The 325i touring project, so far

[A4-AHV]

Finally got hold of a good base for my project touring.

Here are some pics from the eBay page

















Bargain, only £300, there will be a list of things I want to do, to follow.

[Alex]

got yourself a bargin there

[E30BeemerLad]

Looks like a good deal for £300.

Has it got any MOT or rent in the screen?

Where abouts in Norfolk are you?

[A4-AHV]

MOT - End of May & TAX - End of the month.

Near King's Lynn

[A4-AHV]

I WAS selling my front & rear m-tech bumpers and sport seats on eBay at the time.

Bought this instead, so I've got something to put them on, LOL! Will be selling the cabrio once i've swaped over all the goodies.

[A4-AHV]

Parts I've got to put on, so far:

AC Schnitzer springs with Bilstien shocks
M3 offset front bushes
z3 steering rack (not sure about this, I've never had one fitted before)
Mint set of 5 15" BBS
2.6L Hartge engine with manifold
Sport gearbox (I feel a manual conversion coming on)
LSD 3,64
Strut brace
M-Tech 2 kit (still need the sides, if any one can help?)
Replacement seat in same pattern
M-Tech 2 steering wheel
Leather hadbrake / gear gaiters
Maplight mirror
Full on board computer OBC
Petrol can that fits in the spare wheel
Full tool kit in the roll
AC Schnitzer grill badge
Clear side repeaters (need fronts)


I will keep you up to date with the project with pics, etc. Shouldn't take too long, as it's all there waiting to go on.

[A4-AHV]

This is what I'm aiming for, work & girlfriend permitting

[blackcountrybimmerman]

I like the touring...

I've got a 2 door myself, but my other car is an estate. (a Vauxhall Vectra)

I just like the look of estate/tourers. The Vec estate is a small tourer type rather than an all out estate.

That's the look I like.

[e30bhachu]

best of luck mate I have a e30 m3 style handbrake gaitor and brand new eyebrows if needed !!!!!

[charlE30]

A4-AHV looks like you got a good bargain there mate... I want a tourer

[zaust]

Look's good. Keep the update's comming.

[Ilkorin]

Nice! That's just what I've been after too - can't wait to see the progress!

[A4-AHV]

Finally got started on the touring this weekend

Had a couple of mornings on it, had to take the mrs out in the afternoons

Here's what I've managed to get fitted;

AC Schnitzer springs with Bilstien shocks (upgraded the anti-roll bars while I was there)
M3 offset front bushes
Mint set of 5 15" BBS (went with my black set instead)
Strut brace
M-Tech 2 steering wheel
Petrol can that fits in the spare wheel
Full tool kit in the roll
AC Schnitzer grill badge

Got a lot done, I think. Only big jobs left are the engine/drivetrain and the kit/paint.

Pics will follow shortly.

[A4-AHV]

Here's a couple of pics of her now, enjoy!

[The_Diddler]

Coming along nicely, like the look with the wheels

[GC318]

Looking good, keep the pictures coming

[A4-AHV]

I need your opinion guys... Tyres!

I've got three sets of tyres to choose from;

195/50/15's - 205/50/15's or 205/55/15's

At the moment, I've got 195/50's on the front and 205/55's on the rear. In my opinion the 205/55's just don't look right, even though they are the standard spec tyre for the e30.

As it is lowered, the back looks too "boy racery" to me.

What do you think?

Here's some more pics.

[cro320]

lovely car...

tyres...I had the same problem 195/50 vs 205/50,
but I faced that 205 is original fitment and only right choice...
with 195 you have big space between tyre and wing, also uncomfortable drive...

[A4-AHV]

cheers, thanks for your input

[Mox3d]

Definately go with the 205/50 fitment on the rear at least. I'm using up a second set of 195's on the front of my little one eight tourer at the moment and they are no way as comfortable as the 205's I had on the front before. Quite jiggly and more taxing on joints etc, also much more sensitive to tyre pressure being 'right'. I plan to go back to normal 205's on the fron soon as I wear these out. I've kept 205's on the rear all the way through though since I bought it in March 06.

Good work there, I like your touring.

[A4-AHV]

Thanks Mox3d.

I'm looking for e30 AC Schnitzer parts for my touring, if you've got anything, genuine only please. PM me.

[cliffybabe]

for AC parts try german ebay

[zaust]

[quote="A4-AHV"]I need your opinion guys... Tyres!

I've got three sets of tyres to choose from;

195/50/15's - 205/50/15's or 205/55/15's

At the moment, I've got 195/50's on the front and 205/55's on the rear. In my opinion the 205/55's just don't look right, even though they are the standard spec tyre for the e30.

As it is lowered, the back looks too "boy racery" to me.

What do you think?
quote]

Look's fine fella. The lower the better.

205's will be fine on there.

[A4-AHV]

The rear end has had a little treat......




..... Plates, Badge & rear window sticker, much better.

I also got a tax disk holder to finish it off.

[GC318]

I like the touring...

I've got a 2 door myself, but my other car is an estate. (a Vauxhall Vectra)

I just like the look of estate/tourers. The Vec estate is a small tourer type rather than an all out estate.

That's the look I like.

'ASTRO WARS' WOW, I used to have one of these as a kid - god how old does that make me feel

[A4-AHV]

Got round to doing the seat .....

before


after



..... much better!

[SUMPCRACKER]

I wish I could find an interior like that for mine!!