E30 M3 Russia

[gazellebeigem3]

You're doing the lords work dude, keep it up!

[Dmitry]

after:

[Dmitry]

So after cleaning, which deleted all the coating where the body was rusty, it became clear that all the exterior panels are in excellent condition. The problem was coming from inside, but not from outside: drain hole under wipers was full of dirt, so the water was coming inside through the heater...

[CorvallisBMW]

Wow, lots of rust around the firewall and tunnel. Thanks for saving her!

[Dmitry]

the engine was alo cleaned

before:











after:

[Dmitry]

Wow, lots of rust around the firewall and tunnel. Thanks for saving her!

yes, the tunnel and motor panel suffered a lot. Was thinking of changing the whole motor schield, but it required a lot of work and could damage the geometry. Thus, decided to make patches















kick-panels were changed for new






As well as rear parcel shelf (used)

[rcsoundn1]

what did you do with all the audio stuff? While I am not a fan of doing that audio stuff to that car, I am into audio. Glad to see you fixing the hack job!

[Dmitry]

All the audio went to the guy who gave me a link to the seller of the car. Actually, the car was not in open sale, overwise I would never get it... so decided to say thanks

[ThatOneEuroE30]

wow great work. car rusted in same spots mine did

[AWDBOB]

Awesome work! Glad to see you saving her.

[rzerob]

I have never seen a hounds tooth rear M3 seat before. You are doing a great job, keep it up.

[Dmitry]

thanks a lot! I would appreciate critics and advice as well!

[rzerob]

If you plan on keeping this car, I would paint it any color you want now. I know if I was in your shoes and had it tore down this far I would paint it Alpine white because that is my favorite color on an E30 M3. Other than that it is your car do whatever you want with it. But the majority will probably say keep it as original as possible, redo your suspension(just a slight drop), keep the S14, and get up to date on all of the maintenance.

[ButtJuice]

I think you have stock e30 control arm bushings installed, as opposed to offset m3 CABs.

[pilotskillse30]

Wow , you work fast. Great job saving another one from the scrap yard.