Introduction: Silvertip

[Silvertip]

Even though I've already posted a bit around here, I wanted to do the ritual introduction shebang anwyay.

My name is Dmitry, I live in Seattle (Greenwood) and I am a senior at UW this year, hoping to graduate in spring.

I bought the e30 in October after being obsessed with e30s for like, a month after I sold my motorcycle. I needed a new toy/money pit.



I bought her because of good running M42 and very clean interior. It needed new struts, diff, and clutch. And also an ignition switch. My friend, a former Mercedes technician agreed to repair the car since I have neither the tools nor a garage to work on it now. Right now the essential repairs are over and she is my daily.

She still needs some work done. Electrical stuff, like not working rear windows, a speaker not working, and crazy dash cluster - I can probably fix myself. I'm planning to redo the bushings in spring/summer.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hi, and introduce myself. I want to attend one of the meetups some time soon - or maybe even organize one here for folks from the neighborhood. Is there anything coming up soon? I know I missed one yesterday in South Center, but I couldn't make it.

[LuckyHenriksen]

That looks exactly like my girlfriends old car. Welcome aboard!

[ClausE30]

Welcome! I too am a UW senior and have an alpine 318

[nny403]

Suggest joining in if AbeSonic does another BBQ. Welcome, and don't sweat the small stuff your car looks great.

[bmwm42]

Welcome fellow m42

[kronus]

silvertip yunnan? nice car.

[Silvertip]

Thanks for the welcoming messages everyone!

[AbeSonic]

Suggest joining in if AbeSonic does another BBQ. Welcome, and don't sweat the small stuff your car looks great.

I will! Probably around March or April.

P.S. I like your name brah ;)

[dashboardmonkey]

Welcome!

Your rear window issue is likely the little breaker switch in the center console.

[Silvertip]

I will! Probably around March or April.

P.S. I like your name brah ;)

I am totally in, will be looking out for it, buuut, I was thinking about organizing a meetup here in Shoreline, maybe this next weekend? I'll create a thread tomorrow morning.

[Silvertip]

Welcome!

Your rear window issue is likely the little breaker switch in the center console.

I will be checking it out some time soon. There's a lot of soldering to be done soon... Speedo sensor on the diff, speaker wiring to the amp, and probably reflowing the dash cluster PCB. Also possible temperature sensor replacement. But I'm really excited to get started on this stuff :)

[SeatownE30]

Welcome and congrats on the E30! You'll love the car and the support you'll get from fellow E30 fanatics. :)

Clean 318i, reminds me of mine when i bought her last year. Hope to see you around...

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=248697&highlight=dream+realized

[SeatownE30]

I have an "i" lip if you are interested. I'll sell it cheap :)

[Silvertip]

Welcome and congrats on the E30! You'll love the car and the support you'll get from fellow E30 fanatics. :)

Clean 318i, reminds me of mine when i bought her last year. Hope to see you around...

I have an "i" lip if you are interested. I'll sell it cheap

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...dream+realized

Thank you! Regarding the lip... I think I'll try to get an "is" one, where did you get yours? I see them for ~$85 on ebay, but maybe there's a better/cheaper way to get them.

[dashboardmonkey]

When you buy a new lip, buy new mounting clips too.