e30 bodykits

[pukkasilvia]

what are you view on the bodykits available on ebay.

i havnt got an e30 yet but im on the look out. ive seen polish kits on some e30's to make m3 replicas... are they any good or do you guys frown upon them?

Has anyone had good fitment results with them?

[Grrrmachine]

Strapping sheets of fibreglass to a metal car will only result in one thing; rust. If you're prepared for that, and are willing to fork out for the respray to make the kit match the car, then go right ahead. If your car's already a rusty turd then a kit can hide the rust you already have.

The point is, there's not really such a thing as a "good" kit, just whatever visually appeals to you. Some guys frown on them, others love them, but it's your car and you're free to do what you want to it - just don't expect any buyer in the future to feel the same way.

Read this if you want to know what your options are:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Body_Kits

[pukkasilvia]

thanks.

i am a mechanic with own business so labour is not an issue so much.

i also keep my cars garaged and dry so rust and pre kit fitment rust prevention is also ok

i will take a look at the link.

to be honest i might end not going the kit route and just do an oem clean resto with descreet handling and performance mods

[pukkasilvia]

nice link. maybe il just look at restoring a tech2 in red if i can find one

[Fastroad]

A nice body kit could always be a good route if done properly a‘a

[GB69]

Its your car, do what you want, to your own taste etc. Most people prob think mine is gash as f*ck, but I don't care. That said I wouldn't of bought it for a street car, but I need bumpers to break away when I hit something.

Mine is a mix kit, I didn't like the rear bumper the seller was selling the kit with, so asked for some alternatives.

[DaveyB]

Im building a wide arched 'breyton kit' cab atm

M3 arches
Breyton f+r lower bumper skirts
Some smoothed bits

This is my first e30. Its the above, on a hardtop.

Now im doing the same to a cab! (Just no carbon bonnet)

Your car, your kit. Jus build it well like the 'dady' cab. Quality is what counts