It has unfortunately become time to part ways with my e30. I recently purchased an e46 M3 and have decided that it will be replacing the e30's spot in my heart & garage.
I recently acquired the body & had the swap performed at Terry Sayther BMW, here in Austin TX. The drivetrain was originally in another e30 that met an untimely end during some spirited driving out in our hill country. That car was full of rust so I decided to take the opportunity to move its drivetrain into a rust-free body. TS took care of 95% of the swap and the car runs and drives great. The donor body is a 1- owner TX car that I purchased from the shop.
- OBD I Converted S52
- No leaks
- ~105k miles on engine/transmission
- Clutch/flywheel were replaced during original swap ~95k miles
- Turner Motorsports drilled/slotted rotors all around
- H&R Sport Cup spring & shock set
- Ebay headers into 3" Straight pipe exhaust - sounds fantastic
- KA Motors intake & headlight adapter
- Heated sport seats in pretty solid shape
- Manual sunroof
- Crack-free dash
- Body is pretty straight overall with only a few minor dings
- No rust!
- Clearcoat is mostly gone
- Needs the gauge cluster swapped
- Body dings as pictured
- Passenger power window is inop, drivers works great, rears are slow but functional
- Small power steering leak
- Needs AC compressor, otherwise system is functional according to TS
- Open 2.93 diff
- Radiator could use replacing
- Hood support strut needs to be replaced
- 3 K1 wheels with good tires (last rim was broken)
- Mtech Steering wheel
- Ebay HID kit
- Late model bumpers
- Full set of bushings
- Car cover
This set up is amazing fun to drive and extremely fast. This car has the potential to be an excellent example of an e30 with some fresh paint and a few details sorted out. I have the original clean TX title for this vehicle in hand. Not in a rush to sell but willing to negotiate. Would love to see this go to someone who will finish this car out, or keep it as a sleeper and embrace its character. $8000 OBO.
I recently acquired the body & had the swap performed at Terry Sayther BMW, here in Austin TX. The drivetrain was originally in another e30 that met an untimely end during some spirited driving out in our hill country. That car was full of rust so I decided to take the opportunity to move its drivetrain into a rust-free body. TS took care of 95% of the swap and the car runs and drives great. The donor body is a 1- owner TX car that I purchased from the shop.
- OBD I Converted S52
- No leaks
- ~105k miles on engine/transmission
- Clutch/flywheel were replaced during original swap ~95k miles
- Turner Motorsports drilled/slotted rotors all around
- H&R Sport Cup spring & shock set
- Ebay headers into 3" Straight pipe exhaust - sounds fantastic
- KA Motors intake & headlight adapter
- Heated sport seats in pretty solid shape
- Manual sunroof
- Crack-free dash
- Body is pretty straight overall with only a few minor dings
- No rust!
- Clearcoat is mostly gone
- Needs the gauge cluster swapped
- Body dings as pictured
- Passenger power window is inop, drivers works great, rears are slow but functional
- Small power steering leak
- Needs AC compressor, otherwise system is functional according to TS
- Open 2.93 diff
- Radiator could use replacing
- Hood support strut needs to be replaced
- 3 K1 wheels with good tires (last rim was broken)
- Mtech Steering wheel
- Ebay HID kit
- Late model bumpers
- Full set of bushings
- Car cover
This set up is amazing fun to drive and extremely fast. This car has the potential to be an excellent example of an e30 with some fresh paint and a few details sorted out. I have the original clean TX title for this vehicle in hand. Not in a rush to sell but willing to negotiate. Would love to see this go to someone who will finish this car out, or keep it as a sleeper and embrace its character. $8000 OBO.
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