What did you do to your E30 today?

Sun May 31, 2015 6:44 pm

Drove mine to RetroKings at Snetterton and took a team photo.

Sun May 31, 2015 9:20 pm

Ordered my new roof...which should hopefully arrive next week and then in with car hood warehouse to fit.

Sun May 31, 2015 9:26 pm

you bought one thay wasn't one of theirs?

what one did you go for?

Mon Jun 01, 2015 12:53 am

Removed prop and fuel tank....... Boring jobs ahoy.....

Sat Jun 06, 2015 5:09 pm

Got the 325i cab out of storage, wash polish,treated the leather to some balm,checked all levels etc.
Nice run round then mot next week . Only done 112 miles since last onea˜€

Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:34 pm

which leather balm do you use? recommended?

Sun Jun 07, 2015 1:20 am

ianev wrote:you bought one thay wasn't one of theirs?
what one did you go for?

From Germany...same company that is doing my interior...

Mon Jun 08, 2015 12:44 am

ianev wrote:which leather balm do you use? recommended?

Autoglym leather balm. Mines in very good nick for its age so only needs a quick treatment once or twice a year a˜€

Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:43 am

Fitted a new clutch, prop doughnut, coupling, pilot bearing and selector shaft seal. Bled the system using the reverse method off the front caliper.

Took 2 of us all of the day which included a trip to BMW and the local shop for 6 new cap head bolts to hold on the clutch plate!

Wouldn't want to do it again led on the driveway under ramps and axle stands.

Fri Jun 12, 2015 4:55 pm

Adjusted the valve clearance, that annoying ticking which I thought may have been a split manifold or snapped stud has gone, RESULT!

Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:11 am

Working out how to wash the E30 for Ace Cafe when it's raining

Sat Jun 13, 2015 1:47 pm

I didn't have trouble washing mine TBH

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Sat Jun 13, 2015 2:09 pm

Beading ftw

See you tommorow then mate

Sat Jun 13, 2015 3:08 pm

SAP1 wrote:Working out how to wash the E30 for Ace Cafe when it's raining

I have same problem, hasn't stopped all day

Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:34 pm

Replaced generic -60mm red lowering springs with -60/40mm H&R Cup kit springs (cheers Simon),
Replaced rear spring pads with new,
Replaced worn shocks all round with new Bilstiens,
Replaced front shock cover & bump stops with fresh Febi ones,
Replaced front & rear upper top mounts with new Lemforder items,
Added rear top mount reinforcement plates,
Replaced rear anti roll bar links,
Replaced exhaust hanger rubbers with new,
Fitted new starter motor,
Fitted brand new Bosch battery.

Looks & drives spot on, even cruises over the speed bumps without having to cuss.

Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:15 pm

Got the Cabby's cambelt changed, along with the water pump and full service.

Every thing went very well and she's purring like a kitten.

Flew through the MOT without any advisories, so going to put a ticket on it tomorrow.

Mechanic showed me around the underneath and was amazed at its magnificent condition. It's missing a few patches of underseal, so I'll get that done in due course.

I covered a total of 61 miles since its last MOT.

Well pleased, but not at the bill

Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:51 pm

Today mine past its MOT but I also came to the realisation that it could do with a new top end!

Its going to be a money pit, just glad I didn't pay too much for it.

Wed Jul 08, 2015 4:00 pm

MOT time. failed on nsf balljoint. so replace both front arms, balljoints and bushes. and also a new steering Linkage with a machines Guibo.

Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:00 pm

Well not today as such but I took it for a little drive around the countryside

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Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:17 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:Well not today as such but I took it for a little drive around the countryside

Me too!

Then felt sad when I put her away...

Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:35 pm

singlezero wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:Well not today as such but I took it for a little drive around the countryside
Me too!

Then felt sad when I put her away...

The worst part is putting it away!

I wish it was 20 years ago and I could afford to run mine as a daily!

Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:40 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:The worst part is putting it away! I wish it was 20 years ago and I could afford to run mine as a daily!

Makes it all the better when you get them back out though!

Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:41 pm

singlezero wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:The worst part is putting it away! I wish it was 20 years ago and I could afford to run mine as a daily!
Makes it all the better when you get them back out though!

True..makes it feel so much more special after driving a 1.3 corsa all week

Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:45 pm

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
singlezero wrote:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:The worst part is putting it away! I wish it was 20 years ago and I could afford to run mine as a daily!
Makes it all the better when you get them back out though!
True..makes it feel so much more special after driving a 1.3 corsa all week

Tue Jul 14, 2015 4:11 pm

In with C E Moore Coach Trimmers to have the new roof sorted out...new interior arrives this week too...

Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:51 pm

I had mine done at Carhood Warehouse two weeks ago (very impressed with how they work), so now the roof doesn't let down the rest of the car.

Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:36 pm

Gavla wrote:In with C E Moore Coach Trimmers to have the new roof sorted out...new interior arrives this week too...

Get some pics up...

Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:43 pm

shopping for rear suspension. my 325i cab has a weeping rear shock and one side is starting to sink. it has the sports suspension factory option but i think all the shockers are the same. i hunting a pair of Bilstein B4's or Boge Turbos, just looking for the best deal, i'm off the road in the warmest weather we've had for months. the car park slopes to the right so parking it this way round is equalising the stance.

Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:42 pm

Looks a bit brighter in the picture than in the flesh...was in 2 minds about getting a red roof but I think it works...not to every ones taste I know but what I might do is buy another frame and have a black in as spare or when I get bored with the red one.

Start work on the interior next week...hopefully get it done within 2 weeks...

Thu Jul 16, 2015 8:46 pm

povertyspec wrote:shopping for rear suspension. my 325i cab has a weeping rear shock and one side is starting to sink. it has the sports suspension factory option but i think all the shockers are the same. i hunting a pair of Bilstein B4's or Boge Turbos, just looking for the best deal, i'm off the road in the warmest weather we've had for months. the car park slopes to the right so parking it this way round is equalising the stance.

I'm looking for a set of bilstein b4's or b6's too (Prob b4's)

If you find them at a good price could you let me know please and I will do the same

Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:31 pm

Quick detailing session, fed the leather, then out for a spin to the East Coast Retro meet at Shotley Marina.

Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:15 pm

povertyspec wrote:shopping for rear suspension. my 325i cab has a weeping rear shock and one side is starting to sink. it has the sports suspension factory option but i think all the shockers are the same. i hunting a pair of Bilstein B4's or Boge Turbos, just looking for the best deal, i'm off the road in the warmest weather we've had for months. the car park slopes to the right so parking it this way round is equalising the stance.

A weeping shock absorber will not affect the ride height.

Ben

Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:39 pm

Fitted my (prctically brand new) tech 1 spoiler...old one was ruined by painting the rubber so will be refurbished and put up for sale...

New one looks brilliant!

Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:09 pm

Gavla wrote:

Looks a bit brighter in the picture than in the flesh...was in 2 minds about getting a red roof but I think it works...not to every ones taste I know but what I might do is buy another frame and have a black in as spare or when I get bored with the red one.

Start work on the interior next week...hopefully get it done within 2 weeks...

We need more pics of that car.