E30 Zone

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the group. I'm starting some work on this 1990 316i E30











I'd really like to get it looking like this...














Any pointers would be greatly appreciated, id like to to some engine upgrades so any info on upgrading the engine to boost the performance, or handling etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

if you want to make it look like a sport i hope you have deep pokects the kit alone will cost more than the £275ish the car may of cost you and thats without it being painted

yup some deep ass pockets, be easier just to buy one me thinks...

How much do you recon i could get one for and where from, been trawling ebay and haven't seen anything in my price range...

seen sports up for less than £2k now. can go up to £6k+ from what i've seen for sale.

How much do you recon i could get one for and where from, been trawling ebay and haven't seen anything in my price range...

I found a M-tech body kit for £200, wont be spending on labour as i'll do it all myself, I'd really like to know if the the 325i engine will fit in the 316i engine space also where i can get the eyelids that are over the head lights, the alpina low profile wheels.

swali wrote:I found a M-tech body kit for £200, wont be spending on labour as i'll do it all myself, I'd really like to know if the the 325i engine will fit in the 316i engine space also where i can get the eyelids that are over the head lights, the alpina low profile wheels.

Are your sure it a tech 2 and not a tech 1 bodykit for £200.The 325 engine will fit as the space is the same size and you will get the eyebrows on ebay.
HTH

The 325i engine will fit in, all E30 shells are the same regardless of engine. You should upgrade the brakes (the rears of the 316i will be drums) and the suspension (to 51mm front struts and suitable springs for the extra weight of the 6 pot). I'd drop in a 24v lump from an E36 though.

That front wing is seriously rusty for a G plate

Is the rest of the car similar?
Can't really tell from the pic's if it is.

jamie323i wrote:That front wing is seriously rusty for a G plate

Is the rest of the car similar?
Can't really tell from the pic's if it is.

Its not that bad really, its just a little surface rust a little sanding a little sanding and a respray and it'll be fine, worst case i swap the whole front wing from a doner.

I found a M-tech body kit for £200

If it is a tech2 and complete/good condition (and genuine) you have done very well.

You have my full support. Much better to see a neglected one being glorified than see another sport change hands and the poor 316 be scrapped.

You'll need to de-chrome (shadow-line) it aswell, something i'll also need to do to mine..

You can buy the shadow line kits (as their called) or you can spray the chrome trims that are already on your car. You can also get tape that covers the chrome trim, but i've never used them so can't comment on how good they are.

csl wrote:

I found a M-tech body kit for £200

If it is a tech2 and complete/good condition (and genuine) you have done very well.

Its a tech 1. Looks pretty good. Will probably have to respray though...

swali wrote:

csl wrote:

I found a M-tech body kit for £200

If it is a tech2 and complete/good condition (and genuine) you have done very well.

Its a tech 1. Looks pretty good. Will probably have to respray though...

To fit the tech 1 kit onto a facelift car you'll need to change the front valance to an pre-facelift one, IIRC you'll need to cut/play with the rear bumper to fit aswell as the rear arches are different on early/late cars.

This is the 82,000 mile 2 owner car from ebay isn't it? I was considering it as a project but was too far away.

Good luck with it

oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS

Look out for a secondhand MTEC 2 kit and one (or two?) new front wing(s). IMHO they look better without the rear spoiler.

If you want an E30 with a sport kit, it might be better to buy one with a sport kit on it already.

Can you do painting yourself?

toby wrote:IMHO they look better without the rear spoiler.

IMHO too. Spoiler does exactly what it says on the tin.

I think swapping that front wing over is a given mate.

Good luck with the project, always nice to hear of neglected E30s having some time and attention spent on them.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

thought i had seen this car ...................

its on ebay at the moment ....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-BMW-316-2-do ... 240%3A1318

or are my eyes decieving me but am nearly sure these are the same car ......

Yeah same car I spotted it the other day - a good buy assuming its solid underneath

just makes me wonder with it being the same car and still up for sale but its not in leeds its in hexham as me n me m8 were gonna gan halfs on it as a project

bigredbmw wrote:just makes me wonder with it being the same car and still up for sale but its not in leeds its in hexham as me n me m8 were gonna gan halfs on it as a project

Contact the buyer on ebay mate, it might still be available. If it were closer to me I'd buy it

what i mean is it just seems weird tho with it being exactly the same pics but the lad on here sayin he is doin a project on the car .................................... and it being for sale on ebay at a totally different location ..................

He may never have bought it, just seen it on ebay and thought about buying it then came on here for some info.

Hi mate,

I have done the same with my car but just left the engine (insurance reasons) but trust me its expensive!! but well worth it.

i rekon my car stands me at about £2700 and i payed 200 for it

The jobs you need to do are...

Tech 2 kit (not tech 1 as its much much harder to fit - you need to change the valance ect),

some 15'' bbs or alpina reps are in that picture,

fog lights,

sports interior,

clear indicators,

Black headlining - depends how fussy you are,

engine upgrade,

and theres loads more.

heres my car before and after...



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I've just had an answer back from the seller on ebay and it's still available, I expect swali had a change of mind.

Josh, I really take my hat of to you mate with what you've done with your car, it looks awesome... white tec 2's look amazing

Josh, I really take my hat of to you mate with what you've done with your car, it looks awesome... white tec 2's look amazing

thanks these comments make it feel worthwhile

charlE30 wrote:He may never have bought it, just seen it on ebay and thought about buying it then came on here for some info.

The vehcile was way too far away for me to get to, the seller doesn't seem prepared to meet somewhere closer. I'm really bummed about it cuz i had some great plans for that car! It a great buy tho for someone that has a trailer and can get to the farm.

charlE30 wrote:He may never have bought it, just seen it on ebay and thought about buying it then came on here for some info.

The vehcile was way too far away for me to get to, the seller doesn't seem prepared to meet somewhere closer. I'm really bummed about it cuz i had some great plans for that car! It a great buy tho for someone that has a trailer and can get to the farm.

The guy wasn't willing to meet half way.. Great buy for anyone that can get to it!

If your still looking for a car some good sites to check are

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/

freeads

autotrader- uses the advance search put in bmw and then specifiy each year they were made ie start with 1983 and end with 1991 or go back even further if u want an e21

there also a uk bmw site that as a few on more likely owned by an entusiast but more ££££

other sites that trawl the whole net that are wuite good are sun local oodle and many more

good luck - wait for a good one as it saves u money i bought a sh1tter 323i and it swiftly blew up - good for spare but not much else