Canadian Calypso E30

[Le_Garagiste]

Finally got around to working on the suspension. I figured that fronts would need a clamp-on type carrier so I went to pick up a set of E46 king pins. Sizing seems to be good with only a difference of 20mm in height. I still need to pick up a ball joint separator to take out the old strut completely. I haven't seen anyone else try this but it's worth a shot, hopefully things work out, if not it's back to square one. Offset will be a lot higher and caster may change but should be in range where a caster/camber plate can rectify it.

Any thoughts on how this will work?

[Le_Garagiste]

Pick up some single adjustable R&T Öhlins coilovers that I'll attempt to fit. Hopefully it works, if they don't I'll install them on my E91 that they're meant for.
Rears are about the same length but the fronts will need to have the kingpin modified.

[Le_Garagiste]

Those centras tho! You should sell me a pair since I need them!

They're a side project's (190e) project that's now gone. Only these wheels are left. Painted them smoke grey on the face with black inner/outer barrel. I did it for fun since the e30 was out and there was nothing to work on.

[E30_Pare]

Those centras tho! You should sell me a pair since I need them!

[Northern]

Looks good. I need to address similar trunk pocket rot on the driver side sometime soon for the second time.

[CRBR30]

That came out great. Oh and nice interior!

[Le_Garagiste]

Brought home my car from the paint shop after work. Looks amazing. In the sun, it looks a few shades too light but it's super smooth and consistence.
Got to let the chemicals gas out and bring it back for a few touch ups. Other than that, it's insured and back on the road. I'm still piecing together
all the trim but other than that, it's done.

New colour at around 21:30. Lighter and more sparkly.



Old photo for comparison from a couple years ago. It's in different lighting but still shows the difference.

[Le_Garagiste]

No photos but the car got dropped off at the paint shop getting prepped! Work starts Monday!

[Le_Garagiste]

:up:

Love that you are diving in and fixing that rust and getting a fresh coat of calypso. car will be a blast when its done. The lightweight flywheel will really wake up the M42

I was a little skeptical about lightweight flywheels for drivability but tried my friends' 7.5# one and was perfectly fine. Reviews about them seem exaggerated after my test.

[Zalmoxis]

The paint is original, but Ive found a recepit for a clear coat for a decent amount of cash .. The car looks awesome washed and waxed ... Buuuuut... If u get really close you see all drips orange peel look etc etc etc .. Its a 15:footer ( looks good from 15feet ) :)) ive replaced all the sensors 3idle control valves 1throttle position sensor 2afm a gas filter all distribution spark plugs ., and i can happily say that shes close to a perfect ride .. That idle boy ... Costs a lot of money on this E30 ! But this fuckers are more fun then my old g37s man and thats a bold statement but true !!

[GDA]

Cool.

Calypso is a great color on E30s and E34s. Sub'd to see how this build progresses.

[2mAn]

Touché

:up:

Love that you are diving in and fixing that rust and getting a fresh coat of calypso. car will be a blast when its done. The lightweight flywheel will really wake up the M42

[Le_Garagiste]

ftfy

California has a TON of E30s and very few have rust

Touché

[2mAn]

Enough crap, cut to the chase. Like 90% of CANADIAN E30s it was rusty, mostly in the rear battery compartment area.

ftfy

California has a TON of E30s and very few have rust

[Le_Garagiste]

im jelly ! I got rust too:) great taste in color :)) good luck
With your project ! Ive just made my engine run fine after so many many hours spent online and under the hood ! Keep up the good work ... Ohhh and .. Damn thats a fine color:))

I'm the opposite of you, engine's perfectly fine but outside's crap. Nice ride, now I know what to expect, most of the Calypsos online have tired pant. Is it original?