How to tell an original MTEC II E30 Cab

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:22 pm

Just purchased what to be an original E30 325i convertible with MTECH II kit suspension,steering and body kit. It also has an LSD.

These parts are all on the spec list when out of the dealer (was supplied in the service history) apart from the body kit.

There is no mention of the body kit in the spec list but all the clips etc on the skirts are stuck to the body and look original? And seem to be sitting correctly. They dont look to be fibre glass niether but i dont know how you would tell the difference.

Is there anyway of telling it come out the factory with the kit?

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:24 pm

What colour is it ?

What interior dies it have ?

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:24 pm

yes.

Have you got the spec sheet ?
what are the last 7 digits of the VIN ?

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:32 pm

Merry xmas guys!

Thanks for your quick response!

Its laguna green... Out at the minute but can get the VIN when i get home

I have read on the net that the only original mtech's are maurius blue,black,white and red!

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:34 pm

you could of spec'd a normal cab with the M-Tech kit. It will be on the Spec list from BMW, If you can put up the last 7 digits of the VIN, we can see what it left the factory with.

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:34 pm

It has sport silver grey interior

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:37 pm

VIN

EB96368

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:42 pm

VIN WBABB12020EB96368
Type code BB12
Type 325I (EUR)
E series E30 (C)
Series 3
Type CABRIO
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine M20
Displacement 2.50
Power 141
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour LAGUNENGRUEN METALLIC (266)
Upholstery (0292)
Prod.date 1991-04-24

Description (EPC)

S209A SPERRDIFFERENTIAL 25% Differential lock 25%
S288A LEICHTMETALLRAEDER BMW light alloy wheel, cross spoke 29
S350A WAERMESCHUTZGLAS GRUEN, RUNDUM Therm.insulat.glass green
S370A STOFFVERDECK SCHWARZ Softtop, black
S380A HARDTOP-VORBEREITUNG Hardtop-preparation
S428A WARNDREIECK Warning triangle and first aid kit
S551A BORDCOMPUTER II MIT FERNBEDIENUNG On-board computer II with remote control
S704A M SPORTFAHRWERK M Sports suspension
S708A M SPORT-LEDERLENKRAD II M sports steering wheel leather
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Dispatch protection pack

Looks like it left the factory without the M-Tech bodykit allright....

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:48 pm

Well it looks like an original kit has been put on at some point...

Just hope its original!

Maybe I should ask for some compensation from the seller

The car is mint though...

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:55 pm

Not sure it really makes a difference if it came from factory with the kit unless it was a motorsport. It Seems decent spec and the seller adding the kit makes sense as it seems to have come with the other bits.

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:57 pm

I see your point, but if the seller was selling it as a M-Tech cab, then that is not right....

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:00 pm

It was listed as a motorsport and i took off one of the side skirts and it seems to have all the original bits/clips that would hold them up...?

Nothing is sagging either and no rust under the pods etc but plenty of dirt meaning it has been on for a while

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:08 pm

kam-325i wrote:I see your point, but if the seller was selling it as a M-Tech cab, then that is not right....

Agreed not right if he said it was a factory M Tech cab, considering if it they listed it as M Tech spec'd/replica cab that would have been correct.

As for Motorsport totally wrong colour for that

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:09 pm

If its laguna, then its not a genuine motorsport

however, its a nice colour cause I have one too - get some pics up!!

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:11 pm

hellrotcompact wrote:It was listed as a motorsport and i took off one of the side skirts and it seems to have all the original bits/clips that would hold them up...?

Nothing is sagging either and no rust under the pods etc but plenty of dirt meaning it has been on for a while

Unless you paid serious cash (Motorsport money) for the car, it sounds like not worth complaining as you got a good spec and your saying rust free, seems a good buy. So consider if you paid over the top for a 325 cab, then complain. (Not saying seller was right in their advertising)

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:11 pm

Quaser wrote:If its laguna, then its not a genuine motorsport

however, its a nice colour cause I have one too - get some pics up!!

+1 on them pics

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:14 pm

What would be over the odds....

104k mileage
FSH
5 owners
Every MOT since 1997

Pics will go up in a bit! When I can upload to file hosting site

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:16 pm

hellrotcompact wrote:What would be over the odds....

104k mileage
FSH
5 owners
Every MOT since 1997

Pics will go up in a bit! When I can upload to file hosting site

I reckon about £4k is a good price for the spec you have. anything over £5k is over the top.

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:18 pm

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:20 pm

The only cab I knew of that came with tech ii kits were late motorsport cabs. There is no such thing as a genuine mtech cab..... (except perhaps in Birmingham) so as it is nota specific model I don't see how he could be held to account. If you got a good deal ( 4k or less???) Then all is well.

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:21 pm

Thats sounds about right to me...

But Still I was after an original MTECH II

The MTECH's colours arent the greatest to be fair...but didnt know they only came is these colours.

Alot to learn about these cars and I swore to myself this would be my last E30 as this is my fourth! Lol

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:23 pm

I think all that the OP is looking for is to find out if the body kit was factory fitted or added by someone else......If it was sold as "Factory Fitted", then that was a lie...

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:24 pm

how much was it anyway ?????

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:25 pm

pukar wrote:The only cab I knew of that came with tech ii kits were late motorsport cabs. There is no such thing as a genuine mtech cab..... (except perhaps in Birmingham) so as it is nota specific model I don't see how he could be held to account. If you got a good deal ( 4k or less???) Then all is well.

Funny I got this car from Brum

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:32 pm

As stated 4k or less and you got a deal

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:41 pm

Quite often, M technic body kits were dealer fitted when the cars were new.

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:42 pm

Kit looks Ok right? i am only able to upload on iphone so cant tell if the pics are detailed alright...no gaps etc

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:45 pm

If its plastic it will be genuine.

If you look on the front valence part of the kit by the wheel arch it will have the BMW part number moulded into it.

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:55 pm

bss325i wrote:If its plastic it will be genuine.

If you look on the front valence part of the kit by the wheel arch it will have the BMW part number moulded into it.

Which side of the wheel arch? Offside or near side?

Is MTECH stated on the log book?

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:57 pm

hellrotcompact wrote:
bss325i wrote:If its plastic it will be genuine.

If you look on the front valence part of the kit by the wheel arch it will have the BMW part number moulded into it.
Which side of the wheel arch? Offside or near side?

Is MTECH stated on the log book?

I cant remember which side.

No, M tech will not be stated on the V5 logbook.

Not even 325i Motorsports had "M tech" on the log book.

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 7:04 pm

Have you got any bigger pics?

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 7:41 pm

bss325i wrote:
hellrotcompact wrote:
bss325i wrote:If its plastic it will be genuine.

If you look on the front valence part of the kit by the wheel arch it will have the BMW part number moulded into it.
Which side of the wheel arch? Offside or near side?

Is MTECH stated on the log book?
I cant remember which side.

No, M tech will not be stated on the V5 logbook.

Not even 325i Motorsports had "M tech" on the log book.

BINGO

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:34 pm

Thanks for you help guys...

Guess it was a dealer mod then?

At least it is all original which is the main thing....

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:40 pm

No complaints then a‘a

Post Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:49 pm

hellrotcompact wrote:Thanks for you help guys...

Guess it was a dealer mod then?

At least it is all original which is the main thing....

If there is no evidence of the kit being any colour other than Laguna green then i would say there is a high chance of it being dealer fitted or at the very least, an new kit fitted to the car and not a second hand one from another car.