My prefacelift (smaragdgrün) e30 m50b30 build

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  • Jib05
    Advanced Member
    • Aug 2012
    • 149

    #1

    My prefacelift (smaragdgrün) e30 m50b30 build

    Hello r3v!

    Not long ago a purchased my first e30, and I have to admit, such a huge difference to the other cars Ive owned ('92 Mitsubishi GSR, '88 Levin, yada yada...)

    It is a 1988 PFL e30 320iA purchased off a very kind elderly female owner who also baked me a cake, which is always a plus! It was very regularly serviced and for the exception of the early signs of rust on the body, VERY tidy.

    Some weeks after I purchased it, my friends and I, decided its automatic transmission was very boring. And the stock suspension needed replacing.

    any constructive criticism is welcome. :)

    CHEERS!

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    Last edited by Jib05; 12-12-2013, 09:30 PM.
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    .................................................. ............................. ......M50B25 3.1L stroker
  • constructor
    E30 Modder
    • Aug 2007
    • 977

    #2
    Very nice. Love the color. Wouldn't mind seeing better pics.

    I wish I had that lip.

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    • camip
      E30 Fanatic
      • Nov 2011
      • 1253

      #3
      Just lower it barely then don't mod it. The car is perfect already.

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      • 8380 Labs
        Forum Sponsor
        • Oct 2006
        • 2990

        #4
        that color is absolutely fantastic.
        8380 Laboratories
        M3 Champs Poster

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        • ACHTUNG
          R3VLimited
          • May 2005
          • 2397

          #5
          I've never seen that color before. Very nice.
          1989 US E30 Cammed S52
          Under Construction: 1983 Euro E28 Cammed LQ9/LS3 Heads/Jakeb E28 LSx Kit

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          • frankenbeemer
            R3VLimited
            • Sep 2009
            • 2260

            #6
            Wow, I like it a lot! Are there any camera stores in New Zealand?

            Just kidding. I would love to see some better pictures.
            sigpic
            Originally posted by JinormusJ
            Don't buy an e30

            They're stupid
            1989 325is Raged on then sold.
            1988 325 SETA 2DR Beaten to death, then parted.
            1988 325 SETA 4DR Parted.
            1990 325i Cabrio Daily'd, then stored 2 yrs ago.

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            • CHIF8008
              No R3VLimiter
              • Nov 2010
              • 3447

              #7
              i love this color. bit more drop and it would be spot on
              -FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
              -The Beauty in the Tragedy-
              MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
              Got Drop?? ;-)
              Originally posted by JinormusJ
              But of course
              E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking

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              • Jib05
                Advanced Member
                • Aug 2012
                • 149

                #8
                Originally posted by constructor
                Very nice. Love the color. Wouldn't mind seeing better pics.

                I wish I had that lip.

                Thanks! :) yeh my camera isn't the best. My friend (who owns a very tidy 325i e30) and I will go out to take some better photos with his camera.

                The lip was actually a last minute buy off the web for 50 NZD. There are a few of them around here in NZ in the e30 series.
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                .................................................. ............................. ......M50B25 3.1L stroker

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                • Jib05
                  Advanced Member
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 149

                  #9
                  Originally posted by camip
                  Just lower it barely then don't mod it. The car is perfect already.

                  thanks!! Yes i agree with you, it needs to go lower, but the roads around NZ aren't that great (pot holes and large angle irons laying on the road at night that crack your front lip!! )

                  It currently has a light weight chromoly flywheel and a HD exedy clutch.
                  although I do plan on doing a 24v conversion. But time will tell.
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                  .................................................. ............................. ......M50B25 3.1L stroker

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                  • Jib05
                    Advanced Member
                    • Aug 2012
                    • 149

                    #10
                    Originally posted by 8380 Labs
                    that color is absolutely fantastic.
                    Yeh its great! only seen one other e30 in my area with this color.

                    Originally posted by ACHTUNG
                    I've never seen that color before. Very nice.
                    Cheers!

                    Originally posted by frankenbeemer
                    Wow, I like it a lot! Are there any camera stores in New Zealand?

                    Just kidding. I would love to see some better pictures.
                    Nah no camera stores. Just sheep. :)
                    .................................................. ...................sigpic
                    .................................................. ............................. ......M50B25 3.1L stroker

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                    • txtorquemade
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Mar 2009
                      • 1758

                      #11
                      Old BMW driver = good cake I bet!!

                      Didn't like the color much on first look, but buff that shit out and let's have some HD pics. Kinda think I'd like it.

                      Congrats either way. Who gives a shit what I like!!
                      sigpic 1987 325is

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                      • Das_Frizz
                        Noobie
                        • Jul 2012
                        • 26

                        #12
                        I LOVE that color!!! awesome grab.. and getting a cake with it is BA, cant wait to see more pics
                        My GPS says "estimated time of arrival" and i think to my self. "Time to beat"

                        85 325E Full BBS Body Kit/Wheels| 1991 325IX 4 Dr

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                        • LuckyHenriksen
                          R3V Elite
                          • Jun 2010
                          • 4244

                          #13
                          That is a pretty car, I love that color


                          Bahama Beige E23 Project
                          Bluebird Bus Conversion
                          New Oregon Trail

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                          • ButtJuice
                            R3VLimited
                            • Dec 2009
                            • 2609

                            #14
                            Take better pictures! & get some interior shots in there too. That car has so much potential, although its already awesome looking.
                            sigpic

                            1999 528it - Daily Driver “Dad Wagon”
                            1991 325is - 2.8L Budget Stroker Garage Slut
                            1991 318is - Sold
                            1986 325 - Sold

                            Instagram - Lamoursum

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                            • Nairb
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Apr 2010
                              • 1207

                              #15
                              Cut the springs, take a brillo to the hood and rust it out, crazy camber on the wheelz and a budget turbo system and you'll have yourself a rockin' ride!
                              My 1991 318is Progression Thread

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