I'm only the Custodian....

[e30austin]

Wow. Gorgeous example. Your M3 is ridiculously nice, too. Thanks for sharing.

[Mfever]

Let's see some new pics of this beauty!

[ssaylor]

Let's see some new pics of this beauty!

The pics on Google were done last month. Here's a trip to the store...

[Mfever]

Looks amazing as always! Any new plans for her?

[ssaylor]

Looks amazing as always! Any new plans for her?

I can't think of a thing - and we all know what that means!

Maintenance expenses have been minimal for the last couple years, which is what these cars do well if properly maintained.

thx.. Scott

[Mfever]

Haha Im in the same boat! Trying get a bunch preventative maintenence done before we run into trouble... Did you ever get that fender fixed?

[ssaylor]

Haha Im in the same boat! Trying get a bunch preventative maintenence done before we run into trouble... Did you ever get that fender fixed?

Yes, that was a long time ago, early 2013 - the dent was pushed out like PDR/DentPro. Went on to win 1st in the Legends Concours later that year and again in 2015. I'm not saying the CCA judges are top notch but it required minimal body work and the repaired area is truly undetectable.

[Mfever]

Yes, that was a long time ago, early 2013 - the dent was pushed out like PDR/DentPro. Went on to win 1st in the Legends Concours later that year and again in 2015. I'm not saying the CCA judges are top notch but it required minimal body work and the repaired area is truly undetectable.

Perfect! As long as the original paint wasn't messed with! Would love to see this thing one of these days! Are going to the legends concours again this year?

[ssaylor]

Perfect! As long as the original paint wasn't messed with! Would love to see this thing one of these days! Are going to the legends concours again this year?

I did have the QP resprayed in addition to the hood & front valance (to address some rock chips) but the rest is original paint. The important part is all VIN tags are present.

I've got the car entered in BMWCCA's Octoberfest concours the week after the Monterey classic car week. BMW's 100th anniversary celebration is going to bring out a record number of BMWs this year. I'm having some discussion with "the Boss" about the future of the car. It might be a good time to seek a new custodian.

Cheers!!

[Mfever]

Ahh ok... No big deal! Still got the vin tags! New custodian? Say it ain't so! Didn't selling it the first time teach you a lesson? She's a keeper!

[ssaylor]

Ahh ok... No big deal! Still got the vin tags! New custodian? Say it ain't so! Didn't selling it the first time teach you a lesson? She's a keeper!

Yes, but that was a long time ago in a place far, far away. Now, the 2016 Golf R with DCC & DSG has got my attention. But they're not cheap. I could probably do a S52 transplant on the E30 for less. I'd end up with the ultimate E30 (IMO) that would run with the R, until we get to the twisties. At that point, the R would walk away with it's AWD & DSG. I may test the waters in Monterey.

[Mfever]

Ahhh man! Don't do it! If anything stuff and s54 in there and leave everything else as is! Biggest sleeper ever! And maybe tighten up the suspension with some stiffer shocks, springs, and sway bars! You'll still be in it for less then the vdub!

[ssaylor]

I've had some discussions with Dwight at Zionsville and Chris Castro in CA about a conversion. Seems like the S50/52 - and OBD1 - conversion is a well documented process now. I would't be opposed to a S54 but I've heard the S54 presents some fabrication issues, which I'm not sure I want to get into. A good fall project after Monterey, if the R doesn't convince me otherwise.

[2mAn]

dont do a swap. a car this clean needs to stay original.

[ssaylor]

dont do a swap. a car this clean needs to stay original.

I agree, which takes us back to post #26!!!