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  • bmwcalvin
    E30 Addict
    • Jan 2010
    • 424

    #1

    E30 Again!

    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!
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    Originally posted by IRON-E
    Skirtz are for zeh womenzzzz....
  • Ray Smoodiver
    Moderator
    • Jun 2004
    • 8809

    #2
    You should have factored a new camera into the purchase price.

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    • MR 325
      Moderator
      • Oct 2003
      • 37826

      #3
      Better adjust the distributor a 1/4 turn.
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      • mikeedler
        R3V OG
        • Feb 2004
        • 6707

        #4
        Originally posted by MR 325
        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.

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        • bmwcalvin
          E30 Addict
          • Jan 2010
          • 424

          #5
          Awesome thanks for the comments, I will try working on the distributor once it stops raining..
          Originally posted by IRON-E
          Skirtz are for zeh womenzzzz....

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          • wille28
            Advanced Member
            • Mar 2011
            • 113

            #6
            lets the spring like this its look great

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            • bmwcalvin
              E30 Addict
              • Jan 2010
              • 424

              #7
              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..
              Originally posted by IRON-E
              Skirtz are for zeh womenzzzz....

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              • soupiemelody
                Advanced Member
                • Mar 2010
                • 188

                #8
                Originally posted by Ray Smoodiver
                You should have factored a new camera into the purchase price.
                lol

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                • kalib0y
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Dec 2004
                  • 3620

                  #9
                  did you happen to buy this car in Whittier or santa fe springs?
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                  • bmwcalvin
                    E30 Addict
                    • Jan 2010
                    • 424

                    #10
                    Yeah I got it in Whittier, how'd you know??
                    Originally posted by IRON-E
                    Skirtz are for zeh womenzzzz....

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                    • bmwcalvin
                      E30 Addict
                      • Jan 2010
                      • 424

                      #11
                      distributor

                      Originally posted by MR 325
                      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..
                      Originally posted by IRON-E
                      Skirtz are for zeh womenzzzz....

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                      • downernsp
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 1931

                        #12
                        Originally posted by bmwcalvin
                        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..
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                        • Sagaris
                          R3VLimited
                          • Sep 2009
                          • 2243

                          #13
                          There IS a distributor but it does not have any adjustment. :hitler:

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                          • Wh33lhop
                            R3V OG
                            • Feb 2009
                            • 11705

                            #14
                            Nice. I had my eye on that craigslist ad for awhile.
                            paint sucks

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                            • richardkeith97
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 1693

                              #15
                              did he cut the rear springs? not possible

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