E30 from Ukraine - "Shadow of Intelligence"

[The_Glory]

Well, actually, now about the same new page, or even rather a new chapter, in the life of my E30.
The last winter operation in the winter of 2018.


Delivery of the Christmas tree by road snow-salt mixture. :)


Yes, having reached the 10-year anniversary of our life together :), after Christmas, I somehow decided that it was time to change something!





The appearance after several spray painting thresholds and arches, in this color, after every winter became worse and worse... :(


Therefore, one day he came home


Moved to a higher car ;)


I took a picture of the thirtieth anniversary ;)



Drove her into the garage



And I took it apart a little for parts ... :)



...that's how it is...

[The_Glory]

If you'd like to source some for me I'd gladly purchase ;)

If you need any help in the search or delivery, I will help as much as I can.

[The_Glory]

Very nice build and welcome to R3v.

I didnt know rear side sunshades were an option on e30's, very cool.

Thank you.
Yes, this is a very rare E30 option - the pride of my collection :)

[spike68]

BORBET A is one of the best wheels for E30 in my opinion. They used to be very rare. After buying the E30, I immediately ordered a 7.5x16 set from Germany. But a pair of rear 9x16 4x100 was more difficult to find, especially with flat caps. Now, if you wish, you can find it in different conditions.
By the way, such a set is currently sold at a flea market for 600$, but delivery to the USA will probably cost more than the wheels))

You are absolutely right. It is one of my favorites as well.

Funny story, I've actually been sourcing some Borbet A wheels from someone in Ukraine. His prices are actually very cheap. About $1300 shipped to the USA. Not sure how he is doing it for so cheap, but I'm getting them. If you'd like to source some for me I'd gladly purchase ;)

[Mike36]

English using a translator is better than stuff I see from only-English speakers.

I was thinking the same. Ha

Very nice build and welcome to R3v.

I didnt know rear side sunshades were an option on e30's, very cool.

[The_Glory]

Just a collection of some photos from the life of my E30 - club meetings, festivals, competitions, trips:

Fotostory

Photos of interior and under the hood





Further story in the blog.

[The_Glory]

So, I'll start with the factory configuration.
She was more than modest:

Vehicle data
Type code 1351
Type 316 (EUR)
E-series E30 ()
Series 3
LIM type
Steering LL
Door 4
M10 engine
Working volume 1.80
Drive HECK
MECH gearbox
Color PLATANENGRUEN METALLIC (188)
Upholstery PINIENGRUEN (0149)
Date of extraction 1984-11-02

Additional. equipment
Code Name (port) Name (EPC)
S286A BMW LM RAD/BMW STYLING BMW ALLOY WHEEL BMW DESIGN
S300A ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG ELEKTRISCH CENTRAL LOCK WITH ANTI-THEFT DEVICE.
S311 ELEKTRISCHER BEIFAHRERSPIEGEL (right electric mirror)
S320A MODELLSCHRIFTZUG ENTFALL MISSING MODEL DESIGNATION
S350A WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM HEAT-INSULATING GLASS GREEN
S400A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, MECHANISCH MANUAL OPERATED HATCH COVER

Green 316 with an M10 engine on a carburetor, green interior, green glass, and in terms of configuration, it is almost as empty as a drum. :)

But in 2000, it was technically transformed into a full-fledged 325i, and was painted in an "interesting color" - a white base, plus a combined pink and purple "chameleon", plus varnish. It was a creative experiment of a painter. :) It turned out to be an unusual mother-of-pearl, shimmering in different shades, at different angles in the sun. Unfortunately, the photo does not fully convey it... It looked beautiful and attracted people's attention. ;)
Well, there were also different colors under the hood. :)
This is how I bought it after Christmas 2008.

Photo at the time of purchase in all its beauty and colors!









Collage for her 30th birthday ;)



At the moment, the car has the following configuration:
("equipment at the time of purchase of the car"
"[S] replaced, with something better [/S]")


Motor
М20В25 [S]kat[/S]
Release M20B25 [S]with catalyst[/S]
S195 Catalyst Removal (Double Stronger)
M50 radiator with expansion tank
[S]Additional electric fan[/S]
Oil cooler
Valvoline Oil-Level-Matic automatic filling system

Transmission
5-speed gearbox
S209 Self-locking differential S3.73
Thick axles 27mm
Short-stroke slide, analogue of Z3M

Brake
S210 ABS
Front ventilated disc brakes
Rear disc brakes
Dual vacuum brake booster 325ix

Steering and Suspension
S215 Power steering
[S]TA-Technix Coilover Kit[/S]
Front struts 51mm
Eibach Pro Kit springs (-40mm front, -30mm rear)
MTS-Technik front shock absorbers
Bilstein B6 rear shock absorbers
Eccentric integrally poured silent blocks of the M3 front arms
Front stabilizer M-Technic (20mm)
M-Technic rear stabilizer (14.5 mm)
[S]Front spacer (hand made)[/S]
Eibach front spacer
Rear spacer (hand made)
Medium spacer (hand made) analogue of the E30 convertible

Electrics and original options
S235 Removable tow bar (not installed)
S240 Airbag (only electrical part installed)
S300 Central locking
S301 Anti-theft alarm (with magnetic key)
S308 Trinket box with lock and key
S311 Right mirror with electric adjustment
S314 Heating of exterior mirrors, including heating of the door lock / washer nozzles
S401 Sunroof with electric drive
[S]S410 Front electric windows[/S]
S411 Front and rear electric windows
S425 Large Tool Box (without tools, not installed)
S428 Emergency stop sign / first aid kit with built-in storage box
S464 Cover for transporting skis
S494 Heated front seats
S495 Heating of the rear part of the cabin (standard on all four-doors)
S496 Heated rear seats (hand made), analog E32/E34
S500 Headlight washer system, including intensive windshield cleaning
S510 Headlight hydrocorrector system (not working yet)
S520 Fog lights
S530 Air conditioner
S540 Speed control (cruise control)
[S]S542 Active Check Control (USA)[/S]
S542 Active Check Control (Japan Top)
S545 Tachometer with econometer
S548 Speedometer km
S551 On-board computer BC II (13 buttons)
[S]S556 ATA (Outside temperature display with frost warning) (6 buttons) [/S]
S562 Rear view mirror with lamps for reading maps
S785 White front corner glass (optional smoke and orange)
S806 Third brake light (USA)
S832 Battery in luggage compartment
S845 Audible warning of seat belt not fastened (USA) (electrical part installed only)
S850 Additional tank Export (electrical part installed only)
S853 Inscription for instrument panel, English.
S860 Front side turn signals (white E38 turn signals)
S900 Recognized AZT/TÜV immobilizer
S940 Special option (BMW Individual) color Individual 1991 - Pur Blau Metallic (253)
Check Engine (USA)
Headlights with Hella black lenses (hand made)
Startec rear lights
Rear lights with additional trunk lighting
Illuminated key
Portable flashlight with recharging in a box for small things
Interior front lighting (hand made)
Signal light on
Relay for the comfort of interior lighting
Electric window comfort relay
[S]Ammeter[/S]
Complete set of tools
Organizer for small things in the spare wheel disc
Covering the trunk lid
Torsions of the trunk lid M-Technic
Hood trim
Emergency light

Interior
S414 Mesh on the front passenger side
S415 Solar blind with mechanical drive
S417 Sunscreen curtain for the rear door window
S435 Made from valuable wood species
____Momo wooden steering wheel
____Wooden original gear lever handle
____Wooden original overlay on the lid of the box for small things
____Wooden original overlay on the light switch
S440 Non-smoker package (original box for small items, instead of the front ashtray)
S481 BMW Sportsitze sports seats for driver and front passenger
S497 Rear central armrest
S498 Rear head restraints
M-Technic badges on the front and rear seats
Kamei front armrest
E34 rubber mats
Left footrest M-Technic I

Exterior
S320 Missing model designation
S324 Front spoiler / rear spoiler in body color
[S]Jimmy Hill Front Spoiler (Replica)[/S]
Breyton fender [S]with additional brake light[/S]
[S]Original pads on the bottom of the rear fenders from 325ix
BBS Thresholds[/S]
S339 Shadow Line Equipment Kit
S350 Heat-insulating glass green
S354 Windshield with green stripe
S387 Windshield
S844 Exterior mirrors in body color
Eyelashes in body color (replica)
Kamei's eyelashes are black
Kamei's nostrils are black
Original winter nostrils
Original summer (for air conditioning) nostrils in body color
Normal nostrils are black
Cover under the back number
Original rare BBS body kit all around (almost 2.5 sets)

Wheels
S296 Alloy wheels 365x150 TD ET35 з TD 220/55VR365 (Michelin TRX)
S299 Lockable wheel bolts for alloy wheels
OZ rims(ALPINA look, King) 7J15 ET13 PCD 4x100 DIA57.1 195/60R15 winter
MIM 1900 rims 7J15 ET13 PCD 4x100 DIA57.1 205/55R15
Borbet A wide rims with flat caps 7.5J16 ET20 PCD 4x100 DIA57.1 185/55R16, 9J16 ET15 PCD 4x100 DIA57.1 215/45R16 summer

Music and more
[S]JVC CD player, 4 speakers (Sony front, Pioneer rear), Panasonic amplifier and some self-made subwoofers and tweeters. [/S]
[S]mp3 radio SONY, 6 speakers (front Nokia, Sony, rear Clarion)[/S]
[S]Bosch active antenna[/S]
S623 BMW D-Netz Car Phone with FSE (BMW Classic GSM900)
S624 Hands-Free package for BMW car phone
S651 Radio Bavaria C Reverse
S653 BMW digital radio receiver
S655 Radio Bavaria C Business
S659 Radio Bavaria Electronic CD II (Blaupunkt Munchen SCD09)
S661 Radio Bavaria C Business RDS
S663 Radio Bavaria C Electronic
S675 BMW Soundsystem (except Clarion rear speakers)
S682 Antenna with electric drive
S690 Cassette holder with fill indicator (not installed)
S690 Cassette holder with fill indicator (in door pocket, USA)
S690 Cassette holder (not installed)
S697 Automatic Telephone Antenna
Original folder with a set of factory documentation

The list will be updated ;)

This was her last appearance:











To be continued...

[The_Glory]

Thanks to everyone

I love seeing cars from other countries. No need for apologies either, your English using a translator is better than stuff I see from only-English speakers.

Great photography and E30!

Maybe I'll improve my English at the same time)

This is a great looking car.

Also, is it easy to get a hold of a set of Type A's in Ukraine? I feel like those that I see in your country all have those wheels on their cars. Why don't you share them with us in the US? ;)

BORBET A is one of the best wheels for E30 in my opinion. They used to be very rare. After buying the E30, I immediately ordered a 7.5x16 set from Germany. But a pair of rear 9x16 4x100 was more difficult to find, especially with flat caps. Now, if you wish, you can find it in different conditions.
By the way, such a set is currently sold at a flea market for 600$, but delivery to the USA will probably cost more than the wheels))

Welcome! Enjoy the wear on the shifter, looks like a fun car. Always loved the Type A's. Please share as much as you would like. :)

Yes, this is a really fun car! )
And all wooden parts will also be restored. A few details are still missing.
I already said about BORBET A ;)

[moatilliatta]

Welcome! Enjoy the wear on the shifter, looks like a fun car. Always loved the Type A's. Please share as much as you would like. :)

[spike68]

This is a great looking car.

Also, is it easy to get a hold of a set of Type A's in Ukraine? I feel like those that I see in your country all have those wheels on their cars. Why don't you share them with us in the US? ;)

[DEV0 E30]

I love seeing cars from other countries. No need for apologies either, your English using a translator is better than stuff I see from only-English speakers.

Great photography and E30!

[The_Glory]

Good evening! E30 from Ukraine.

I have owned this car since 2008, but I decided to write about it on a foreign forum only now. Although I read all the time and look for useful information here.
I am one of the organizers of the Ukrainian BMW E30 Club, so I blogged about my car on the forum of our club. I also wrote on the Russian forum, but, for obvious reasons, now I don't even want to go there.
Decided to expand the audience to the West ;)
Of course, I will not duplicate everything here, but for those who are interested, here is the content of the past 10 years:

http://forum.e30club.com.ua/index.php/topic,40.0.html

Or here, in a more convenient form:

https://driver.top/car/20194

So, I present to you my E30. It used to be called the "sedan of an interesting color" because it looked like this:


After 10 years of ownership, a new chapter in the life of my E30 began, namely, a complete disassembly for an overhaul of the body, painting and assembly like a "weekend" car. Now she looks different, and her name is "Shadow of Intelligence".
The concept of the project - assembly as much as possible in accordance with ETK and ETM, and maximum equipment with original options, in accordance with EBA - full options. The process has already dragged on for 4 years, so here I will first duplicate the old restoration records up to today. And then, already in real time.
There will be many photos, as I try to describe everything in as much detail as possible. Some photos and things may even seem terrible :) But these are the consequences of harsh operation on Ukrainian roads, and repairs in the absence of normal service in the 90s, when these cars arrived here. By the way, in my case, this is not the worst option for the condition of the car. By our standards ;) In Western Europe and the USA, the E30 has been preserved much better.

PS
I don't know a foreign language very well, so I use a translator. Maybe somewhere the translation will not be completely correct, sorry. This is especially true of old records that I just copy.