Hello everyone. I bought my first e30 this past year, selling my e46 to enjoy the vintage, SOHC magic of a high-mileage M20.
With the help of several members on this forum, this car is feeling newer every day, and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it across the country tomorrow. I just passed 250,000 miles this past week, and, with the exception of a front cam seal leak and a dirty engine bay, this car is tip top, doesn't smoke, and has never failed to start.
Here's what I've done thus far:
Here's a few recent pics. Overall, I just wanted to say thanks for all of the help, and I hope to learn enough about these cars to return the favor some day.
-JT
With the help of several members on this forum, this car is feeling newer every day, and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it across the country tomorrow. I just passed 250,000 miles this past week, and, with the exception of a front cam seal leak and a dirty engine bay, this car is tip top, doesn't smoke, and has never failed to start.
Here's what I've done thus far:
- High Beams didn't work (replaced with higher amp fuse)
- 17" wheels it came with didn't suit the car (bought 15" euroweaves and spacers to fit the front offset)
- Euroweaves missing 2 center caps (purchased off another R3V member last year)
- Steering was loose and rattling (DIY fix based on forum advice, feels brand new)
- Small leak around trunk seal (tiny rust hole-- JB Weld for the win)
- Front speakers sucked (Polk dB shallow mount 6.5" coaxials fit the factory location without modification)
- Corbeau seats in front were nice, but I was looking for a stock look. Sold to a R3V member and bought new black sports from another R3V member.
- Car leaked gas all over the road when filled completely (20 min fix with an O-Ring on the top of the tank)
- Dinan chip
- K&N Filter
- DIY Valve Adjustment
- New Platinum plugs
- Transmission seals (this, I confess, I left to Signature BMW in Kirkland, WA)
- Replaced airbag steering wheel with Mtech I wheel purchased from another R3V member
Here's a few recent pics. Overall, I just wanted to say thanks for all of the help, and I hope to learn enough about these cars to return the favor some day.
-JT
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