Sup!

[Sado]

Hey guys, my name is Chad.

I own a 320i e30 that has been in the family for (i think) 22 or 23 years. Its been passed down to me and I love this car so much. Im still a student but Im slowly trying to get the car in better condition.

Ive read a lot of the posts on the forum and I hope I can learn some more from you guys. Im somewhat technically challenged, but Im working on that.

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Hey man?
I can empathize with your situation. My 1st car was an '88 320i.
Started off being as you are, technically challenged. With the help of the forums (e30clubsa especially) I rebuilt that car in my backyard. Was a hot hatch muncher by the time I was done with it!
Now put up some pics man! :thumbs:

 

[Sado]

Unfortunately I dont have any pics..but Ive been driving her for almost 4 years now.

The reason Im taking a interest in fixing her up is because I would like to drive her for at least another 4 more years. I would probably keep her after that period though.

Im debating doing the engine over end of the year...it has low km in my opinion...around 250 000km. Theres some rust on the rear bumper as well but will be sorting it out end of the month.

 

[mo_s]

welcome :thumbs:

 

[Mr Occo]

Welcome, look after her and she will look after you!

 

[Zack]

Welcome. Take some time to take some pictures... us guys love pictures. :thumbs:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

welcome bud :thumbs:

 

[Jakkals_F30]

Welcome...

And take some pics for us when you have a gap. :thumbs:

 

[Smartiesman]

Welcome bud. You are on the right forum, very helpful guys here.
:thumbs:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

oh I forgot

:ttiuwp:

 

[Nic_s]

Welcome :wave:

 

[Rayzor]

Welcome and good luck with the restoration.
Lets see some pics so we can have a before and after :thumbs:

 

[m20boy]

Unfortunately I dont have any pics..but Ive been driving her for almost 4 years now.

The reason Im taking a interest in fixing her up is because I would like to drive her for at least another 4 more years. I would probably keep her after that period though.

Im debating doing the engine over end of the year...it has low km in my opinion...around 250 000km. Theres some rust on the rear bumper as well but will be sorting it out end of the month.

welcome bud ,just service her regularly do the cambelt and waterpump ,
and be sure to set the tappets ,she will run forever ,mine certainly did well over 350 000km b4 i swapped it out ,

 

[Sado]

Unfortunately I dont have any pics..but Ive been driving her for almost 4 years now.

The reason Im taking a interest in fixing her up is because I would like to drive her for at least another 4 more years. I would probably keep her after that period though.

Im debating doing the engine over end of the year...it has low km in my opinion...around 250 000km. Theres some rust on the rear bumper as well but will be sorting it out end of the month.

welcome bud ,just service her regularly do the cambelt and waterpump ,
and be sure to set the tappets ,she will run forever ,mine certainly did well over 350 000km b4 i swapped it out ,

We have done the waterpump a few years ago and the tappets is always a story on these cars. I want to do the engine over cause Ill most likely be having a much larger commute from next year and currently the car never sees over 80km/h that much. The car drives great, I wouldnt mind some more acceleration but its livable. The only problem is uphills...
plus I want to make sure the engine is in the best of conditions cause I know next year the cars going to get a bit of a fright.

Thanks for all the welcomes guys:thumbs:

 

[Rommies]

welcome man. :thumbs:

 

[PhoenixGG]

welcome!
Thought I would reiterate
:ttiuwp:

 

[h4tch3t]

There are some unspoken rules...

A project like this needs to be documented well with plenty of pictures on the forum.

You might as well start with the current pictures...I'm sure the guys here would keep you going with motivation and advice for as long as it takes.

We all live through these re-builds, as most of us aren't lucky enough to have what it takes.

Good luck, and stick to it. :thumbs:

 

[Thunder]

Welcome dude. :bravo:

We are picture addicts here so you need to post them asap. :thumbs:

 

[KSINGH]

welcome to the forum. and good luck with the work.

:thumbs:

 

[Twinz]

Welcome