E30 noob near Philly

[brgracer]

Hey guys. Not new to cars or wrenching but pretty damn new to the E30. Just picked up a 87 325is and started searching the forums, but wondering if there were any locals around to help. I'm just south of Philly, near the airport. Thanks.

[wagonizzle]

What kind of help do you need?

[Unearth078]

^ +1, whatsup
how bout i had a 87 is

[brgracer]

For specific problems and upgrade paths, I've found most answers thru searching, but some general stuff that is harder to get from older posts like normal ticking vs. bad ticking. Mines very soft and car runs fine so I'm thinking it's just normal, but I haven't been around these cars long enough to tell the difference.

I've checked the car for the usual stuff: leaks, rust, etc... but might miss some of the E30 specific stuff that I'm not sure whether it is just b/c it's an almost 20 yr old car or is there something wrong. I know the joke is that something is always broken in these cars and I've owned older cars so used to being paranoid about every squeak/clunk/sound. In a nutshell aside from the obvious problems that I know about, not sure what's "normal" for an E30 so would be nice to have more experienced peeps nearby.

[Dragowl]

I'm in the area...and I think I have a not so normal tick...but screw it...LOL

[wagonizzle]

These cars are pretty simple. What I like about it is it always tells me what I need. I can hear/feel almost exactly what needs replacing. You are welcome to listen to my engine (91k on a 'remanufactured engine'). I'm due for a valve adjustment again but I have done it a few times already and have not noticed a huge change in tickety-tack. They just sound like that. Injectors are noisy too. If you need any help, pm me. My gf lives in Media and I am in Essington so I can lend a hand or eye if you need.

[2e30]

im in NE philly own a tint shop and an e30 freak
you are always welcome to stop in 10100 bustleton ave phila pa 19116

[RickSloan]

i'm just outside philly, glad to help if you need anything.

philly meet???

[91e30181]

Yeah Ive had an E30 for a few years now and Im not all that into the internet community thing, but are there any meets around the philly/jersey shore area? Do we have any shows like VW has waterfest and H20i?