Just as a warning, this may be drawn out with large gaps in between updates. I'm bad about not taking photos of every single thing that I do.
In 1985, someone decided that they wanted an e30. However, unlike everyone else, they wanted to pick it up at the factory. So, they checked off euro delivery and picked up their new 318i, built on June 14, 1985. It was optioned with:
S286A - BMW LA Wheel, BMW Styling (Bottlecaps)
S400A - Slide/Tilt Sunroof, Manual
S410A - Electric Window Lifts, Front
S530A - Air Conditioning
S835 - Euro Delivery
S915A - Delete Clear Coat
This package was wrapped in Delphin Metallic on Grey Houndstooth (with Comfort Seats). For Reference, here is what that looked like :
If you think that it still looks like that, you'd be dead wrong. That was 2010. I got the car from my dad, who bought it in 1994 as a DD. He dd'd it until 2000, when he got a truck. It was occasionally driven until 2005, when it received a round of bad fuel which clogged every fuel system component sans the lines. When I got it in 2010, I was 13. I had actually been working on it since 2009, when I was 12. Yes, I wanted an e30 from a very early age. According to my dad, I've wanted it since I was 3.
Now, It looks like this:
Ok, well not exactly like this. It has an interior, this was taken during the install of one of the many unique features that I have added. As you can tell, it was reshot, but there was an issue with the clear. That is why it looks so bad. Also, it sets higher than any other stock e30 that I have ever seen (I believe it may have vert springs on it).
As for what it looks like now, the exterior is essentially the same (Including the pfeba spoiler). Inside, it is rapidly changing. I now have all black interior, with the exception of the carpet, which is charcoal grey. I picked up 2 of these at a Pnp a few weekends ago, and will be installing them as soon as I get 2 more handled e21 sliders (if you have them, PLEASE let me know).
As for the consoles, they are flocked. You will also notice that I converted to manual windows, and that I have a carphone. Here is the brakedown of these.
Consoles - After the window conversion, I needed to fill the holes. So, I filled the holes and flocked the shifter console. After that, the ebrake console needed to match.
Windows - Both power regulators died within two days of each other. At that point, I had decided that manual windows were the way to go. Plus, it's a free arm workout.
Carphone - can it get any more period correct? It came from a 1989 750il. I converted it to bluetooth so that I can still use it. I get a lot of looks when setting in traffic while using it.
Dash shot - at night
The headunit is from an e34, which brings me to the interesting audio setup. This e30 has an e36 Harmon Kardon Amp W/Convertible Subwoofer (Mounted to the Ski Pass), e34 HU W/WB, and 6 Disc Changer. It produces amazing sound, considering that I have a total of $70 into it. (For reference, the harness connecting/powering the amp into the car is 25 feet long, and took me 6 hours to pinout/create. It uses 100% OEM Wire/Connections)
Everything was going smoothly up until last month. I was doing a throttle body swap to replace a leaky unit and noticed the oil. I then proceeded to fail MARTA (tn emissions test, only required in 3 or 4 counties and I am in one of them). After a compression test, I found that I was around 35 pounds low across the board. So, to solve the problem, I bought this
So, this is where the 24v part comes in. Here we have a 1992 325i sporting a M50B25, non-vanos. It died an unfortunate death due to someone my age deciding to what most teens with a BMW would feel compelled to do - show off (or be dumb, I believe that in this case the two terms are interchangeable). He was doing doughnuts in a parking lot, spun backwards, and hit a light pole. His loss is my gain. Bodywork aside, it has a 150k drivetrain that runs perfectly from what I have seen (car had no rad when I bought it, putting one in tomorrow to actually drive it in more than 1st gear. PO bought it from dad of kid who killed it, PO seems trustworthy and told me that he sold the rad out of it to someone else with an e36).
So, that's it for now. If I forgot anything (which I probably did), it will come in today's post about driving the donor, probably with a walkaround of both cars.
On a final note, the e36 sounds extremely aggressive with no exhaust after the cat. Any muffler recommendations? I love the tone and sound, but need it quieter for street use once it goes in the e30.
In 1985, someone decided that they wanted an e30. However, unlike everyone else, they wanted to pick it up at the factory. So, they checked off euro delivery and picked up their new 318i, built on June 14, 1985. It was optioned with:
S286A - BMW LA Wheel, BMW Styling (Bottlecaps)
S400A - Slide/Tilt Sunroof, Manual
S410A - Electric Window Lifts, Front
S530A - Air Conditioning
S835 - Euro Delivery
S915A - Delete Clear Coat
This package was wrapped in Delphin Metallic on Grey Houndstooth (with Comfort Seats). For Reference, here is what that looked like :
If you think that it still looks like that, you'd be dead wrong. That was 2010. I got the car from my dad, who bought it in 1994 as a DD. He dd'd it until 2000, when he got a truck. It was occasionally driven until 2005, when it received a round of bad fuel which clogged every fuel system component sans the lines. When I got it in 2010, I was 13. I had actually been working on it since 2009, when I was 12. Yes, I wanted an e30 from a very early age. According to my dad, I've wanted it since I was 3.
Now, It looks like this:
Ok, well not exactly like this. It has an interior, this was taken during the install of one of the many unique features that I have added. As you can tell, it was reshot, but there was an issue with the clear. That is why it looks so bad. Also, it sets higher than any other stock e30 that I have ever seen (I believe it may have vert springs on it).
As for what it looks like now, the exterior is essentially the same (Including the pfeba spoiler). Inside, it is rapidly changing. I now have all black interior, with the exception of the carpet, which is charcoal grey. I picked up 2 of these at a Pnp a few weekends ago, and will be installing them as soon as I get 2 more handled e21 sliders (if you have them, PLEASE let me know).
As for the consoles, they are flocked. You will also notice that I converted to manual windows, and that I have a carphone. Here is the brakedown of these.
Consoles - After the window conversion, I needed to fill the holes. So, I filled the holes and flocked the shifter console. After that, the ebrake console needed to match.
Windows - Both power regulators died within two days of each other. At that point, I had decided that manual windows were the way to go. Plus, it's a free arm workout.
Carphone - can it get any more period correct? It came from a 1989 750il. I converted it to bluetooth so that I can still use it. I get a lot of looks when setting in traffic while using it.
Dash shot - at night
The headunit is from an e34, which brings me to the interesting audio setup. This e30 has an e36 Harmon Kardon Amp W/Convertible Subwoofer (Mounted to the Ski Pass), e34 HU W/WB, and 6 Disc Changer. It produces amazing sound, considering that I have a total of $70 into it. (For reference, the harness connecting/powering the amp into the car is 25 feet long, and took me 6 hours to pinout/create. It uses 100% OEM Wire/Connections)
Everything was going smoothly up until last month. I was doing a throttle body swap to replace a leaky unit and noticed the oil. I then proceeded to fail MARTA (tn emissions test, only required in 3 or 4 counties and I am in one of them). After a compression test, I found that I was around 35 pounds low across the board. So, to solve the problem, I bought this
So, this is where the 24v part comes in. Here we have a 1992 325i sporting a M50B25, non-vanos. It died an unfortunate death due to someone my age deciding to what most teens with a BMW would feel compelled to do - show off (or be dumb, I believe that in this case the two terms are interchangeable). He was doing doughnuts in a parking lot, spun backwards, and hit a light pole. His loss is my gain. Bodywork aside, it has a 150k drivetrain that runs perfectly from what I have seen (car had no rad when I bought it, putting one in tomorrow to actually drive it in more than 1st gear. PO bought it from dad of kid who killed it, PO seems trustworthy and told me that he sold the rad out of it to someone else with an e36).
So, that's it for now. If I forgot anything (which I probably did), it will come in today's post about driving the donor, probably with a walkaround of both cars.
On a final note, the e36 sounds extremely aggressive with no exhaust after the cat. Any muffler recommendations? I love the tone and sound, but need it quieter for street use once it goes in the e30.
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