E30 Zone

Amazing post, just read it all. Love your attention to detail.
Do you still have it? Do you get much time driving it?

Hi, I've recently had the same done by BMR Performance. Here's a list of the main parts you'll need to source or buy new. Second Hand Parts: - Getrag 26) Manual Gearbox - 325i Manual Propshaft - Flywheel - Manual Pedal Box Purchased New: - Propshaft Coupling: 26 11 1 225 624 - Flywheel Spacer: 11 2...

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Do you have a rear LH light for 1984-1990 E30? Part # 63211368823. One that looks like this...

I hope someone can help... Getting my E30 convertible ready for the Spring and I have a cracked rear left (passenger side) light unit. I believe it is part # 63211368823 It is a pre-facelift light with the full vertical reverse strip. https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/411611_x800.webp If you have...

Hello you gave me a quote a while ago.

I am now ready to get my car done up. Could you give me a fresh quote and confirm how long it will take at the moment to source?

Many thanks

There's no reason why you can't switch from fabric to leather or vice versa, the panels and bolsters are all the same size. I would be wary of ebay covers though, much better to get original parts for a guaranteed good fit. Zone member Brutus is probably the go to man for these items. Thanks - I th...

No, but I did some research into this a couple of months ago. Alternative supplier: https://www.lseat.com/products/1984-1991-bmw-e30-sport-325-318-custom-real-leather-seat-covers-front.html Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0rDUArRYpc Haven't ordered anything yet, but considering it. Cheers T...

Not sure if this the right section... I have a lovely E30 convetible with tired cloth interior. My search for replacement leather seats lead me to this... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302303858982 Has anybody got any experience in recovering their old fabric seats with leather? Is it even doable? And ...

Random question but I have always preferred the chrome bumper look on my E30's, However I have the opportunity to buy a rather nice 325i with a rather tatty Mtech bodykit on it. the body seems to be in great condition otherwise. I know that the differences between the pre-FL and post-FL include lots...

Hi do you have a left hand side window motor for a 1988 (June manufacture) E30?
Thanks

There is no galvanizing on ANY E30! Ragtops were built at Regensburg and tourings at Dingolfing; both more modern factories than the saloon plant at Munich, and the improved techniques used there did result in better rust resistance. There is almost certainly nothing wrong with your window motors, ...

Put you vin here or similar place, should give you the build details and manufacture date: https://bimmercat.com/bmw/EN/vin/decoder/online Paul :-) Thanks for the help. So my car was born in June 88 and registered in August. There was a change in the front window lift design in early '88 on E30 sal...

I have a 320i convertible that was first registered in the UK on 1st August 1988. It has the pre-facelift body / bumpers which I believe is correct because the convertibles were made in a different factory and were not facelifted until late '89. I also understand that convertibles were slower to sel...

The passenger side front window motor needs replacing. Could you give me a price?
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Hi Jon
thanks for the quote.
Can you confirm that this is for everything i.e. the seatbelts themselves, the recoil mechanism etc.
Thanks

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My seatbelts seem to be sticking / lost recoil.
Can I get a price for a new set for the front of a 320i convertible?
Thanks

I have a rather lovely 1989 320i convertible but would like a lit more get up and go from the engine. I have been mulling over swapping in the 2.5 or more, but do not want to overpower the car or need to get an LSD etc, so have come back to the idea of exploring ways of getting a bit more from it. I...

Thanks. I have gone for the Pioneers too and ended up with the Continental Blutooth / FM Radio.
I will put some soundproofing in too as you suggest. All scheduled for this weekend.

Did you make a choice in the end? I am doing exactly the same to my 1989 convertible E30 and am probably going for this Continental head unit... [https://www.tachowebshop.com/TR7412UB-OR][/url] I think the orange look will go with the 1980's vibe. Still not decided on speakers and want simple bolt i...

I have decided to drop in a bluetooth radio from Continental which has a 80's vibe to it but will allow me to use my iphone without any cables. https://www.tachowebshop.com/TR7412UB-OR whilst I am at I quite fancy giving replacing the Speakers. My car only has the front ones so I could do with some ...

Quick question...

I take it there is no difference between a 325i Touring and a Convertible and that if I found a suitable Touring car I could transplant the engine, gearbox and suitable wiring / pumps etc straight in. Correct?

Thanks I have got in touch. I do realise it won't be cheap and I also plan on fitting some Alpina Sports Pack upgrades (ECU, Cam and Manifold) so a top-end rebuild will be in the price too. Keen to start with something well looked after though so keener on it coming from a car with lots of service h...

Hi there I am looking to replace my 2.0 with a 2.5 in as new condition as possible. At the moment am exploring my options. Do you have access to high quality reconditioned engines. Alternatively can you provide most / all of the parts OEM to build one up? I imagine this is not only impractical but a...

I have a 320i convertible that is almost perfect as far as I am concerned. 1989 pre-facelfit for classic looks. Zinoberot repainted a couple of years ago. New hood. Manual. No rust. New shocks, bushings and rods. 15”a BBS But... I want more power in an official sort of way. I have settled on fitting...

A station runner is literally a car I bought simply to get me to the station and back every day! I live about 4 miles from my station and get to drive down some nice bendy "b" roads on the way. My wife has the family 4x4 so we use that for longer journeys. I guess my headline question, is which one ...

I am mulling over swapping my 320i for a 318is or 325i (not decided which way to go yet).

Does anybody know why the 318is seem to always have a lot more miles on them?

I bought myself a lovely E30 320i about 2 years ago off ebay for £1,700. It was meant to be my station runner car and I fully expected to use it and throw it away when it inevitably broke down. However I seem to have bought myself a little gem of a car. 130k on the clock, every single mile of which ...

I am also considering getting some Winter tires for now and then some Summer ones next Spring. Never bothered before but think it may be worth it. Thoughts?

Some great advice here, thanks. Interestingly no mention of any Michelin tires. I thought that Michelin were the OEM choice back in the day. I used to have a Porsche 997 and loved my Michelin Cups but hated the Continentals when I tried them. found them way to hard. Very different car of course. Doe...

Hi all

I have a lovely 1989 320i and have just sourced some reconditioned 15" OEM BBS alloys for her.

I need to chose some suitable new tires and wanted to know what you would recommend.

It will be for street rather than track use and need to be good in the wet too.

Any ideas most welcome.

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Which new tires would you chose?