Finally got an E30!

[julianm40]

So here it is, finally got me a new e30 here are some pics, let me know what you think.



That tailpipe needs to go!


Sorry if the pictures are a bit big.

[Adammcf]

Cool, sort out the little things and it will be sweet. What engine is it?

[dazleeds]

nice 1 fella

what wheels are they??

[julianm40]

Its a 316 m10, done 95000, part service history. The wheels are 16" azevs. One of them has a very slight dent on the inside of the rim, so 60+ there are strong vibrations. If anyones interested in swapping them please pm me.

[bmwe30mtech]

Love the wheels, but i would change the steering wheel. Realy nice car.

[dazleeds]

i have a set of 16s same as ones in the pic of my car need clean up but wanna do a deal for yours?? you keep your tyres
how much you thinking??Ԛ£Ã”šÃ‚£

[eko]

Looks good mate
shouldnt take much to get it up to scratch

[julianm40]

Honestly dont know mate. Havent got a clue what mine or yours are worth. I forgot to say, one of the centre caps are missings.

[smithy318i]

Hate the cluster
hate the chrome window winders (eagle eyes you see)
hate the gear knob

like the wheels

your magic tree will stain and sort of melt the gear surround trim

[julianm40]

Im not a big fan of them either mate. Only got the car friday mate, gimme a chance! Will change them when I get paid.

[dazleeds]

where you based mate??

[julianm40]

South dorset.

[fuzzy]

needs the cills painted to match and a car doesnt look good with drums,especially colour coded ones, good starting point though...

[Rich_W]

Good Project car.

Stage 1 (IMO)
De chrome (outside and in)
De Mud flap
De spoiler
Lower 2" minimum
Get the sills painted.
Get the mirrors painted
Keep the wheels, just try getting them rebalanced/ refurbed
Loose the JBL stickers

Stage 2 (IMO)
Get some leather
Get a better wheel
Get some twin pipes.
Electric Windows

[Adam318i]

I quite like that exhaust, is it loud?

[dazleeds]

lose the white dials

[Demlotcrew]

Work out windows are what its all about!

Andrew

[TW166Y]

nice one matey

[jonmsm]

Looks pretty cool, I have to agree the exhuast is abit over the top. Sort that out, then re paint the bottom of that front wing black to match the rest of the sil and i think the outside looks about perfect, then just a few things on the interior (have to agree that the gear knob and winders are a bit lame but better than nothing i guess). I personally would keep those dials if they have been fitted well as they match its colour nicely (last car i got had some so badly fitted that it hindered some of the dials actually working!), then you wanna get the next model up wheel (three spoke) and it will look alot better. otherwise its a very tody looking 316i!

[julianm40]

Adam318i Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:35 am Post subject:

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I quite like that exhaust, is it loud?

Yeah pretty loud, pops a lot aswell.

jonmsm Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:59 am Post subject:

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Looks pretty cool, I have to agree the exhuast is abit over the top. Sort that out, then re paint the bottom of that front wing black to match the rest of the sil and i think the outside looks about perfect, then just a few things on the interior (have to agree that the gear knob and winders are a bit lame but better than nothing i guess). I personally would keep those dials if they have been fitted well as they match its colour nicely (last car i got had some so badly fitted that it hindered some of the dials actually working!), then you wanna get the next model up wheel (three spoke) and it will look alot better. otherwise its a very tody looking 316i!

Unfortunatley those plasma dials werent fitted properley so they work when they feel like it ! I have a standard dash in the boot that i'l change it back to on the weekend, is it a pain in the ass job or is it quite easy? Ive never fiddled with dials ect before. I want to change the exhaust tailpipe to letterbox and eventualy get IS front lip, mtech skirts and rear bumper. Have to save up the pennies first though!

Cheers for all your thoughts.

[Nick325]

Julian
Hi mate,cool looking E30,good to see you on the zone,your surname isn't Inwood by any chance?



Nick

[E30Mark]

Where about's in South Dorset are you?

Could give you a hand with the dials if you want, i'm in Wimborne...

P.s. There is a new Forest meet on the 16th Oct, have a look in the meets section if your interested

[jonmsm]

Hey buddie, sounds cool, the dials are easy to change, you just got to remove the trim round it, and removing the steering wheel makes it a little easier but thats not hard either. the trim at the bottom is held on by two nuts behind the dash which will come out by hand ( you might have to take the lower dash trim off under the steering wheel to get to the nuts). my 320 came with fuked yellow dials and it took me about 15 mins to swap them

good luck and post some more photos when you have done the small bits and pieces.

Jon

[julianm40]

Cheers Mark that would be great, im hoping to do it on saturday if poss. Im in Bere Regis which is a ten - fifteen minute drive from you.

Nick325 Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:40 am Post subject:

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Julian
Hi mate,cool looking E30,good to see you on the zone,your surname isn't Inwood by any chance?



Nick

It certainley is, I was trying to find your username last night! How are you doing?

Julian

[Nick325]

Julian
Great to hear from you,it seems you have, good taste in cars,cool E30'S.
Last week,Adam bought a 325i Sport,so thats 3 E30's in the family!
You can see pictures of it in the Photo Gallery,his user name is adamS.
I've got a good condition MTech 1 Steering Wheel and Gear Knob in the garage,and they're dying to be put in your motor!
If you can get youself (and your car) to BMW Show at Donnington in 3 weeks,you can have it Gratis,being family like.




Nick

[julianm40]

Hi Nick is the photos section the members e30's button at the top? If I can I will definatley try to get up to Donnington, that would be cool Whats happening to Adams IS?

[adamS]

Will be great to see you at Donny.Maybe you can cruise up with the SW boys?
A guy came up from London,and bought Adam's iS for his brother in County Clare.
Currently there must be a road block of iS's in Ireland,as they all seem to be going over there.Here's a picture of the MTech 1 Wheel.



Nick

Sorry just noticed i've written this using adams username.
Adams car can be seen in the General/Photo Gallery Section

[E30Mark]

Cheers Mark that would be great, im hoping to do it on saturday if poss. Im in Bere Regis which is a ten - fifteen minute drive from you.

If you want a hand Saturday i might be available, depends on how well the job I'm working on tomorrow goes... i rather under estimated it! should have finished tomorrow, but I'm only half way through

So i might be working Saturday to try and make up some time, depends if the customer wants me there or not, plus it depends if i can be bothered...

The joys of working for yourself!

My number is 07968 065566, text me your number and I'll give you a ring when i know my movements.