harsher suspension set up.

It's never going to feel like a closed car, just accept it for what it is.

I have H&R cabrio springs as well, billie sports in the rear, new OEM Sachs in front, Garagistic X-brace and strut bar. I had billie sports in front, without the xbrace and strut bar, and euroweaves. they were way to stiff for my taste. the OEM Sachs are just perfect, even with the 16" alpinas I run now.

Hardtop completely transforms the ride as well.

pics and lots more info on my build thread

[2mAn]

man, I swear everytime I checked there were no E30s then suddenly two new ones have popped up.

Thats a nice S52 swapped E30

[Echo30V]

Winter is a comin’ and peoples don’t want to be storin’ their pretty whips.

[Powling]

Winter is a comin’ and peoples don’t want to be storin’ their pretty whips.

You would think paying for storage and waiting until spring, you would get a much higher price since people with money are looking for a summer car.

[Echo30V]

Maybe but when I was looking for a 356 P-Car, best deals and most inventory in the fall.

[Echo30V]

There’s a black 1990 325i with a s52 under the hood now

[Stanley Rockafella]

Maybe but when I was looking for a 356 P-Car, best deals and most inventory in the fall.

Best time to BUY/SELL a sportscar is the autumn/spring.

Best time to BUY/SELL an SUV or AWD vehicle is in the spring/autumn

[Rusty.Piranha]

No Reserve: 1989 BMW 325is 5-Speed

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-bmw-325is-20/