What was the FIRST thing you bought for your E30?

[Miguel801]

hmm

Hella headlights.

[Stanley Rockafella]

All tune-up related stuff: filters, timing belt & tensioner, tires, etc.

[Reichart12]

springs/shocks

I ain't about that stock ride height, yo.

For my current e30, this is the same for me... Although I did get a rear plate filler technically first as it was a Christmas gift.

[88BlackS-ETA]

Before I even bought a E30, I got a center console, front door panels and rear panels.

When I got the car I had to replace a headlight lens to pass inspection after that the REAL first thing I bought was a timing belt, tensioner, water pump and some gasket that was leaking.

[Vincent Brick]

According to my records, it was...

Oil/filter, new crank position sensor, oxygen sensor (Bosch)... hood prop strut, trunk roundel (OEM BMW), used turn signal switch.

[wolfador]

Timing belt, water pump, thermostat, coolant hose kit and V belts. Parts arrived before the car did from the shipper lol.

[MrBurgundy]

springs/shocks

I ain't about that stock ride height, yo.

[SkiFree]

Nardi Classic steering wheel for my 2002. Wanted one for ages.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BfT0RFQnhct/?taken-by=adamsautosport

[LowR3V'in]

probably m3 springs/rear sway and cabrio front sway bar.
perfect combo btw but then get ie3/koniSA/bimmerworld rear shock mounts.
that was like 10-13 years ago.

[djkostas]

Hm...
First was a USB stereo unit to replace the cassette player.
Second was a Z3 4.27 torsen diff.
After that I just lost track.

[rube207]

A new z3 shifter to replace the horribly worn out e36 shifter that was in it. Didn’t shorten the throw much more, but getting rid of the slop was well worth the price.

[Aleman]

My first order was for this stuff:
Head Gasket Set
Shift Knob
Bottom End Gasket Set
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Exhaust Manifold Nuts (copper)
Cylinder Head Bolt Set
Spark Plugs
Therm Gasket
Therm O-Ring
Thermostat
Bumper Rivets
Fuel Filter

A nasty shift knob should be replaced right away.

[PacificExposure]

I was laughing with my brother because his new-to-him '73 2002 is on a truck being shipped cross-country and he's already deep in parts and falling down the rabbit hole. What was the first thing you ordered/picked/scavenged for your E30?

I replaced all the things I touch first: the aging shift knob and brake lever with UUC machined pieces and steering wheel with a 350mm Viilante tri-color steering wheel. Still my favorite things about the car.