Basic E30 project. ok, not that basic.

[MattAvino]

I had come in here saying it looked like you wrapped your shift knob in aluminum foil, but you've really put some work and money into this, looks good man, you're heading in the right direction.

Haha, thanks, im glad you found something better than a foil wrapped shift knob.

Man, looks like you're on it, but that car has some issues.

Love to know what the wheels are...at first I thought you had a 5-lug conversion and that they were E36 M3 Lightweight wheels. But, um...no.

Keep at it, man!

Thanks, yes, many issues but worth sorting out (rust/corrosion: main issue)
The wheels are motorsport replicas, thats all I really know, they came with car when I bought it. Ive only seen it one or two other places on the internet.

[CHIF8008]

yea. iv never seen those wheels in 4 lug. do wantt




ohh well yea i guess a place could have just replicated them

[MattAvino]

That's on a budget?! I wish I had that kinda budget and I'm an "adult" with a job. But you've put some hard work into it as well. Great job so far! I look forward to seeing more pics as you progress.

Yes, it is on a budget, i got some good deals. I also have a pretty good job which pays for the car, heres the difference, im in highschool and on break now and I dont pay utilities or have children! so im trying to enjoy every last second of it. Thanks

[DuMa]

i had no idea they made e36 LTWs in 4 lug. if they are not knockoffs, amazing

[Roysneon]

I accidentally ordered oem rear shock mounts from turner motorsports, I dont think I can return them, and I CERTAINLY cant resell them, for the same amount I bought them for. Suggestions?

What suspension are you on? Chances are you'll be fine with the new OEMs.

[MattAvino]

What suspension are you on? Chances are you'll be fine with the new OEMs.

Im gonna be running bilstein sports. and H&R race springs

[MattAvino]

wouldnt budge...had to buy the proper tool, broke the tool

[blacksport325]

^ Replacing the control arm? Try this, PB blaster for a few minutes before going at it, hit the metal part that the ball joint comes up through with a metal hammer to try and break rust from inside, try to release it with a picked fork, if it won't work, torch the outside again, hit with a hammer, then slide a cheater bar over the pickle fork end giving you a few feet of extra bar, and put some serious weight on it, I had to stand on mine. This is all assuming you are replacing the control arm...

[MattAvino]

Yeah I did all that, with no luck but i finally got it a while ago, just needs heat, pb, force, and time

[MikeDE]

Yes, PB ftw. I brought (2) cans back to Germany with me last time I was in NY, they don't have it here.

Btw, nice work. Keep at it.

[delatlanta1281]

Great work so far. It takes a bit of hammering to break those control arm loose, but it looks like you figured that out.
As far as the LTW's go, they are knock offs. But I think they are really cool, always have.

[MattAvino]

Look who decided to help

Look who else decided to help!

and again...

and coriander in the engine bay...perfectly normal

[MattAvino]

Great work so far. It takes a bit of hammering to break those control arm loose, but it looks like you figured that out.
As far as the LTW's go, they are knock offs. But I think they are really cool, always have.

LTWs?

[MattAvino]

Look who decided to help

Look who else decided to help!

and again...

and coriander in the engine bay...perfectly normal

[truekid]

wow, seems just like my 600$ e30, tho i had absolutely no interior when i bought mine. Keep up the great work, it feels amazing when your finally done and driving it. Are you going to swap the diff as well assuming you dont have a lsd already