First e30

[cmcgrogan]

where does he live? he needs to be kicked in the nuts bad for turning that car into shit

[mr2peak]

Damn deutscheman you're going soft! This is R3v, don't lul the kid into a false sense of security!

But seriously, we're here to help. Throw some wax on that paint, it might make a huge difference for little $.

So what year? i,is, es, e? Triple turbo V16 or the motor from my electric toothbrush?

[deutschman]

Just trying to instill a sens of community. I have gotten a lot of help from guys on R3V and the 2002 FAQ and I like helping other guys out.
Wax is not going to help his rust problem dude. lol
But yes. He needs to add more details.

[Gregs///M]

Is that rust?

[bangn]

refer my sig about rusty BMs

[deutschman]

I cant quite tell. Ether its very light rust or the previous owner just sanded the red down so it was a mat color. Again something mazie30 could have explained to us.

[mr2peak]

Just trying to instill a sens of community. I have gotten a lot of help from guys on R3V and the 2002 FAQ and I like helping other guys out.
Wax is not going to help his rust problem dude. lol
But yes. He needs to add more details.

I know, just being sarcastic :D

I was hoping it was just faded clearcoat and a bad camera. A good coat of wax is 50% of the way to a new clear coat.

[BeemerRaised]

Sorry bout that bud, it just kills me to see a beauty turned shit like that. I'd love to be updated on your progress!

[mazie30]

Welcome to the Bay Area e30 seen mazie30.
It will help you out if you put a bit more detail into your post, let people know more about your car, and what your plans for it are. Other wise people will be forced to make their own assumptions. For example, you say your car has so much power. What motor? Maybe explain a bit about where you got the car, what modification it has, and what your plans are for it down the road. Thats usually what people have in a thread when they introduce their car. You can edit your original post and add a few details.
I am not in SF now but will be back mid September. If you would like any help working on your car or just want to go for a drive some time let me know. My self and my friend mr2peak both have done a good amount of work on these cars, and I also own a MIG welder if you ever need anything welded. I am in San Rafael (when I am home) and mr2peak is in SF.
Cheers

Hah thanks man, definitely glad there are friendly people! But is that better? I actually have the car in Arizona right now, hoping to bring it out to sf Hopefully in the summer but yeah that would be great!! I have been wanting to drive the streets up here since I came here! It's driving me nuts not having my e30 here!

[mazie30]

Sorry bout that bud, it just kills me to see a beauty turned shit like that. I'd love to be updated on your progress!

Hah it's all good man! I didn't really explain anything so it's mostly my fault! Yeah I hear ya! I get mad everyday when I see the pics from before and after he had it but its just a bigger project for me. And yeah man I definitely will be posting a buncha stuff! Same to you tho! I checked yours out and definitely go with the classy bronZe!!

[mazie30]

I know, just being sarcastic :D

I was hoping it was just faded clearcoat and a bad camera. A good coat of wax is 50% of the way to a new clear coat.

Yeah it's a primer the previous owner painted it! Made it horrible!!

[blck325is]

Welcome and sorry about the previous owner royally fucking it up. Take time and do all maintenance crap before appearance, trust me it will make life much easier. Looks like its got some definite potential.

[mazie30]

Welcome and sorry about the previous owner royally fucking it up. Take time and do all maintenance crap before appearance, trust me it will make life much easier. Looks like its got some definite potential.

Yeah that's very smart! Make it run amazing then look amazing!
Thats one of the biggest reason I bought it cuz of the potential!

[mr2peak]