1991 325i The OEM+ build begins

[varg]

Great looking car, an LSD is mandatory for any RWD car enthusiast driven car imo. It really does make a huge difference. Last time I had an open diff was when I first did the turbo M42 and getting an LSD in the car was a great upgrade.

I swear… it’s always Alpine White E30s that end up being the most pristine examples of the car. The two nicest ones I’ve seen on BAT were both Alpine White. Given an example this nice with a mint original exterior and interior, even at such high mileage, I’d advise OP not to stylistically molest it with mismatched seats (that look nothing like what came out of the factory) and “various bits and bobs” (I see this as code for more “car scene” mods). But at the end of the day it’s OP’s car and he’s free to do as he pleases…

On top of just being a great look on an E30, white is super good at hiding flaws. My E34 is a real 20 footer and the white helps, it looks awesome from that distance but if you do a close inspection you can see all of the chips, dents and scratches that are basically invisible from a distance.

[caelanng]

Looking good, love those Recaros. You run in to many other E30s in Santa Cruz? I see less and less in Monterey every year…

I see a couple E30s every now and then. I still need to take my E30 to car week, I took the M3 last year and my MK2 GTI this year.

[caelanng]

Great looking car, an LSD is mandatory for any RWD car enthusiast driven car imo. It really does make a huge difference. Last time I had an open diff was when I first did the turbo M42 and getting an LSD in the car was a great upgrade.



On top of just being a great look on an E30, white is super good at hiding flaws. My E34 is a real 20 footer and the white helps, it looks awesome from that distance but if you do a close inspection you can see all of the chips, dents and scratches that are basically invisible from a distance.

Yep all I ever heard was get an LSD it'll be worth it and it definitely was worth it. And the alpine white definitely is hiding a bunch of flaws haha the closer you look the worse it gets ofc

[e30m3s54turbo]

Nice ride.
I had the rear sway bar tabs break on me and front. All my e30’s get reinforced tabs mounts and brackets.

[caelanng]

Nice ride.
I had the rear sway bar tabs break on me and front. All my e30’s get reinforced tabs mounts and brackets.

Yeppp it's mandatory, I reinforced the sway bar tabs I still gotta do the rest of the car

[82eye]

car looks amazing