Greetings R3V,
My name is Dave and I'm from Brisbane Australia. I Have been a lurker for years.
I have actually just back from a year living in Canada, and i was in USA for a few months, and since being back ive been on the lookout for a new project...
I have had various imports and old corollas over the years but have just purchased my first euro machine!
Always liked the e30 and Picked up this 85' 323i coupe last week. with apparently 159,000kms (around 100k miles).
I think the mileage is correct, the body and interior seems to suggest it is. It is 31yrs old so its expected that it needs some work regardless of mileage i guess.
It had been sitting for around 12mths before i picked it up. was running fairly terribly when i got it, but i couldn't say no to the lack of rust, interior condition and the paint quality.
It's running the ol' L-Jetronic EFI. So I put on a new dizzy cap, rotor, spark plugs, drained the fuel tank and put some fresh stuff in. It seems to run quite good except idle quality is quite low, especially when cold. still idles a bit rough when hot but its considerably better.
Seems I need to have a look at the coolant operated auxiliary air valve contraption. Found a few crusty old vacuum lines today, and im not convinced they are in the right spot....more research required.
It is currently Auto, but i have purchased a full manual kit for it, i just need to buy a new clutch and a few bushes.
Best part is the AC works quite well!
I've only driven it up the street a bit but it seems to drive well.
I have purchased some OEM tail lights and some series 2 headlights, just need to sort out some wiring.
I'm looking forward to hanging around here a bit more!
Here are a few pics. Appologies that interior photo hasn't turned out great, but you get the idea:)
My name is Dave and I'm from Brisbane Australia. I Have been a lurker for years.
I have actually just back from a year living in Canada, and i was in USA for a few months, and since being back ive been on the lookout for a new project...
I have had various imports and old corollas over the years but have just purchased my first euro machine!
Always liked the e30 and Picked up this 85' 323i coupe last week. with apparently 159,000kms (around 100k miles).
I think the mileage is correct, the body and interior seems to suggest it is. It is 31yrs old so its expected that it needs some work regardless of mileage i guess.
It had been sitting for around 12mths before i picked it up. was running fairly terribly when i got it, but i couldn't say no to the lack of rust, interior condition and the paint quality.
It's running the ol' L-Jetronic EFI. So I put on a new dizzy cap, rotor, spark plugs, drained the fuel tank and put some fresh stuff in. It seems to run quite good except idle quality is quite low, especially when cold. still idles a bit rough when hot but its considerably better.
Seems I need to have a look at the coolant operated auxiliary air valve contraption. Found a few crusty old vacuum lines today, and im not convinced they are in the right spot....more research required.
It is currently Auto, but i have purchased a full manual kit for it, i just need to buy a new clutch and a few bushes.
Best part is the AC works quite well!
I've only driven it up the street a bit but it seems to drive well.
I have purchased some OEM tail lights and some series 2 headlights, just need to sort out some wiring.
I'm looking forward to hanging around here a bit more!
Here are a few pics. Appologies that interior photo hasn't turned out great, but you get the idea:)
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