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[dillon7]

Post some pics up when you get it! Also, you should decode the VIN to double check that the kit is factory with the car. Make sure the power top works! They always break, it was working when I first got the car..

Just looked it up and here is what I got for the build sheet that confirms it's the factory kit.

Vehicle information

VIN long WBABB2313NEC27356

Type code BB23

Type 325I (USA)

Dev. series E30 (C)

Line 3

Body type CABRIO

Steering LL

Door count 2

Engine M20

Cubical capacity 2.50

Power 125

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour ALPINWEISS 2 (218)

Upholstery LOTOSWEISS VOLLEDER (0462)

Prod. date 1991-07-16




Order options
No. Description
209 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (25%)

240 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

375 STOFFVERDECK ELEKT.MECH.SCHWAR

530 AIR CONDITIONING

540 CRUISE CONTROL

551 ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL

675 BMW SOUND SYSTEM

770 M Technic weiå/schwarz

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

[cactusjacks1]

You have PM

Thanks Kevin!!

[Dj Buttchug]

Op if you like I can send you PDF the actual factory build sheet for your car. pm if you are interested.

[KIRIEIW]

^PM'd, no way I can refuse a offer like that!

[KIRIEIW]

Just looked it up and here is what I got for the build sheet that confirms it's the factory kit.

Nice man! If the paints in pretty good shape, and little to no rust, I'd say pull the trigger on it :up:

[KIRIEIW]

Small update but I haven't done much lately, I greased up the rear calipers because there was a slight squicking noise after you let off the brakes from a stop, seemed to have fixed the problem but then again I only drove it 6 feet up back into the driveway. They where bone dry with old grease that was sticky.. The rear shock mounts also seem to make a bit of noise, I bought new ones and they'll be going in before Bimmerfest. I also put the white basketweaves back on. Besides that I've had 2 dates in it :D, its been under the car cover for 2 weeks now.

[KIRIEIW]

So I made it to the hotel for Bimmerfest! I was up until 2am the night before (got 4 hours of sleep before the caravan left) because I was stitching in a new top window... I didn't want to drive down with the hardtop on. Ran great the whole way there with no problems, lets hope it goes the same way when I leave for home.





And all of us here took the wrong exit and decided to hang out..





EDIT: Forgot to mention while being behind this guy in the caravan, a rock flew up from his tire and chipped my perfect windshield, well I guess it isn't now..

[littlehandegan]

Awesome! I am jealous!

[Zacm829]

Car cleaned up great! Looks so good in the sunlight!

[KIRIEIW]

Thanks! I'm also really happy on how well everything cleaned up. I just checked the oil and to my surprise, its still at the same level I left my house at. I've only put on 1,400 miles since owning the car, and never have had to top off.. and still don't! I'll check again when I get back home tomorrow.

Some pics at the show,



And another at 5.30pm (the show technically ended at 4pm) You can see the mess the group with the blue tent left..

[TimeMachinE30]

Stitched it by hand?

You sore? (no pegging)

[KIRIEIW]

Stitched it by hand?

You sore? (no pegging)

ALL by hand, and it was a major pain. My fingers did hurt a bit the next day, not going to lie. I had a helper outside of the car while I worked on the inside, all in all it came out decent. I kept the same stitch spacing that the old window had, you can see it in the picture above. Stitching only that far apart all the way around takes a long time!

Here's a pic of the window, bit reflective in this pic for some reason.

[Matt341]

Nice job man! shows how much you care about your e30s. Im the same way. love this car keep up the good work!

[KIRIEIW]

Thanks Matt! The car is almost at the point of where I can say I'm happy with it actually. I wanted a OEM+ look and I think I achieved it

I take my other claim back saying I've put only 1,400 miles since owning the car... I put a little over 950 miles this weekend alone! I did the timing belt at 155,744 and I'm now at 159,019.. I'm enjoying every mile I put on the car so I'm not to worried, if anything it just proves to me how solid of a car it is.

Just checked my oil and... the level is still the same! 3,000 miles since the last oil change and didn't even have to top off once, my coupe has 110,000 miles and that needs half a court between changes, and that engine got all new gaskets! I hope the Mtech's m20 stays healthy for many more miles to come.


I had cruse control on maybe 80% of the trip back, then I hit a bit of traffic.

[rcsoundn1]

Looks good, a glass guy could likley fill that chip. Which window kit did you use?