BMW E30 318is coming!

[SR]

Hi one and all, hope you’re all keeping virus free!
I will take delivery of my latest purchase once the lockdown allows fresh MOT, had loads of pics and the car looks stunning. I’ve owned a few E30s over the years and three 318is’s, lovely drive!
Anyway, I’m thinking giving it a mild stance, larger wheels, coil overs and a bit of camber, nothing too OTT. I’m in the Portsmouth area, any recommendations for someone to do the work please? Also rust protection companies?
Many thanks in advance.

[Stuart M 1976]

Lovely looking car. I fancied one of these back in the late 90's when I had a 318 lux. No advice for you on mods. But if it was mine, it would be kept looking standard as it looks great

[AceKid]

Awesome old school car, personally they are perfect just as they are, totally standard.

[SR]

Thanks, they are lovely cars and I've searched a long time for one that looks this good.
I won't be going crazy, I just want to fill the arches a tad more and give it a touch of camber, keep it subtle...

[Matt Cup]

Looks tidy, is it on 14’s?

[Cold]

APM is up in Waterlooville. They would be worth a call. https://www.apmmotors.co.uk/index.html

[Trevor555]

That's a beauty.

Please keep us updated.

And plenty of pics when it arrives.

[anonymous-user]

Thats lovely! And I agree with you, it will looks brilliant with a touch of 'stance'. Its not a performance version so certainly no harm done in my opinion

[monzaxjr]

Cracking things these. I wouldn't be modifying it though, they are perfect as they are. It's survived 30 years or so without being hit with the barry stick.

[anonymous-user]

Slight drop, 16" Style 5's (aka Sport EVO wheels). That's all that's needed.

[s m]

Is that John Lyon’s old car?

[s m]

Matt Cup said:

Looks tidy, is it on 14’s?

They should be 14s

[chip*]

Beauty!!
My first BMW was a silver E30 318iS with BBS wheels, so I have a soft spot for them.
Also owned an E36 318iS a few years ago which I took on an Euro trip along the French coast. Sadly, it was rear ended and written off.

[SR]

Cold said:

APM is up in Waterlooville. They would be worth a call. https://www.apmmotors.co.uk/index.html

Cheers for that, I am actually in Waterlooville!
I used to use E-Tech in Havant, may try them too.
As I’ve said previously I really do want to keep it subtle.
It is on 14’s, I’d only go 22” max. No seriously thinking 15 or 16”
with a drop of 40mm max and just a few degrees of camber.

I have history with E30’s

[s m]

Very nice esp with the sunroof

That was the one that sold at h&h auction last summer.
Was indeed owned by driving guru John Lyon

[SR]

The advert makes a mention of a civilian Met driving instructor, thanks for the info...

[s m]

SR said:

The advert makes a mention of a civilian Met driving instructor, thanks for the info...

[Paracetamol]

15 genuine BMW cross spokes on 205 /55/ 15 tyres and a suspension refresh on M Tech equivalent set up . Nothing more I beg you!

[SR]

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say 17's is the right size for an E30