Let's make an E30 M3! (M3 S14 cabrio clone project)

[kid325e]

Glad to see progress being made!! Do you have a good Convertible Shop to replace the soft top? I have a great shop out here in Seattle I can point you to if you need a recommendation - knowing you, you've probably already found the best!

Excited to see the progress.

[IronJoe]

Starter solenoid. Would put money on that being your culprit. Glad to see some forward progress being made again!!!

Thanks Austin based on the reading I've been doing I think you're right. Might shoot you a text about this ;)

[e30austin]

Starter solenoid. Would put money on that being your culprit. Glad to see some forward progress being made again!!!

[IronJoe]

Hey gang, getting back to this after some much needed time away from the project. My winter hobby is incredibly fun and I couldn't quite tear myself away any sooner.

Here's where I stand: due to work, family obligations, etc I don't have the time to finish the bodywork and paint myself like I intended. I have been referred to a local shop that can do the work to my standards and I will be partnering with them to finish the exterior.
After that, I have a few issues on my shortlist to sort out:

• New soft top
• Refit air conditioning
• Refit factory stereo equipment

I also have one annoying electrical gremlin that I haven't been able to trace: the windows and HVAC stop working after the car has run for a little while. I am thinking it has something to do with the unloader relay circuit as this is an early motor in a late chassis. A swap which rarely gets done, so I haven't found a lot of info - if you have any ideas please help!




So, that's it for now. I'll keep you all updated as the car gets ready for paint. Thanks for inspiring me to finish this, all!

[2mAn]

bump :)

[2mAn]

Funny came to see updates...That M3 vert is listed at Buy Now at 93K

well, were getting SOME kind of updates haha wrong M3 vert though haha

[M-technik-3]

Funny came to see updates...That M3 vert is listed at Buy Now at 93K

[2mAn]

Monthly bump

[bradnic]

Exactly. Saved all the photos lol

[2mAn]

52K and you have a Duralast battery? and no battery cover? WTF.

All right our last three posts need to go else where to not to clutter up his build thread.

Meh, lets harass him with notifications to him and others that this thread has new posts...

Im really digging those door panels and the extended leather on the arm rests/ door pulls and the center console... giving me ideas

[M-technik-3]

I’ll just leave this here
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-BMW-M3-/152891696512

52K and you have a Duralast battery? and no battery cover? WTF.

All right our last three posts need to go else where to not to clutter up his build thread.

[phenryiv1]

I’ll just leave this here
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-BMW-M3-/152891696512

Not a lot of details for a $53K (and counting) vehicle.

[bradnic]

I’ll just leave this here

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-BMW-M3-/152891696512

[delamaize]

ok, first of the year, any new updates?

[iXguido]

Any updates here?

*Edit: never mind, looked back at your most recent post. The new year needs to hurry up and get here!

Boring stuff, block sanding mostly. Hopefully after the first of the year I'll have some developments worth posting!