To Buy an E30

[535i]

Originally posted by ersalle@Jan 25 2006, 08:08 PM
Get the 1990 and above E30, the body are galvanised. No rust problems

Not really laaa ..still got rust but mucho mucho less ....

Maybe circa ur door sill, rear bonnet (inner) and a few other places ....

But E30 is REALLY a FUN car to play with ... A bit tight for rear passengers but who cares ... Want space ? take a bus ...

 

[tensai]

Originally posted by tyke@Jan 27 2006, 05:45 PM
tensai dude,welcome to the club.
why dun u pop by to our official tt 2nite and meet the guys and ask us e30 owners the trials and trubulations of owning a pre 89 and post 89 e30....

its at SHOWRU CAFE,in kelana jaya behind the MAS training centre.
we r mostly there from 9.30pm onwards.

rgds,
-brad-

aiyah, read this invitation too late.
how regularly you chaps meet?

 

[tensai]

Originally posted by DingChavez+Jan 28 2006, 11:56 AM-->QUOTE (DingChavez @ Jan 28 2006, 11:56 AM)

 

[tensai]

some very good advice here..

 

[DingChavez]

let me tell you my story.... then after that you can hassle Jeff to tell you his story plak...

My car was an abandoned car. the condition quite bad. Spent a total of 9K up to date for the following:-

1. Body work, anti rust
2. engine parts (plugs, fuel pump, tuning, replace hoses etc etc battery)
3. rims (this is want not need.....tangan gatal ), tyres
4. acceptable condition dashboard

still need to spend about 5K for aircon, painting and minor mechanical maintenance...

total spent, 9K
total projected, 15K
driving pleasure, priceless

 

[supergripen]

hi guys..interesting idea.woke up this morning with a lightbulb above my head.

what are the pitfalls in transplanting an M50B25+gearbox into an e30 chassis?? what about an M52B28+gearbox? manual of course..

will the propshaft and rear diff from the abovementioned engine/gearbox combo fit nicely or do i need some mods?

 

[tensai]

Originally posted by DingChavez@Jan 28 2006, 08:44 PM
let me tell you my story.... then after that you can hassle Jeff to tell you his story plak...

My car was an abandoned car. the condition quite bad. Spent a total of 9K up to date for the following:-

1. Body work, anti rust
2. engine parts (plugs, fuel pump, tuning, replace hoses etc etc battery)
3. rims (this is want not need.....tangan gatal ), tyres
4. acceptable condition dashboard

still need to spend about 5K for aircon, painting and minor mechanical maintenance...

total spent, 9K
total projected, 15K
driving pleasure, priceless

goodness.. sounds like you dug it out from its grave. so was it roadworthy when you got your chariot? 9k looks cheap.. i budgeted 20k for the car itself and maybe 30k for restorations / mods. hmm.. this sounds quite feasible.

must consult more gurus first.

 

[ALBundy]

Originally posted by supergripen@Jan 29 2006, 01:07 AM
hi guys..interesting idea.woke up this morning with a lightbulb above my head.

what are the pitfalls in transplanting an M50B25+gearbox into an e30 chassis?? what about an M52B28+gearbox? manual of course..

will the propshaft and rear diff from the abovementioned engine/gearbox combo fit nicely or do i need some mods?

A few members of this club have already done it Imagine the E30 with a newer heart!!!