BMW E30 M3

[mark.c]

e21Mark said:

I'll put it to Joe next time I see him.

Anyone have any suggestions re carpet or mats? Nothing that involves checker plate though! (Or is it chequer?)

Are you wanting to leave some of the fresh paint exposed and have a lightweight carpet ?

If so, how about having some board made up for the areas where you need to make up the deficit lost by the original carpet foam and then cover the board with a lightweight carpet for a tiny bit of creature comfort, you could then remove the carpet if you want to at the track?

A bit 964 Clubsport esque...

[e21Mark]

Now that's the kind of look i'm after. I definitely want to leave some exposed paint/floor but I know how quickly your feet can wear through. I want to tidy up any exposed wiring too but I think that might simply be a case of new wrapping in black?

[sprouting]

Yhat 964 is what i was thinking of.

[mark.c]

e21Mark said:

Now that's the kind of look i'm after. I definitely want to leave some exposed paint/floor but I know how quickly your feet can wear through. I want to tidy up any exposed wiring too but I think that might simply be a case of new wrapping in black?

Wiring wrapped in the proper material type tape would look fine and factory, I guess you could always put some carefully placed 3M armour fend stuff on areas that the paint may take a bit of a battering, tunnel next to the throttle pedal, entry sill etc. I know a guy in Helston who can get that stuff if you decide to give it a go.

[SebringMan]

Well well, it seems a few of us do stray onto other forums as well .

I was not aware that the E30 was still in your possesion Mark, but it is lovely to see that it is taking a step in the right direction . This car seems to be improving more and more in your possesion.

[e21Mark]

SebringMan said:

I was not aware that the E30 was still in your possesion Mark, but it is lovely to see that it is taking a step in the right direction . This car seems to be improving more and more in your possesion.

All being well it'll be with me for good.

Once the interior revamp is complete it'll be just about finished....for now. I just want to enjoy it for a while and hopefully save for some engine upgrades. The biggest thing for me now though, is knowing it's free from any rust or rot, so good for a few more years.

[e21Mark]

Flocked dash and console are in. Pic doesn't do justice to just how great it really looks in there now. Safety Devices full cage is next step.

[Butter Face]

Ooooh yes. I like. I want a flocked dash!!

[e21Mark]

It really makes the interior feel more special. I'm glad I ditched the dished steering wheel too and think this one really suits the M3's styling.

The other bits that need sorting are the splitter and rear flap. As replacing them is well over £500 though, sanding down and satin black will do the job.

[Jim M3]

Could I ask what type of Momo wheel that is and diameter?
Looks just like what I'm after for mine.
Jim.

[e21Mark]

I'll take a proper look over next couple of days and let you know. I actually got it on an e21 and squirreled it away. I've kept the quick release boss that was already fitted.

[s m]

Looks great Mark!

[sprouting]

Looks like a momo montecarlo, best looking after market wheel out there.

[e21Mark]

sprouting said:

Looks like a momo montecarlo, best looking after market wheel out there.

Yes, pretty sure you're right.

[Jim M3]

Great, thanks.
Jim.

[sunnym3]

Love the flocked dash, car will be a real weapon once finished. Do you have any track days booked?

Edited by sunnym3 on Wednesday 14th January 07:58

[e21Mark]

sunnym3 said:

Love the flocked dash, car will be a real weapon once finished. Do you have any track days booked?

Edited by sunnym3 on Wednesday 14th January 07:58

I did Llandau a few months ago and was really impressed with how it performed. I really want to do Brands Hatch in it though, as I absolutely love that place. All being well I'm going to book something in March or April, although I've got the Crystal Palace Sprint over the May bank holiday.

[e21Mark]

It's coming together now that the cage is back in place.



This is what I need doing to complete the engine bay.

[mark.c]

That looks great, with regards the cam cover , if you're not planning on getting yours painted then Nigel at Moseley was doing them ( Evo 2 type) and the plenums ready to go.

[e21Mark]

Any idea what he was charging? I only need the cam cover, as have carbon air box.