Help me build my e30 haha

[rThor432]

So, plan it all out but expect to spend more... ;)

Good luck!

Yeah, I hear you Jean. I've got 10k into my car, and there is still a lot left to go before it is where I want it to be.

[Jean]

14k for modifications or car/mods ? It's doable IF you try and do most of the work yourself and leave certain jobs for a shop. 14k isn't a huge budget to touch all the necessary areas of the car etc.

I've put about 7-8k and I have not even done an engine swap yet, or gotten good wheels or bbk. And I've been doing most of the work myself, paid the shop to replace the clutch/master/slave cylinders and a put in a new windshield...

So, plan it all out but expect to spend more... ;)

Good luck!

[einstein57]

That should be a good start. I'd suggest buying one that already has the suspension your lookin for that way you can spen the rest on engine and paint. Or just by a clean m3 and put some style 5's on it and call it a day.

[Jbs]

I have about 14k...


lol that enough?

[M42Technik]

Much less likely to get stolen that way. Biut do you see what i mean about the LM's. They were designed for larger diameters and look off when they are small.

Those are replicas on that specific E30.

[einstein57]

Much less likely to get stolen that way. Biut do you see what i mean about the LM's. They were designed for larger diameters and look off when they are small.

[Jean]

I would rather have 12k into maint/ upgrades than a paintjob, that's for sure lol

[AndrewBird]

There are certain cars here that are in the upwards of $40K. Not joking. One of which still has an M20.

I know of one car here with a $12K paintjob which used Glasurit and had many many coats of paint and clear.

James instantly comes to mind...

[stevofthahill]

I certainly hope the OP has deep pockets, or he going to find himself with a 1/4 built car and no money real fast.

[M42Technik]

I wonder who has spent the most w/o engine or paint. I know there are a few cars in here in the $20K+ club but they have been sprayed and stroked or m/s5x...

There are certain cars here that are in the upwards of $40K. Not joking. One of which still has an M20.

I know of one car here with a $12K paintjob which used Glasurit and had many many coats of paint and clear.

[einstein57]

TRUTH. 7k and no engine work yet lol

I wonder who has spent the most w/o engine or paint. I know there are a few cars in here in the $20K+ club but they have been sprayed and stroked or m/s5x. I get depressed when i look at my receipts cause i know the girlfriend will never let me buy her a gift under $500. That and i could have bought a clean M3 that i stumbled across after i already dropped the first 5

[einstein57]

The rs wheels come in 4 and 6 lug. I have not seen a true BBS LM in a 4 lug.
Thats not a smiley. This is a smiley

[Jbs]

Who cares about good looking wheels on an e30. Most modern wheels look out of place on our cars. If your going 5 lug for the brakes it would be cheaper and better to go with Massive Brakes. Or you can save time and money and just give me your money :) An e30 can drink up 7 grand real quick.

I want either BBS RS's or LM's... those are 4 lug right?



oh, and i just want to use this smiley

[Jean]

Who cares about good looking wheels on an e30. Most modern wheels look out of place on our cars. If your going 5 lug for the brakes it would be cheaper and better to go with Massive Brakes. Or you can save time and money and just give me your money :) An e30 can drink up 7 grand real quick.

TRUTH. 7k and no engine work yet lol

[rThor432]

An e30 can drink up 7 grand real quick.

And even then it can still live on jackstands....