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My E30 325I; FAO ANDY/RESTORATION
Topic Started: Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:21 pm (1,398 Views)
325dolphin
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Andys some pics i took today when i went shopping at Tescos with the girlfriend.
I could not be bothered about going in so had a quick look round the e30 instead while in the carpark and decided to take some pics with my phone.
As you can see its not bad but it needs sorting soon.
She has full history and very low miles and is worth doing the work on.
Would it b e a good idea to start stripping her down ie takeing the kit off and front wings.

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i had one of these a few years ago, mk1 and it looked solid until i took the front wings off after a small bump i had in it

jesus ! the holes i found on the bulkead, scary and it had traveled to the floor

shame as it was a nice car

never was a big fan of the later bumpers, just too square.

yours looks nice though
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i had a e30 320i two door before any of my 190s and the bmw was great for speed until it rained then most of the time i was sideways on most islands and i found the 190 is a much better car handling and comfort and more reliable
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Cant really see what needs doing from the photos Ryan.
Best to see it in the flesh/stripped and go from there.
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Oh yes i am sure there will be more rust under the SE kit ,Andy did say he was going to sort it for me some time this year.
Its just 1 of them ,i will never sell so i am prepared to spend a few quid to bring her up to par again,useing genuine bmw parts only.
Rear arches need sorting but Andy rekons is a easy job as he has done far worse on 190s.
Anyway jobs there if he wants it,maybe he wont so as not to offend any 190 owners on here lmao
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hi your e30 does look good but youl have to at least take those side skirts off, looks like theres some bad rust there, id really like a drive in a e28 m35i always wanted one
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She definitely has a case of BMW tin worm but not the worst I've seen Ryan and I'm sure Andy will have her looking 100% again. ;) B)
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Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:52 pm
hi your e30 does look good but youl have to at least take those side skirts off, looks like theres some bad rust there, id really like a drive in a e28 m35i always wanted one
Iggy there alright nothing like as sharp as a valver to leggy and they want to understeer at every chance.
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BMW M535i of a similar era...it's slightly older than your E30 325i but you have been warned lmao :

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Stunning piece of work there drein, have to say dolphin we only had the 520i back in the day a friends dad had the M535i which was the dogs at the time but of course that was before I saw the 'light'. lmao lmao
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il take your warning derin thanks but this could be found on any cars of this age :D
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Well guys the 325 passed her mot today with no issues.
Needed 1 headlight bulb and there is a little play in the steering rack,will get that sorted when the restoration starts B)
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Been quoted £400 for 2 front wings from Bmw this morning which i am going to have to bend over for as i need them for my restoration.
How much are genuine 190 wings for interest sake B)
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325dolphin
Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:15 pm
Been quoted £400 for 2 front wings from Bmw this morning which i am going to have to bend over for as i need them for my restoration.
How much are genuine 190 wings for interest sake B)
Not £400 for a 190's but don't worry a friend bought two wing's to restore his 500 sec and they where £200 each. :(
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I think I paid around £170 each for some genuine wings when i refurbed my 2.6.

The 16 valve wings are a fair bit dearer so i'm told.
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Yip not cheap to restore these days hey.
I just cant stand by and let her rust away so going crack on and forget about the cost to much thinking is not good B)
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Quick update i got a great deal on a pair of e30 wings,i had to go to Yorkshire for them that was the only problem as i was supposed to be at Andys today as i was getting new inpact strips fitted front and rear and my bonnet insulation .
The parts are paid for but i just had to get the wings as they where a good deal.
They are both genuine Bmw and never been used and i got them for £350.

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Not a bad deal except for the running around. :D
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Yeah i know but hey such is life,happy with the deal anyway.
Downside the 190 could have been sporting brand new black scuff free bumper strips and a full bonnet insultion now,oh and nearly new tyres B) .
I have all that to sort out and a exhaust to fetch from Steve which i paid for months ago :lol: .
The joys of motoring hey.
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