Little update of my e30 sport Sort EXTRA ECU STRIPPED OUT

[Jarno]

Those are thick layers of filler above the rear arch. I'd also guess that it's been re painted twice already. Looking at the pic of the inside of the rear arch.. well, that happens when people forget that metal always has 2 surfaces that need paint. Out of sight, out of mind .

[h2ggv]

Those are thick layers of filler above the rear arch. I'd also guess that it's been re painted twice already. Looking at the pic of the inside of the rear arch.. well, that happens when people forget that metal always has 2 surfaces that need paint. Out of sight, out of mind .

Its cause of the pour repair before on the inners its just rusted through backwords out.

So instead of fixing it properly just a quick fix each time more bodge and paint.

The welder whos doing the work just refused to patch it up said inners is the only way he will work on it. so while its fully stripped nows the time to do it all i suppose

[bodger]

id be grinding the paint down under the fusebox area, looks like a good layer of p40 under that paint, good luck with the resto

[BHadley]

Yeah the pits towards the inner wing end of look filler esc....

[h2ggv]

Yes chipped the filler off its been plated in the past then a bucket load of filler put on top. All effected areas will be cut out and replaced this week

[Jarno]

id be grinding the paint down under the fusebox area, looks like a good layer of p40 under that paint, good luck with the resto

Corner under the fuse box is the single most shittiest thing to repair if it's properly rusted. And really properly repaired.

[h2ggv]

id be grinding the paint down under the fusebox area, looks like a good layer of p40 under that paint, good luck with the resto

Corner under the fuse box is the single most shittiest thing to repair if it's properly rusted. And really properly repaired.

It doesn't look to bad just the standard of all repair was just to plate over the rust insted of chopping it all out.

Mind you im no welder was giving the guy a hand cutting stuff and grinding he has now banned me from these jobs i just take parts of the car now. Best leave it to the professionals.

[h2ggv]

Well that's the rust complete and the car all loaded back up ready for the body shop fro 3 weeks.

Forgot to take a few pics along the way. Work both rear and outer arches,front floor corners,work in boot,under washer bottle,fuse box,abs unit and the left hand side.

What a task glad its out my hands in the body shop for 3 weeks.Should be all done for me getting back from work then the megga task of getting it all back together.

Its surprising what trim and body kit hides look at the pile of metal that came off the car.

[Gavla]

Epic...

[h2ggv]

Well been away two weeks now and got one week left too go till im home and start getting this put back together i cant wait. Ordered a load of parts from the dealers.

And decals plates from pucker

Missed a few pics out from the last post. Also after a set of leather door cards if anybody has some for sale.

[e30325itourer]

hi just a quick question,in the ninth photo of your previous post,part of the inner sill has been cut out,how did your welder replace that section? any photos?
thanks

[h2ggv]

Aint posted on here for a while the car has come along way car will be heading back to the bodyshop on Monday for 3 weeks to get all the imperfections done. Ready or me returning been a long road but its nearly finished. Will update the build pics later

Any comments would be great good or bad

[Mitchen]

Looks great! Are you doing the engine bay as well?

[h2ggv]

Looks great! Are you doing the engine bay as well?

yes get the engine legs painted

[h2ggv]

Little update got the car to this stage then sent it back over bodyshop for 3 weeks to get the odd little bits finished.

Got the car to this stage should have it all finished in two weeks time

[Nobby_N]

Simply Epic

[Mitchen]

Awesome.. Now comes the best bit of slowly getting that engine bay looking fresh

[h2ggv]

haven't seen the car for around 9 weeks since it went back over to the body shop.

Any way looks like the tech one has sold just waiting on collection. This will be going up for sale maybe next weekend the hassle i have had with the auction i don't think i will be going down that route. Certain idiots have two many comments to say.

Will hopefully get the car back Wednesday and going to have a good few days on it.

Have a few new parts to fit and panels to line up its super low owners and 100k on clock. btb,frizt bitzZ exhaust, recaro high backs and m3 rear bench , aircon retro fitted, new tyers wheels just done,top end suspension and stacks more new parts.

I have spent well over 10k on this and a year and a half's work but i need to buy a M3.

What would you guys advertise this for on a classified and on what sites to save the idiots giving me hassle. The car will be fully finished new fogs ect.

Thanks in advance.

Also looking for 2 front suspension caps and a passenger inner sill cover.

[oakey]

Pistonheads only

£15k

nothing less.

GLWS

Perhaps an advert in a quality classic cars mag

[senna]

haven't seen the car for around 9 weeks since it went back over to the body shop.

What would you guys advertise this for on a classified and on what sites to save the idiots giving me hassle. The car will be fully finished new fogs ect.

Thanks in advance.

Also looking for 2 front suspension caps and a passenger inner sill cover.

Not being funny but you are clearly an intelligent man who knows about cars.

You have turned around your sport from its last reincarnation and removed the problematic ECU set up it had.
It is now beautiful and essentially standard.

But I doubt that you are unaware of its value.

It has appreciated a lot since you advertised it a year ago for 6k

But asking the forum will probably generate answers you do not wish to see and may lead to disagreements

[h2ggv]

haven't seen the car for around 9 weeks since it went back over to the body shop.

What would you guys advertise this for on a classified and on what sites to save the idiots giving me hassle. The car will be fully finished new fogs ect.

Thanks in advance.

Also looking for 2 front suspension caps and a passenger inner sill cover.

Not being funny but you are clearly an intelligent man who knows about cars.

You have turned around your sport from its last reincarnation and removed the problematic ECU set up it had.
It is now beautiful and essentially standard.

But I doubt that you are unaware of its value.

It has appreciated a lot since you advertised it a year ago for 6k

But asking the forum will probably generate answers you do not wish to see and may lead to disagreements

Its going on a classified add the ecu set up still is fitted to the car i have a full loom inlet ecu everything to change back if wanted but i like the power.

And as for value i don't know i know its going to be more than the 6k i wanted a year ago but i cant see nowhere near 15k. Ebay auction is the only way but i simply cant handle the hassle. Thats why i asked

[h2ggv]

Pistonheads only

£15k

nothing less.

GLWS

Perhaps an advert in a quality classic cars mag

Jim i cant see it going for that money i know prices have went mad but not that mad

[jimbom30cab]

Take this advice

forget ebay etc etc , you're wasting your time

Put a good advert in the classic car press and on pistonheads.

Hold out for a decent ££££

This:

http://www.classicandsportscar-magazine ... lsrc=aw.ds

The best classic cars in the world are advertised here. You're pristine 325i sport would look good with a decent advert in here....and also look good value.

It's the only way.

There is another world of high net worth individuals who buy and sell expensive cars all the time, it's the polar opposite to ebay or e30zone classifieds. The cars are getting more desirable so people would seriously think about adding one to a collection.

You need to think like you're in their world and forget listing on here, facebook, ebay etc etc

[h2ggv]

change of plan car will be listed this weekend

[Gert_8]

Very nice car. Lucky buyer.

[h2ggv]

Finally the car is fully painted a long weekend ahead getting the panels lined up and fitting a few new parts then the car should be done after detailing on Tuesday.

[mattmk1]

Lovely looking car.

I do smile when people gulp at selling prices, but at the end of the day you have two options.

Spend 8k on something that looks pretty but hides horrors. (Then costs 6k to sort).

Or spend 15k on a car that's been sorted. Unfortunately people think a car can be stripped, welded and re sprayed for £1500. (Based on 99% of phone calls I get)!

[h2ggv]

Lovely looking car.

I do smile when people gulp at selling prices, but at the end of the day you have two options.

Spend 8k on something that looks pretty but hides horrors. (Then costs 6k to sort).

Or spend 15k on a car that's been sorted. Unfortunately people think a car can be stripped, welded and re sprayed for £1500. (Based on 99% of phone calls I get)!

I know what your saying this is massive spec low owners and nearly fully done a few people have messaged me on here and offered me the 8k no hassle sale.

Not sure what i want to do with the car yet

[mattmk1]

I'd keep it for a few years. Values are only going to go one way. Look at the mk1 escort values ten years ago.

[h2ggv]

Car has been for a quick wax protection still a load of daft little jobs to finish off but as for panels and paint its finished think it looks amazing.

[jimbom30cab]

That looks superb !!

What are you plans now, keep or sell ?

[pierce]

I'd listen to jimbom,

Do not let this on eBay etc ,

There's too many drug dealing puppy farming scum bags out there that would love to get their hands on a "sport bruv"

Price it out of their reach and see how it goes in classic and sports.

All the best with the sale, beautifully example.


p.s who did your plates and stickers?

[KW355]

A lovely looking car that is a credit to you, I would buy it myself if I didn't have too many cars already

[h2ggv]

Thanks for comments.


Jim its defiantly getting sold keep the black sport and buy a m3 soon as i can find one

[Ashley1995]

What springs and shocks are you running on this? it's sitting really nice.

Excellent job on the resto, looks spot on now!