interchangable parts for E30.

[kabeer]

i'm finding it difficuelt for finding parts for E30 here. (such as shocks, pads and discs, sball joints, aircon parts etc.) Also it's hard to find any E30 in the junk yard.

is there is anyone having a list of interchangable parts from other BMW models ? i think it would be nice if it's include in the Wiki.

cheers

[Dezzy]

All parts are very easy to get here if you put an exact list up I will price them up on Tuesday and enquire about postage if you like. Also if you could try here.

https://www.autohausaz.com/membersonly/ ... rkbflcof55

http://www.pelicanparts.com/

2 good sites for mail order parts.

[Alex]

http://www.eurocarparts.com/

Looking at things they will post abroad, they stock loads for the e30

[kabeer]

yes, plenty of on-line suppliers...but the SHIPPING kills me and cost tripples.
i do have an UK postal address of my forwarding agent(Aramex,Old bath road, Brekshire) But for each half Kg, i have to pay 5 £. so, imagine if i order a set of shocks or rear discs ?

plus, above 100 KD, i'll have to pay 5% customs also.
(with that cost, i can easly lookafter a Boxter or 911 as a daily drive, plus plenty of chicks to pick... )

that the reason i prefer to look for swap list from E36 or E46.
i need to change blower fan. not available with dealer. rear axle boots - n/a. door handle cover (n/a), aircon compressor...antena ....head lights.....list goes on and many shops sells aftermarket German parts say that they stop ordering for E30.

[Blitz]

I'm sure there are zoners here with the parts you need. Put a wanted ad in the sale section for shipping to Kuwait.

[Dezzy]

Just list what you need and someone will tell you if they can be found on another model.
Rear shocks off an e36 BMW can be used
front bottom suspension arms off the same car can also be used. Although arnt as good as e30 ones.
Shocks shouldn't be that excpensive to post as they are inserts.

[kabeer]

Rear shocks off an e36 BMW can be used
front bottom suspension arms off the same car can also be used.

one of the parts shop says the same thing.. but any zoners done this route ??
i just don't wanted to dump my E30 if i can find USEFULL tips like this.....and Dezzy, thanx for your feed back (also have a plans to do 5 lug mod from a latest 3 series and E46 rack swap)

i'll put a list of parts in the wanted list.

cheers

[Dezzy]

To do 5 stud properly you want E30 M3 set up. This will defos not be cheeper.
The rear shock are the same.
The bottom arms off the E36 are the same shape but poorer quality.
Maybe speak/pm MrLee. Think he may be able to help with mailorder parts.

[DaveD]

hi there is mrLEE30...who is in Bahrain who might be able to give you some help and if you use Realoem and find the part no it has the facility to tell you what other models it has been used in ...if any

[kabeer]

M3 wheel hub ? is there is any pick from other non-M3 models ?

[kabeer]

if you use Realoem and find the part no it has the facility to tell you what other models it has been used in ...if any

E30 is removed from realoem now i gets parts list/# from bmwfans.info

i'll contact MrLee in Bahrain

[DaveD]

No it isn't ...you have to look in "archive"

[kabeer]

Thanx Dezzy, Alex and Dave for your advise..
It's time to turn for on-line and seems like Autohausaz reasonable and they having most of the stuff i needed..

cheers