Info on E30 325i Cab.

[M-SPARKS]

Hi guys, im new to the E30 and im a little confused as to what kit & rear spoiler my car has, according to the history on it, its a 1989 -325i Motorsport edition in Macao Blue.
Im trying to get as much info on the car as possible before restoring it
Are the bumpers & spoilers original to this model
Is this a face lifted model
Was there side skirts available for this model

ALL INFORMATION WELLCOME

[kam-325i]

i think its a face-lift model, and the kitt looks to be the M-Tech I.

[ed325i]

Yes its a m tech 1 kit.

[Nelly]

She's a 'pre' face lift model ie; it has the smaller rear lights - the kit on it is an M tec 1 and yes they do do side skirts for it but....unfortunatly they come at a hefty price - £150 upwards.

Neil.

[Quaser]

someone on the zone is selling some tech 1 sideskirts!

[M-SPARKS]

Thanks for the help guys
Im getting 50/50 opinions on this, some recon facelifted & some recon pre facelift
How do i tell a face lifted model to apre face lifted model and what year did they change
Are the bumpers & spoilers original to this model

[exup]

Hi check with bmw dealer with last 7 digits of chassis number
it should be a 0796 code for a motor sport car ,
89 year will be pre face lift hence early back lights , it will also have a hydraulic not electric roof system ,as its 89 , nice looking car too ,
and painted metal bumper were on m/ sports too along with de chrome option
IMOH these cars are becoming rare as lots of e30 get modded to m tec 2 when there are early cars .
so original spec cars are now rare

[cliffybabe]

its a pre face lift as is mine in my sig below, the side skirts are rare as rocking horse sh*t but mine are going on at present

Looking at ur pic it looks like the front bumper was put on later as the extension for the toeing eye is missing hence u cant see the toe hook in the pic's o the front or rear

[dazleeds]

thats 100% prefacelift

the rear lights are different on the facelift as said above

facelift has the 3bars on rear lights and indicator is in middle bar whereas yours is at the end upright

deffinatley prefacelift fella

looks a damn nice car

[M-SPARKS]

Thanks for the info guys,

Ill try to find out from BMW if its a genuine motor sport,

Previous owner told me that the car had a minor front end smack and that the front bumper is a
fibre glass replica. But i think i have a genuine Mtech 1 bumper sorted for it.
Is there any way of telling weather the front & rear bumpers are original and is it possible to get
genuine Mtech 1 side skirts

[B7]

Whats the centre console like. Is it trimmed in leather or black plasic like the dash? if it's leather then i reckon you have a genuine motorsport Tech 1 convertible. A very rare car.

[M-SPARKS]

Centre console from above the ash tray right down to the rear ash tray is done in leather
Door cards are also done in leather with double stichingat an angle

Added some interior pictures if it helps

[bss325i]

Has it got the M stripes on the seats? Looks like it is one of the first run of motorsport cabs and very rare to! Get the vin checked at the dealer! I believe the tech one kit was an option on the first run of motorsport cabs and the tech2 kit was standard on the second and third runs of motorsport cabs.

I stand to be corrected or backed up.

[M-SPARKS]

Ye, Three stripes on top cornor of the seats
I have the original order enquiry form which says ............... Everything Below

Model: BB22325ACON Colour: 250 Macao Blue Upholstery: 0319 Silver Leather
Extras
Blue Hood - Electric 1989 Motorsport Edition
Delete Catalysor E H Auto Gear Box
Cross Spoke Alloys 7J x 15 Anti Theft Lock
De-Chroming Green Tinted Glass
Graduated Screen Hard Top Preperation Kit
Head light Wash Wipe Triangle + First aid Kit
M Technic Sports Suspension On-Board Computor
GB Specification M Technic Steering Wheel
AG Transit Protection

[evilbemer]

Very nice motor mate 100% pre face lift,the rear light are a dead giveaway.Personally i love the tech 1 kits but they do look a little bit dated.What i did was to keep the mtech 1 front/ rear bumbers but had the little grooves on the bottom filled in to give it a smoother finish,and fitted the mtech 11 side skirts and door pods,i think it looks good but thats my own opinion and i bet a few people out there will disagree with me but each to there own eh.
Any way your car looks spot on i just hope we get the weather to get out tops down

[zimmerbimmer1]

Let me know the chassis number I can check what it had from factory

[M-SPARKS]

Thanks for that mate i'll pm you with the chassis number, it would be a great help