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E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 5:14 pm
by calj
Hi everyone,
I have a plan to make my e30 touring into an m3 replica, however, I can only find fibreglass reproduction arches and was wondering if anyone knows for a set of genuine arches or reproduction metal arches??
Thanks in advance
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 5:21 pm
by HairyScreech
BMW only or second hand.
Get the Vaseline out and think of England when pricing them up.
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:47 pm
by Igotwood
I've got a set of front m3 wings if your interested?
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:46 pm
by Gert_8
I recall a thread where this had been done to a touring. Looked pretty decent. Post some pics on your progress, please.
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:39 pm
by calj
Yeah there's a build thread where someone had done it in America, blue with black bbs and an tan/orange interior, stunning fair play, will post up some pics soon... Got the keys to my unit today so will start progress ASAP!
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:03 pm
by pacerpete
If you want to use proper parts be aware that they will cost you 2k +, used . If you can find them !
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:07 pm
by Gert_8
pacerpete wrote:If you want to use proper parts be aware that they will cost you 2k +, used . If you can find them !
You've been brainwashed by dealing with too many penniless losers, Pete. Money isn't always the problem. Parts supply might be, though...
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:34 pm
by Grrrmachine
calj wrote:Yeah there's a build thread where someone had done it in America, blue with black bbs
This is the one you're talking about:
That was built by the infamous Vlad:
http://jalopnik.com/5923689/meet-vlad-t ... -bmw-owner
But it's not the only M3 Touring. Others have been made...
...including a design study by BMW themselves!
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:36 pm
by Gert_8
^^ that isn't the one I mentioned. I'm sure that was a guy in the UK - black, if I recall (car, not builder!)
The two door looks like a very fast hurse!
That's horrid
Re: E30 m3 metal arches
Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:58 pm
by calj
Grrrmachine wrote:calj wrote:Yeah there's a build thread where someone had done it in America, blue with black bbs
This is the one you're talking about:
That was built by the infamous Vlad:
http://jalopnik.com/5923689/meet-vlad-t ... -bmw-owner
But it's not the only M3 Touring. Others have been made...
...including a design study by BMW themselves!
That's the one mate, blue one has been a little inspiration, have managed to source front wings and rear wings are still available from BMW! Not bad on price either... Only £350 plus VAT each. So only bumpers and side skirts left, but there's always the fibreglass reproduction route for them!