My New Retro German

[benny.c]

sniff diesel said:

Go on then, here was my 318is from a few months back:

Yours doesn't count - how long did you have it, three minutes

ol' dirty said:

Tell him to do it! That picture does'nt really do it any justice though

Anything to look out for on these in particular apart from the usual old car type stuff?

S3_Graham said:

Just a quick note... with your standard BBS wheels its probably worth getting some auto glym 'alloy wheel seal' and spending an hour or so going over all the wheels (after you have cleaned them with a tooth brush!) basically means that most of the grime comes off with the hose rather than having to tooth brush them every time!!

Also if you interestedin a haynes manual... ive got 2 at home and no more E30's

Nothing I like more than spending all Sunday cleaning wheels with a toothbrush

PM sent about the manual

Edited by benny.c on Monday 11th May 10:04

[Cotty]

benny.c said:

Nothing I like more than spending all Sunday cleaning wheels with a toothbrush

Thats partly why I switched to Hartge wheels, but I do really like them.

[ol' dirty]

benny.c said:

ol' dirty said:

Tell him to do it! That picture does'nt really do it any justice though

Anything to look out for on these in particular apart from the usual old car type stuff?

Erm, from memory, the biggest job is the Cam Chain- mostly down to the cost of MB parts (circa £800- more if you replace the dizzy drive) Thankfully only due every 100,000miles

Exhaust down pipe is quite pricey, as you can't get an aftermarket one- I could'nt find one anyway.

Rear arches can rot out, as can the front- just behind the indicators
Basically, anywhere water can get in- i.e. behind the plastic bodykit.

Jacking points went on mine- around a rubber bung- again, nothing major & required some slight patching (Still, not bad considering the age of the thing & the mileage- over 200,000miles & still looking mint!)

Interior wise, the laptimers generally don't work- you can get replacements from MB but again, the costs involved!

The cloth seat bases can wear thin & tear- could'nt get a matching trim from any of the trimming companies i found- best solution was to use the headrest material for the seat base & recover the headrests with leather.


You coul do worse than PM PHer Pentoman for more info- he's had his (2.5-16) for a few years & done quite a bit of work to it...Could be of more help on then matter.

Edited by ol' dirty on Monday 11th May 11:16

[S3_Graham]

benny.c said:

PM sent about the manual

Edited by benny.c on Monday 11th May 10:04

not got the PM... my email is '[e-mail]' let me know your address, ill try and hunt it out tonight..

[Ianeire]

Definitely a no-no with the BK Racing 17" Alpina replicas. Keep the standard wheels on it.

My ex:

[Mini_Lund]

Ben she sounds gorgeous!

[benny.c]

Don't know why but loads of E30's seem to end up in Ireland? There's always a fair few in the classifieds from over the water.

Mini_Lund said:

Ben she sounds gorgeous!

Keep your eyes out for it

[Bungleaio]

Car looks awesome mate, much better than the modern day nonsense.

[Mini_Lund]

benny.c said:

Don't know why but loads of E30's seem to end up in Ireland? There's always a fair few in the classifieds from over the water.

Mini_Lund said:

Ben she sounds gorgeous!

Keep your eyes out for it

I spotted you in it today Lower Heswall, I was delivering the 'Waterfront' magazines helping my mate as he's abit behind. I was in a Blue Oversized Hoody. Heard you first, then watched you go past

[patmahe]

I just love headlight wipers, why don't car manufacturers do anything cool anymore?

[Norbury90]

benny.c said:

Oh yes. Yes.

Taking it to Dyno Demon? Will keep an eye out for it anyway.

[Droptheclutch]

I just love older German metal & yours is no exception. Well done :-)

[benny.c]

Mini_Lund said:

I spotted you in it today Lower Heswall, I was delivering the 'Waterfront' magazines helping my mate as he's abit behind. I was in a Blue Oversized Hoody. Heard you first, then watched you go past

That was quick! I'd been up to Chester to price up a new gear knob Was that you about to go into a house on Dawstone Road?

Norbury90 said:

Oh yes. Yes.

Taking it to Dyno Demon? Will keep an eye out for it anyway.

It'd be interesting to see what the old thing is putting out. Still feels pretty quick to me but this is the only one I've driven.

Edited by benny.c on Thursday 14th May 14:46

[Mini_Lund]

benny.c said:

Mini_Lund said:

I spotted you in it today Lower Heswall, I was delivering the 'Waterfront' magazines helping my mate as he's abit behind. I was in a Blue Oversized Hoody. Heard you first, then watched you go past

That was quick! I'd been up to Chester to price up a new gear knob Was that you about to go into a house on Dawstone Road?

It could have either been me or my friend that you saw, I watched you pass. I stood there puzzled unsure as to whether or not it was you! The 'GLT' later gave it away!

I helped deliver to Pipers lane today, the 'beast' is under covers... makes me wonder whats in the garage

Norbury90 said:

Oh yes. Yes.
Taking it to Dyno Demon? Will keep an eye out for it anyway.

I'll be taking the 1293 for a tune up at Dyno Demon when its complete and running, I was quoted around the £100 for a set-up

[benny.c]

Mini_Lund said:

I helped deliver to Pipers lane today, the 'beast' is under covers... makes me wonder whats in the garage

A nice E39 M5

If you want to take a look at the track car next time you are passing give me a shout.

[g@ry]

lovely e30 mate
a pal of mine bought a 520i a good few years back with H %&% GLT as the reg number and it was the same colour s your e30

Edited by g@ry on Thursday 14th May 16:23

[Mini_Lund]

benny.c said:

Mini_Lund said:

I helped deliver to Pipers lane today, the 'beast' is under covers... makes me wonder whats in the garage

A nice E39 M5

If you want to take a look at the track car next time you are passing give me a shout.

Hi Ben, you will have to have a good nosey at the mini also. It would be good to get a PH meet based locally, if something can be arranged?

You'll have to make the trackday motor road legal

[benny.c]

Yeah, wouldn't mind a look at the mini. Not sat in one for 16 years but I don't know if I'd fit now

Edited by benny.c on Thursday 14th May 20:28

[leginigel]

Here's my 325i cab


as it came out of the showroom,but with a Haywood and scott stainless steel exhaust

[Norbury90]

Mini_Lund said:

Hi Ben, you will have to have a good nosey at the mini also. It would be good to get a PH meet based locally, if something can be arranged?

I would be up for that, depending on whether I manage to get a car or not... the insurance is holding me back at the moment.