E30 Zone

Hi all, I just got my 1st BMW e30 ('88 316 with 1.8 lump), dunno why I waited so long, it just feels...right! I've done the minor obligatory service myself changed the oil/air/fuel filters, coolant, replaced rear exhaust box etc and it's running well.

I plan to get the car back to it's original running condition (after it's last owner ragged it and didn't service it!) as a summer project-it's a good base to build on later on.

Bearing in mind it's been neglected and it's 18 years old, what would you recommend I adjust/replace to restore original handling and ride? I'd prefer to do the replacing myself and to a budget. I was thinking anti-roll bushes and shock-absorbers but not much else comes to mind.

Any suggestions or links to help on this site would be great

Ta muchly,

gonzobmw

Wellcome to the zone i see another project car coming

Theirs loads of info ont he zone and everyone here helps, u should be able to find all the info u need

just noticed ur from kent where abouts??

Welcome buddy... I'd reconmend a H&R Coilover kit....

welcome to the Zone fella, need to get some pics up for us to have a look,

not sure if you want to go 'back' to standard 316 suspension! There are some really tidy kits you can get which will make it even better than original!

Is it the M40 or M42 lump? Different issues I guess with different engine type (M42 was in the 318iS rather than the M40 out of a standard 318i, just incase you didn't know!)

wow! quick response! I'm in Tunbridge Wells Cliffybabe, as far as I know the engine is an M10-1766cc, carb & air filter-pretty basic but it goes!

gonzobmw

Wicke dmate dont know how u feel about it but there is a meet at guildford tomorrow night if ur up for coming alone, i can pm u the details or have a look in the meets section

suspension bushes will need replacement

get a 2nd hand m-tech springs and some new dampers to tighten the handling

Hello

Hello, I only just signed up last week myself

Hello mate, welcome aboard - Tunbridge Wells lad eh? I work there when I can be bothered! What colour is your car? Ill keep an eye out for you.

Theo

Hi mate good luck, from jonny no mates aka mattG,
I only got one welcome from cliffbabe! cheers cliff
ps cliff I only live round the corner from Guilford & I didn't
get an invite , any way enough of my whinning enjoying
the engine & forced induction great site.

Welcome mate!! Enjoy your stay

Welcome to the Zone Buddy

Pal

mattG wrote:Hi mate good luck, from jonny no mates aka mattG,
I only got one welcome from cliffbabe! cheers cliff
ps cliff I only live round the corner from Guilford & I didn't
get an invite , any way enough of my whinning enjoying
the engine & forced induction great site.

Matt i didnt know u were so close mate, come along mate its a good laugh, do u know where BK is next to Homebase and all that??

Ill PM u my mobile number if ya want, have a look at the last meet pic on the forum on this link

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=37695

welcome to the zone mate. you gotta put some pics up of the car!!!!