Poll: Convertibles, M-Tech vs standard

General E30 related discussions -
Please put technical questions in E30 Tech Help forum below

Moderator: martauto

M-Tech II vs standard

M-Tech II body kitted
23
68%
Standard
11
32%
 
Total votes: 34
Blitz
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 11155
Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: East London+Basildon

Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:28 pm

Do you think convertibles look better with an Tech II kit or does it look better standard? I've always found especially the chrome bumper ones look better then an M-Tech II kit.
Cloggy Saint
Old Skooler
Old Skooler
Posts: 8024
Joined: Sun Jan 09, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: zummerzet

Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:31 pm

I think any E30 looks better with the kit on, but a rear spoiler on any convertible is a no-no imo.
Image

E30 zone - promoting adult illiteracy since 2004
essexboy
E30 Zone Camper
E30 Zone Camper
Posts: 1025
Joined: Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: dagenham essex

Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:32 pm

i like chromies with a tech 1 kit bute facelift depends on colour if i like the kit or not :? :D
Jhonno
Homo Hair
Posts: 20362
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: FLAT, FLAT, FLAT!!
Contact:

Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:54 pm

Tech 1 Cab FTW :)
Got cable ties? Get diffin..

Arch roller for hire.

www.zeroexhausts.co.uk

Image
SilverShadow
Hartge Crew
Posts: 1362
Joined: Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: London

Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:58 pm

Standard!
Image
ImysE30
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 22486
Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Derby Massive!!

Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:01 pm

I'm still undecided on weather to stick to standard or go Tech II
Current Fleet:

E30 335i Turbo M3 Convertible Replica
dazleeds
old skool raver
old skool raver
Posts: 12883
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Empire Building @

Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:04 pm

on a cabby tech 2 always looks better

agree with datourer about the spoiler tho

on a sport tech 1 always
www.oldskoolfantasy.co.uk
in the shit,the one to blame,yeh its all my fault ;)
rebelcruiser
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 715
Joined: Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Ely cambs

Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:11 pm

i like cabbys with a tech 2 kit :cool:
it aint rubbin it aint dubbin...

for sale honda civic pm 4 details...
mrLEE30
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 6589
Joined: Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Sweating buckets in Bahrain

Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:26 pm

pre face lift should be left as chrome and no kit, it looks more classic that way, post facelifts i think suit only front and rear tech 2 bumpers, the big slabs of plastic on the side do nothing for me, and ANY cab with a rear spoiler should be punishable by ''the comfy chair'' or worse

Image
Image
cassa-d
E30 Zone Newbie
E30 Zone Newbie
Posts: 235
Joined: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Kent

Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:33 pm

I like the ///Mtec'd cabs alot probably cos ive got a chromie and i always want what i ain't got!!!

Image
" A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND WHO CAN STAY AWAY FROM MY E30"
leeparkes
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 9538
Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Black country

Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:37 pm

Tech-2 :cool:
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
Blitz
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 11155
Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: East London+Basildon

Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:38 pm

mrLEE30 wrote:pre face lift should be left as chrome and no kit, it looks more classic that way, post facelifts i think suit only front and rear tech 2 bumpers, the big slabs of plastic on the side do nothing for me, and ANY cab with a rear spoiler should be punishable by ''the comfy chair'' or worse

Image
I have to agree. Pre face lift rear lights look wired with a Tech II kit. I've just noticed your cab has not got any side pods, looks better.
e36boy
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2353
Joined: Sun Apr 16, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: The Chatsworth

Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:39 pm

Tech 2 on a cabby with no spoiler, Tech 2 on a tin top with spoiler...All E30's should be tech 2'd imo.
User avatar
corkie
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 2151
Joined: Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Hertfordshire

Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:52 pm

tec2 :D
e30
bss325i
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 24536
Joined: Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: London/Surrey

Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:58 pm

I like them all metal bumper cars with or without tech 1 body kit and facelift cars with or without tech 2 kit.

Rear spoilers in general are a no no but the SE/iS type small spoiler is ok on a cab.
http://www.bmrperformance.co.uk

BMW and MINI specialist - Gatwick
Ollie_bwoii
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 8695
Joined: Sat May 17, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Northampton

Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:52 pm

Standard for me personally! But then I Am a chromie lover! :D
Cloud
Mmmmmm Donuts!
Posts: 1584
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:00 pm

Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:12 pm

mrLEE30 wrote:pre face lift should be left as chrome and no kit, it looks more classic that way, post facelifts i think suit only front and rear tech 2 bumpers, the big slabs of plastic on the side do nothing for me, and ANY cab with a rear spoiler should be punishable by ''the comfy chair'' or worse
I kinda agree with you on pre-f/l staying standard, although my pre-f/l cab looks gorgeous with a tech-2 kit, since it's been heavily modified to look post-f/l. I don't understand why people dislike tech-2 spoilers on cabs. I think it looks magnificent, and adds a bit of "sports shoe" look to the otherwise very "beach towel" shape. Then again, I also hate eyebrows with the same kind of force that most hate spoilers on cabs, so perhaps I have my own preferences...
User avatar
Rodderz
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3105
Joined: Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Southampton

Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:27 pm

My cab is a chromie with an Alpina spoiler front and back and no sideskirts and I think it looks great!
User avatar
grantfk10
E30 Zone Meets/Events Team
E30 Zone Meets/Events Team
Posts: 2926
Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: UFOland, Central Scotland

Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:30 pm

Tech 2 WITH rear spoiler, AND eyebrows! winkeye
SteSE
Heading for the Naughty Room
Posts: 1477
Joined: Sun May 21, 2006 11:00 pm
Location: Gatwick
Contact:

Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:38 pm

I have to agree with melée on this, exactly what I think.
87.5 Impact FM
PS3: gary_bunter

1986 325i resto - M52'd

C plates are fastest
User avatar
Rodderz
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3105
Joined: Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Southampton

Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:39 pm

Thats a brave statment! :D
B7
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 15846
Joined: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex

Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:41 pm

How do you think I voted winkeye

Image
B7's Motto. "If it's French, BURN IT!!!!!!"
gazm3
E30 Zone Addict
E30 Zone Addict
Posts: 3323
Joined: Sun Jan 09, 2005 11:00 pm

Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:54 pm

3 types of cabby is a face-lift standard?
Image
h7fal
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 429
Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Bo'ness

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:08 pm

Tech 1 all the way!!
BMWAlpinaC2
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 623
Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:00 pm

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:32 pm

Jhonno wrote:Tech 1 Cab FTW :)
Youre the man!!
BMWAlpinaC2
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 623
Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:00 pm

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:35 pm

Tech-1 chromies looks the nuts!!!

Image
B7
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 15846
Joined: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:36 pm

BMWAlpinaC2 wrote:Tech-1 chromies looks the nuts!!!

Image
What colours that again??
B7's Motto. "If it's French, BURN IT!!!!!!"
Alex
Married to the E30 Zone
Married to the E30 Zone
Posts: 22666
Joined: Fri Feb 11, 2005 11:00 pm
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:37 pm

standard with a tech 1 front bumper :D :D
BMWAlpinaC2
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 623
Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:00 pm

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:41 pm

B7 wrote:
BMWAlpinaC2 wrote:Tech-1 chromies looks the nuts!!!

Image
What colours that again??
You like it eh?

E36 avus blue.
h7fal
E30 Zone Regular
E30 Zone Regular
Posts: 429
Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Bo'ness

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:42 pm

BMWAlpinaC2 wrote:Tech-1 chromies looks the nuts!!!

Image
Tech 1 chromies blacked out.....even better! :wink:

Image
B7
E30 Zone Team Member
E30 Zone Team Member
Posts: 15846
Joined: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:42 pm

BMWAlpinaC2 wrote:
B7 wrote:
BMWAlpinaC2 wrote:Tech-1 chromies looks the nuts!!!

Image
What colours that again??
You like it eh?

E36 avus blue.
I'd prefer it in white.
B7's Motto. "If it's French, BURN IT!!!!!!"
bmwsport
E30 Zone Camper
E30 Zone Camper
Posts: 1374
Joined: Tue May 29, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:47 pm

Looks nice AlpinaC2 dude but as said it would have been better to keep the original colour on the car for originality, afterall its an Alpina and not a 316 etc.
'85 Hartge H28
Image
Cloud
Mmmmmm Donuts!
Posts: 1584
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:00 pm

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:47 pm

Chromie convertible with chrome:

Image

Chromie convertible with tech-2:

Image
The_Diddler
Love it up the more door !
Posts: 3619
Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 11:00 pm
Location: Tamworth, Staffs Lovely!!!!!!

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:51 pm

Two fantastic looking cars ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

:drool:
bmwsport
E30 Zone Camper
E30 Zone Camper
Posts: 1374
Joined: Tue May 29, 2007 11:00 pm
Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire

Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:52 pm

Chromie FTW - that one looks very clean, however the tech2 looks nice too but the Buggerrings spoil it IMO. They want sending to china and melting down into pie plates, nasty pieces of generic tosh
'85 Hartge H28
Image
Post Reply