Lukes E30 Tech 2 Sport. Diamond Schwartz Black

[e30topless]

the reason my tyre has been scrubbing is because i have been informed that the rear arches have been replaced at some point.

thats bollox unless some chap has been let loose with a Mig and some thick steel plate on it,

your springs are fooked fella,

Seriously, get some decent H&R's on there with 15" BBS and 55 profile tyres, i can guarantee you will love this Car even more

[lukec88]

the springs arent fooked.. it doesnt sit as low as those pictures its being slated from. it was sat on the piss when i took them. i will take some pics tomorrow of how it sits. ohh i also had my tool box in the boot at the time.

[e30topless]

what brand are the springs?

[lukec88]

couldnt tell you, ask MadE30mike i got the car off him with them already on. as you can see in the pics though they are yellow if that helps lol! well they were when new. but you can also see in the pics that they are not collapsed or snapped or anything like that. and my rear bushed have been checked today and are also fine. yeah the suspension is pretty old but it isnt knackered. i have been considering getting an upgrade in the future anyway so i can get some adjustable dampers and stiffen it up a bit.

[e30topless]

Yellow springs = jap shite, ebay specials I'm afraid

like i said grab some second hand H&R or eibach springs it won't rub the rimzz,

[lukec88]

ok thanks ill do that at some point in the future. i have overspent majorly recently doing all this work on the car. so going to stop spending as much for now to re settle finances then start again. tomorrows job is fitting my smoked headlights and red tinted rears

[e30topless]

a well set up sport is an Awesome driving car, you won't regret it... handling over looks anyday

[lukec88]

yeah, drove it today for the first time in a while because its been off the road since january and the suspension is very soft and boat like tbh.. definitely needs some stiffening up.

[German-Whips]

yeah, drove it today for the first time in a while because its been off the road since january and the suspension is very soft and boat like tbh.. definitely needs some stiffening up.

I recognise a ride like that....

Turned out most of the bushes were shot and some of the suspension needed some work doing to it according to the MOT, i'll try and dig out the MOT right now.

Mine sat pretty much like yours sits and handled just as you described.

[lukec88]

remember i said it was sat on the piss and had a heavy tool box in the boot. ill get some pics on level ground tomorrow to shut u lot up haha

[lukec88]

and also according to my MOT today there was no issues with bushes and suspension. just the ABS light being on and a tiny bit of welding needs doing under the fuse box in the engine bay as there are a couple of tiny holes..

[si911t]

Listen to the advice snd suggestions of the people on here. Some may come across as a$$holes but they definitely know there sh1t .

Spend some money on leather restorer and get those seats looking like new. I used a kit from gliptones and it worked a treat .

Good luck and keep the pics coming

[si911t]

Listen to the advice snd suggestions of the people on here. Some may come across as a$$holes but they definitely know there sh1t .

Spend some money on leather restorer and get those seats looking like new. I used a kit from gliptones and it worked a treat .

Good luck and keep the pics coming

[German-Whips]

This is what mine came back as being the main problem.

Similar stance and handling characteristics as yours.
Springs and coils were no longer fit for purposes, as were many bushes, anti roll bars were damaged, rear tyres had inner wear possibly due to a collapse of something.

Worth inspecting all those areas.

I'm not in any way saying that yours has the same problem as mine, but just want to share as I've has a similar situation.











This is what happens to E30s, these cars can look very good on the outside but can hide so much beneath.

[Jim320i]

Luke, you rang, I was in Mexico so I didnt answer or you would have had to sell your car to foot the bill. Back now anyway, if you still need me, give me a shout or message etc...

Also, definately worth looking at some other springs, even if its just to rule out your issue, if it continues, you'll know its not the springs like people are suggesting, and you can switch back with that ruled out.

Make sure you come over next saturday for the meet, I want to slate your tyres

[lukec88]

its ok jim, i cant even remember what i was after when i tried to call you tbh!
just about to upload some pics to photobucket of todays efforts and put them on here.
should be there next saturday mate but wont be staying the night as i have a county pool match sunday.

[lukec88]

Firstly i changed my rear lights to these new ones with red indicators. i think it looks loads better without the orange indicators and my old lights were in poor condition anyway with loads of tiny cracks all over the lenses.

Heres a pic with one changed and one standard


And with both fitted.



Now i decided to change my headlights to my smoked lights from Rav

Before


after, with chrome grill still



and then decided to paint all the grill and headlight surrounds satin black. the headlight surrounds are US spec ones with the cutouts above the lights









opinoins?

[lukec88]

and i took some pics today of the car side on with my boot now emptied of my tool box and on level ground to show my suspension isn't collapsed.

[Jim320i]

Looks good dude, rear lights look better too.

[lukec88]

thanks jim. just need to get all my 15s back on so theyre a matching set of wheels. then they will be getting refurbished anyway in a while. then after that i will be getting the front bumper repaired and resprayed and it will be looking minty fresh

[Jim320i]

I dunno, if I was you, i'd sell those front seats... Also, i'd buy them

[sunnyr83]

Very nice, I have the same going on with the front as yours but with the chrome grill.

Height looks good, better with the 15's.

[si911t]

Didnt see the attraction in the smoked lights, but after seeing them on yours they defo give the car a totally different look. I like it , keep up with the pics !

[Duke137]

Keep the updates coming car looks good with the smoked lights and red rears

[Meatballs82]

Red rears FTW

[bks]

Red rears are awesome! Your running awfy low as well... 75/50 drop?

[si911t]

Where did you get the red rears from ?

[Rav335uk]

Red rears FTW

MAthew, in your sig, is there a really FAT woman sitting next to you

[Meatballs82]

Red rears FTW

MAthew, in your sig, is there a really FAT woman sitting next to you

Nope just Jim!!! The extra weight came from the frag he stole off the E21 that was there

[lukec88]

Thanks for the comments.. Really glad with how it looks body wise.. Just need to get a matching set of wheels on it now lol!

[lukec88]

as the title says really, had some pics of my sport taken lastnight by a photographer near me that does it as a hobby for free at the minute. think hes just trying to get loads done to build up a portfolio. anyway heres what he did with mine. im well happy how they look.









what do you all think?

[Rav335uk]

Looks good Luke.

[Rav335uk]

Looks good Luke.

[Jim320i]

Looks great dude.

You still coming over on Saturday Luke?

[kibble]

after reading this post...i kinda get why i was warned about some off the pisstakers and the keyboard warriers lol i've just bought a car that was well known on here, so hope i dont get too ass raped for the changes i have planned lol

good work mate! i've just bought my 1st e30 and my 1st bmw myself, i've come across from the vw scene, so the whole stretch tyres and big dishes etc are the things i love, so dont be affraid to go your own way and put your own stamp on your car, get the cat amungst the pidgeons as such!

hope to see you at some shows and meets soon