1988 320i saloon going on ebay tonight

[shanehaward]

i was going to start doing the disc conversion tonight but it looks like abit of a pain so might aswell wait until ive got all the poly bushes etc.. i might go ond put the rear shocks and pretend coilovers on in abit though. ill get pics up once its back together.


moredoor motivation

[shanehaward]

ok the rear has been dropped now but it looks abit with the 14" bbs wheels lol. took it round the block and i was suprised by the ride! nowhere near as bad as the rep theyve got (was a little bit bumpy but drives a trillion times better than with the stock 24 year old shock and springs) its almost fun to drive now apart from being stupidly slow.

this is what i got in the box. also had to get 51mm struts for them to fit and used my 320i discs/calipers



ill post pics tomorrow of the car needs a clean and was too dark anyway

[e30-EVN]

that looks a very tidy example mate fair play

i am in the same mind set as yourself, everyone wants a coupe, 2 door, sport look a like or sport what ever you wanna call them...... same old same old. now i actually went out to find a 4 door with nice shell. yes on purpose to make the ultimate sleeper...

funny enough, mine started as a 320 but shes an se so fully loaded with kit. and by the way, a 4 door with an m52 hidden in there is very under estimated by nearly every hot hatch or sports car shes ever had grief from!!

some things have got to be done. good luck with her

[Captain_Birdseye]

It's slow then? I bet it's not too bad... is it? really?

[shanehaward]

It's slow then? I bet it's not too bad... is it? really?

...yes.

few pics since suspension work. i like the height of it now its about 3/4 of the way down on the coilovers and it dosent scrape, rub and the ride isnt too harsh ( mabey because of my balloon tyres?)






i need some new wheels, 14"s look poo

[j2b]

Seen this in the metal very very clean

[Andy325i]

Nice car, glad to see its got the right number of doors

[shanehaward]

quick update..

bought some 15" bbs from blitz last night, got 2 goodyear 205/55 tyres this morning.

got some anthracite wheel paint from halfords but was not the shade i was after so went back to halfords and bought 2 cans of BMW sparkling graphite which i think looks quite good with the lachs bodywork. happy with the results (looks much better than in the pics i think)..heres some pics..

[shanehaward]

almost ready for m52

[shanehaward]

has anybody got a cheap 325i exhaust system (even if stock)? mines got a big hole in the centre box so good excuse to upgrade and ill need one anyway soon.

[Captain_Birdseye]

has anybody got a cheap 325i exhaust system (even if stock)? mines got a big hole in the centre box so good excuse to upgrade and ill need one anyway soon.

Just enjoy the noise. Do you find it feels sluggish?

[Duke137]

has anybody got a cheap 325i exhaust system (even if stock)? mines got a big hole in the centre box so good excuse to upgrade and ill need one anyway soon.

DanThe has one brand new, send him a PM Think he is selling it cheap?

Great car mate, keep posting pics

[shanehaward]

has anybody got a cheap 325i exhaust system (even if stock)? mines got a big hole in the centre box so good excuse to upgrade and ill need one anyway soon.

Just enjoy the noise. Do you find it feels sluggish?

yeah it is really sluggish but doesnt really bother me cos it gives me an excuse to do the engine swap.

[shanehaward]

has anybody got a cheap 325i exhaust system (even if stock)? mines got a big hole in the centre box so good excuse to upgrade and ill need one anyway soon.

DanThe has one brand new, send him a PM Think he is selling it cheap?

Great car mate, keep posting pics

just had a load of bills go out today which i didnt expect so im skint for a couple of weeks now but will keep updating the progress as i go along. thanks for the comments everybody

[shanehaward]

got a whole day of SHANE time tommorow so might fit the rear trailing arms (rear discs)... any tips, what size hub nut is it on the rear and what size allen key for the drive shafts 8mm? should i post pics step by step or will it bore people? im not as clued up as most people on here, almost everything i do to my car is the 1st time ive done it as im a 24 year old groundworker (lay kerbs, block paving, slabs, drainage, tarmac, drink tea etc) not a mechanic but i want to do everything myself rather than just pay somebody to do it ( exept for wiring looms, exhaust manifold and e36 rack hoses etc for the m52... )

[mani]

looking better

[shanehaward]

[shanehaward]

was bored/skint today so went for a drive with my 8 month pregnant girlfriend.... heres a few pics
















how to ruin a good car

[shanehaward]

aaa

[Duke137]

Great pics but you'll not have time for any of that once the baby is here

[johnl320]

Bet your eight month pregnant girfriend enjoyed feeling every pothole in that

[shanehaward]

i know that was sarcastic but she actually keeps on at me about getting her an e30 after babys born, but will probly get an e36 instead.

bought this for her today

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320954362301? ... 1439.l2649

[Nobby_N]

Cant believe the differance in the cars looks since you bought it, still like the number plate!!! I wouldnt try selling it on here though when it comes tie to get rid lol

[shanehaward]

aaa

[polsta]

looks super condition and the lovely looking silver wheels really complimented it, has to be said the black wheels make it look a bit rough and "drift innit bruv like" , get the silvers back on

[shanehaward]

yeah i was thinking that lately. They are only ment to be temporary wheels and i was going for the... "motorsport" look...

[shanehaward]

Picking up an old e class merc tommorow off my grandad, he took it in as a p/x as hes got a car front. I think its around 88'ish needs tidying up but got tax til october and mot till march I think. it will be my daily driver so I can park the e30 up. he wants £800 but I'm getting it abit cheaper

[polsta]

i know its your car, but to see from a well kept car like this



to being changed and abused like this..



is sort of a shame/crime

[Duke137]

usless info atm but after babys born and got abit of money will start collecting parts for m52 etc..might be useful to somebody with similar plans

Don't take this the wrong way fella but if you think you will have spare money after the nipper is born be prepared to be disappointed! Not to mention the massive sacrifice of your own life and spare time!

Your circumstances may be different to me but I thought the same as you once.

BTW it's your car, for under £2k if you are happy with what you have who cares if it isn't everyones cup of tea! Better owning a bastardised E30 than some sort of Korean junk on the 'never-never'

[Rich320I]

"BTW it's your car, for under £2k if you are happy with what you have who cares if it isn't everyones cup of tea! Better owning a bastardised E30 than some sort of Korean junk on the 'never-never' "

to true duke, my other halfs parents recently purchased a new KIA sportage, 324 miles later the fuel filter split on the motor way, KIA are trying to say its a wear and tear issue

Id rather push an old BMW

[shanehaward]

been thinking about selling the e30 today. really dont want to but could do with the money at the moment.

[rallygaz]

shame its a nice clean car .. how are you finding the suspension you bought was thinking of gettin it myself ??

[Alex]

i know its your car, but to see from a well kept car like this



to being changed and abused like this..



is sort of a shame/crime

Thats normal for most e30 drivers ive met

[shanehaward]

i normally drive like a granny just did that for the pics which turned out shit lol. E30s are ment to be driven anyway , not to be orniments which only ever get driven a few times a year when the son comes out! (m3 or alpina not included)

[shanehaward]

decided to put ot on ebay, going to start the auction at a highish price so if it sells it sells (not that bothered). Would rather keep it but i fancy something different and cant have both.