Hi everyone,
I've just registered and wanted to say hello. I just picked up my first ever car, and thanks to my brothers excellent advice I've got myself a nice E30 318is in red. Its a bit tatty in places, with some strange smells and noises, but I already love it. I want to send some love in its direction, make it nice again. I'm a bit in the dark about what to do, but this place seems like THE place for E30's.
I'm going to sort the bodywork out, then I'll be bringing the engine, brakes and lines up to scratch. Then it will be over to you for the tips and tweeks; from what I've read so far there isnt much you haven't tried.
Take it easy
Dave
PS Ok, first question - whats the knocking sounds a the extremes of steering lock at slow speeds ? Power steering pump or something more sinister ?
New User, just bought my first E30 318is
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JohnnyThunders
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Welcome to the forums matey.
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march109
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I get the same knocking sound - dunno what it is tho and my IS is soon to be a breaker.
anyway welcome, and if we keep this bumped someone who knows might come along.
anyway welcome, and if we keep this bumped someone who knows might come along.
325i Tech 1 Touring, breaking.
2.5 high comp. M20, 3.64 LSD, Fully undersealed, Spax springs & Bilstein shocks, s/s exhaust, Alpina rep wheels and more.
2.5 high comp. M20, 3.64 LSD, Fully undersealed, Spax springs & Bilstein shocks, s/s exhaust, Alpina rep wheels and more.
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Where does the sound appear to be coming from, can you feel anything through the steering wheel?Moomonkey wrote:PS Ok, first question - whats the knocking sounds a the extremes of steering lock at slow speeds ? Power steering pump or something more sinister ?
good choice on the car, would be nice to see some before and after pics. And welcome to the zone fellow newbie !!! I just bought mine and its only the 320i se. But i'll be showing her some love just the same !!!
Think i get the slight knocking when the wheel is turned full lock when parking.
Think i get the slight knocking when the wheel is turned full lock when parking.
Thanks for your kind welcome.
I'll be doing some basic cleaning (its filthy, inside and out) this weekend, so I'll take plenty of 'before' shots so you can see how bad the bodywork is. Got a pre-emptive MOT booked in a couple of weeks, get the oil flushed through a few times, get some decents boots on it (am thinking of Dunlop Sp9000 - any better recommendations ?) and change sparks, filters and fuilds. Then the real work can begin.
And the knocking is coming from the arches, when parking, so I guess I'll just use less lock...
If I may ask another cheeky one - whats is the best source for a new boot seal and a new sunroof seal ? Mine are a bit rotten. Thanks.
I'll be doing some basic cleaning (its filthy, inside and out) this weekend, so I'll take plenty of 'before' shots so you can see how bad the bodywork is. Got a pre-emptive MOT booked in a couple of weeks, get the oil flushed through a few times, get some decents boots on it (am thinking of Dunlop Sp9000 - any better recommendations ?) and change sparks, filters and fuilds. Then the real work can begin.
And the knocking is coming from the arches, when parking, so I guess I'll just use less lock...
If I may ask another cheeky one - whats is the best source for a new boot seal and a new sunroof seal ? Mine are a bit rotten. Thanks.
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Hello Dave,
Where you from, my mate Doug helped his brother buy a red 318is a couple of weeks ago, wasn't you was it?
Where you from, my mate Doug helped his brother buy a red 318is a couple of weeks ago, wasn't you was it?
E30 M3 Unichip Alpha N style conversions, this is the ultimate for extracting the best out of your S14 M power car.
Also, Live mapping of your Standard Motronic ECU for optimising all your modifications.
www.sabre-tuning.co.uk
Also, Live mapping of your Standard Motronic ECU for optimising all your modifications.
www.sabre-tuning.co.uk
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Welcome to the Zone Dave and also the exclusive M42 Club 
As munky said, excellant choice and advice from your bro's, for a first car and in Red too....
We have 2 things in common bud, my car is Brilliant Red too and it was my first proper car too...all those years ago, 12years to be exact...still got the thing....
One gripe bud, No Pic's
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As munky said, excellant choice and advice from your bro's, for a first car and in Red too....
We have 2 things in common bud, my car is Brilliant Red too and it was my first proper car too...all those years ago, 12years to be exact...still got the thing....
One gripe bud, No Pic's
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If the sunroof seal is dirty, just give it a clean - it's not meant to be watertight.Moomonkey wrote:If I may ask another cheeky one - whats is the best source for a new boot seal and a new sunroof seal ? Mine are a bit rotten. Thanks.
Both are available from the main dealers. I do have a nearly new boot seal if you'd prefer a bit of money saving
Cheers,
Chris
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Hello Dave
Bristol mate, so its without a doubt my swift driving brother,ShepsEvo3 wrote:Hello Dave,
Where you from, my mate Doug helped his brother buy a red 318is a couple of weeks ago, wasn't you was it?
And if your who I think you are, I owe you some thanks too. And I'll be seeing you soon for the MOT is I can get it booked in.
Take it easy.
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ShepsEvo3
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Ah! It is youMoomonkey wrote:Bristol mate, so its without a doubt my swift driving brother,ShepsEvo3 wrote:Hello Dave,
Where you from, my mate Doug helped his brother buy a red 318is a couple of weeks ago, wasn't you was it?
And if your who I think you are, I owe you some thanks too. And I'll be seeing you soon for the MOT is I can get it booked in.
Take it easy.
Doug said you were happy with the car.. You'll need to get it on our rollers too 
It won't be long before he'll persude you to Rotrex and Dastek it! 
E30 M3 Unichip Alpha N style conversions, this is the ultimate for extracting the best out of your S14 M power car.
Also, Live mapping of your Standard Motronic ECU for optimising all your modifications.
www.sabre-tuning.co.uk
Also, Live mapping of your Standard Motronic ECU for optimising all your modifications.
www.sabre-tuning.co.uk