So here it is.... an E30 M3 for me!

[jhaurimn]

Love those seats. Wish they werent so damn rare over here

[KIRIEIW]

Nice progress! Are those the same type of Recaros also found in e21's? I know the seat rails are completely different in e21's but the seats look so similar.

[jhaurimn]

Nice progress! Are those the same type of Recaros also found in e21's? I know the seat rails are completely different in e21's but the seats look so similar.

I think those are e30 recaros.

[BSS]

Thanks guys.

They are Recaro LS seats which were optional on E21'a and E30's although there are differences between the two applications such as the side mechanisms, bolster shape and runners.

They are relatively rare in the UK but I have had 4 pairs in various E30's and know of several other cars with them in over here.

[watchamacoolitt]

Question, what'd you do with the leather e-brake boot?

[animal]

Wow - those houndstooths are incredible!!!

[BSS]

With regards to the e brake or hand brake boot as its called in the UK, the original one was tatty so i left it off and had not go round to replacing it.

The "old bird" (as in it flys) as the previous owner used to call it, failed to start earlier this week. It was cranking over fine and i could hear the fuel pump buzzing away which meant that the fuel pump relay and most likely the DME relay were working fine.
A quick check revealed no spark and i knew the cap and arm were fine so a quick wiggle of the engine speed sensor wires and it briefly fired.



Two new genuine sensors ordered up, fitted them today and fired straight up.

Normal service has been resumed!

[BSS]

So I've since sold this car..... and bought another E30 M3 with an interesting history.

New thread to follow!