E30 touring what can i do?

[whipsey]

just bought an e30 touring from ebay k plate in blue what can i do with it to make it look a little better than it is?

[nwmlarge]

what does it look like now?

[maxfield]

Slam it.
Split wheels.
Smoked hellas.
Clear indicators.
clear side repeators.
Mtech 2.

[whipsey]

standard at the min
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %26fvi%3D1

[fuzzy]

Slam it.
Split wheels.
Smoked hellas.
Clear indicators.
clear side repeators.
Mtech 2.

+ engine conversion and new interior

[whipsey]

i dont wanna spend a massive amount on it at the minute as i've still gotta finish my other project

[dobbie82]

Ԛ£50? now that has to be the bargain of the century even without tax + mot.

are you intending to keep it for years? if so make sure its mechanically sound before you waste money on fancy bodykits etc.

[whipsey]

hoping to keep it for a while not too sure of the 1.6 engine though is it going to be able to power the touring or do i do a swap for a slightly bigger engine?

[fuzzy]

i think even though its badged as a 316 its actually a 1.8 engine but at 90 bhp its not going to thrill you much.a 325 engine would be changed fairly easily for not much cash giving you 170bhp

[dobbie82]

if you are just using it as a run around the 1.6 wud be ok, (no worse than a 4dr 316 anyway) but if you are filling her up then she will be woefully slow.

did they have rear discs on the late 316's? if so an engine swap would be fairly straight forward i'd have thought. I wouldnt want to put a 325 engine in it if it only had drums to stop it!

[fuzzy]

someone said recently all tourings had rear discs.

[whipsey]

main reason im gonna be using it for is to nip wholesalers few times a month i had a tool business a couple of years back but i let it kinda slip away so im gonna get back on track with it this is my van lol

[dobbie82]

someone said recently all tourings had rear discs.

sorry I'm female I need two punches before i learn something!

[fuzzy]

main reason im gonna be using it for is to nip wholesalers few times a month i had a tool business a couple of years back but i let it kinda slip away so im gonna get back on track with it this is my van lol

thats why i got mine as a fast car/van for work as i couldnt afford both

[fuzzy]

someone said recently all tourings had rear discs.

sorry I'm female I need two punches before i learn something!

i didnt know that either i thought it was only 320 and above

[whipsey]

i am cutting down now though ive only got six cars now lol

[Cotty]

The seats look a bit knackered.

Im just about to put a sport set in mine and will be looking at selling my comfort seats but they have black vinal sides not grey like yours

[FBF]

i think you paid way too much for it... ya jammy git!

[whipsey]

might be interested will see what the cars like when i pick it up tuesday let me know when you've changed them

[whipsey]

i think you paid way too much for it... ya jammy git!

lol i do seem to find a few bargains lol

[nwmlarge]

bargain!

fingers crossed its low on rust

i'd lower the front and fit wider rims

[Brianmoooore]

Bit low in spec, but for Ԛ£50 ......
Your tourer will have rear discs, front vented discs, the larger front struts and a read anti roll bar. All it needs to receive a 2.5 engine is some 6 pot front springs.

[whipsey]

will they fit straight onto the standard struts?

[whipsey]

bargain!

fingers crossed its low on rust

yeah hopefully not as bad as my other project lol

[nwmlarge]

whats that one then?

[whipsey]

you wanna laugh then lol

[whipsey]

whats that one then?

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=
i see you fancy a laugh then lol

[fuzzy]

whats that one then?

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=
i see you fancy a laugh then lol

i remember reading that one, it was a bit rusty how is that one progressing?

[Brianmoooore]

will they fit straight onto the standard struts?

Straight on. All tourings have fully specced suspension and brakes.

[nwmlarge]

ouch i remember reading that one now
win some lose some lol

[whipsey]

whats that one then?

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=
i see you fancy a laugh then lol

i remember reading that one, it was a bit rusty how is that one progressing?

slowly very slowly lol

[whipsey]

right i got the car back laast night its got rear discs and seems to pull pretty well for the size of car first problem ivegot is how do you open the tailgate from inside as it looks like i may need a new set of locks its got leccy windows not all working central locking not working leccy sunroof not checked yet right thats a start will add other problems as an when found lol

[Morat]

Tourings rock.


Check your fuel gauge/carry a can before it embarasses you!

[bigmattpowell]

I've got a K reg tourer too, if it's 92 it'll have a cat, bypass that to stop it stealing 10 of your 90 bhp. If not mtech 2 kit then SE skirts, IS lip

[whipsey]

right i need a nsr quarter glass for the passenger rear door as mines kinda missing lol