Hello! White late model coupe from the bay

[2mAn]

Fix the odometer. Its cheap and easy to fix...

[Toodaloo]

What's up guys, long time no post!

I haven't been able to do much on the car while in school, and nothing new has been added other than a digital voltometer I made and an oil change.

I'm curious, what would you guys value my car at? I don't intend to sell it, but there are so many temptations to get my hands dirty on another project. This is a purely hypothetical question, unless someone offers something I can't pass up. I've had car buddies tell me to sell it for no less than $10k, however I know with the e30 community and market, they aren't very considerate to the e30 tax and don't seem to value the individuals time and effort, which is of course debatable. I've seen crappy cars go for $5-6k in California, and with the condition mine is in, and all the parts I've replaced, upgraded, restored, and fixed it would be worth a bit more... Plus, it's a pre-airbag 89' coupe which is like bonus points, right!? ;)

What would you guys say? No rust, 220k-ish miles? ODO stopped two years ago at 191k... Everything you've seen on my build thread, plus a few things I've neglected to mention such as: All the front suspension bushings being replaced, IE sway bars and reinforcements, SS brake lines, Z3 rack (W/e36 tie rods), T-belt done 2 years ago, new starter, Condor motor mounts, etc.

Amazing! Just out of curiosity, if you don't mind revealing, where are you going to college? I dream of owning a beautiful e30 such as yours; I cant find it in myself to sell my Subaru though. Good luck with the build and the degree!

Pretty sure I mentioned it in a previous post, but I'm attending Cal Maritime! So far I'm enjoying my experience, but I'm not sure if the major or school are the right fit for me. It's a pretty long story, but to state it shortly; I've always been pushed to pursue a certain field and I'm finding that it may not be the right fit for me. I'll have to talk to some professionals in the industry and get a little more experience before making any decisions, so we'll see how it all pans out.

finished cup holder pictures plz

Will post in the next few weeks after I finish flocking it and the center console.

[evoDRichie]

finished cup holder pictures plz

[Griff_]

Amazing! Just out of curiosity, if you don't mind revealing, where are you going to college? I dream of owning a beautiful e30 such as yours; I cant find it in myself to sell my Subaru though. Good luck with the build and the degree!

[Das Delfin]

Lol well I'm in Connecticut now so maybe I'll hit you up next time I come visit family ;-) Good luck with the build - looks real clean!

[Toodaloo]

Hey! I bookmarked your page months ago when I came across your cupholder mod. What a great idea, having them sit so low in the console! I have an idea who wanted you to remove your write up and he just seemed like a needle dick bastard, even before I read about this. Someone tell him we live in a capitalist society and his product is overpriced! And if BMW wanted to prevent all DIYs like he wants with his product, there wouldn't be a r3v forum and there would be zero people buying his product. Shows a complete lack of ethics and respect. I definitely won't be buying his pos now!

Anyway also wanted to say I love the white and it's nice seeing someone else from the bay area. I grew up in San Jose and a couple of my friends went to Cal Maritime

Thanks man! In all honesty, I don't hate the guy. He can do his thing, I'll do mine. His has the advantage of fiberglass in the body, but there really is absolutely no point for it. My car has had those cup holders for about 8-9 months now and survived many 100+ California heat wave days and it's holding up perfectly well (his main argument was that they wouldn't last 2 months) Who you gonna trust, an engineering student, or someone with a businessman approach)... Come out to the next Cars and coffee! It would be cool to get together and chit-chat!

- Andrei

[Das Delfin]

Hey! I bookmarked your page months ago when I came across your cupholder mod. What a great idea, having them sit so low in the console! I have an idea who wanted you to remove your write up and he just seemed like a needle dick bastard, even before I read about this. Someone tell him we live in a capitalist society and his product is overpriced! And if BMW wanted to prevent all DIYs like he wants with his product, there wouldn't be a r3v forum and there would be zero people buying his product. Shows a complete lack of ethics and respect. I definitely won't be buying his pos now!

Anyway also wanted to say I love the white and it's nice seeing someone else from the bay area. I grew up in San Jose and a couple of my friends went to Cal Maritime

[Toodaloo]

cool, found it and then did you just use the OEM clips?

Yup! Oem clips

[2mAn]

cool, found it and then did you just use the OEM clips?

[Toodaloo]

how much was the lip and from where? Im too cheap for the OEM lip and kind of want a change from the VW lip Ive had for the last year. If its cheap enough, I might get something that looks more OEM

The lip is from an eBay vendor actually. Came out to about $62 shipped to my door. I wasn't 100% happy with the quality since it does have some seams and imperfections from the mold. They can all be fixed simply with some 320 grit or a sharp razor blade but other than that I would recommend it as a great option! For half the price I can have a lip that is still very malleable and forgiving for a low car. Looks the same as the real thing to me and does its job. The title to the listing was "1984-1992 BMW E30 SEDAN 318 323 325 328 M Type DTM Front Bumper Lip - PU"

[2mAn]

how much was the lip and from where? Im too cheap for the OEM lip and kind of want a change from the VW lip Ive had for the last year. If its cheap enough, I might get something that looks more OEM

[Toodaloo]

Very nice, clean e30!
I like all the subtle upgrades

Car is extremely clean. The whole set up is nice.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the kind words!

I haven't made any recent updates since before I got home from Europe visiting family.
Last week I installed an is boot lid spoiler (I'll post pics of the process soon)
I've also installed a new urethane front lip with new clips as well.
No reason to try and convince me to get an oem lip. It'll get beat up anyway... Haha. This urethane one seems to just bend and have no limit as to when it will crack. So hopefully it'll last me a few years vs. the first that only lasted a few months. The clips will certainly help as well.
I noticed a few weeks ago there was a drop of gear oil under the back of my transmission so I did some more digging to find that the output shaft seal is leaking (yay).

Today I've been tackling the trans output shaft seal, but while I'm at it I'm also replacing the shifter input seal, (shifter linkage input?) switching it to the newer version, shifter arm bushings, and installing a dssr from Ireland engineering. I'll update with photos soon!
Didn't want to buy a short shifter quite yet, but in due time, I just might. I sort of dig the long throw in older cars.

Hover craft mode: unlocked!

[itskingsteelo]

Car is extremely clean. The whole set up is nice.

[KrautnotRice]

Very nice, clean e30!
I like all the subtle upgrades

[Toodaloo]

Hello! White late model coupe from the bay

I thought I was already subscribed to this thread. But apparently I wasn't. I am caught up now.



Toodaloo it sounds like you and Sh3rpak!ng should just trade seats.

Thanks for the sub! I'll post more once I'm home!

wow just read through this whole thread.. great work getting the car to where it is now and good luck with all future plans!

Thanks man! I've been kind of annoyed with the white and want to change the color. My first car was black and honestly despite the black car problems I sort of want to go back. It looks so much nicer and what I want to go with IMO. A wrap might be the next big step. Possibly Marrakech brown, red, or some sort of black!

Awesome read through. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!! Like I said I'll update this thread more once I get back home in a few weeks from my trip to Russia. Im planning on doing some engine tune ups, shifter rebuild, and I'm planning on shaving and respraying the front valance along with a new front lip and maybe paint that as well!

My plans may be a little delayed however since a family friend has an NA Miata with a hard top sitting in their driveway with my name on it for super cheap. Needs a few things done, but it would be a sweet daily so I could keep this thing pretty in the garage. Oh that reminds me, I made some room for her in the garage! :)

Funny thing about the Miata, it's also white -__-
Looks like I'll have to live with it, or wrap that instead with a simple inexpensive vinyl to test my skills before (if) I wrap the e30.