this thread needs to exist.

11/14/2006 12:31:56 AM

11/14/2006 12:46:04 AM

there are a lot of trashed ones on campus. It makes me sad.

11/14/2006 1:08:05 AM

11/14/2006 1:18:27 AM

1st E30 1989 325i 5speed 285,000 miles


2nd e30 1989 325i 5speed 121,000 miles


3rd e30 1991 318is 5speed 210,000 miles and my favorite thus far

11/14/2006 1:23:50 AM

not going to post a mod list, but feel free to ask
'90 325i with a light track setup, not sure of the mileage because teh odo took a shit

Also, I started an e30 track build advice thread on bf a long time ago. It has quite a bit of valuable information and resources, if anybody is interested. It outlines some of the popular parts/procedures that people go through during builds:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587614
Hope it helps someone that's considering an e30 track rat

[Edited on November 14, 2006 at 11:17 AM. Reason : .]

11/14/2006 11:15:27 AM

That is gorgeous...

11/14/2006 1:56:04 PM

agreed

11/14/2006 2:42:36 PM

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My beater. This was taken before I bought it. It cleaned up a lot with a good polish and wax. For a 17 year old car this thing isn't bad at all. I've been putting 100+ miles a week on it for a few months now and it seems to be doing well (knock on wood.)

[Edited on November 14, 2006 at 6:29 PM. Reason : l]

11/14/2006 6:28:33 PM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/235001367.html

11/15/2006 12:56:49 AM

I wouldn't mind having an e30 for a DD or even a nice track car.

11/15/2006 1:51:20 PM

i bought one specifically as a track rat. it's a little underpowered, but you can't argue with the cost and availability of parts/consumables. great car to grow into.

11/15/2006 2:38:46 PM

fenders are officially rolled. thanks baonest for going in on the fender roller.

11/19/2006 6:16:47 PM

yep, we def. need another bmw thread around here.

11/19/2006 6:37:08 PM

the poor mans bmw thread

11/19/2006 6:40:53 PM

lol

11/19/2006 6:42:31 PM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/239259110.html

So you're selling it SilverSurfer?

11/24/2006 4:59:13 PM

yeah i might sell. not sure either that or throw a m52 in it. depends on what i can get this motor for.

11/25/2006 11:36:07 AM

picked up a roll bar, harnesses, pair of corbeau forzas w/ brackets, and a factory IS lip today. pretty eventful

11/25/2006 4:47:37 PM

^ what's the condition of the old seats? got any decent ones you want to sell.

11/25/2006 6:39:58 PM

i'll have two good condition beige leatherette seats available very soon. want me to pm you pics in the next day or few?

11/25/2006 6:47:19 PM

That would be cool. Let me know what kind of price you're looking for or if there is anything that you'd take as a trade.

11/25/2006 8:09:50 PM

my seats are in AWESOME condition, well at least the passenger seat is flawless. black e30 sport seats are my favorite bmw seats.

11/25/2006 9:06:12 PM

11/25/2006 9:14:53 PM

I had my whole body in the trunk when i was removing all that sound damping tar. quite roomy, probably could fit two smaller chopped up humans in there

11/26/2006 8:37:06 PM

too bad you left your car in charlotte, you ass

11/26/2006 9:38:35 PM

not having to drive a manual in thanksgiving traffic ftw

11/27/2006 12:11:58 AM

puss

11/27/2006 5:10:10 PM

indeed

11/27/2006 7:29:36 PM

used to own a 1987 325i w/200k, still one of the most exciting cars I have ever driven. Got rid of it due to a clutch replacement needed and A/C which did not work. When I graduate I would like to get one and restore it to its former glory. And yes, I have seen some trashed ones driving around campus which makes me sick as well!

11/27/2006 11:25:10 PM

These cars are so hot now.

12/14/2006 1:03:21 AM

I'm looking to buy an '88+ 325i or 325is. holler if you see one FS

12/15/2006 11:08:46 AM

I'm in!

12/18/2006 5:45:51 PM

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67368

Twin Turbo S50 motor

12/20/2006 4:28:31 PM

all fluids changed and shocks, springs, camber plates, control arms, and every mount and bushing under the car ordered. vrooooooooooooooooooom

[Edited on December 24, 2006 at 10:53 AM. Reason : fdff]

12/24/2006 10:46:14 AM

finally got the white paint off my car yesterday with a razor blade and clay magic. need to wash the car again and then wax it.

12/24/2006 12:17:20 PM

glad to see you brought it back into town. let me know when you're home, I'd like to steal it.

12/24/2006 3:10:38 PM

its still in charlotte. it will have to stay at my parents house a few more weeks since i am driving the jeep back to raleigh with my snowboards and winter clothes.

12/24/2006 6:29:43 PM

no problem. shoot me the address and I'll googlemaps it.

12/24/2006 9:02:18 PM

Quote :

"I'm in!"

Time to post pixors of your piece, Dan.

12/27/2006 3:35:11 PM

I can't find one for sale, you guys have bought all of them. :'(
Ahmet

12/27/2006 5:47:54 PM

Guys, help me find an e30 and I'll give you a lap full of huggies and kissies.
Ahmet

12/28/2006 1:56:37 AM

I'm hesitant, because I know that when you get one, you're just going to bitch about it constantly.

12/28/2006 9:49:03 AM

Here's my car:
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/news/122006/february-2007-issue.php

12/28/2006 10:32:21 AM

liar.
too bad your shit doesn't come in earlier. it's gonna be really nice this weekend- highs in the 60s.

12/28/2006 10:40:53 AM

Yeh.. and i just decided to switch and order the GC camber plates.. so that'll probably delay things a little. James Clay (yeh, we're friends now ) said they should be ready in a week or two at the most.

However, all the rear end stuff should be here i think so we can do that. we can drop the rear 1.5" and keep the front stock.. woot.

12/28/2006 10:53:19 AM

I'll pull the shocks and springs- you have fun with the subframe/trailing arm bushings.

12/28/2006 11:13:06 AM

shoot. i'll let you pick a side and we double team 'er. how about that?

12/28/2006 11:43:47 AM

After y'all get done you can each pick a side and do the same to mine.

12/28/2006 12:28:01 PM

shoot. she'll be stripped to the unibody underneath and rebuilt. control arms/balljoints, tie rods, ALL bushings, new shocks/springs of course, motor/tranny/diff mounts, guibo, driveshaft bearing. maybe tranny output and selector seals. maybe diff seals (i think its leaking from somewhere). some weld in reinforcements.

oh yes.

12/28/2006 1:21:02 PM