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Originally posted by SonnyBuy the E30s, they ain't gonna last long
E30 can make you, E30 can break you
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Originally posted by Motheye99 View Posthttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9251755242520/
Anyone know who built this? Looks like he bought it from orange county craigslist pre built. It checks every box.
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Originally posted by Chilezen View Post
Thanks for all the info! I've never heard of Mello Roos before. I'll look into it. My situation's fairly complicated; I'm taking care of my elderly mother, and we have a tenant staying with us at our place in Carson to help with our bills. But the tenant is leaving in August, so I'm taking that opportunity to move closer to work. I can't afford a house, which is why I started looking at a rental, but my sister will be helping me buy a house for us; she can front the down payment and I pay the mortgage. I'm new at this, so there's still much for me to learn.
When I worked at a shop, there was a guy in a truck who came around every once in a while... my advice is to contact a shop you know to see if they have a guy coming around their shop *shurgs*
Cool man! What are your plans for it? Daily, cruiser?
I have a broken ZF that I need to fix for my swap. Are the internals that much different than the getrags?
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Originally posted by No1b4me View Post
Haha, funny you asked. I messaged him last night asking if he knew. I'll let you know what he says.91' 318is 90' 325is
Originally posted by SonnyBuy the E30s, they ain't gonna last long
E30 can make you, E30 can break you
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Originally posted by Motheye99 View Post
Someone out bid me on it today he kept playing me against someone so I bailed. If you agree to do a deposit and then when I ask for a paypal dont fucking come back saying someone else is getting to see the car before me.
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Originally posted by Motheye99 View Posthttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9251755242520/
Anyone know who built this? Looks like he bought it from orange county craigslist pre built. It checks every box.
I wonder who bought it.
No1b4me , ask reelizmpro , he has a good sound system in his vert. Also check out the audio section in this forum. What area of LA are you in?
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Originally posted by Chilezen View Post
Wow, that's nearly the same route I'm taking with my build.
I wonder who bought it.
No1b4me , ask reelizmpro , he has a good sound system in his vert. Also check out the audio section in this forum. What area of LA are you in?
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6662619321729/
That M52 car is getting flipped. I messaged him, this guy is convinced it makes 300HP... previous owner said 260 and it needs tuning....91' 318is 90' 325is
Originally posted by SonnyBuy the E30s, they ain't gonna last long
E30 can make you, E30 can break you
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Originally posted by Motheye99 View Posthttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6662619321729/
That M52 car is getting flipped. I messaged him, this guy is convinced it makes 300HP... previous owner said 260 and it needs tuning....
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Hey guys! I just moved back to CA and picked up another E30. I previously had a 1991 318i as well as a 1987 325is Mtech1. The E30 I just picked up is a 1991 318is. At some point it needs some bodywork as well as some paint so if anyone has any suggestions on shops in Orange County let me know! I have some pics below. Can anyone ID the wheels that are on the car? The caps say ACT but I have never heard of this brand. One of the first things I need to do is raise the car maybe .25 of an inch, as of right now I can't even go over speed bumps without scraping.
2 Photos1991 318i - T-Boned
1987 325is - Sold
1991 318is - Current
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Originally posted by E30Kills View PostHey guys! I just moved back to CA and picked up another E30. [...] as of right now I can't even go over speed bumps without scraping.
Sounds like the correct ride height.
We're in deep now boys
1988 325i SETA - Daily driver
1988 340iL - Track car
My M60 V8 swap thread here
[oo==OO==oo]
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Originally posted by E30Kills View PostCan anyone ID the wheels that are on the car? The caps say ACT but I have never heard of this brand.
If you can add good pictures of the lug bolt area with the printing that's embossed in that area that would help me confirm.
Or just tell us if it says ACT Germany and 7.5Jx15 and E(25).
I had 6 sets of these back in those days when was actively competing in my E30 :-)
Last edited by randywalters; 07-12-2020, 01:47 PM.Randy Walters
2021 Mazda 3 Sedan Premium AWD
1988 325is (w/89 bumpers, recently sold)
1989 325is (Broadsided long ago RIP)
1996 328is (Sold to Matt J)
2003 530i Sport (Spare car now)
2005 X3 (little woman's car)
Driving Instructor BMW CCA L.A. & S.D. Chapters
Multiple L.A. & S.D. Region SCCA Autocross Championships
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Originally posted by randywalters View Post
ACT was a German wheel maker that was bought by parent company Ronal about three decades ago. Ronal re-issued the Ronal ACT-LS in the early 2000's and the first production run came with ACT badges on center caps like yours, so it's very possible this is the wheel you have. Your spokes and caps look like they have been painted (or powder coated) by a previous owner, as the ACT-LS had a machined face.
If you can add good pictures of the lug bolt area with the printing that's embossed in that area that would help me confirm.
Or just tell us if it says ACT Germany and 7.5Jx15 and E(25).
I had 6 sets of these back in those days when was actively competing in my E30 :-)
1991 318i - T-Boned
1987 325is - Sold
1991 318is - Current
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Originally posted by E30Kills View Post
It looks like I need a special tool to get the center caps off but I can't seem to find anything when I google it. Do you know of a way of taking them off without this tool?
You should see if there's a tool hidden somewhere in the car, or if the previous owner forgot to give it to you or can tell you where he stashed it etc.
If you don't mind destroying the screws you could drill a hole in the center then use an EZ Out to back the screws out. I think the threads are 6mm.
I have 4 spare kits of Ronal Security Screws with the Tool that i'm selling ($40 per kit) in i think 3 different patterns. If you can swing by the LAX Area on a weekend, we can try my tools and see if one of them fits your screws. If we find a kit that fits we can at least get your caps off if you don't want to buy a kit ha ha.
Randy Walters
2021 Mazda 3 Sedan Premium AWD
1988 325is (w/89 bumpers, recently sold)
1989 325is (Broadsided long ago RIP)
1996 328is (Sold to Matt J)
2003 530i Sport (Spare car now)
2005 X3 (little woman's car)
Driving Instructor BMW CCA L.A. & S.D. Chapters
Multiple L.A. & S.D. Region SCCA Autocross Championships
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