S Cali Euro-spec E30 M-tech2 touring*BBS*Bilstein*

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  • 1SIKWGN
    Noobie
    • Feb 2017
    • 21

    #1

    S Cali Euro-spec E30 M-tech2 touring*BBS*Bilstein*

    My first post after lurking for a few weeks.

    Just picked her up a 3 days ago. Having been unattended to, exposed to the elements, and not driven, she wasn't too pretty. Swept off all the spider webs, flushed fluids, and replaced tranny & motor & plugs. She cleaned up really well after a thorough wash, clay, and polish.

    Initial impressions:

    1. Surprisingly, rides fairly comfortable...comparable to my bagged Sienna.
    2. Got a thumbs up within 30 minutes of driving.
    3. Transported me back to a time when I said...someday!
    4. Power is a bit anemic, so already researching possible options, swap vs. turbo

    Immediate to do list: tint, amp/speakers, alarm, power door locks, cargo cover (if i can locate one), install rear wiper, arm-rest/drink holder, headliner, Thule bike rack
    Last edited by 1SIKWGN; 01-31-2018, 04:20 PM.
  • Mfever
    E30 Enthusiast
    • May 2007
    • 1058

    #2
    Nice pick up! What kind of amp/speaker combo are you going with?

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    • jpod999
      E30 Fanatic
      • Dec 2015
      • 1401

      #3
      Bagged Sienna? I'd be interested in a photo of that!

      Your E30 looks nice!

      OBDI M62B44/6 swap
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      - jpod999

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      • Kershaw
        R3V OG
        • Feb 2010
        • 11822

        #4
        You need to do a m54b30 swap. Then it'll be like the touring version of Stucke's car.
        AWD > RWD

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        • reelizmpro
          R3V OG
          • Dec 2003
          • 9447

          #5
          Must be Griggs' old car. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=241570

          I'm guessing he never got around to that engine swap?
          "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

          85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
          88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
          89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
          91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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          • freeride53
            R3V OG
            • Jul 2007
            • 11972

            #6
            Originally posted by reelizmpro
            Must be Griggs' old car. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=241570

            I'm guessing he never got around to that engine swap?
            Yes definitely Jon's old car. I believe he sold it to that Persian kid Amir who also bought chameleon leather's old Alpine 4-door on 17" 5-lug Alpinas.

            1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
            1983 Peugeot 505 STI
            1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
            2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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            • 1SIKWGN
              Noobie
              • Feb 2017
              • 21

              #7
              Originally posted by Mfever
              Nice pick up! What kind of amp/speaker combo are you going with?
              Thinking of a focal setup or wait for an old school BA components to pop up.

              Originally posted by jpod999
              Bagged Sienna? I'd be interested in a photo of that!

              Your E30 looks nice!
              Thx for the compliment.
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              Last edited by 1SIKWGN; 02-18-2017, 12:45 AM.

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              • 1SIKWGN
                Noobie
                • Feb 2017
                • 21

                #8
                Originally posted by Kershaw
                You need to do a m54b30 swap. Then it'll be like the touring version of Stucke's car.
                Still learning. Fortunately Castro and Bimmerheads are within a 30 min drive from me! From what I've read, they can help steer me in the right direction!
                Last edited by 1SIKWGN; 02-18-2017, 12:35 AM.

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                • 1SIKWGN
                  Noobie
                  • Feb 2017
                  • 21

                  #9
                  Originally posted by freeride53
                  Yes definitely Jon's old car. I believe he sold it to that Persian kid Amir who also bought chameleon leather's old Alpine 4-door on 17" 5-lug Alpinas.
                  Wow, never expected to have found the OP of this build! The 12 page post was like looking through my kids photo album from birth to a teenager lol...what an awesome community!

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                  • mike.bmw
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Dec 2015
                    • 1746

                    #10
                    Wow. Amazing touring!

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                    • EddieNYC
                      Advanced Member
                      • Feb 2012
                      • 154

                      #11
                      looks nice, reminds me of RHD Mtech2 red touring from east coast

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                      • ohthejosh
                        R3V Elite
                        • Mar 2010
                        • 4963

                        #12
                        #vankulture
                        SO MUCH MORE TO DO!!
                        IG: ohthejosh

                        LEGIT CHECK ME BRUH
                        BUYER FEEDBACK THREAD

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                        • MR 325
                          Moderator
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 37825

                          #13
                          Originally posted by 1SIKWGN
                          Still learning. Fortunately Castro and Bimmerheads are within a 30 min drive from me! From what I've read, they can help steer me in the right direction!
                          Love this car! Let us know if we can help!
                          BimmerHeads
                          Classic BMW Specialists
                          Santa Clarita, CA

                          www.BimmerHeads.com

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                          • cbouchez
                            R3VLimited
                            • May 2007
                            • 2789

                            #14
                            Welcome to the touring family- she looks great.

                            Those wheels look great! Specs?
                            Follow my IG @bouchezphotography

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                            • MrBurgundy
                              R3V Elite
                              • Mar 2012
                              • 5294

                              #15
                              Awesome e30

                              Please post pics of your Sienna though...
                              Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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