E30 Zone

Hi There,

I am on this forum from a while and I tought I show you guys my replica M3. I will post more pictures soon with some progress pictures.

The start



And here are some recent shot with the new 2012 look.

Hope you like.





I bought the car for six years ago. It was a "Facelif" model. I drove the car a while stock then I upgraded it with M-Paket II parts. Since the M3 was always my dreamcar I tought I build one from my stock car like BMW did in '80s... so I bought the fenders from BMW, and find a used Rear window frame and demaged rear bumper. The front bumper is a great replica of the original, like the rear wing.

Then we started to cut the car in pieces










no way back



test fit



so the fender looks ok on the left side go ahead and cut it again...










next was the rear window frame... without this part the job isn't complet.

Looks like a tidy job from the pictures,

All metal work?

Thanks! Yes fenders, rear window frame, rear bumper and trunk lid are original BMW parts, the front bumper, the side skirts, EVO wing and Cecotto front are fiberglass.

good job.
what colour is that?

glenn wrote:
good job.
what colour is that?

Looks the same as the E90 in the background..

Certainly in the pics, looks the best M3 replica I have seen. Looks stunning and great colour choice.

Jhonno wrote:

glenn wrote:
good job.
what colour is that?

Looks the same as the E90 in the background..

Certainly in the pics, looks the best M3 replica I have seen. Looks stunning and great colour choice.

it doesn't quite look as dark as that to me dan...?

it looks like dolphin to me.....

Jhonno wrote:

glenn wrote:
good job.
what colour is that?

Looks the same as the E90 in the background..

Certainly in the pics, looks the best M3 replica I have seen. Looks stunning and great colour choice.

thanks guys, the color isn't 100% original BMW. It is a mixed one the base is the E90 Sparkling Graphit but a bit darker. Stunning under the sun.

Good work, any plans on changing it from auto to manual?

Since the car was a facelift model we needed to change the bottom bart of the trunk. The early model has a sorter bottom...






and the rear window frame






test fit the trunklid


looks like an M3


I used this part from my car






ready for paint...

at the painter...







ready for color



my first color choice was the NOGARO SILBER from the M3 EVO

I really don't like the result...unfortunately the color shape went wrong and the paint had too much blue but overall I can get used to it. I tought for a while.

Beautiful. Best rep i have seen

the neext on the mod list was the wheels. I bought some used BBS CH 5x112 and put them on the car...

Later I bought a set of FK Highsport coil overs and replaced the Supersport 60/40 springs.



and bought a set of used AC Schnitzer 8,5x17 et13 wheels


and mounted them... I upgraded to 5x120 with E36 and E36 Compact parts.

since I have 5x120 wheel lugs I have more freedom to put great looking wheels on the car, like this V710 in 19 inch from my touring

I need to go more lower so I put the car to the ground with FK coils




the car looks great outside, time to go inside. I changed the seats to E46 M Sport coupe seats, and used some alcantara on the sidepanels and rear seat too. I replaced the steering wheel too and mounted AC Schnitzer pedals. The car has automatic gearbox I need that because I had an accident for many years ago.

Last winter I bought a set of used AC Schnitzer TYP I 3 piece wheels in a very bad condition. The rear wheels are 9x17 ET6 with 3 inch lip and the front are 9x17 et33 with 2 inch lip.

the wheels after refurbish...



During the winter the car was repainted in a mixed Sparkling Graphit BMW color.



and finaly the AC Schnitzers are mounted

next to do list ASAP

- I will red out the tail lights
- and maybe black out the grills

in the future
- I want to swap the engine M52B28 or M54B30 but I need automatic transmission. If somebody knows details about how to put E36, E46 automatic gearbox (electronic, wiring) in to the E30 please let me know. Thanks!


hope you liked my tranformations

Wow top work mate. I love the graphite grey colour over nogaro.

One of the better reps I have seen. Much better than the fibreglass and filler monstrosity that is currently being built.

Out of interest, how come you have to stick with an automatic?

I am guessing medical? If so have you considered fitting an s50 with SMG? Would give this beauty the power it deserves!

ross_jsy wrote:Out of interest, how come you have to stick with an automatic?

bimmerteam_hu wrote:The car has automatic gearbox I need that because I had an accident for many years ago.

Can even see the steering wheel control..

Noticed that just after I hit post. Hadn't paid much attention to the interior

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING .........

that is a smart looking M3 mate

Normally don't like reps but this is something else!!

Very nice

the of the best reps i have seen

That is very very nice!!!!!

Thanks guys! I have something new again. Blacked out my old AC Schnitzer monoblock wheels and made a custom front splitter under the EVO spoiler. Had a photoshooting last weekend and wanted to share with you the result. I am working on the pics but here is a teaser. Hope u like

Stunning!

what engine are you running ?

magpie wrote:what engine are you running ?

m20b25 right now but it will be replaced with a m52b28 next year...

one word,WOW

fantastic my man, great choice of colour, i to am going to have my e30 painted in sparkling graphite as it is a timeless colour, great work mate love this car.

bimmerteam_hu wrote:

magpie wrote:what engine are you running ?

m20b25 right now but it will be replaced with a m52b28 next year...

good choice of upgrade