What did you do to your E30 today?

[YungToast]

I finally got my hands on a houndstooth interior!!

[jgilber0]

I finally got my hands on a houndstooth interior!!

Nice one! Looking sharp!

I rebuilt and reinstalled my charcoal vapor canister, reglued my Velcro rear window hooks, finished installing the last new vacuum hose, and removed the fuel vapor purge valve and lines to prep for replacement tomorrow.

A nice how-to (not mine) on the canister rebuild can be found here:

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post30097351

[Schnitzer318is]

I only drive the vert once a week usually and put <1000 miles on it last year, but it was due for some love.

Not today, but last weekend. Installed H&R springs, tie rods, control arms, CABs, sway bar bushings, motor mounts, oil pan gasket, and power steering reservoir. Big thanks to Mouse for his assistance with these jobs. Much easier (possible) to align the subframe with 2 people on reinstall.









^Still have some cleaning to do, but it's 90% better than before. The subframe, oil pan, and rack were all covered in oil before.



And then this weekend I replaced the radiator (slow seep from original), all the large cooling hoses, coolant crossover pipe (original was corroded and leaking), and other related parts.



Next weekend am replacing the coolant reservoir (not leaking but want it clear), intake boot, auto trans filter/fluid, trans cooler line orings, and some other parts.

[Mouse]

I need an e30 in my life again. :(

[jgilber0]

Repainted my BBS Style 5 centers with Wurth silver and clear lacquer. Replaced the BMW wheel roundels, reassembled and reinstalled. Looks great!

Made three more attempts to remove my stuck O2 sensor and then took it to my local shop. They tried for a while too, gave up, and told me to leave the car with them tomorrow. Ridiculous how tight that thing is. At least it will be done tomorrow. Sometimes you need to know when to punt.

[coldweatherblue]

Today like every day I drove my E30 all around town because it's my only car.

Tomorrow may install my new freshly painted valance that's sitting in the woodshop now but we'll see.. ;)

[cheffy30]

bought my kid an 85 325e. coupe, black. runs just fine. we're gonna have some fun!

[jgilber0]

Had my local shop swap the O2 sensor. (It was super stuck).

Swapped the OEM premium amp in the trunk. Still having sound issues with pops, static, etc. Next up - new head unit.

[majdomo]

Replaced catback exhaust with new (free!!!) Ansa muffler, brackets and rubber hangers. One side of muffler tip was slightly bent in transit, vendor agreed to full refund without sending back. Vice grips and a cloth was all it took to bend it back. Lucked out!

[coldweatherblue]

Added fog light deletes to the valence i painted. I fucked it up if you're pebbles beach but from 10ft it looks good.

[jgilber0]

Added fog light deletes to the valence i painted. I fucked it up if you're pebbles beach but from 10ft it looks good.

Sharp!

[jgilber0]

I fabricated a custom adapter harness and installed a new Pioneer head unit with Bluetooth.

After reversing the polarity on my power splices (rushing of course) I blew fuse 12. Swapping leads and a quick trip to Advance Auto Parts for a 7.5 amp fuse put me back in business.

Then I went for a long cruise with a big smile while I listened to Morph the Cat from Donald Fagen. First Time I have had tunes in this car since buying it over 18 months ago.

[Mazdayasna]

Added fog light deletes to the valence i painted. I fucked it up if you're pebbles beach but from 10ft it looks good.

Damn that is a handsome car. Wheel specs?

Unrelated, I bought the wrong clutch for my car and now I've got to wait to sell/return it and get another one. Tried to make it work but it's not happening. This was supposed to be done by the end of August, why can't things ever go smoothly?

[Anthead]

Attempted to change the oil..after draining old oil I couldn't get the filter off so I had to buy filter pliers..

Yesterday I also failed on the brakes and rotors replacement project... I couldn't get passed the first lug nut.....

I bought this car bc I fell in love with it and I wanted to learn to tinker with cars.. I paid to much and already putting more than I wanted to, I feel like a loser


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[TeXJ]

Attempted to change the oil..after draining old oil I couldn't get the filter off so I had to buy filter pliers..

Yesterday I also failed on the brakes and rotors replacement project... I couldn't get passed the first lug nut.....

I bought this car bc I fell in love with it and I wanted to learn to tinker with cars.. I paid to much and already putting more than I wanted to, I feel like a loser


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find some local people to help mentor you. Ask questions here, and also check out youtube, tons of information there.

We all started out as newbies. Don't feel bad, just chunk it up to growing pains. You'll get there.