E30 Zone

Nice work Simon, as you say they are never finished, but hopefully one day we can get some use out of them

A Bristol registration if I'm not mistaken :) As said it sure is a project and a half, but ask yourself why you would be restoring it, that will easily see £5k+ once all is said and done. If your doing it to keep for ever and you have some attachment to it the go for it, but to get anywhere near you...

Not sure if Gareth is still doing them? DanThe will know of someone I'm sure

Interesting, but how many spelling errors can you get in one advert? And is it just armoured glass or bullet proof body panels as well?

Interesting never the less

I've never thought E90's were pretty, E92's were a little more so. Would love an F30 when they get more affordable.

Do the F30's have any serious issues yet?

Awesome work Barry

Thinking of a 2004/2005 with a PD 1.9 lump

Any thoughts on these?

What are common things to go wrong?

Any info appreciated

Many thanks

Andy

Found it in the wiki

5w40 it is

As above

Many thanks

Andy

It is a French oil burner by nature

Cheapest so far is 97p a litre from euro

Not sure how it got in photos lol!

Where from Dan?

Can anyone help, I'm looking for some 15w40 diesel oil. Either 20-25 litres at a sensible price

Many thanks

Andy

Also worth fitting a quality oem brand rather than the slightly cheaper tat.

E30 M3 bushes were about £31 for the pair from BMW a while ago, maybe a little bit more now, but for £31 it's not worth skimping a few £ now to be redoing them in 3 months time

Andy

Good on you for taking it on and not scrapping it!

Do it one plate at a time

Practice on some off cuts first. Don't get put off when you start welding the car.

As important as the welding is rust proofing after, including waxoyling it

Looking forward to the resto thread

I crashed my first E30 into an armco barrier at 60 Mph, span 180 degrees and came to rest with a lamp post growing from the center of the bonnet.

Walked away unhurt

Andy

When was the facelift done Harry?

Andy

Looks good, great photography too

M52 is the way forward

Andy

Awesome is an understatement

What management are you running on the S54? The rear of the 316 would make an awesome trailer with some fabrication

I take my hat off to you, this is the best build thread I've seen by far in a long time!

Respect

Have you got fuel? Can you hear the pump running at all?

Sure a local will be along soon

Andy

Very nice

Any plans? How long have you owned it?

Is this a wind up? I thought you were part of the BMW race team and knew everything? Seriously though, will it matter with that F1 technology your packing into the M50/M52 B90? Surely you'll be lapping the rest of pack anyway? You are a true legend and I only wish I knew 1% of your valuable knowledg...

Look gay or see where your going

Pretty soon I will be increasing mileage somewhat doing a 70 mile a day round trip so will be looking for something a bit more economic and reliable. My main thought at the moment is a Mk4 golf either TDi or a GT TDi 130 if I can find one with lowish (90k miles or less) on a 2000 or later plate. The...

Very nice

I appreciate that dealer service history is a nice selling point, but is it worth the premium you pay, vs the extra resale value?

G-Bear wrote:
Gert_8 wrote:...it looks better than mine.
Gert, you've always had entertaining artwork with your posts.. Currently, who's the Kid in glasses..?

Steptoe?

E36 m3 rack is completely pointless. It has the same ratio as the standard e36 rack, it just has less turns because it has less lock as there is a spacer / washer between the tiered and rack. And breakers wil charge you £60 for one because it's from an m3, while standard e36 racks can be had for £2...

May as well go M20B2.8 if going for a 2.7 or complete M52.

Nice! Bet they go well?

Thanks guys

Jim what make is it and how much?

I'm thinking the clutch master cylinder is starting to show its age on my 325, if I hold the clutch for more that a few seconds (like parking in tight gaps etc) it starts to bite very near the bottom (normal place for mine is about 1/4 off the floor) To me this feels like M/C seals, but what symptom...

Maybe diff or bearings, are you sure backplates aren't touching the discs?

You "Could" use some axle stands and very gently run it in gear while listening for the diff/ wheel bearings etc.

YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!

WOW!

A breath of fresh air. How did you do?

harry_p wrote:Fit the rest of the power steering setup. The e30 manual rack is like something off a yacht

Did someone mention Rav?

Search found 2525 matches

Re:

Re: Opinions on my E30, is it worth resto or is it time to b

Re: Help Required 325i Sport LSD Diff needs reconditioning

Re: Bulletproof E39 shooting break

Re: It's finally done it - E90 under Â£3000

Re:

Vw Touran any good?

Re: Is 5w40 fully synthetic alright for an M20

Is 5w40 fully synthetic alright for an M20

Re: 15w40 diesel oil

Re: 15w40 diesel oil

Re: 15w40 diesel oil

15w40 diesel oil

Re: Replacing Wishbone bushings, inner rearmost ? HELP

Re: About to weld up my shitter. Advice please

Re:

Re: Wanted: Enthusiast owned facelift m3 evo coupe

Re:

Re:

Re: Non starter - Anyone in the Yeovil area please??

Re: My e30 325i saloon

Re: Offset wishbone bush

Re: What's better angel eyes or HIDs? Thanks

Â£2k daily hack - What would you choose?

Re: Mk1 Golf - Mars Red 1.6 GTi Converted Driver

Re: M3 Dealer service history upkeep?

Re: Any interest in having a forum signature pic made?

Re: Steering Rack for M3

Re: Sport Upgrades

Re: It's done a bit of leg but its not a bad car for the mon

Re: Clutch cylinders

Clutch cylinders

Re: Whine in the rear

Re: E30 S50 Rally Car (pic heavy)

Re: Power Sterring - Rack but no pump? - Options?