My new 316!

[Rich320I]

the paint looks in good nick, should come up nice, id start with a good wash (two bucket method) then autoglym super resin

will look great on a nice set of BBS

[Jim320i]

15" BBS if your picking between the 2 sizes, or have your steelies blasted and powder coated silver to look brand new

[kangman]

He's got some HD wax on the way to make that e30 shine!

Defo go with a set of 15s with 205/55/15 tyres

[Junglistjed]

15'' it is guys! and i look forward to getting it kangman

[Blitz]

Before messing about with wheels and lowering. Make sure you do thorough inspection of the shell for rust, sort that oil leak, get the engine running right and replace any items that are worn.

[Junglistjed]

The body is pretty nice, reason i brought it! there is some tiny bits of surface rust but no bubbling or anything. And as for the oil leak i still need to find out whats causing it Car will be going for a service soon to sort out the tappets/timing

[Junglistjed]

is that an original exhaust?

[FinalD]

Doesn't look it in my opinion. I've always known 4pot BMWs to have single exits and 6pots to have twins...but those are too small for a stock 6pot twin exit.

[Junglistjed]

Ahh fair enough, i know a new exhaust isn't always a tasteful mod but i think my current one looks terrible

[maggspower]

is that an original exhaust?

Who's is this?

[Junglistjed]

Im not sure mate, i was looking through other members rides and came across this one.

[Junglistjed]

Found rust on the chrome on the bumpers which is annoying! would i need whole new bumpers?

[Speedtouch]

Try polishing with Autosol chrome polish.

Also, you could try rubbing them with tin foil damped with water, which is a surprisingly good rust remover on chrome!

[Junglistjed]

I will give that a go mate! is the chrome replaceable though? or would a whole new bumper be in order?

[Speedtouch]

You can sometimes buy individual sections from various sources (try Cotswolds on here), but beware of cheap chrome from the likes of ECP/GSF, as they tend to rust very quickly.

Here's a piece on E-bay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-Genui ... 2798wt_886

[Blitz]

Splitting chrome bumpers are a nightmare. Everything will be sized and rusted, not worth the bother.

[Junglistjed]

Seems like too much trouble to me mate! its only the underside where people dont look thats rusty so ill get them looking acceptable and leave them

Buying some 30mm springs and 15'' standard BBS tomorrow as well

[Junglistjed]

Really want rid of this exhaust, does anyone know a double that will fit?

[Junglistjed]

These worth getting?

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=240696

[gooner1]

These worth getting?

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=240696

Yes. Have a read through the link you posted.

[Junglistjed]

They seem decent, are they still worth buying if i get new bushes anyway?

[Speedtouch]

I would say yes, since they should help preserve the life and stiffness of the new bushes.

[Junglistjed]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-E30-1-8 ... 2c6ccdab2e

are they the ones?

[Speedtouch]

Those are for the front wishbones, not the rear subframe!

These are what you want:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksi ... &_from=R40

[Junglistjed]

Thanks buddy! just got some, might as well replace as much as i can

[Junglistjed]

Any ideas what i could get for the bmw steelies with decent tires?

[Junglistjed]

Car is going in the garage in the next week to sort the oil leak and cutting off, also got myself some 35mm lowering springs and in the process of buying a set of x-spokes! Any other exterior mods that i should think about?

[dsiingh]

Any news on why it cuts off? or will be investigated? have you made any progress since your last post?

[dsiingh]

Any news on why it cuts off? or will be investigated? have you made any progress since your last post?

[Speedtouch]

I would be looking closely at the fuel cut-off solenoid screwed into the side of the carb; they need an ignition-switched +12V to them, and if there's a dodgy connection or duff valve, that will be a likely cause of intermittent cut-outs.

[Junglistjed]

No news yet bud, its been in storage for a while and its due an MOT so thought i would kill 2 birds with one stone! Springs are ready to be fitted and just waiting for a set of wheels. And as for the cutting out its really weird, its fine when its being driven or its being revved but soon as its stationary it will cut off, does sound like its running out of fuel tbh!

Its a set of x spokes and a subtle drop enough? cant put my finger on it but seems like it wont be 'finished'

[Speedtouch]

Try removing and cleaning out the idle jet using carb cleaner and compressed air to blow it through.

[Junglistjed]

will 16'' wheels be too big if im lowering 35mm?

[Speedtouch]

I wouldn't have thought so - Alpina would have lowered them by about that much.

[Junglistjed]

Thanks bud, car is in the garage as we speak getting its MOT done, a service and having the springs fitted so i will let you all know how it goes