E30 Again!

[bmwcalvin]

So I am finally able to get a BMW again! I bought a 1990 325i Convertible today. Ended up picking up this car today and it needs some work... The previous owner chopped the springs :( So I need to figure out something to fix that. The interior is painted over leather, just the seats, not sure why?? Also it has a funny lag around 3k rpm, probably timing.. Other than that just some basic dents and stuff, nothing out of the ordinary. I attached a picture, I got it for super cheap so I am not complaining. Luckily it runs great! It will be a definite work in progress and should be fun!

[Ray Smoodiver]

You should have factored a new camera into the purchase price.

[MR 325]

Better adjust the distributor a 1/4 turn.

[mikeedler]

Better adjust the distributor a 1/4 turn.

I would tun it a half, and then back an 1/8. seens to work the best for me.
car looks nice BTW.

[bmwcalvin]

Awesome thanks for the comments, I will try working on the distributor once it stops raining..

[wille28]

lets the spring like this its look great

[bmwcalvin]

Ha ha the oil pan is taking a beating and I get tire rub on the front. It would be different if it were stiff, but someone cut the coils. I like my cars low, but the pot holes out here in LA are killers..

[soupiemelody]

You should have factored a new camera into the purchase price.

lol

[kalib0y]

did you happen to buy this car in Whittier or santa fe springs?

[bmwcalvin]

Yeah I got it in Whittier, how'd you know??

[bmwcalvin]

distributor

Better adjust the distributor a 1/4 turn.

Is there a write up on adjusting the distributor? Been almost 10 years since my last e30, so I feel like a noob again and I can't fine one on the forums..

[downernsp]

Is there a write up on adjusting the distributor? Been almost 10 years since my last e30, so I feel like a noob again and I can't fine one on the forums..

WTF you don't have a dis..

[Sagaris]

There IS a distributor but it does not have any adjustment. :hitler:

[Wh33lhop]

Nice. I had my eye on that craigslist ad for awhile.

[richardkeith97]

did he cut the rear springs? not possible