Coast to Coast, an e30 American adventure

[Mike36]

Will you be adding a radio at any point?

[benwalsh91]

So, started packing last night. Was i meant to bring clothes or just car parts?

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[benwalsh91]

Little bit of update, does anyone even like or enjoy the massive stock 4 spoke steering wheel that comes in these?

Im usually completely against the QR steering wheels in street cars / non purpose built racecars. but i thought about getting a steering wheel like this and then run a QR hub to be able to remove the steering wheel when i am parked at the hotel for example to try and put off people from stealing the car. If i decide i hate it i can just change it back to the original 4 spoke bus wheel.

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I managed to pick up a Momo steering wheel type v35. build date is September 88 so is period correct for the car which i really like, plus it was only 33GBP!

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I also have new boots coming from Matt at 2m so should tidy up the interior a little, trying to find one of them dash covers to hide the horrifically cracked dash.

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[benwalsh91]

You’re going to Houma? I married a Houma girl and all her family is down there.

Tradewinds Restaurant, 7682 highway 56, Chauvin, LA. ITS WORTH IT. Drive down to cocodrie too.


These guys are my wife’s cousins.

https://jalopnik.com/5529162/cajun-e...-straightening

Yeah man staying in Houma, i shall check it out for sure thank you!!

Just checked out that link. thats mad and i love it.

[325e '87]

You’re going to Houma? I married a Houma girl and all her family is down there.

Tradewinds Restaurant, 7682 highway 56, Chauvin, LA. ITS WORTH IT. Drive down to cocodrie too.


These guys are my wife’s cousins.

https://jalopnik.com/5529162/cajun-e30-bashes-wall-200-feet-into-race-gets-field-expedient-frame-straightening

[benwalsh91]

Yup, I had forgotten that I had it, but its here for you

I really appreciate that!! Thank you :)

Maaan, nice cassette holder! You looking to keep it? :D

haha i really hadn't thought much about it to be honest!!

Good choice. I live in the Palm Springs area and have made that run many times. In fact, the fastest I ever drove my previous e30 was on that route. Beautiful, smooth, dry, generally empty two-lane roads with long sight-lines before you hook up with the I-15. Not a whole lot of places for gas and water between Twenty-Nine Palms and Vegas, though, so plan accordingly.


Sounds like you and the missus are in line for a great adventure. Safe travels!

thank you i will keep that in mind, the Mrs doesnt like spirited driving and i really dont want any hassle from the cops so i will keep the speeds sensible plus i dont want to beat on the car to much.

and i have been concerned about gas stops out that way as i've heard there are not that many places to stop and get gas so the plan was to fill the car up before we leave palm springs and i plan on having a jerry can in the back of some sort with some gas incase we run super low. i also have the AAA platnum package now so if we do run out of gas or get into a spot of bother they should have my back, i hope!

[ainadude]

[QUOTE=benwalsh91;4908804] Joshua Tree is on the hit list whilst we are going from Palm Springs to vegas we plan on stopping off and spending some time there!!

Good choice. I live in the Palm Springs area and have made that run many times. In fact, the fastest I ever drove my previous e30 was on that route. Beautiful, smooth, dry, generally empty two-lane roads with long sight-lines before you hook up with the I-15. Not a whole lot of places for gas and water between Twenty-Nine Palms and Vegas, though, so plan accordingly.


Sounds like you and the missus are in line for a great adventure. Safe travels!

[alkkamai]

Maaan, nice cassette holder! You looking to keep it? :D

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[2mAn]

Man are you sure!?

That would be totally amazing if i can. Thank you.

Yup, I had forgotten that I had it, but its here for you

[benwalsh91]

I have a spare glovebox, you can have it... its not the best but its 100x better than what you have

Man are you sure!?

That would be totally amazing if i can. Thank you.

[2mAn]

I have a spare glovebox, you can have it... its not the best but its 100x better than what you have

[benwalsh91]

If you stop in Louisiana you have to get food from some small Mom and Pop shop, way better than the food in New Orleans! Hit me up when you do, I'm not that far from your route.

Where in Louisiana are you? We couldn't really find anywhere to nice in our budget in New Orleans so we are staying outside in Houma.

[Court M3]

If you stop in Louisiana you have to get food from some small Mom and Pop shop, way better than the food in New Orleans! Hit me up when you do, I'm not that far from your route.

[benwalsh91]

That was in August, September/October should be even better

Thanks man! i will certainly get some photos when we get there :)

Definitely going to follow along with this.

If you need anything when you're near Baltimore, hit me up.

thank you, we actually booked a hotel last night in Baltimore to stop off when we are between Washington D.C and Pennsylvania.

[benwalsh91]

3 weeks till we leave England!!!

and i am getting excited and nervous all at the same time.

My friend Chris sent some seat belt buckles as the ones that was on the seats had facelift and the car is a pre-facelift so had pre-facelift belts. for those none-the-wiser (like me a few weeks ago) the facelift belt buckles wont fit pre-facelift belts. but pre-facelift belt buckles fit facelift and pre-facelift belts. I dont know i am confused now just by writing that. but short story is we have working seat belts!!!

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FUCK YEAH!!

also, Steve gave the car a much needed clean as it was disgusting!

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damn i forgot how high your e30's are as standard. shittttt

gave the interior a good clean whilst the seats were out to fit the buckles too. I am super glad he gave the interior a good clean, this is actually the first thing i do when i buy a new car is to get all the previous owners grime out the inside of the car, i don't understand how disgusting some people can leave there cars on the inside!

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and some next to his e36 Dinan M3. I am bringing him some UK bits over for his 36.

also, need to fit the e30 IS front lip when i get there.

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I do have 2x new front "fenders" in white but they are currently situated down at Chris's place near LA so wont be getting them till week 3 of the trip.