E30 M3 Project

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  • karzrtoyz
    80's Progeny
    • May 2005
    • 1237

    #1

    E30 M3 Project

    Well I came across this 1990 e30 M3 from my buddy Sean at Autobahn Parts in El Cajon. The car was a rolling car with no engine and no trans, but lucky for me, I had an extra s14 drive train sitting in storage..








    Then to TNG Automotive in La Cresenta for the engine rebuild and drivetrain install. The Homies-Armen, Jon, and Matt did a sweet job on the rebuild. They got everything to work, replaced all the worn out crap, and the car drives like new. They are very skilled in e30s.




    After the drivetrain job, it was off to the body shop. My friend Elliott at Hi Quality AutoBody in Alhambra, ca took over from there. Full body paint job, Elliott was a Master Tech and Master Body Tech for the local BMW dealership back in the day. He corrected any and all body issues that the car had. New Bmw Diamond Schwartz- He knows exactly how a E30 should be taken down and repainted:

    CLICK THE VIDEO BELOW-



    And finally, just got plates today!! Its taken a long, long, time to get here.. but well worth the wait. I still waiting for all the new Roundels and emblems to arrive. Some asshole stole my fog light. I have another set of 17inch BBS RSs waiting to be put on, Smileys with wipers, euro grills... Bilsteins are already on, bushings done, running Stromung Exhaust, now its up to me to finish the options on the interior. Gonna put in heated seats, new dash, etc... The " To Do List" is never ending...







    Ok here are the finished pics Updated:7/26/12
















    Here's Mr 325 calling the 80's


    Last edited by karzrtoyz; 07-26-2012, 10:18 PM.

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  • Danny
    Moderator
    • Feb 2008
    • 14217

    #2
    Stock suspension ftw

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    • 838Kelli
      Wrencher
      • Aug 2007
      • 276

      #3
      Nice M3...is there anymore pictures of the M tech in the back round?

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      • ///mferbrache
        Member
        • Mar 2009
        • 59

        #4
        Nice work! It's great to see another e30 M3 saved from the scrap yard!
        sigpic

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        • smonkbmw
          Professor
          • Jun 2006
          • 4549

          #5
          i hate you

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          • karzrtoyz
            80's Progeny
            • May 2005
            • 1237

            #6
            Originally posted by Danny
            Stock suspension ftw
            The black one has some Kmacs, Bilsteins, and unknown springs in it right now, my other M3 ( the red rat rod) has the koni's, klein rears, H&R fronts, sways, etc... Dont know which way to go with the black one, gonna be more mild cuz gonna make it a daily driver.

            Transaction feedback:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ight=karzrtoyz

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            • wolfgangstbd
              E30 Modder
              • Oct 2008
              • 960

              #7
              thanks for saving a m3

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              • 87e30
                R3V Elite
                • Jul 2008
                • 5676

                #8
                e30 m3 as a daily driver. haha. Everyone on this site would kill to have one and you have 2 and use one for a DD. nice.
                Originally posted by z31maniac
                I just hate everyone.

                No need for discretion.

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                • MR 325
                  Moderator
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 37825

                  #9
                  Looking great Dave, we'll take this one to the next buffet outing!!! haha.
                  BimmerHeads
                  Classic BMW Specialists
                  Santa Clarita, CA

                  www.BimmerHeads.com

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                  • Rhys
                    Advanced Member
                    • Jul 2008
                    • 103

                    #10
                    god damn it man, these cars are getting rarer as time ticks by and you have two! You sir are an inspiration, if I ever get two e30 M3's then I must of done something right. Thanks for saving a legend.

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                    • reelizmpro
                      R3V OG
                      • Dec 2003
                      • 9446

                      #11
                      Nice find. I'm somewhat surprised you opted to put the S14 in it since you got it as a roller. What's the story on the car itself? Good job on the restoration so far.
                      "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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                      • etta325
                        E30 Modder
                        • Oct 2008
                        • 985

                        #12
                        dude that is awesome man. great find!




                        Check out my stuff for salehttp://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...=1#post1600997
                        anything you need I can find just shoot a PM

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                        • el bob
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Feb 2006
                          • 348

                          #13
                          Karma points ++ for saving an M3

                          (hiding jealousy) :D

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                          • oekundar
                            E30 Modder
                            • Sep 2007
                            • 964

                            #14
                            Very well done! I need a roller as such to fall into my lap.
                            BMWCCA #389756

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                            • vlad
                              Banned
                              • Dec 2003
                              • 0

                              #15
                              awesome save

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