My E30 is finally coming together! :D

[ELVA164]

It's been a long and arduous process to say the least, but my "to do" list is almost empty and I can focus my efforts on enjoying it! Very exciting!

I don't have many pictures from when I bought the car (on purpose...), but here are some:





Since then, I've:
Replaced the interior with Natur leather
Cleaned all the gunk and grit from everywhere
Replaced the odometer gears as a precaution
Installed a 3.73 LSD
Repaired a number of wiring issues, shorts, and corroded grounds
Fixed the power antenna/replaced the grommet
Replaced all the dash bulbs and buttons with functional ones
Installed a maplight mirror with an original harness
Replaced and adjusted the original glove box
Added a glove box flashlight!
Installed full premium sound
Installed Euro Smileys with h/o 55W H1 bulbs
Rebuilt the entire intake boot/throttle body area, painted the TB
Replaced the steering rack with an E36 unit, replaced the pump with a good repainted used unit
Installed E30 M3 springs and Koni SA dampers all around
Installed an iS front spoiler valance, complete with working foglights and temperature sensor
Installed E82 floormats
Installed rear headrests, as per the original build sheet
Fixed the dome lights
Repaired damage to almost every exterior panel, painted those areas with new Cirrusblau paint (or more accurately, our body guy did ;) )
Installed a second trunk light
Installed rebuilt M50 injectors
Fixed a number of water leaks in the trunk area
Installed a set of genuine 16" Hartge Type A wheels with Hartge centercaps
Installed a lighted shift knob/boot combo which I really like
Added a leather sfgadgetguy cupholder
Installed an E28 Mtech-1 wheel with Motorsport roundel
Repaired all four window regulators, cleaned assemblies
Installed new driver door lock cylinder
Fixed passenger power mirror
FINALLY installed working A/C!

And of course a number of regular things like timing belt/water pump, valve adjustments, oil changes, etc.

And here's the result!













Probably a "cool story bro" situation, but I had to share!

[Nick_S]

Looking great!

[JasonC]

Looking good!!

And I'm going to move this to members rides.

[ELVA164]

Looking good!!

And I'm going to move this to members rides.

Oh yeah, forgot about that section

[2mAn]

What's next? Lotus engine swap?

[ELVA164]

What's next? Lotus engine swap?

Hahaha, maybe a BDG swap! :twisted: :twisted:

Next, I'd like to install an iS rear spoiler (with cut studs and VHB tape), a Zender rear valance, I'd love to make the rear bumper surround look better somehow, and...I dunno, any suggestions?

[Bbruins72]

Very nice car!!!!

[ELVA164]

Very nice car!!!!

Thank you! Where is Agawam?

[dpmit94]

Looks awesome.
Where did you get the Motorsport roundel on the steering wheel?


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[ELVA164]

Looks awesome.
Where did you get the Motorsport roundel on the steering wheel?


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Thanks! I bought it from Guten, then had to use a belt sander to remove material from the original roundel equal to the thickness of the new one. Then I glued the new one to the front of the old.

[dpmit94]

Thanks! I bought it from Guten, then had to use a belt sander to remove material from the original roundel equal to the thickness of the new one. Then I glued the new one to the front of the old.

Perfect thanks!


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[ELVA164]

I'm feeling better after my surgery, so I tried to take some photos of the car! As a disclaimer, I don't know what I'm doing and my phone is only an average camera, but it was a relaxing evening nonetheless! Lemme know if you particularly like or dislike any!

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[e30austin]

Looks nice. I would have painted the air dam when you had everything resprayed, but that's just me.

[e30rik]

Looks pretty damn clean! The third shot is nice minus the little bit of glare

[ELVA164]

Looks nice. I would have painted the air dam when you had everything resprayed, but that's just me.

I painted it black on purpose. I'll be adding a black iS trunk spoiler and black Zender rear valance as well to offset the Cirrus. I felt a Cirrus front spoiler would be 1. Weird and unoriginal and 2. Too much Cirrus.

But we'll never know now!

Looks pretty damn clean! The third shot is nice minus the little bit of glare

Thanks! Yeah, I couldn't seem to get rid of that. Maybe something with the sun and the autofocus? I dunno, I cleaned the lens with my shirt and that was the extent of my expertise.