First E30 First Car

[freeride53]

If you find a nice m20b25, i say swap it in. 325is's move.

[Unearth078]

good start, if your happy who cares what you paid really. When do you put a b25 or m5x in? ;)

but ive never spent more then 2500 on mine but then put 1200 into it in parts you already got

where in jerz do you live and what camera do you shoot with?

[Tree18is]

good with a camera I see

[TimKninja]

I approve of this. I love Red E30's.

[Dude]

good start, if your happy who cares what you paid really. When do you put a b25 or m5x in? ;)

but ive never spent more then 2500 on mine but then put 1200 into it in parts you already got

where in jerz do you live and what camera do you shoot with?

Thanks man, Im from the riverton/palmyra/cinnaminson area. Ive been shooting for about 3 years, for digital I use a d90

good with a camera I see

lulz thanks :)

I approve of this. I love Red E30's.

Thanks man!

[blck325is]

If I keep the hood flat black and get a black valance you think it will look right?

Yeah, so I think it turned out quite nicely. Put an i motor in there and an lsd and it will make a world of difference. Oh and if you can score some euro bumpers that would look quite good. Good progress though, wish I had time to wrench on mine..:(

[Dude]

Yeah, so I think it turned out quite nicely. Put an i motor in there and an lsd and it will make a world of difference. Oh and if you can score some euro bumpers that would look quite good. Good progress though, wish I had time to wrench on mine..:(

I took more pics today and it looks good, but im up in my room and im to tired/lazy to go down stairs and upload them tonight. Im not up for a whole motor swap but i do wanna put some time/money into this car. Im still bummed i overpaid, had i not i might have sold this car to fund a different e30 for less money but it is what it is. I do want to get a new lsd, but im not sure how to do so. I feel like trying to get one from the junk yard will be impossible but i dont think it would be cheap to buy and ship one from someone online.

Also plan on making a cold air intake. Anyone know where I can find a cone filter for a good price, ill make the heatshield myself.

Also need to replace the clutch soon. Im sure thats not gonna be easy but its slipping pretty bad now, a tad to much gas on the upshifts and it just spins =/.

Really want new wheels tires soon too.

Need to get some real springs. I cut the springs for now, shame on me. It drives pretty well and i love the amount of drop. I just want to get something safer so i dont have to worry and ill feel confident when i take it to the track next. Im woried im not gonna be happy with the drop once i get new springs =[ Also need to look into the other suspension stuff. Is there anywhere to buy a complete tune up bushing kit? Also will newer sway bars make a big difference? Where should i get some.

I really want to tighten up my gear box, its loose. Do you think a bushing kit will help much? Also is there anyway i can get a shorter shift lever arm thing. I dont feel like i need a whole short shift kit if i cant just get the knob down lower and if it didnt move around so much.

I hate saying this as I feel like a total new fag newb but what other stuff should I look into doing on the cheap. I love tooling around and i want some added performance.

Also back to the AC questions. Do you think its worth even trying to find the leak, repair it, recharge the system with freeze12?. I feel like it would be costly and id rather put my money into other things.


Thanks guys, im really starting to like this place :p

[a3ternus]

Congrats on the car man! :)
Apart from new shocks and springs I d say you should try maybe a silver or red (even though I d do a photoshop first to see what it d look like) lip for your rims.
Maybe you should get new onew as well,I dont know...depends on what you think!
N.

[Dude]

Congrats on the car man! :)
Apart from new shocks and springs I d say you should try maybe a silver or red (even though I d do a photoshop first to see what it d look like) lip for your rims.
Maybe you should get new onew as well,I dont know...depends on what you think!
N.

Thanks man I was actualy thinkin a rid lip with maybe red centercaps

[a3ternus]

Thats a quick photochop!
I d go with silver lip though...
Anyway,what do you think?
You could do it with a special film painted red-custom made for 14inch rims.
There s a company that sells those over there,but I dont remember the link!
N.

[carguy101]

Is it me or does it look like the rear dips kinda at an angle from the rear C-pillar?

[Dude]

Thanks man the red lips look pretty good. Im gonna hold out for new wheels though.

And what do you mean dips down? Like the trunk?

[kickbuttcaleb!]

wow your e30 has come along way, it looks awesome!

[carguy101]

Thanks man the red lips look pretty good. Im gonna hold out for new wheels though.

And what do you mean dips down? Like the trunk?

Like where the trunk meets the window. It looks like either a lot of weight has pushed the rear down or it was rear ended. It may be the photo, does anyone else see this?

[cablehaze15]

did you do that timing belt yet?? the sooner the better, especially if you don't know when it was done last. on my 88 i bought it not knowing when it was replaced and did it immediately... the old belt was honestly only miles away from breaking. if you haven't yet, get a bentley manual and/or have someone help you that has done it and change that belt! it's a good opportunity to get aquainted with the m20 also.

performance... honestly there is little you can do. i would say just enjoy what you have until you can afford a 24v swap or a later model and go from there