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Apr 28, 2006

slack jawed yokel
I have a number of good ones of mine, but I'm sure most everyone here has seen them.

'90 325is completely stock(until spring). I also juts picked up a baltic blue '84 325e.


It was cold.

BODY ROLLLLLLLLL

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Apr 28, 2006

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JoeWagon posted:



buyers remorse (shame)

What kind of car?

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Apr 28, 2006

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I already posted, but.. :bandwagon: This is pre suspension, and I've already whored this picture out here a couple times.

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Apr 28, 2006

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I posted my car on the second page, but I've added and changed some more parts on it.

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Apr 28, 2006

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TurboLuvah posted:

What kind of BMW is this? E30, what a 325? What year? Never really looked at older BMWs much, but this thing looks awesome and would look even sweeter with either 4 doors or as a wagon.

It's a 1990 325is. I'd love a 4door 325ix as my winter car.

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Apr 28, 2006

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I bought another E30. '91 318i, 128k, $1800. It's a nice as it looks.



Now I have 3 of them.

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Apr 28, 2006

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I love the E30 sport seats and the minilites. Great find.

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Apr 28, 2006

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meatpimp posted:

Fishtails and powerslides are as addictive as some opiates.

This poster is correct. I've driven quite a few AWD vehicles, and as fun as they are, I'm sticking with my RWD platforms.

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Apr 28, 2006

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Dual defrost buttons.

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Apr 28, 2006

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azerdude32 posted:

Is that an E30 M?

No, it's just a 325is with E30 M3(Mtech2) steering wheel, ZHP shift knob, sport seats, etc.

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Apr 28, 2006

slack jawed yokel
I shot some pictures. Shot them on a borrowed camera, and accidently had it 1 1/3rd stop underexposed, and was too lazy to retake them. They turned out OK for web use.



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Apr 28, 2006

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Hallowed Turban posted:

Oh wow, that 325i's pretty mint. I love when E30s still have the pinstripe, it's so subtle but it's a lovely touch.

It's pretty decent for a 325is with 197k. It looks even fancier when I've got my other wheels on it.

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Apr 28, 2006

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Hallowed Turban posted:

197k :stare:

That does not look like a car that's covered nigh on 200k. Do you use it daily, if you don't mind me asking?

No, the silver one is what I daily. However, it used to be my DD. It's a really nice example of an E30, but it is showing its age in some spots. Overall, it's super solid and clean, however.

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Apr 28, 2006

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PromethiumX posted:

What are the chances of me being taken seriously arriving at a dealership in my Frontier asking to test drive a 75k sports car?

The worst they'll say is no. I'm 23 and just about managed to drive a new M3 at a dealership when I showed up in my E30. Granted, it's a pretty nice well taken care of E30, but still.

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Apr 28, 2006

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Ouhei posted:

If it's totalled I'll probably be back in a s2000, I've always wanted a white AP1 so I'd be searching for one of those.

BlackMK4: The difference in mine is that she wasn't driving in a lane, it's not a turn lane until after the turnout I was coming from. The cop heavily implied this was her fault and has even pulled her over for driving in the "not-turn lane" on that road before. She crossed a solid double yellow there was no dash.

Still playing phone tag with her insurance, it's been really frustrating to get in touch with them.

Isn't it your insurances job to deal with their insurance company?

e;fb

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Apr 28, 2006

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MiniFoo posted:

I don't always see first-gens, but when I do, I drink Dos Equis take pictures.




It's really cool how the adapters required to run these Enkeis actually makes the wheels look more... um... well... flush. With the side of the car. Not hella, though.



Also the other FB was a base model. Don't have to worry about leaks.

When are you going to lower it?

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Apr 28, 2006

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MiniFoo posted:

When I finally get disposable income :smith:

or possibly ask for springs for christmas

I understand completely, I was just wondering if it was coming sooner or later. I definitely went through the same phase with my E30. Big wheels, bigger wheel gap.

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Apr 28, 2006

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I think you just linked to the delete links on those images.

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Apr 28, 2006

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Limastock posted:

Can someone tell me what kind of subaru this is? I have never seen this model and it looks incredible.

and my current:



It's the new Subaru BRZ.

See http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3446803

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Apr 28, 2006

slack jawed yokel
Maybe you should buy a different kind of car?

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Apr 28, 2006

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I cleaned both of mine and thought it was time for a lovely photo or two.





Excuse the healing brushed front plates.

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Apr 28, 2006

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Billy Tully posted:

Lookin good, a little clay bar action on them and they'll be looking top notch ;p

What they REALLY need is a polish.. but I'm scared of ruining my paint! :ohdear:

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Apr 28, 2006

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BrokenKnucklez posted:

But really the E30 M3 was quick for its day, but not all that quick now. Its a light weight car with good power to weight ratio with about the best suspension geometry out there.

Now don't get me wrong, I love the E30 M3, and I own 2 E30s... but I would disagree. Rear trailing arms suck.

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Apr 28, 2006

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Some rust and a busted fender, what else is wrong?

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Apr 28, 2006

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Probably around 10,000ft.

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Apr 28, 2006

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BrokenKnucklez posted:

This is a big reality for the rest of us that used to dream of owning a new car when we graduated high school around 2000. Hard to believe I used to want a Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and could dream of when I could afford it....

Now they are common as dirt and easily afford it after a pay check or two and pay for it in cash.

I dreamed of E30s in highschool. Now I have two. What have I become?

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Apr 28, 2006

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Falken posted:

I fell in love with Porsche 944s in high school, now I have three. Okay, two aren't roadworthy but the one that's on the road is beautiful to me. :unsmith:

Please post pictures. Here are my dumb cars. Sorry for having a front plate.

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Apr 28, 2006

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meatpotato posted:

No turbo plans, but I won't eliminate the possibility. I did it for the technical challenge and thought it would be more reliable and efficient than carbs. My conversion was pretty standard as far as cheap 2002 MegaSquirt conversions go and was pretty close to this one: http://www.zeebuck.com/bimmers/tech/Megasquirt/megasquirt.html

The main differences are I used MSII, EDIS for spark, a nicer missing tooth gear from a Ford Escort and a 325i throttle body.

That sounds so familiar..

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Apr 28, 2006

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Hey, another Iowa goon. Nice lookin' Hyundai.

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Apr 28, 2006

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:smugdog: I know you're all jealous.

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Apr 28, 2006

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Don't forget to take some photos of the engine bay! It's pretty interesting car, as someone from the US.

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Apr 28, 2006

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I finally got a bigger garage thanks to a home purchase.


It's loving awesome.

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Apr 28, 2006

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InitialDave posted:

If the rear camber is looking ok on a lowered E30, it's probably been done properly.

What's going on with the oil cooler grille and front fogs?

It doesn't have them. It's a 318, so no oil cooler. He also doesn't have the plastic fillers or any fogs at all.

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Apr 28, 2006

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BrokenKnucklez posted:



My future wife thought it would be good for me to have a couple of photos with my old rover during our engagement photos.

Copycat stole angryhampster's photo ideas!!

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Apr 28, 2006

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Motronic posted:

How do you open the back door(s) from the outside? Are they trying out some TRV-esque kinda thing?

I think there is a handle on the C pillar rear door.

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Apr 28, 2006

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There, that's better.

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Apr 28, 2006

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BraveUlysses posted:

what? put a license plate on it?

some fights aren't worth it

When the police pull me over, I don't want to give them an excuse to write me another ticket.

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Apr 28, 2006

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Insanely Sikh posted:

Since we're all posting blue cars





Don't laugh at the height please!! Many thanks.

The only thing people are laughing about are the angry eyebrows. Looks great otherwise!

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Apr 28, 2006

slack jawed yokel
A BMW in it's natural habitat.



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Apr 28, 2006

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davebo posted:

I like it more than previous years, but those wheels seem like the biggest pain in the rear end to wash. They've really reached peak spoke.

Those don't seem too bad, you can get your hands in there.

Basketweave wheels of all varieties are a pain in the rear end to clean.

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