Project E30

[ScottyB]

Wanna go back tomorrow? :thumbup:

haha, i got off easy tonight for getting back late, i don't know if i can pull that twice hock: i have to go shopping tommorow, honestly...two thumbs way down!

take Jess with you, i bet she can't wait to dive into another busted bmw!

[Hunter]

I love boobies! Welcome to the dark side.

[Nick325is]

Welcome to the e30 world boobies If you need any e30 related help you know who to call.


Nick

[KPWSerpiente]

Of all things...I feel bad for you.

-T

[Chris]

Of all things...I feel bad for you.

-T

haha thanks man. I could boost it and then you'd be a little more happy :wink:

[Chris]

You work in Annapolis? You dick, bring that pile by if you want to throw it on the lift one day. I'm less than 1/2hr away.

oh nice, I'll let you know once I have it up here

[Beej]

Ha, nice buy. What are you intentions with it? Full blown track car? Daily/track-whenever-you-feel-like-it/autox?

This should be an intention of yours too.

[bimmerboodle]

nice looking car. nice clean engine bay.
Welcome to the E30 addiction.

NUMBER 1 Priority!!!!!
If you have no proof of when the timing belt was done, do it now and while in there, tensioner, cam seal and H20 pump

Start planning for lower control arms (eap4parts.com)
offset CA bushings (bimmerworld)
bilstein sports
HR Race springs
tie rods (bavarian autosport)
check for cracks in the intake boot(the underside)
clean the idle control valve with brake cleaner
buy the Bentley manual
Definitely adjust the valves
only use the Bosch W8LCR plugs, the platinum ones are not your friend
the cooling fan uses a viscous coupling that wears out. If it gets hot when idling, see if you can stop the fan with a pencil, you should not be able to, it is a 32mm REVERSE thread nut, bust it loose with a cckisle in the proper direction anfd buy an el cheapo flea market 32mm wrench and grind it thin to get it to fit.
how is the clutch (clutch city), it is a pain to change out due to access difficulties with the top mounting bolts
the flex disc on the drive shaft shoud be replaced if you need to do the clutch and rebuild the shifter at the same time

Tons of fun!!!!that engine loves >4K rpm's

[.RJ]

Have fun with those rear subframe bushings too

[Evan]

you dissapoint me chris

[Sijray21]

sweet ride Chris!

That's awesome how you have the e30 now! I also hope you can make it to the VIR event. I'm excited to see where this goes :twisted: .

[bimmerboodle]

Have fun with those rear subframe bushings too

What, you don't like the car changing direction in the middle of the turn??

Yeah, those are a pain too. you can make the tool from all thread and washers, etc
rear bearings need a special tool too.

[Chris]

Ha, nice buy. What are you intentions with it? Full blown track car? Daily/track-whenever-you-feel-like-it/autox?

those wheels look amazing!


yeah an all around car but mainly for HPDE's and autox. I've gotta learn RWD

[Sijray21]

i also think you need to get a cane now

see if you can borrow one from channing :lol:

[bimmerboodle]

Ha, nice buy. What are you intentions with it? Full blown track car? Daily/track-whenever-you-feel-like-it/autox?

those wheels look amazing!


yeah an all around car but mainly for HPDE's and autox. I've gotta learn RWD

Where are the center caps? nice clean car otherwise :lol:

[Chris]

nice looking car. nice clean engine bay.
Welcome to the E30 addiction.

NUMBER 1 Priority!!!!!
If you have no proof of when the timing belt was done, do it now and while in there, tensioner, cam seal and H20 pump

Start planning for lower control arms (eap4parts.com)
offset CA bushings (bimmerworld)
bilstein sports
HR Race springs
tie rods (bavarian autosport)
check for cracks in the intake boot(the underside)
clean the idle control valve with brake cleaner
buy the Bentley manual
Definitely adjust the valves
only use the Bosch W8LCR plugs, the platinum ones are not your friend
the cooling fan uses a viscous coupling that wears out. If it gets hot when idling, see if you can stop the fan with a pencil, you should not be able to, it is a 32mm REVERSE thread nut, bust it loose with a cckisle in the proper direction anfd buy an el cheapo flea market 32mm wrench and grind it thin to get it to fit.
how is the clutch (clutch city), it is a pain to change out due to access difficulties with the top mounting bolts
the flex disc on the drive shaft shoud be replaced if you need to do the clutch and rebuild the shifter at the same time

Tons of fun!!!!that engine loves >4K rpm's

cool thanks for the advice, although I'm shaking my head while reading through your list wondering what on earth I've got myself into!

t-belt, all other belts, water pump, tensioner, etc will be done asap

[Chris]

you dissapoint me chris

I know... even though the miata would be more fun, I think the beauty of this inline 6 is going to be addictive.

[bimmerboodle]

you dissapoint me chris

I know... even though the miata would be more fun, I think the beauty of this inline 6 is going to be addictive.

It will be

[BLINGMW]

those wheels look amazing!

those are just good 'ol basketweave wheels.... we've got a set here.... waiting for a car.... :wink:

oh, and you've got a LSD! DORIFTO time!!!!! :mrgreen:

[Mike]

you dissapoint me chris

I know... even though the miata would be more fun, I think the beauty of this inline 6 is going to be addictive.

more fun? not so sure on that one...