E30 Zone

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:14 am**

Hi.

Finally as promised a few weeks ago, I have got some pics of my 1983 beast.

Its my ongoing project, I have started with replacing a few bits like:-

New bonnet badge, old one has lost its colour

New bonnet strutt, now the bonnet stays up

I have removed and started refurbing the original steelies (dont ask why I'm still unsure) JOSHUAHOCKING has kindly loaned me his 14' bottletops

which I think look pretty good, except the car needs lowering a touch, way too much room under the arches

Jobs left are:

Repair rear arch and make rust free.

Drivers seat needs a look at, something has broken in there somewhere, clicks when you sit in it.

Maybe lower it slightly

New back box

And finish with an all day valet, followed with a photoshoot somewhere nice

I'm planning on keeping the car as original as possible, as its an untouched honest car with a staggering 44000miles on it, all backed up with Full BMW service history upto 2003, then a local garage looked after it from then. No radio ever fitted.

Thanks for looking

Hope to get some proper pictures when its finished

Alan.

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:34 am**

Very tidy car mate. How much did you pay? How does it drive?

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:29 am**

Very nice!!

Keep it looking good and as standard as possible

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:34 am**

Wow,looks mint

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:49 am**

Clean looking car!
*Might" need a slight drop tho?

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 9:58 am**

Well, das ist fantastisch as zee Germans would say

Don't give in to the "drop it" mood that seems to be consensus on the zone, I for one think it's not necessary if you're going to keep it classic, not performance-oriented.

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:13 am**

Ooooh that's nice!

Definitely wants lowering a touch, preferably on some 15" BBS, & leave it at that.

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:26 am**

oh dear, think I've just fallen for a chrome bumper...

right engine too

nice

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 10:32 am**

320Touring wrote: right engine too

You can only dream of the jetronic, long diffed goodness

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 11:15 am**

Chrome wrongness!!!

Good looking car!!

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:04 pm**

looks good!! keep this tread going with your progress

very nice

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:06 pm**

oh and you should drop it!! only 40mm as that was a factory extra

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:15 pm**

JOSHUAHOCKING wrote:oh and you should drop it!! only 40mm as that was a factory extra

no it wasnt.

looks very tidy and original.

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:17 pm**

no it wasnt.

sorry i thought it was

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:18 pm**

i belive the iS was 15 or 20mm lower than standard along with the sports

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:21 pm**

i belive the iS was 15 or 20mm lower than standard along with the sports

well i know now!!

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:28 pm**

Cheers for comments

I think standard all the way, dont even think I will fit a stereo

, its just that ride height!! I want to keep it original but an ever so small drop will make it look that little little bit better. I wont be doing it for a long while yet, just want to get it on the road and start using it. It drives absolutly mint and I'm really looking forward to pimpin around my hood init

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:17 pm**

Cheers for comments

I think standard all the way, dont even think I will fit a stereo , its just that ride height!! I want to keep it original but an ever so small drop will make it look that little little bit better. I wont be doing it for a long while yet, just want to get it on the road and start using it. It drives absolutly mint and I'm really looking forward to pimpin around my hood init

init!!

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:23 pm**

fit a stereo! how do you live with out it? you must use plenty of petrol nailing it then? thats your sound track.

oh but if you lower it it wont be standard.is that good or bad?

standard is great.

lovely looking car

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:40 pm**

ric325i wrote:fit a stereo! how do you live with out it? you must use plenty of petrol nailing it then? thats your sound track.

oh but if you lower it it wont be standard.is that good or bad?

standard is great.

lovely looking car

I will have to start cutting holes in the car to fit speakers, gotta keep it standard!!

Ghetto blaster on rear seat!!! Now thats the way forward

Posted: **Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:43 pm**

Nice one - keep it original there aren't many left. Good to see another chromey here.

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:47 pm**

Just a quick update. I have finally got round to refurbing the steelies as discussed before. Here they are in primer

They have to be left now for 24 hours until I can finish them off with the silver paint.

I have put new BMW badges in the chrome centre caps and given them a good polish.

Fingers crossed they will look pretty good when finished.

Finished pics will be on next week

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:50 pm**

They'll look great!

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:52 pm**

just put some m-tech suspension on there.. ok not factory standard but bmw standard

as for the steelies

You will see the light

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:03 pm**

You could put a stereo in (though it's the first time I've ever seen an E30 without one!); there should be speakers already behind the front footwell trims...

Lovely looking 320i dude

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:05 pm**

Jhonno wrote:just put some m-tech suspension on there.. ok not factory standard but bmw standard

as for the steelies You will see the light

lol

Its tearing me apart this car! I want so much to have it looking just right regarding wheels and suspension, BUT it HAS to stay STANDARD!!

I keep telling my self!!
It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARDIt HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD It HAS to STAY STANDARD

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:10 pm**

why?

its about your enjoyment of the car.. is it 100%, and i mean 100% mint, timewarp? if not then whats some factory retro fits? They even do them to Series 1 Mustangs and they are actually worth something..

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:15 pm**

I see no problems with adding a few tasty extras As long as it can be put back to standard later.

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:16 pm**

I really rate that car.

I have given in on my 1991 E30 M3 Cab and fitted a modern stereo and a set of 17" Hartge's, though I am looking for a set of 16" Hartge's.

The rest is completely standard, and if I want I can put it back on the 15" BBS (that look way too small) and refit the original stereo...

Posted: **Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:03 pm**

Very tidy car. Nice to see such a well cared for example. Keep us updated.

Posted: **Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:58 am**

i have only ever seen thise steels on 1 bmw tht ws my bruvs 318i, which he trashed with stereos n tht. nice to see tht sum origional wheels still exist. leave the car standard m8 it looks gd as is, nt many untouched origionals around nw!!!

Jonesy

Posted: **Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:20 pm**

very nice i dont think ive seen an e30 as good as that in ages. keep up the good work

Posted: **Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:45 pm**

those steelies would look good with some spinners on them

Posted: **Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:15 am**

A wonderful looking motor. You should be proud

Posted: **Fri Aug 31, 2007 5:29 pm**

i get to see this car in person next week people!!

E30 Zone

My 1983 320i. Few pics of my on going project. steelies ON!

My 1983 320i. Few pics of my on going project. steelies ON!

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