Hartge H27 resto

[Dominitry]

Come on si you lazy shit, get it sorted i wanna see some bad ass e30's local to me

[SilverShadow]

Big thanks to Bruce (zedone) for these

Simon You didn't get back to my pm I sent regading your steering wheel!

[Simon]

Simon You didn't get back to my pm I sent regading your steering wheel!

I know, I do apologise! I've still got the wheel though!

[Simon]

Come on si you lazy shit, get it sorted i wanna see some bad ass e30's local to me

Shaaat it you taarrrt!

You haven't had a car seized by the police recently have you?

[ricey46]

First time I've spotted this Simon, glad to hear another one's being saved and a Genune H27 too!!

shame about those back inner arches, a wee bit fubared!!lol.

Keep the updates coming!!

[BMJG]

glad to hear it's being saved and back inner arch is loads better than in my sport

[SilverShadow]

Simon You didn't get back to my pm I sent regading your steering wheel!

I know, I do apologise! I've still got the wheel though!

PM sent

[Simon]

Just a little update.

I've moved the car into my workplace, removed the exhaust including the 6 branch, and everything is ready to remove the engine tomorrow.

Diff has also been removed, I want it taken apart to see if it's the proper 40% lock up, or not. If not, will try and get it rebuilt to the proper spec.

That's it really, also been buying small things to make it nice, new clips and screws, new rear number plate panel, fire extinguisher and bracket.

Things are starting to move again now, may even be done before the end of this year..

[Theo]

I'm guessing the diff tag doesn't look like this then?

[Jon_Bmw]

Show off!

You coming on Friday Theadora?

[Theo]

No mate, can't make it on friday now. I would only have ended up standing there with a surly look on my face because I couldn't have my car there!

[madaboutthe30]

Glad your not fragging it, too many e30s being fragged...............I can feel another good resto thread coming along

[Simon]

Hmm, I asked how to check the lockup, but nobody seemed to know at the time.

I will have a look, I've only cleaned up the ratio section of the tag..

[Simon]

I checked the tag today, it says the ratio S3,64, and has 125 next to it.

Got the engine removed this evening. Used my big engine crane..



6 branch removed..

[Simon13]

oh i don't envy you!

[Simon]

Just a couple of things I've been collecting along the way. If I see them going cheap, I buy them!

New number plate surround and clips..



New accelerator cable, a new one always makes an improvement..



New trailing arm bushes, these are the ones for lowered cars..



Hartge side stripes in light grey..



Spare centre caps..



Fire extinguisher with bracket..



Leather handbrake gaitor and handle..



Complete 2 door lock kit with the spare key and valet key..



Centre console that's about a year old, was fitted to my touring, complete with heated seat switches and loom..



SE Boot trim panel, will be re-trimmed in leather..

[Jesus325iTouring]

Loving the "portable" engine hoist Simon

[Simon]

I've confirmed the gearbox is the short ratio sport item.

Also had these delivered in the week, thanks to Theo..





My H27 has got the proper Hartge items already fitted, bought these as spares

Car will be going into the bodyshop in the next couple of weeks.

[Simon13]

taking shape! Is the donk ok? just a clean up and in she goes?

[Simon]

Well, it's had a recent rebuild, so I'm thinking stick with it.

We will see how finances are looking once the bodywork is done.
I don't think I'd have the knowledge/experience to do it myself.

[jbh]

glad its starting to move again for you Simon hopefully mines will take a jump forward soon aswell but getting married in 6 weeks plus ive got a bloody 318is taking up much needed working space

[e30topless]

love this thread just read it all

anymore progress on this ?

[Blitz]

Lovely.

[jonny323i]

need any bits im stripping a h27 now

[e30topless]

any progress on this Simon ?

[H35-24]

I have a question regaring that fire extinguisher. Does it fit under the passenger seat? Under the adjustable legrest? I have a 325i Sport and there is a funny wearmark on the carpet under the seats legrest and I can't figure out how that got there.

[Japandrew73]

Just to help and give you proof, here is the Hartge Brochure with the rear strut brace you have.

[Simon]

Sorry guys, missed the posts on here.

The extinguisher fits under either passenger or drivers seat, under the extendable thigh support.

Thanks for the proof, this is where I saw it and realised it is a proper hartge item. Shame the front one is missing

Sorry guys, no real updates, engine is on a stand stripped down, but hasn't been touched for about a month.

Busy period for us in work, coupled with the bad weather.

[jlb]

Thanks for the proof, this is where I saw it and realised it is a proper hartge item. Shame the front one is missing

I have both a front and one of these rear strut braces in my C2, they appear to be from Griffin motorsport going buy the notes in my cars history, exactly the same design though?

[Simon]

Thanks for the proof, this is where I saw it and realised it is a proper hartge item. Shame the front one is missing

Ive have both a front and one of these rear strut braces in my C2, they appear to be from Griffin motorsport going buy the notes in my cars history, exactly the same design though?

Griffin used to be the hartge uk dealer before birds.

[jlb]

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Griffin used to be the hartge uk dealer before birds.[/quote]

Ah that would explain that then...didn't know they kept their franchise into the e30 peroid, no Hartge markings on mine thats all.

[gare30]

just seen this thread thats nice u need a hand or advice re bodwork give me a shout the garage you taking it to for paint were abouts isit valley as in earlier post? would there a bloke called eddie working there? if so wat a legend

[tomson]

Griffin used to be the hartge uk dealer before birds.

Would that be Griffin Motorsport that used to be in Swindon?

[bss325i]

Griffin used to be the hartge uk dealer before birds.

Would that be Griffin Motorsport that used to be in Swindon?

Yes and they also used and sold alot of Hartge parts even after they stopped being the UK agent.

[tomson]

I didnt know that..... but I do have a rear strut brace that looks identical to the one pictured above. It has no markings but was removed from an S50 converted E30 that Griffin did, I'm thinking it might be a Hartge one