My 318iS Nearly finished

[BrianBimmerHead]

I've had my e30 about three years now, when I got it, it was in fair enough condition. However it had been in the hands of one of the most incompetent and dangerous mechanics at some stage. They had fitted an e36 engine, didnt bother fitting O.P water temp, any of the hoses in the correct way, which you could get over. But they also didnt reconnect the steering U.J it was only together about 2mm! And yes I had her a good blast on the way home from picking it up!
I've messed about with a few different looks over the years and this is latest





I guess you'd call it euro look but I just keep changing things on the car until I liked it

Her she is before the respray


After it

[E30BeemerLad]

Looks really nice, tech2 without any boot spoiler looks the shizzle.

Got any pics of the rear end?

[tez180]

Looks great! mint infact

Should have kept it IS spec tho. All my opinion tho.

[jbh]

must admit a clean red E30 looks good.

[Eddie25]

The latest look is definatley a keeper. That looks stunning mate, I wouldn't alter a thing just drive and enjoy.

[mabz]

looks gorgeous mate.nice and clean

[BrianBimmerHead]

Some rear end action for anyone who wanted it.



Pic of the interior while iam at it, thanks to paul e30mtech for the leather console and door pulls

And one of the underside

[Letsplayskatch]

Brian, looks good man! I have a red E30 too, it'll be going for a re-spray soon.
When you had it re-sprayed and took the bumpers, mirrors and door trim off etc, did they mind spraying the ech 2 Kit separately? Did they fit it back on before you picked it up, or did they let you do that? Only asking as I want aaall the nooks and crannies on mine painted, i.e. behind the bumper on the metal valance etc.

[Rav335uk]

Brian, never seen the pics of your car, but looks
BTW, I have some nice tinted rear lights to go with the Smoked fronts they do look nice.

[BrianBimmerHead]

Brian, looks good man! I have a red E30 too, it'll be going for a re-spray soon.
When you had it re-sprayed and took the bumpers, mirrors and door trim off etc, did they mind spraying the ech 2 Kit separately? Did they fit it back on before you picked it up, or did they let you do that? Only asking as I want aaall the nooks and crannies on mine painted, i.e. behind the bumper on the metal valance etc.

Yeah I took out all the glass, trims bumpers and sunroof. I did it all myself to keep the costs down. Got them to paint the kit seperatly makes a much better job, no edges on the paint, again I refitted the kit myself (well not refitted as it didnt have a kit previously).

@rav are they standard ones sprayed any pics?


BTW thanks for the rest of the nice comments

[Hibsfan1875]

needs a spoiler like but looks fuking tidy! i swapped my is for a fiat coupe 20 valve turbo and i wish i hadnt! FWD is lame!

[Rav335uk]

Brian, looks good man! I have a red E30 too, it'll be going for a re-spray soon.
When you had it re-sprayed and took the bumpers, mirrors and door trim off etc, did they mind spraying the ech 2 Kit separately? Did they fit it back on before you picked it up, or did they let you do that? Only asking as I want aaall the nooks and crannies on mine painted, i.e. behind the bumper on the metal valance etc.

Yeah I took out all the glass, trims bumpers and sunroof. I did it all myself to keep the costs down. Got them to paint the kit seperatly makes a much better job, no edges on the paint, again I refitted the kit myself (well not refitted as it didnt have a kit previously).

@rav are they standard ones sprayed any pics?


BTW thanks for the rest of the nice comments

Brian, will sort out the pics today.

[MickoE30]

Looks the ticket Brian, very tasetfully done.

Love the Borbets. De-spoilered helps the overall smooth looks

[Royalratch]

Motorsport leather consoles?

My iS reg starts H826.

[Jozi]

Looking good Brian. Was one of the few cars at the meet I got a bit of a look at! Love the no boot spoiler look

[Rav335uk]

Brian, PM me your mobile I can txt you the pics.

Rav

[BrianBimmerHead]

Motorsport leather consoles?

My iS reg starts H826.

Yeah thats them alright costly but think they look the part with the seats. Someone on here think he's 'e30gav' has the reg H866 FDP

Thanks for the comments lads hopefully not be too long before yours is on the road mick.

@rav, no chance mate dont want you hounding me with new bits lol
pm'd

[Ace 325i]

Brian, looks good man! I have a red E30 too, it'll be going for a re-spray soon.
When you had it re-sprayed and took the bumpers, mirrors and door trim off etc, did they mind spraying the ech 2 Kit separately? Did they fit it back on before you picked it up, or did they let you do that? Only asking as I want aaall the nooks and crannies on mine painted, i.e. behind the bumper on the metal valance etc.

Yeah I took out all the glass, trims bumpers and sunroof. I did it all myself to keep the costs down. Got them to paint the kit seperatly makes a much better job, no edges on the paint, again I refitted the kit myself (well not refitted as it didnt have a kit previously).

@rav are they standard ones sprayed any pics?


BTW thanks for the rest of the nice comments

Brian, will sort out the pics today.

Only got the one shot rav!

heres one trial fitted...

[Rav335uk]

Looking nice AL

[domzine30]

mint is mate, iv been restoring a malachite green '89 i with the m42 engine and got cream tech interior in it. i want the same borbets but sourcing a good set is prooving a pain in my RWD lol. what sizes are yours and did you have to roll arches or space the wheels?

[Jozi]

mint is mate, iv been restoring a malachite green '89 i with the m42 engine and got cream tech interior in it. i want the same borbets but sourcing a good set is prooving a pain in my RWD .. what sizes are yours and did you have to roll arches or space the wheels?

There are loads of places that still stock them new, http://www.rimstyle.com/products/wheels ... dditional=

[BrianBimmerHead]

Bump some new pics coming soon

[BrianBimmerHead]

Heres a pic with my brothers touring brillant red aswell


Which made me think the original headlights and kidney grille were nicer looking here they are trial fitted

[Rav335uk]

LOL, 4 year late post....

[BrianBimmerHead]

What a thread revival! I've only just made the changes btw