Guys......can you help a brutha out...

[namsayin]

but thats because you have fun things that end in x54...:)

lolzz

and you're right....all this shit adds up real quick..i could have easily bought a newer nicer car with the parts stash i have for this car..


..but my e30 is my dream car, and im building it to my specs!

and OP this will e30 thing will be a longggggg road for you and the goals you have for it, hopefully you can make progress fast!

many e30 projects here fail to finish to the owners dreams unfortunately!

[Bimmerista]

No offense, but I would start out with a whole different car altogether. Preferably a late model car with an 'i' motor in it already.

[daniel]

i read that whole first post with only the silver car showing up on my monitor and i'm thinking "its not delphin its not delphin its not delphin". then i scroll down...

anyway, my opinion is that mtech II looks funny on early e30s.

[Stephen]

K Crank sunroofs are actually badass, not sure who told you otherwise

[416stroker]

Keep the delphin and add euros and make your car a tech 1

[accident]

K Crank sunroofs are actually badass, not sure who told you otherwise

Fuck that, i've had both. Crank roof can blow me.

[TwoJ's]

Don't do a damn thing to your car. It is a piece of shit already. Just drive it as is and if you want to have a nice e30 you will need to buy a different one first.

[87' 325]

Don't do a damn thing to your car. It is a piece of shit already. Just drive it as is and if you want to have a nice e30 you will need to buy a different one first.

I dont completely agree with you. This car may not be in the best shape but that doesnt mean he should just let it be. I would start off by getting it back to the way it was OEM as cheaply as possible.(Ebay,classifieds,craigslist)

Also a mtech II kit like the one you have pictured is for a later model car with plastic bumpers. The kit wouldn't be a simple install as it would if it were a late model.

For aerodynamics I would not get a eurostop kit. I would stay with OEM pieces because of pricing,fitment, and longevity. Do some research on early models like the one you have. Some look very clean and classic just with simple modifications.

I also wouldn't paint the car unless your going to invest your own labor and time into it. A good paint job costs thousands. It just simply wouldn't be a good investment. A cheap alternative would be going the roller paint method(search). Some truly stand by its durable,cheap,simple process.

I would also keep the E motor just for gas mileage. You would be spending money on the swap to spend more money in gas.

This car may not be a drooler but its got its own job....function.

[Matt-B]

Fuck that, i've had both. Crank roof can blow me.

Ladies prefer the crank roof, Many uh times Ive had one on the car and opening the roof and they just about climax with joy and awesomeness that my shit has a crank.

Im thinking they like it so much cause they prefer a challenge

[M42Technik]

Ladies prefer the crank roof, Many uh times Ive had one on the car and opening the roof and they just about climax with joy and awesomeness that my shit has a crank.

Im thinking they like it so much cause they prefer a challenge

Truer words have never been spoken. They get moist for some odd reason when they notice this.

[netcsk]

okay

Step 1.
Make the car move. At this point, it'd probably well worth it to go 24V with an M/S 50/52. Swaps like that are usually not too expensive, and have been done countless number of times and tons of information on the subject. M50's can be easily found on craigslist and things like that, junkyards, whatever.

Step 2:
Make your car look less like ass. From the looks of it, your paint is pretty rough, but maybe salvageable. Delphin is an okay colour and can be made to look good. Either detail it yourself properly, or get it done professionally(probably worth it). After you've done that, get some decent suspension. Replace most of your bushings, and get some better shocks. Billie Sports and H&R Race/IE3's will looks good, for softer more DD go for H&R Sports. As far as body kits, that needs to be last on your list. Your car doesn't even drive right now, so tackle that first. However, just to state, an MT2 kit will not fit on your car properly without a good bit of modification.

Step 3
Leave the interior alone for a while until you get the rest sorted out.


EDIT: Crank sunroofs suck ass. I converted mine from crank to electric, and it was a bitch. Don't fuck with the sunroof, you've got it good.

Lolz at doing an engine before getting the car safe to drive (bushings and maintenance).

[e30damen]

Ladies prefer the crank roof, Many uh times Ive had one on the car and opening the roof and they just about climax with joy and awesomeness that my shit has a crank.

Im thinking they like it so much cause they prefer a challenge

It is very true.. somehow they are drawn to it and the way it always hangs down.. Always trying to play with it.

[E30FourLife]

I personally would part it out and start with a running car that has maintenance all done

[etta325]

i personally would part it out and start with a running car that has maintenance all done

+1

[Farbin Kaiber]

Do an over 9000 shot wet kit for nitroz.