This is my first e30... its a 1989 325i, it's got over 200k on the clock but one of the PO's, the owner of a local BMW shop, replaced the engine which has more like 133k. He also put on some m3 front suspension components giving it a little wider track up front, and of course the 15" wheels. I've had it for about a month now and I can't get enough of driving it. I'm still learning about the e30's but these forums and my Bentley manual are a good start. I can at least report that it's easier to work on than an e90 :D
It is pretty well sorted overall and I plan on doing an auto-x next month. A couple current issues are a light oil leak coming from somewhere around the rear of the transmission. I'm guessing it's the seals which I've heard is a common issue... Should I be checking the transmission oil level every so often to make sure it doesn't drop below a certain level? Also, there seems to be some light smoke/steam coming from the exhaust only when accelerating in 1st when the car is cold.
My plans for the car are just to keep it up overall and keep it for a long time. It'll be a fun weekend car and occasional track/auto-x warrior. All I'm working on now is getting the OBC in and the stock radio connected (anyone have a radio harness and speaker wires? :D )
My BMW background: my first BMW was an e36 m3 which I loved, raw and powerful. Had it for about 6 years then replaced it with an e90 2006 330i 6MT, which I still have (pictured below).
Any comments, tips, questions, or suggestions are welcome
And one from the SoCal Vintage BMW meet...
It is pretty well sorted overall and I plan on doing an auto-x next month. A couple current issues are a light oil leak coming from somewhere around the rear of the transmission. I'm guessing it's the seals which I've heard is a common issue... Should I be checking the transmission oil level every so often to make sure it doesn't drop below a certain level? Also, there seems to be some light smoke/steam coming from the exhaust only when accelerating in 1st when the car is cold.
My plans for the car are just to keep it up overall and keep it for a long time. It'll be a fun weekend car and occasional track/auto-x warrior. All I'm working on now is getting the OBC in and the stock radio connected (anyone have a radio harness and speaker wires? :D )
My BMW background: my first BMW was an e36 m3 which I loved, raw and powerful. Had it for about 6 years then replaced it with an e90 2006 330i 6MT, which I still have (pictured below).
Any comments, tips, questions, or suggestions are welcome
And one from the SoCal Vintage BMW meet...
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