Daryll's Back - 1989 325i Convertible updated July 1

[NatDJ]

Well after 1 year of selling my 325i 2dr and owning a fantastic gas guzzling E38, I am now the owner of an E30 again.

I paid well over what the car is actually worth, but I see it as a keeper and don't mind spending a few quid on it over the years.



The Azev's will be replaced with Alpina reps soon ( I know it's controversial)



All the kit needs to come off and go back on as David Blunkett put this kit on (I'm not even sure if it's a convertible Tech II kit the fit is that poor)

[Jhonno]

What colour is that Daryll? Looks Sterling..

Keep the Azevs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its low, but not excessively arse dragging.. Though does have a little nasty reverse rake

Auto or manual?

[e30_Turbo]

Nice, welcome back

Give me a nod when you're parting with the Azevs, I've been asked to move on my Keskins and am looking for some new rims to ride on soon, having had two sets before I'm quite familiar with the Azev A's.

Car looks great in silver, very nice indeed.

Fozz.

[NatDJ]

Thanks Jhonno,

The silver is going to be a Jodie Marsh to colour match. It's Lamborghini Silver! Its got a bit of a sparkle in the sunlight but it's going to need a respray as the paint around the screen has already cracked, the front bumper is scraped to hell and there are a lot of imperfections.

Fozz,

Cheers mate. The Azevs will need a refurb as the laquer has gone on all 4 I think. They'll be in the parts section as soon as the wife signs off the alpina reps (Sorry Jhonno I love my Alpina's)

[Alyman]

I could be wrong here, but the problem with your kit might be that it's a tech 2 (facelift) kit on a prefacelift car? It's got prefacelift rear lights anyway.

If cabs are the same as saloons, it means that there was probably some bodging involved with getting the front and rear bumpers on, and therefore the fit of the kit is directly related to the skill of the bodger in question.

[Jhonno]

Thanks Jhonno,

The silver is going to be a Jodie Marsh to colour match. It's Lamborghini Silver! Its got a bit of a sparkle in the sunlight but it's going to need a respray as the paint around the screen has already cracked, the front bumper is scraped to hell and there are a lot of imperfections.

Fozz,

Cheers mate. The Azevs will need a refurb as the laquer has gone on all 4 I think. They'll be in the parts section as soon as the wife signs off the alpina reps (Sorry Jhonno I love my Alpina's)

Council deviant!!!

I did think it looked a funny colour.. Thought it might the light or camera. But that would explain it! What colour you gonna spray it?

[NatDJ]

The bodger, or blind fook as I like to call him, that fit the kit was probably high on thinners when doing this one.

I make you right though Al, the door pods for example are too short and the side skirt clips aren't worth the plastic they are made from. I'll get some pictures up tonight of the kit in close up for you all to laugh I mean look at.

[320Touring]

O god... the deviant returns!

how the devil are you?

[Eddie25]

Id definately keep it that colour mate. Looks stunning! So reflective it almost looks like its part chrome. Looks

[NatDJ]

Jhonno - I think I'll keep it the same colour as it does look very spandango in the sun!

Eddie, Don't you worry fella, I'll be keeping it the same colour but I'm going to get someone who doesn't use a water pistol to spray cars with to respray it.

Neil, my foreign friend. How are you? I came across the envelope the other day you sent the headlight wiper blades in. Do you remember writing "Bell End" on the envelope and up side down messages? lol

[Eddie25]

Jhonno - I think I'll keep it the same colour as it does look very spandango in the sun!

Eddie, Don't you worry fella, I'll be keeping it the same colour but I'm going to get someone who doesn't use a water pistol to spray cars with to respray it.

Neil, my foreign friend. How are you? I came across the envelope the other day you sent the headlight wiper blades in. Do you remember writing "Bell End" on the envelope and up side down messages? lol

Gutted bet that paint wasn't cheap either. Good look mate, keep us updated.

[NatDJ]

That's probably why Ray Charles was flewn in to spray it, saving money after the cost of the paint itself.
This one is definately a keeper so hopefully the money spent on it will be worth it in the long run.

If not I'll give David Blunketts dog a good kicking to make me feel better.

[motorsport325i]

looks lovely.

[d6dph]

[NatDJ]

Your so getting a slap when I next see you!! When's the next Lakeside meet by the way?

[fuzzy]

another old timer returning to the fold? welcome back dude.

[NatDJ]

Thanks Fuzzy

It's like I never went away from the E30 scene.

How's the Cossie lump? Now I'm back in Ford I should really look at transplanting a ford lump in. Our new 2.5L turbo.....oooops I had better not say anymore!! lol Official secrets act and all that!!!

[d6dph]

Your so getting a slap when I next see you!! When's the next Lakeside meet by the way?

Car looks great squire, I hope the good lady approves?

(Ps lakeside is third sat of the month)

[no1_jazz]

Car looks sweet

[NatDJ]

She does mate. It'll look fandango in a few months anywho. Good to be back behind the wheel of an E30 though.

[suchy]

Nothing wrong with Azev's but yeah does sit a little low in the arse- nice looking cab though, any major plans or you gonna keep it nice and girlie looking?

[E30zone325I]

Nice looking! I always liked the Mtech 2 kit.

Being from the USA..and doing an extensive restoration (Concours prep type)
I'll still take lots of criticism from you guys because of my 1988 faclift style body with aluminum big bumpers.
(Oh and the fact I skipped over swapping for new plastic euro bumpers...when I purchased my brand new 1988 only big aluminum bumpers...heh. I like them. Most don't. hehe.

[mancs_joker]

looking good there

[320Touring]

Neil, my foreign friend. How are you? I came across the envelope the other day you sent the headlight wiper blades in. Do you remember writing "Bell End" on the envelope and up side down messages? lol

HAHAHAHAHHA!

Long time ago, but the joke never gets tired

Hope this cabby has the "rear arches" option ticked?

[NatDJ]

It does buddy......no additional air conditioning on this one.

[/// KAMI]

looks the bollocks mate i love it

[NatDJ]

Cheers kam!

[/// KAMI]

Alpinas will make it look better in my opinion

[M_Sporter]

Lovely motor mate....
If you want to part with the Azevs, I'd be interested, obviously in the order of que, i have a set of alpina reps if you want to maybe do some kind of a deal, let me know buddy....
Cheers....

[NatDJ]

Hello mate....I've had a dozen PM's this week regarding my Azev's it's insane. Thanks for comments and obviously I'll bare you in mind.

[d6dph]

Daryl, I'll give you £30, A packet of flamin hot monster munch and 5 minutes with Dolly (my pet sheep) for the Azevs.

[NatDJ]

Daryl, I'll give you £30, A packet of flamin hot monster munch and 5 minutes with Dolly (my pet sheep) for the Azevs.

Sold to the bloke with the limp and a squint!! I'll bring them with me on Sunday Love Boat!

[d6dph]

The limp has got better now

[Simon13]

wheres the picks of the i'll fitting kit?!

[NatDJ]

I cannot bring myself to take them last night.

he wife's take the camera to see Bon Jovi tonight, hopefully at Twickenham and not his hotel as I don't want my memory card full of of bon jovi's lil white ass.

I'll take some in the morning weather permitting