My new love 1991 Diamond Black E30 3181s

[polsta]

looking good alex is that black screen wash cap the original how they shud be ?

loz... what do you mean exactly ? and why wise ?

im not going to go too far with it under there, i just want it all looking nice and clean, so when you open the bonnet...it looks nice

cheers

carl

[Alex]

its the replacement ones you get if you order a new one

brake fluid caps are different too and have a symbol on, same with headlight switches. it must be to do with the fact that these days people are really thick???

[lozwilson]

Patina, is kinda like wear your age with pride. Clean is good, but if you go too far you go all new car without leaving that hint of 18 years and 179,000 miles. 'Aging' is a BMW option you can't buy at the showroom. It's sorta subtle.

Cheers Loz

[adit]

nice car carl. i'm looking forward to seeing it in the flesh (Sunday on Portsdown Hill perhaps?).
if your happy with the car and the price you paid for it, then that's what matters, so very pleased for you.
they are brilliant little cars, i've had two black ones and a white one <<<< (now sold)

BTW: i have all the bits you need, pop round anytime, just call me.

adi 07901 888019

[tonybtonyb]

What a great looking 30!Looks so good i could eat it..and in this condition what more could you want. Ps you should be able to get the parts you want from a bmw main dealer.Good luck...

[polsta]

cheers fellas, i do really love the car and getting to know it, just glad ive found a nice standard un molested car, that just needs minor finishing touches to make it mint !

[polsta]

completed the boot today (i think?)

bbs centre cap tool, 1st aid kit, wheel spanner,wheel chock, and the triangle with case !!

and completed the tool kit

[Ollie_bwoii]

Got a wheel chock & first aid kit?

[polsta]

Got a wheel chock & first aid kit?

i have indeed mate, il edit that post above, couldnt remember whta the wheel chock was called

so the boot now has...

100% complete tool kit
1st aid kit
triangle with case
wheel jack
wheel spanner
wheel chock
bbs cap tool
towing eye
plastic boot tidy tray thing
spare wheel

is there anything else ?

one thing i did put in there too from wilkinsons, is a nice big RAC lamp/torch, with big battery for a cheap as chips £4 ,a highly recomended bargain and good addition to the boot, it sits nicely in the tidy and looks great !


http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Security-L ... 8GZQ%3D%3D

[Ollie_bwoii]

Jerry can that goes in the spare wheel well, although they are pricey.

Boot lid liner thingy?


Can't think of anything else atm. Still lovely oem car.

[polsta]

got any pics of those mate ?

[Ollie_bwoii]

This jerry can sold on here recently for about £80 iirc.




And then a boot lid panel thing. One for sale here Clicky



Hope that helps. Both were optional extra's btw.

[polsta]

good man ollie, felix did mention the boot trimm to me when i bought the car thinking about it, my boot lid is absoloutly mint underneath, so this trim to cover it up will be a nice touch, got the part number from that thread so il ask on friday how much a new one is as i popped in my local dealer today and ordered a couple of alarm key fob cases to replace mine, which 1 is broke,and the other a bit battered, so that will be a nice touch, and some new pedal rubbers

both have now been added to the list (feel free anyone reading this to pm me if you can help)

im really liking the fact this car just needs finishing touches and no major work

[Alex]

Got a wheel chock & first aid kit?

i have indeed mate, il edit that post above, couldnt remember whta the wheel chock was called

so the boot now has...

100% complete tool kit
1st aid kit
triangle with case
wheel jack
wheel spanner
wheel chock
bbs cap tool
towing eye
plastic boot tidy tray thing
spare wheel

is there anything else ?

one thing i did put in there too from wilkinsons, is a nice big RAC lamp/torch, with big battery for a cheap as chips £4 ,a highly recomended bargain and good addition to the boot, it sits nicely in the tidy and looks great !


http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Security-L ... 8GZQ%3D%3D

Spare bulbs box ?

[bss325i]

Got a wheel chock & first aid kit?

i have indeed mate, il edit that post above, couldnt remember whta the wheel chock was called

so the boot now has...

100% complete tool kit
1st aid kit
triangle with case
wheel jack
wheel spanner
wheel chock
bbs cap tool
towing eye
plastic boot tidy tray thing
spare wheel

is there anything else ?

one thing i did put in there too from wilkinsons, is a nice big RAC lamp/torch, with big battery for a cheap as chips £4 ,a highly recomended bargain and good addition to the boot, it sits nicely in the tidy and looks great !


http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Security-L ... 8GZQ%3D%3D

Spare bulbs box ?

Try finding an original period one!

Nice iS BTW!

[djk]

Got a wheel chock?

You know that only cars that came with rear discs have the wheel chock? So if you have one in your car it will be unoriginal!

ISes should have one though.

[Alex]

i have indeed mate, il edit that post above, couldnt remember whta the wheel chock was called

so the boot now has...

100% complete tool kit
1st aid kit
triangle with case
wheel jack
wheel spanner
wheel chock
bbs cap tool
towing eye
plastic boot tidy tray thing
spare wheel

is there anything else ?

one thing i did put in there too from wilkinsons, is a nice big RAC lamp/torch, with big battery for a cheap as chips £4 ,a highly recomended bargain and good addition to the boot, it sits nicely in the tidy and looks great !


http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/Security-L ... 8GZQ%3D%3D

Spare bulbs box ?

Try finding an original period one!

Nice iS BTW!

There was one on partsauction listed under the e30, unfortunatly it went

[polsta]

Got a wheel chock?

ISes should have one though.

phew

[lozwilson]

Hi Carl,

Checked with the garage that did the last oil change.

They have confirmed the oil they used was:

. Shell Helex 10w 40 Semi-synthetic.

Cheers.

Loz

P.S: sent PM not sure you got it, hence post.

[polsta]

i got it , thanks loz !

a little update....

2 new falkens on the rear now, and but the bf goodrich on the front

..as i had the wheel of (front arch),. i decided to remove the plastic arch liner, and other plastic bits under the front arch, and mud flap, and gave it all a good clean and power jet washed n got rid of any crap, and it all looked good, i then decided to waxoyl it all why it was all 100% clean, so i set about that with the rain just about holding off, then started loosing light, then rained , and i ended up under a plastic sheet with a torch, to get it all finished, and just about did, il inspect it tomorrow and finish any bits, but what a fiasco !! , at least 1 arch is done now , ready for the winter months

also clened the k&n air filter and also bought 2 new wiper blades

the boot lining is £48 at snows bmw new, so il get one somewhen

[polsta]

few new pics with a new rear tech 2 spoiler

[Ollie_bwoii]

Ruined.

[Alex]

Possibly the worst spoiler, they only look good with the rest of the kit attached, that looks soo out of place i'am afraid to say

[spook]

When are you gonna bring the car over Karl?

[martyyn]

Sorry mate, another 'is' owner here who doesnt like the tech2 rear I felt bad enough replacing the 'se' for a techI !

The rest of the car is stunning though, well done.

[snowmaan]

the car is mint and i think the spoiler looks fine

[polsta]

put a tech 1 on it today lads

heres the comparison pics, as it stands at mo its got the tech 1

[martyyn]

Tech I all the way if you ask me, but its your car mate you choose the one you prefer.

[AC_S]

put a tech 1 on it today lads

heres the comparison pics, as it stands at mo its got the tech 1

Tech I all the way for me
add some se side skirts and you've got my fav looking E30

[BMJG]

johnl320 has a is with this set up and looks as, is front lip, tec 1 rear and the se side skirts. In the same colour also so i know it looks right and works well

[djk]

Tech I, SE sill covers and iS lip - it's the way forward, and what my car will be getting in due course.

Tech II is just gash without the whole kit IMO.

[Bump]

Nice work, enjoy threads like these reading the progress overtime.

Lovely original car!

My tuppence, prefer spoilerless altogether but tech 1 over 2.

[jimbom30cab]

Bet you wish you kept this mate