My E30

KarshS

///Member
So i needed a run around car, looked for quite a while.
Bought a golf 1 and it dint work out, not a nice car to use on the high way.

Was looking for a jetta or something but i managed to come across a 318i E30 which i could not pass.

Its a 1989 model, Car was kept quiet nice on the inside. Outside was neglected.
Car was never polished or even washed for a long time.

So first i got the paint work in ok condition. Treated it to some Meguires love.

Actually made a day and night difference.
Last week i put in a new steering rack, ball joints, engine mounts.

Last night i sat and did the radiator and fixed some leaking pipes.

Still need to do the rear bushes. there’s 6 of them that are bad.

Respray the rear, the guy sprayed it black for some reason.
Colour code the bumpers
Fit a rear boot spoiler, Alpina front lip, New fogs (car doesnt have any)
Clear fender and bumper markers.
A nice looking wheel

Took the car as a project, Used it from Centurion to joburg this morning and it went nice. very light on fuel.

here’s a few pics, not the best but will keep them coming.

Thanks to the guys from the bmwfanatics BBM group that helped me source most of the parts.

Car needs a good clean on the inside.




 
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Psymon69

Guest
very nice! Now the E30 bug has bitten! hope you have many more happy KMs!:thumbs:

PS thanx for give love to the old gal and not let it go to the big parking lot in the sky
 

KarshS

///Member
Psymon69 said:
very nice! Now the E30 bug has bitten! hope you have many more happy KMs!:thumbs:

PS thanx for give love to the old gal and not let it go to the big parking lot in the sky

Thanks bro, I always wanted another e30.
Theres alot of work to be done on her but ill bring her back in shape.

Thanks for all your assistance via PM:thumbs:


herr bmw said:
looks good,wish i could get a fix her upper like this:praise::praise:

I actually gave up looking for e30s due to the crazy prices and they all needed work. This one just passed by and made an offer to the guy (22k) and he excepted.


MO@CRAZYRIDEZ said:
I like it alot :rollsmile:

Congrats bud :bravo:

Meguiars FTW :fencelook:

HEHEHE thanks for the products you supply bro, always a plesure doing business with you.

I now know what meguires can do, if you only saw how the car looked before i gave it a slight makeover.
 

E30 Freak

Member
very very nice...I love the plans you have as well

I had a 318i Cabrio & those motors are nice on juice...& not that lazy either hey
 

KarshS

///Member
E30 Freak said:
very very nice...I love the plans you have as well

I had a 318i Cabrio & those motors are nice on juice...& not that lazy either hey

Thanks bru :thumbs:
It actually suprised me how light it is, and yes not bad on power as well.
 

KarshS

///Member
Sabretooth tiger said:
Hey when am I getting my spin?

Ma bru you know you can come fetch it when you want...sent it in today to do the rear bushs. Weekend we meet up for that dop?
 

prado

Active member
Very nice find! A real joy to drive - like any BMW! Can't wait to see what she's going to look like! :thumbs:
 
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