my $1500 e30 project...PICS AND PROGRESS

[scBeamer803]

well, i just bought this car from mattdk318i and we just also got it running so i guess this would be the best place for me to post pics and follow up on progress. stay tuned everyone!!!

how i bought her:

the day she was finished



check how bad the oxidation is on the hood
but she's getting we sanded and buffed sometime this weekend


and my favorite pic
. i know this isn't the nicest car on r3v, but keep in mind it's a project.

plans are:
mtech II front and rear valance
"is" side skirts (or taurus for now since i have them already)
h&r race springs on HD's
azev's type a
redo the interior
paint
mtech II steering wheel
and maybe mtech I rear spoiler.

thanks for your coments and hope you enjoy the progress over the next couple of months.

[T3rd Ferguson]

sweet car, but i dont think the rates on the Race springs match HD's too well... your call though

[VacMan]

Agreed, you need Bilstein sports if you're going to lower it, the HD's are for stock height vehicles. Otherwise, not a bad start. :D

Tim

[scBeamer803]

thanks for the input, but for some reason i put hd's and meant sports, lol. i don't wanna slam this car quite yet though due to the nice sump i have on my oil pan. my car runs awesome though. keep your advice coming guys!

[ninethree]

you bought it for $1500 with no engine?

[scBeamer803]

no, lol. i bought it for $1500 with an motor that had a slight overhaul. i just like that pic cause it makes it look worse ;)

[Lair]

Nice project.

The headlights are worth $1000. :)

[scBeamer803]

lol, right

[scBeamer803]

so this evening i started removing some of the oxidation. i thought i would have to wet sand, but thanks to my handy rotary buffer, there was no need.
before

my comparison shot

and after; and i still haven't waxed or taken out swirlz

[oekundar]

Nice little project....what kind of polish are you using with your rotary?

[scBeamer803]

i have a bottle of meguires medium cut mixed half way with ardex alpha grit. works real good... really gritty.

[M42Technik]

I see no after picture?

I'm intrigued as to where this is headed, always am with these cars for some reason...;)

[einstein57]

oil cooler valance vent trim and bmw front plate filler and its done.