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  • Laura
    E30 Addict
    • Jun 2011
    • 451

    #1

    Laura's '92 vert/new to the forum

    I am now the proud owner of a calypso 1992 325i convertible :) I've always loved e30s, and my dad mentioned wanting to sell his, so I hoped on it. The poor car has just been sitting in his driveway for years not being driven because he rides his motorcycle everywhere. 138k miles. Automatic (considering a tranny swap, I really want a 5spd...). I've had it a little over a month now. When I got it the top was in terrible shape- the back window was duct taped in and had been like that for years, and there was a pretty bad oil leak (my dad said it was the oil pan gasket, but I took a look at it and it was just the valve cover gasket... a much easier fix! :) ).

    Pics of when I got her:


    mine and my friends' (mine with duct taped window)


    Got a top off of a parts car:




    all the trim was super faded so I painted it, along with the whole grill cause the chrome on the kindeys was chipping off. also painted the window trim black, it was looking a little rough too.


    mustache is off, I got tired of it.

    lowering it soon.


    Inspiration:

    ^droooooool...
  • fsf1o1
    Advanced Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 141

    #2
    Nice and congrats
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    2012 Porsche 911 Black Edition-Sold
    2007 E-Class 350 -Sold

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    • csermonet47
      E30 Modder
      • Jul 2009
      • 937

      #3
      Well, I really like the color! Maybe we should go on a date sometime.
      Are Three Vee



      Dad Spec

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      • Erik
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2005
        • 5370

        #4
        So many nice Calypsos lately!!
        -Erik
        '16 Focus 2.0L - '99 Protegé DX 1.6L POS (Sold) - '87 4runner 22R-E (Sold) - '86 Schwarz S50 (Sold) - '02 WRX Wagon (sold) - '07 Impreza 2.5i (sold) - '91 Alpine M52 (Sold) - '89 Alpine 325is (Sold)


        Originally posted by 87e30
        I just want to dance with some beezies

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        • CabbE30
          R3VLimited
          • Aug 2009
          • 2358

          #5
          Welcome!

          Sweet ride! I want a convertible so bad!

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          • blksuperman2
            Advanced Member
            • Oct 2007
            • 143

            #6
            Welcome to the Calypso club. So you just painted the chrome trim? What did you use?

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            • rares
              Mod Crazy
              • May 2010
              • 730

              #7
              awesome car laura. my brother just bought a 92 vert calypso also... thats so cool to see so many... good luck modding. looks like you're off to a good start..

              welcome btw.
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              • brutus87
                R3V OG
                • Feb 2010
                • 6280

                #8
                Welcome!
                looks like you have a great base to start with!
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                • FutureE30
                  Advanced Member
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 159

                  #9
                  Sweet car Laura,

                  I have the same exact car. Where did you say you got that top? Is the interior tan leather? Congrats again.......

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                  • Smoove1
                    E30 Addict
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 505

                    #10
                    Calypso m-tech 2 cars are awesome... I wish mine was calypso when ever I see that pic.

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                    • F34R
                      sLaughter
                      • May 2009
                      • 12390

                      #11
                      Another vert! welcome to r3v. This is my second favorite color =) Since you want to go LOW send me a PM and I will help you though setting your car up right.

                      @Smoove1, is that some sort of purple? I am doing technoviolet =)
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                      • pilotskillse30
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Dec 2006
                        • 1957

                        #12
                        Originally posted by csermonet47
                        Well, I really like the color! Maybe we should go on a date sometime.
                        LOL, Your quick!...nice car Laura, looking for one in this color for my wife. Welcome to the madness!
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                        • Stevie30
                          E30 Mastermind
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 1534

                          #13
                          Welcome to r3v. Great looking vert!

                          1991 325ic and 1991 318is

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                          • rjfurlan
                            Noobie
                            • Jul 2011
                            • 15

                            #14
                            Nice, I like the color (see attached 91 325i). I am thinking of painting my chrome window trim black. Can you post a better picture of yours?
                            Attached Files

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                            • Julien
                              R3V OG
                              • Feb 2004
                              • 7471

                              #15
                              Nice vert laura! I think my buddy knows of that car, he mentioned a calypso vert sitting somewhere in charlotte a while back. Welcome to e30s!
                              Build Threads:
                              Pamela/Bella/Betty/325ix/5-Lug Seta/S60R/Miata ITB/Miata Turbo/Miata VVT/951/325xi-6

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