What to do?: e30 M3
Sep 1, 2010 | 03:35 AM
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What to do?: e30 M3 Hi all, I am somewhat a new member, noobie, what ever you'd like to call it. But, i am getting a hold of a e30 m3 BMW. I have never owned a BMW before, just driven them for short periods of time. I love the classic looks of the M3's. Any current owners/past owners know of anything to let me know as insight? What is some common miss-haps and some great pointers to look out for on such a car? Would like to hear the feedback from all of you. Hope to stay in touch on this post. Thanks.
Sep 1, 2010 | 04:13 AM
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Hi all, I am somewhat a new member, noobie, what ever you'd like to call it. But, i am getting a hold of a e30 m3 BMW. I have never owned a BMW before, just driven them for short periods of time. I love the classic looks of the M3's. Any current owners/past owners know of anything to let me know as insight? What is some common miss-haps and some great pointers to look out for on such a car? Would like to hear the feedback from all of you. Hope to stay in touch on this post. Thanks.
Sep 1, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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What are the specs on your new car? Mileage, condition, things like that. It will help with any suggestions we may have.
The one thing I can tell you is that under no circumstance you sell the car. I sold mine and regret it every morning I wake up.
The one thing I can tell you is that under no circumstance you sell the car. I sold mine and regret it every morning I wake up.
Sep 2, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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Thanks everyone! The M3 has 90k miles (original owner), BMW dealer serviced when written by mechanics. As for selling, I plan on not doing so. I want to keep this classic BMW for as long as I can.
Sep 2, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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What are you looking at doing?
Were currently Building a E30 M3 at the shop... you can follow the thread here...
https://teamspeed.com/forums/m/42333...ct-e30-m3.html
Were currently Building a E30 M3 at the shop... you can follow the thread here...
https://teamspeed.com/forums/m/42333...ct-e30-m3.html
Sep 2, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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@Alex- Thank you! I don't want to ruin the exterior since it already is beautiful as is, almost pristine as they come.
I want to do VSR Stromüng exhaust.
Koni Adjustables
HnR GrpG race springs
Put on some BBS CH wheels (powder coated black)
Basically, I don't want to go too over board where it looks like a Nurburgring champion.
I want to do VSR Stromüng exhaust.
Koni Adjustables
HnR GrpG race springs
Put on some BBS CH wheels (powder coated black)
Basically, I don't want to go too over board where it looks like a Nurburgring champion.
Last edited by chapsbk; Sep 2, 2010 at 07:13 PM.
Sep 2, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Nice plans. However, I would rethink the CH's. I have seen them on the e30 M3 and something just does not look right. I think the perfect wheel would be a 17" BBS RS. They are classic and period correct. If you cannot find them, a compant ESM replicates the design.
As far as cooling, 90k is the mark I would seriously consider replacing waterpump, thermostast, and thermostat housing. I have an e36 M3 and just did so at 84K.
As far as cooling, 90k is the mark I would seriously consider replacing waterpump, thermostast, and thermostat housing. I have an e36 M3 and just did so at 84K.
