Meatballs 1988 Tech 2 Sport

[Meatballs82]

Thought its about time I put my car on here so you can all bash another sport owner!

I bought it in Jan 2011, its a 1989 tech 2 sport on staggered Alpina's, with silver leather, factory A/C, cruise control and 227K on the clock.

Some Pics of when I first picked it up, I sold the number plate straight away for a lot more than I expected!

Everything was standard, I serviced it and drove it in the summer months while I got to learn more about E30's, Meeting and Selling parts to so many zoners has helped alot! I sorted a few minor issues, fitted some furbed injectors then got new front tyres and lowered it on 30mm Eibachs. The front jacking pads were fooked, had them sorted by a reputable local garage.


By this point (Jan 2012) I was totally in love with the car, never missed a beat! I knew I was gonna have to take the kit off at some point and have a poke about... almost put it up for sale once or twice!
Decided eventually to keep it, run it for another summer then get to work, so glad I didn't sell her now!

I jacked it up and started cleaning the arches out this morning whilst waiting for Jim and Kedge to arrive, they kindly offered to help tear my car to pieces and hunt for the brown stuff, Well I found a hole in the battery whilst waiting for them, but I already knew that was fooked, they turned up and it all came off quite quickly

Evidence of some dodgy repair?

Not the best pictures, but its been a good day and nowhere near the amount of rust I expected! The rear end had been restored 5 years ago, to a very high standard from what we've seen today! I'll get better pics next week. Jim was hoping he'd be taking another breaker home for peanuts but not today my friend!!winkeye

Bought a 325 touring off Kedge last week for winter duties, its awesome!


Plans now are to deal with the rust, major undercarriage tlc, got a 170mm tech 1 wheel coming (thanks Rav) and a 330 clubsport rack and pipes (thanks Dan) refurb rear beam, struts, new calipers, shocks, Eibach ARB kit, hubs, all susp bushes etc.
Will update this as much as I can but don't get much spare time, ideally want it back on the road by March!

[Rav335uk]

WTF is a 170mm tech 1 wheel

Anyway, I might keep it

And when I was speaking to you earlier, were you crying Matt

[Jim320i]

Fook me... Pictures hide those hidden horrors away nicely!

[scott180gtb]

Got to love a Tech II in black. This is the exact same colour combo as my first sport before the deer ended its day's.



Looks a very tidy rear end. Time for the TFR and scrubbing brush!

Give us a shout Mat when your sorted at the new spot. I need a clutch.

[Meatballs82]

WTF is a 170mm tech 1 wheel

Anyway, I might keep it

And when I was speaking to you earlier, were you crying Matt

Haha you know what I meant

The only one crying was Jim, going back home empty handed to his drift car

[Kedge]

C'mon Matthew, where are the pictures of holes

I don't think that is a repair by the scuttle, brush mark is more like a light bit of factory seam sealer, just needed to get you a little worried.

This is without doubt one of the better Sports out there, can tell its been looked after and the previous work is to an excellent standard. Proof if ever it was needed that you buy on condition and not mileage!

Me & Jim quickly lost interest when we realised there wasn't much we could get you panicking over

[polsta]

stealing from work, i like it




good work mate, car looks in good order

[Kedge]

Get the carpets up!!

F-f-f-fertan!!

[Meatballs82]

C'mon Matthew, where are the pictures of holes

I don't think that is a repair by the scuttle, brush mark is more like a light bit of factory seam sealer, just needed to get you a little worried.

This is without doubt one of the better Sports out there, can tell its been looked after and the previous work is to an excellent standard. Proof if ever it was needed that you buy on condition and not mileage!

Me & Jim quickly lost interest when we realised there wasn't much we could get you panicking over

Thanks again mate.You and jim helped no end.

and the only pic I didn't post was of Jim in Mcdonalds You can show Fiona that one!

Feel so relieved! gonna be a good winter

[G-Bear]

Nice work. Looked like a thorough inspection...

I not long ago picked up a 325i touring (a great upgrade from my M42), I love it.

I've got rot in the same area (pic above) on my other E30, have you planned how to let in new steel yet? Looks a tricky place to me..

Looking forward to updates..

[Meatballs82]

Nice work. Looked like a thorough inspection...

I not long ago picked up a 325i touring (a great upgrade from my M42), I love it.

I've got rot in the same area (pic above) on my other E30, have you planned how to let in new steel yet? Looks a tricky place to me..

Looking forward to updates..

Today is only day 1, no solid plans yet! I think it needs a new fuel tank, will look into this closer at the time, it's way over my ability thats for sure!!

[scott180gtb]

Nice work. Looked like a thorough inspection...

I not long ago picked up a 325i touring (a great upgrade from my M42), I love it.

I've got rot in the same area (pic above) on my other E30, have you planned how to let in new steel yet? Looks a tricky place to me..

Looking forward to updates..

Have a look at beardymats build thread. I did a small repair patch around this area.

The pipe for the fuel tank is braised and the rot was hiding beneath the underseal.

Fertan FTW

[G-Bear]

^^Cheers..

I do remember seeing it somewhere in a thread a few months back. Perhaps I'll have a look through beardyman's again.

Today is only day 1, no solid plans yet! I think it needs a new fuel tank, will look into this closer at the time, it's way over my ability thats for sure!!

I've got an E30 tucked away needing a lot more attention than yours. To be honest I think a lot on here would be fragging it. But I like to be kept busy. I'm trying to get on a welding course so I can get started on the thing..

[bss325i]

Looks nice a solid.

Bet that was a relief!

[blackE30indy]

Looking good dude,looking forward to the progress

[magpie]

a solid turd

[G-Bear]

a solid turd

hmmm. my favorite

[alexdejonghe]

Stunning car that one. Looks as if its done a quarter of its 227k....

How much did she set you back in Jan'11?

[Meatballs82]

Thanks, They always look shiny in pics but up close you can see all the scuffs and scratches

I paid £4400. It was the first E30 I'd viewed, and apart from the chance of bad rust I knew very little about them! selling the plate helped bring the sale price down to £3750. Chuffed with that considering the Alpina's are worth a bit!

[Rav335uk]

Those Alpinas are worth £1k when refurbed PROPERLY!

And that wheel is now going up in price too.

[Meatballs82]

I know, that's the last job before taxing it again

Let me know how much extra you want, I'll put your parts prices up accordingly

[bimanut]

Nice work. Looked like a thorough inspection...

I not long ago picked up a 325i touring (a great upgrade from my M42), I love it.

I've got rot in the same area (pic above) on my other E30, have you planned how to let in new steel yet? Looks a tricky place to me..

Looking forward to updates..

I`ve got one of these to tackle also but mine is on the outside(that i can see at the min)

[Dan320is]

What a lovely car, definately worth the price you paid. I must add that please don't put your axle stands there, the rears can go on the rear beam or under the bolt for the rear beam mounts and the fronts can go under the ARB brackets. Just trying to preserve the sill jacking points as they fold over/crush easily.

[Jim320i]

What a lovely car, definately worth the price you paid. I must add that please don't put your axle stands there, the rears can go on the rear beam or under the bolt for the rear beam mounts and the fronts can go under the ARB brackets. Just trying to preserve the sill jacking points as they fold over/crush easily.

I didnt even take not of where he had put the stands

For reference when you do Jack it back up Matt...

[Rav335uk]

Is he even awake after last night

[Meatballs82]

I saw that pic before, does it not say axle stands are ok there?
I was worried about damage but did use some folded newspaper on top of the stands

[Dan320is]

I saw that pic before, does it not say axle stands are ok there?
I was worried about damage but did use some folded newspaper on top of the stands

It's the weight of the car on the stands that causes the damage.

[Kedge]

You got no choice once the rear beam comes out.

[Jim320i]

The gayest...



Bit Gayer



Then Dave got bummed for Diesel

[blackE30indy]

its a good car to a start with mate,

[Kedge]

Bit Gayer

Checkout those hairlines

Then Dave got bummed for Diesel

Matts town is that inbred I wasn't even trusted to control the pump

[Jim320i]

Its because the handle has been adapted for the locals as they all have 6 webbed fingers.

For anyone who hasnt visited Matt before, he lives in the same place they filmed 'The Hills Have Eyes'

[Kedge]

Its because the handle has been adapted for the locals as they all have 6 webbed fingers.

For anyone who hasnt visited Matt before, he lives in the same place they filmed 'The Hills Have Eyes'

And the League of Gentlemen, think it was Tubbs that served me!

[Meatballs82]

Can't believe you guys went to EJM for fuel! Mkt Harborough is on your way back and normal fuel prices.

That place is like a timewarp, same couple have owned it and ran it since I moved here 15 years ago! If they like you they let you use the pump, but its always that expensive I'd be happy to let them do the work!

U think this place is like Rosyton Vasey, U should try the butchers! I don't know what he puts in those sausages...

[Kedge]

We had no choice, Range was 0 at yours and sat nav said that was closest.