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335xiRacer · 05-29-2014, 11:34 AM

Clean e30s cost a lot these days

dwells · 05-29-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 335xiRacer

Clean e30s cost a lot these days

Yeah, it's crazy. I'm not even looking for super clean, either - a car with shot paint, surface rust on panels, and dings is fine by me as long as it's original, decently mechanically sound, and rot-free.

My plan was to pick one up like I described and then sand down the panels, prime them to prevent rust, and then vinyl wrap the car in whatever gloss vinyl I can get that most closely matches an OEM paint, then sand and restore all the black plastic trim and replace any exterior parts that need replacing (faded headlights, chrome trim, exhaust tips, etc.). The idea was to have a weekend E30 that looked brand new.

Unfortunately, it seems that any E30s like the one I described got picked up by the stance kids and utterly ruined. Makes me so sad when I see slammed E30s with unpainted panels and neglected rust, but $3,000 of BBS sticking out sideways. That money could've gone into preserving one of the best cars of the last thirty years.

335xiRacer · 05-29-2014, 12:20 PM

Ya Ive been keeping my out for one lately. Even a non running one I could give some new life. I put 25k miles a year on my 335 and I dont like it. Lol

Boston335xi · 05-29-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dwells

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Originally Posted by 335xiRacer

Clean e30s cost a lot these days

Yeah, it's crazy. I'm not even looking for super clean, either - a car with shot paint, surface rust on panels, and dings is fine by me as long as it's original, decently mechanically sound, and rot-free.

My plan was to pick one up like I described and then sand down the panels, prime them to prevent rust, and then vinyl wrap the car in whatever gloss vinyl I can get that most closely matches an OEM paint, then sand and restore all the black plastic trim and replace any exterior parts that need replacing (faded headlights, chrome trim, exhaust tips, etc.). The idea was to have a weekend E30 that looked brand new.

Unfortunately, it seems that any E30s like the one I described got picked up by the stance kids and utterly ruined. Makes me so sad when I see slammed E30s with unpainted panels and neglected rust, but $3,000 of BBS sticking out sideways. That money could've gone into preserving one of the best cars of the last thirty years.

As soon as I buy a house I will purchase an e30 and drop an e60 v10 in it. Can't wait for a place to start a new project.

Amonra08 · 05-30-2014, 10:18 AM

Shout out to anyone who needs coding done. Tripl3 O is in Boston this weekend, nice guy, always had a great experience with him

email him at: codemycar@gmail.com
pm for a #

zero2sixtyZ · 06-02-2014, 11:55 AM

Hello, M-Sport.

Tiago@VRSF · 06-02-2014, 11:57 AM

Looks good!

335xiRacer · 06-02-2014, 12:29 PM

Very nice!

jonlu77 · 06-02-2014, 03:52 PM

Anyone live near Malden that can install a JB4 G5 (plus set up cable through glove box)? My car is in the shop adding a front lip and side skirt so I should get the car back next week- and hoping to get the JB4 installed afterwards. Thanks.

zero2sixtyZ · 06-03-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jonlu77

Anyone live near Malden that can install a JB4 G5 (plus set up cable through glove box)? My car is in the shop adding a front lip and side skirt so I should get the car back next week- and hoping to get the JB4 installed afterwards. Thanks.

This might help: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65147

Island Road · 06-03-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

Hello, M-Sport.

Stepping it up!

Boston335xi · 06-03-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jonlu77

Anyone live near Malden that can install a JB4 G5 (plus set up cable through glove box)? My car is in the shop adding a front lip and side skirt so I should get the car back next week- and hoping to get the JB4 installed afterwards. Thanks.

I can help you out if you pull the connections apart. Everything else is easy, I just don't want to be responsible for your DME. Takes about a half hour.

Let me know I'm around this weekend if you want to take a ride up to burlington.

SLOWER · 06-03-2014, 11:10 AM

Bumper looks nice. How was the install?

zero2sixtyZ · 06-03-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Bumper looks nice. How was the install?

Not too bad, but tedious with 470+ screws to remove/reinstall. Looking back, I should've taken the front wheels off to make it easier. Tried to make do since we had two other cars in the air.

jonlu77 · 06-03-2014, 01:32 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the DIY, zero2sixtyZ!

SLOWER · 06-04-2014, 08:32 PM

Did you guys get the CCA email about the stuff at Gillette Stadium? I signed up for the 2-Series autocross 6/22.

Hadley · 06-05-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Did you guys get the CCA email about the stuff at Gillette Stadium? I signed up for the 2-Series autocross 6/22.

I received an email too, but didn't read too much into it

Is it free for cca members?

zero2sixtyZ · 06-05-2014, 09:59 AM

I'm going on the 19th. 8:30 AM for 2 Series Auto-X, then 10:30 Z4 35is test drive.

Boston335xi · 06-05-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Did you guys get the CCA email about the stuff at Gillette Stadium? I signed up for the 2-Series autocross 6/22.

You run at devens ever?

Hadley · 06-05-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

I'm going on the 19th. 8:30 AM for 2 Series Auto-X, then 10:30 Z4 35is test drive.

I couldn't get a z4 on the 22nd so I got a 650 convertible instead

zero2sixtyZ · 06-05-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hadley

I couldn't get a z4 on the 22nd so I got a 650 convertible instead

I can see you in the 650 vert, Bo.

SLOWER · 06-05-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Boston335xi

You run at devens ever?

Nope. Figured this would be the perfect intro and on someone else's tires!

05-29-2014, 11:34 AM	#1167
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