E30 Zone

Yes, engine only.

I was offered a genuine ex works car, less engine & box, about 6 years ago. It needed full resto though and was £40k. It's off being restored now and as interest in e21's has grown, it'll be silly money by now.

I know of one but it's £25 - 30k I believe.

Yes, all sorted now thanks.

Off to Castle Combe at weekend for Spring Action Day. Plan on doing Crystal Palace sprint in May also.

Car is in workshop at ARM BMW Motorsport for fluids and general spanner check. Also fitted carbon fibre parcel shelf, although still need door cards.

Thanks to Pete I ditched the smoked indicator lenses. (for sale if anyone wants them?)

Been a busy few months working through a list of final jobs. Included synchronising ITB's and replacing any tired 'O' rings. I also replaced all of the engine sensors as am pretty sure most were original and well past their best. The coolant temperature sensor was also causing some poor running and ...

Well we got there eventually. The ITB's will go on over the winter. Meanwhile..... http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/pbBMWe21/11816955_10207459446541469_2040505740809855810_n_zpsahyensct.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/pbBMWe21/11960206_10207459447101483...

Dip stick had come loose.

Haven't updated for a while but all is well once again. Some new parts and a used, but rust free rear panel from Big Bavarian. http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/pbBMWe21/Jig3_zps42rcj7p1.jpg Thanks to Pacer Pete for hooking me up with the KWV2's http://i210.photobucket.com/albums...

Held suspension kit (with deposit) whilst I scraped funds together. Packaged & shipped.

All in great condition & fairly priced.

Cheers Pete.

Thought the same, tried and no difference. Just waiting on a call from KW's technical department. I see that it's an issue that has been had on 1 series, so they offer a conical spring as a solution in that instance. Another option might be that I have a set of custom springs made, by someone like F...

Yes, it's a bit of a balancing act (getting coilover clearance) between turret clearance and rim/tyre. The top mounts I have allow some adjustment but it's not quite enough. I've got access to a bare shell today though, so am going to have a look and see just how much more adjustment is required. I'...

Yes, have Z3 plates to improve structural rigidity of turret. Have played around with the topmounts you can see in the pic, but spring still seems to foul. I was just hoping there might be more adjustment in the ones available from Gaz or BC? Alternatively, is there any way I could run a shorter spr...

Just swapped out H&R suspension kit for KW 3's and the rears are rubbing on the lowest part of the inside of the turret. The springs are 2.5" and were they 2.25's they would probably clear without any issue. I'm fitting a fuel cell, so I will lose the OE fuel filler neck, but what top mounts will af...

Make sure you get your oil leak inspected as i bet a shunt in the exhaust could case something to crack up front, I hope your engine is ok Goodluck and also goodluck keeping your licence in the new m3 Leigh :D Yeah, I'm going to mail Pacer Pete shortly and see if I can have him check things out whi...

appletree wrote:A new M3 as loan car, bloody he'll that's some good insurance you have normally you'd get the little 3 cylinder Peugeot or similar.

Yeah, I know.

My Mrs was a bit shaken and stiff the next day but no lasting injury. There's no personal injury claims being made though. Obviously I was gutted the accident happened but the guy had his wife and young kids in the car, so just wasn't any point getting punchy with him. In fact, I think it was my bei...

The guys insurance company have accepted full liability, so it'll be off to the bodyshop very soon. I just hope there are no nasty surprises, once we start stripping off the bumpers etc.

Here are a few pics showing some of the most obvious damage. Things like the leading edge of the bonnet (where it has bent over slightly) are more obvious in the metal. http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/pbBMWe21/IMG_1158_zps9p1w4lkr.jpg http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/ma...

Yeah and they admitted liability, so should be ok. There's more damage than it first looked like but still repairable. I imagine it'll be quite some bill though and the whole car will need repainting.

Had a bit of bad luck today. Took my Mrs to Bristol and as we exited the M5 I was rear ended by a family in a Ford people carrier. They hit me hard enough that I hit the car ahead of me, so damage front and rear. It actually doesn't appear to be too bad at first glance, but it's actually worse than ...

I've always loved Compomotive TH on E30's and they're really strong, although not that light as a result. Best of all is the amount of clearance they give for brake upgrades. The Tarox 6 pot calipers I run are huge compared to the OE items but they fit with ease. I'm thinking of replacing the Ridgar...

If I did change the colour I'd strip and soda blast the whole shell anyway. It's all at the day dreaming stage for now, as I've still got my e21 project to finish and the 02 could do with some love. I plan on having the period Bastos livery done soon though and am entering a few sprint events. I thi...

It's funny but I half expected to get slated for it not being OE.

Thanks. Decided to lose the aftermarket rear lights, so the hunt is on for some OE replacements that haven't been tinted with a spray can or are cracked etc. Have also decided to start saving for a full repaint. Ideally I would like to fit a non sunroof roof skin and have it painted white, but it'll...

Looks like a nice car and it's always good to know the full history. Personally I prefer the basic spec' with no sunroof and keep fit windows. Also good to see another M3 that's going to be used and not just tucked away in a heated garage somewhere. Anyway, look forward to hearing your plans for it....

Well I have been gradually working my way through a pretty long list of jobs. The most urgent one was removing the cage and then fitting it properly, with appropriate strengthening of the floor. The final bits of rust were also dealt with and it's now totally solid throughout. I am still tempted to ...

Hi Dave, I'd like to be able to give mine a thorough rebuild some day, although Avers Racing fixed the small bit of rust in the corner of the footwell, where all e30 seem to go. It's remarkably solid everywhere else. There is the odd stone chip, but they are being sorted after the New Year. The coil...

I know some folk won't like the mods but it gets used most days and I love the thing.

They're 17 x 8's ET13 I approached Compomotive directly and they made them for me. Excellent customer service. I run quite wide rubber at 235/40 front and 245/40 rear, but my arches were re worked by Hamann Motorsport when they bought the car new in '90. I imagine a stock arch may rub, but can't be ...

michealfromnorthampton wrote:love the wheels

Thanks.

Came on Style 5's but wanted something a bit more unusual and with room for bigger brakes.

Cam cover on my M3 needs refurbishment and just wondered if anyone here does them?

A few pics of my M3. Imported from Ireland and spent recent months working through niggling jobs. Also uprated brakes to Tarox 6 pots & DS2500 pads. Safety Devices full cage Ridgard seats / harnesses ACS carbon fibre mirrors Bonrath single wiper DTM air box & Alpha N Schrick H&R uprated ARB's H&R / ...

Just needs a set of Compomotive TH or possibly the 15'' version of your crosspokes? I prefer the TH though, as you know.

That grey e21 pictured is lovely but they are few are far between, whereas when it comes to lovely e30s there are loads! Fortunately (for those who like e21 anyway), there are a lot more properly built e21 in the UK now. (There are loads in mainland Europe where the e21 is really popular and has a ...

Andyboy wrote:The E30 just looks tighter and better proportioned, and it became a 'must have' car.

A must have car that never once made it into the top 10 cars sold in the UK?

Aesthetics are always going to be subjective and there are plenty of people who prefer the earlier styling of the Bracq cars.

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