E30 Zone

Hi guys im fairly new to the forum ive got an 1987 E30 tech1 2.5l which im restoring it im only 15 years old. my dad bought me it as a project the jacking points were rusted by with my good handy skills i mig welded new ones i have started on the bodywork but stopped due to rain come near to completion.the engine was was making a slight tapping sound but asked a mechanic which said the tappets needed adjusting i done this using a feller guage 0.20 was recommended the engine runs much smoother and quieter ive bought new grey leathers pipercross induction ive superchipped the ecu ive also got new grey carpets, ive even got all the sound ready ive got 2 12" subs ones a jl audio w7 750 rms, 1500 peak and i have a vibe 12" space 1000watts rms 3000w peak. i also have two legacy amps each 2000 watts peak two 1.0 farad capicators. Fat guage wiring kit alpine components jbl 6x9 vibe amp to run the components also a pioneer headunit with 7" screen. i will post pictures soon this site has motivated me alot thanks guys. ineed slight advice the passenger side door has a dent is it better to buy a door skin or complete door thanks sav.

Sounds like a fair project for a 15 year old. Welcome to the site. Look forward to seeing the pics.

Pic's pic's pic's.

Welcome to the zone dude.

Welcome to the zone!!

Your project sounds impressive

Pic's

Welcome to the zone Savy
Sounds like your having fun.
I had the same feeling when I was 14.my dad bought me a MK1 Escort....oh how I loved that car although on reflection it was a pile of shite
I always enjoy seeing lads of your age taking a healthy interest in the actual car and not the Halfords sale leaflet!
Keep up the good work and get some pics up for us to see.

Oh and everyone on here nows that Mtec1`s rule

Seems as the younger ones are taking over!

i had an e30 at 14 but it was a complete rot box 318i then at 15 i got the one thats in my sig 316 m10

start driving next week

Good luck with it, hope you can insure it when you come to drive it lol

Hi guys im having trouble of how to post pics i tried copy and pasting but didnt work any tips or advice? thanks sav

hi sav theres a few links on here how to post pics but if you want to email me them at jamesbhall@blueyonder.co.uk ill get them up for you..

welcome to the zone btw and glad to hear your restoring a tec1

james i sent the pics 2 u via email can you post them up please thanks sav

Dent in the door may be repairable by pulling it out and fillering if needed. This is done professionally by using a tool to tack-weld pins that are like pointless nails to the panel depressions then using a slide hammer to pull the dent out, the pins are then snapped/ground off. Similar results can be done by drilling small holes in the depressions, screwing in self-tapping screws then pulling them with pliers/mole-grips/claw hammer, etc., or even by using a rubber sucker (similar to a domestic sink drain plunger) with a handle grip though they're not very precise to use. Replacing whole door skins is a PITA to get properly aligned and welded

To follow Maurice,it may be easier to buy a complete door,try a 'wanted' ad on the zone...you may get proper lucky and find one the correct colour. Welcome to the zone,BTW, it's good to see another youngster getting involved.

Any body know any good respray garages within my area of middlesex?

hi guys need a bit of advice. done a service on the engine plugs, oil filter,air filter, oil. before i had put a slight touch of oil in and it was smoking very badly but i done the service today and drained the engine totally and replaced it with new oil to max level but still smokes not blue just grey? another problem is the engine knocking i redone the tappets as a mecahnic told me to but still was the same other mechanics have said it could be the botoom end, hydraulic lifter, piston sleeve or piston, or the shims on big end i dont have a clue? also when i drove it before slight tap on ecelerator it would have response now it dosent pick up as fast and when at high revs?

Where abouts are you Savy? might be able to get over and have an eyeball on it for you pending on distance.

Neil.

p.s. response issue are probably due to the chip you put in the ECU, it'll take time for it to 'bed in' properly.

thanks neil well if you can im near southall, middlesex, hounslow.

Dame that's far for me to go! i'm in Ware in Herts.

hi there guys struck a problem my dad took apart all the wiring for the electric windows and switches etc and he knew how to wire it up because he took it apart unfortunatley he passed away 4 weeks ago so if any1 can help would be great thanks sav

Savy, where abuts in southall are you? Im in hayes i can pop over and help you out mate.

near norwood green kully

Sorry to hear the sad news mate about your father.

all thanks to kully all sorted =D !!!!. Came over as promised and sorted the problem in a jiffy , top man thanks sav =D

No worries fella.

Welcome to the zone mate

do you have any picks

hi guys need abit of advice bought some 17" borbet B's for my e30 but the wheels are 5 stud but the cars fittment is 4 stud how do I go about this?

DON'T BOTHER 17" RIMS AREN'T good on an e30 save the time and effort for another job and stick with 15"bbs.

savy wrote:hi guys need abit of advice bought some 17" borbet B's for my e30 but the wheels are 5 stud but the cars fittment is 4 stud how do I go about this?

Not cheap..

Only option is M3 suspension

Jhonno wrote:

savy wrote:hi guys need abit of advice bought some 17" borbet B's for my e30 but the wheels are 5 stud but the cars fittment is 4 stud how do I go about this?

Not cheap..

Only option is M3 suspension

or e36 set up is a lot cheaper
http://www.ubersaloons.co.nz/uber3/5lug.htm

whipsey wrote:

Jhonno wrote:

savy wrote:hi guys need abit of advice bought some 17" borbet B's for my e30 but the wheels are 5 stud but the cars fittment is 4 stud how do I go about this?

Not cheap..

Only option is M3 suspension

or e36 set up is a lot cheaper
http://www.ubersaloons.co.nz/uber3/5lug.htm

Not alot cheaper when you do it properly, plus he will end up with the eqivalent of a -15 or similar offset once it is done with those wheels

i saw a m3 setup on ebay last week for over a grand i think the e36 route would work out approx £300 depending where you get parts from.

would 15mm spacers sort out the offset problem?

make it worse

More than £300 to do it properly!!!

You need some specific parts to get the geometry correct.. Inc custom top mounts which are £200/250 on their own

they are using e36 m3 control arms and e30 m3 offset bushes to sort the geometry would there still be a problem without the custom top mounts?

how do i add pics?