Little brother just got a e30.

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  • Jordan
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2003
    • 12907

    #1

    Little brother just got a e30.

    We went and looked at a 85 325e today. He has decided to get it. He is 15 and working with his learners permit right now so he has plenty of time to get it repaired with my help.

    142k on the engine, needs some minor repairs, and a good cleaning inside, out, and everywhere in between.

    $850, should be down at my house this coming weekend.







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  • Fred
    Mod Crazy
    • Oct 2003
    • 659

    #2
    Nice, I see it's got the 7k tach swapped in as well :)

    '86 325 2.8i stroker - Arctic Blue
    '11 328i Sports Wagon - LeMans Blue
    Strictly Eta

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    • LikeCDoos
      R3VLimited
      • Jan 2004
      • 2522

      #3
      not bad for $850...but would i drive a eta.....um no. Great for your bro though

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      • Jordan
        R3V OG
        • Oct 2003
        • 12907

        #4
        Yeah. The steering wheel will be swapped for the stock one. Its some cheapo small Grant steering wheel and it blocks the instruments. The 7k tach needs to be replaced with a Eta one, or at least coding plugs swapped. It does not read accurately.

        For a Eta it drives fairly well, I was able to pull till redline and chirp into 2nd. Its got more then enough power for a first time driver.
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        • OldUser1
          Mod Crazy
          • Oct 2003
          • 636

          #5
          Good first car, what are his plans for it? Mod it, or is it just going to be means of transportation?

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          • Jordan
            R3V OG
            • Oct 2003
            • 12907

            #6
            Originally posted by Kenyon
            Good first car, what are his plans for it? Mod it, or is it just going to be means of transportation?
            Repair the items that need it, give it a good cleaning, then drive it for awhile. The mod possibilities are all but endless for him with me around to help him carry them out.
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            • OldUser1
              Mod Crazy
              • Oct 2003
              • 636

              #7
              Originally posted by Jordan
              Originally posted by Kenyon
              Good first car, what are his plans for it? Mod it, or is it just going to be means of transportation?
              Repair the items that need it, give it a good cleaning, then drive it for awhile. The mod possibilities are all but endless for him with me around to help him carry them out.
              e --> i swap after he learns what he's doing.

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              • Jordan
                R3V OG
                • Oct 2003
                • 12907

                #8
                Originally posted by Kenyon
                e --> i swap after he learns what he's doing.
                Definately a viable option.
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                • E30ownerwithanopinion
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 1526

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Fred
                  Nice, I see it's got the 7k tach swapped in as well :)

                  is that all it takes???


                  Funny thing is this Eta is technically faster then your grey E30 right now isnt it?

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                  • bimmerphile
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 3495

                    #10
                    Originally posted by E30ownerwithanopinion
                    Funny thing is this Eta is technically faster then your grey E30 right now isnt it?
                    No, I don't believe so.
                    My mountains are better than yours.

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                    • Jordan
                      R3V OG
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 12907

                      #11
                      My car runs and drives just fine now.
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                      • krisco
                        Advanced Member
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 180

                        #12
                        Burned!

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                        • Jand3rson
                          Banned
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 37587

                          #13
                          One big fuckin' happy E30 drivin' family. :D

                          Now your mom needs to get one when you guys sell the ///M3.

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                          • rwh11385
                            lance_entities
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 18403

                            #14
                            Originally posted by bimmerphile
                            Originally posted by E30ownerwithanopinion
                            Funny thing is this Eta is technically faster then your grey E30 right now isnt it?
                            No, I don't believe so.
                            I guess there is IN and then there is OUT of the R3V community. Maybe the "inside" guys ought to wear some special jackets...... "Member's Only" was such the style in the day......

                            p.s. I don't blame Avi for not being able to keep up with Jordan's progress.....he's busy with his own forum family. And nice attempt to jest with Jordan......up until a week ago, his joke would have been true and comical. Nice try Avi. :)

                            - - Robert, who knows too many of us on first name basis
                            (Also waiting for the E30 group shot 6 months down the road: An unique E30, one white eta, a ne "project" e30, and a MG)

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                            • Jordan
                              R3V OG
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 12907

                              #15
                              The eta is actually Tan on Tan. Its just bad lighting.
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