BMW e30 from Ireland

[chris7]

hi guys this is my build for my 1991 320 e30 i will be just dragging over my thread form www.e30owners.com hope yous like

I have always had hondas there still my first love but ive decided on a change and always loved e30's , so finally i got one
here it is its a 91 320i its been lieing up for over a year so needs a good clean and the rear arches need attention but im looking forward to getting it going and looking how i want
big plans and i cant wait will be asking for some advice along the way so thanks guys in advance

my old civic




now the good stuff the beemer





the rear arches

my first purchase

and my neibours e30 ive alot to live up to

[chris7]

update time!!!
sorted the rust











starting the reconstruction now have the grill refurbed and started on the front bumper






hopefully get it all back together soon then tax and nct and out driving it

[chris7]

well getting a bit further few new things wheels thanks ROMAL325ISPORT




and a little goodie ive always wanted no replicas here,

[chris7]

bit more of an update
ordered rocker gasket , throttle body gasket and the little cork gasket on the throttle body also gave it a good clean



also gave the rocker a bit of a clean intake still needs a clean


i also got myself some coilovers a pro sports kit these have the bigger 51mm front struts so i got some 325 front struts to swap them over with






got the front ones in will have to sort rear and then dial in ride height




and also started on my wheel refurb


and a few stickers

Waiting to get my stance sorted before i rock the stance work sticker

[Rubens]

Wut! Never seen that type of coilover for an e30. Do you have some additional info?

[Rubens]

Seems like a clever system since no welding is involved on the strut.. but how much can you lower with this setup? Otherwise you could simply also get some dampers and springs.

[forloveandglory]

I like this direction, though I loved the Alpina wheels so much more.

[chris7]

Wut! Never seen that type of coilover for an e30. Do you have some additional info?

its a bigger strut that slides in to the standard housing with upgraded spring and it has the adjustment collers its only about a 60mil drop and its about a 300e system but i had broken springs and bad shocks so i wanted low and this kit will do for the time being!!!

its called pro sports kit ill have to get the rears in and see how it rides but it will be dialed down as far as it can go

[chris7]

I like this direction, though I loved the Alpina wheels so much more.

they were 17inch alpina reps and i just don't like them at all so swapped the 4 off them for 5 of the standard bbs with centre caps. ill see how i go anyway there only going be my wheels until i get some the other stuff sorted hopefully.

[chris7]

its been a good while since i updated this ,but with college and work i barley get any time at it which is annoying.

since last updated got the rear coilovers in and new rear wheel bearings.




i have a new passanger wing to go on so just letting the old one rust see how it looks for a while

had a change of plans for the wheels




Decided to take all the lining out off the boot and have started cleaning it up , i have a 5th bbs ill prob throw in or im going throw a sub in



then the goodies arrived



started the strip down



old vs new




deff needed a change



hopefully get them all changed and that will be one more job off the list.

does the 325 have a bigger antiroll bar, would it be worth getting one as im going get poly bushings for it so i could get bigger ones?:thumb:

[blowntwofive]

nice start man keep it up.... if i were you id take the adjuster outt of the coilovers trust me you will be way happier

[chris7]

well finally got my last few pieces for the front and got the car back on 4 wheels






My passenger wing is rotten anyway and i have a new one to go on so i just thouht id try something for a while




After it being sitting for so long the car wouldnt start turns out i needed petrol :P So got the car started again success (click to play)


Started on the theme im goign go for, can u guess what it is ??

[Arteeste]

Nice progress

[chris7]

Nice progress

thanks man its slow going , student budget is shit hopefully ill be driving it soon

[FunfGang]

I keep going back and forth on this. I take it you're keeping the "theme" to the already ruined wing and wheels? In the end it's your car obviously, But after you've done all that other rust repair already...