Whats up R3V! I started a build thread a while ago on my old e30. That project ended up coming to a halt and I ended up selling everything. I ended up regretted the sell and told myself I'd someday get another one. I always loved the sedans so if I was going to do it again, sedan would be the way to go.
Old build thread here.
I ended up buying a M-Coupe to replace the e30 so it was a easy transition. The M-coupe is beyond words. There has never been a car that has put a smile on my face like the M-coupe.
A few months ago, I bought this at donation auction and am pretty happy with it overall.
The car ran but needed a bunch of work. I didn't mind the m42 for the time being due to my 50 mile commute. One day coming home from work, I hit a brick on the road... not kidding... and cracked my oil pan. I took my oil pan off and found this at the bottom.
My chain was falling apart which commenced a relatively large overhaul. I replaced the chain and pretty much everything that touches it.
Igor at CA-Tuned hooked me up with some coil-overs and along with 16x8 style 5's I picked up a while ago, it gave me the look I was hoping to get. I have to say, the coil-overs are awesome. I don't think I will ever go to a shock and spring combo again... Very happy with the outcome. Also got a good alarm and some minty seats :)
About a week ago, I found a wrecked e30 that had already been swapped with a 24v. I was pissed because I wanted to buy the parts-car but had already spent a ton of cash on the m42 overhaul. So I ended up doing what any other person in my position would do... bought the parts-car anyway...
That's really the only picture I have of the motor. I haven't had a chance to take a really good gander, but it looks like it's a s52... Not really sure how to find out other than running the vin on the back of the block... as of right now, I'm just waiting on a few days off so I can begin the swap. I love this car but hate that its slow as sap... can't wait to make it decently fast.
That's it for now folks!
Old build thread here.
I ended up buying a M-Coupe to replace the e30 so it was a easy transition. The M-coupe is beyond words. There has never been a car that has put a smile on my face like the M-coupe.
A few months ago, I bought this at donation auction and am pretty happy with it overall.
The car ran but needed a bunch of work. I didn't mind the m42 for the time being due to my 50 mile commute. One day coming home from work, I hit a brick on the road... not kidding... and cracked my oil pan. I took my oil pan off and found this at the bottom.
My chain was falling apart which commenced a relatively large overhaul. I replaced the chain and pretty much everything that touches it.
Igor at CA-Tuned hooked me up with some coil-overs and along with 16x8 style 5's I picked up a while ago, it gave me the look I was hoping to get. I have to say, the coil-overs are awesome. I don't think I will ever go to a shock and spring combo again... Very happy with the outcome. Also got a good alarm and some minty seats :)
About a week ago, I found a wrecked e30 that had already been swapped with a 24v. I was pissed because I wanted to buy the parts-car but had already spent a ton of cash on the m42 overhaul. So I ended up doing what any other person in my position would do... bought the parts-car anyway...
That's really the only picture I have of the motor. I haven't had a chance to take a really good gander, but it looks like it's a s52... Not really sure how to find out other than running the vin on the back of the block... as of right now, I'm just waiting on a few days off so I can begin the swap. I love this car but hate that its slow as sap... can't wait to make it decently fast.
That's it for now folks!
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