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Title: 1990 318is E30
Post by: Rain_E30 on June 30, 2010, 09:50:07 AM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: DesktopDave on June 30, 2010, 10:02:46 AM: Welcome to the club. Good to hear from you. I moved the post as well.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on June 30, 2010, 10:03:39 AM: I see.
Sorry, I thought the thread was in the right section.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: DesktopDave on June 30, 2010, 10:10:31 AM: I'm not usually into changing threads around, but I got confused. I'll move it back if you like.

I like that analog clock more every time I see one. With my left-hand drive car I'm thinking that the clock should be on the left. It's hard to get at the stereo when it's mounted right next to the wheel. I'm starting to think that a RHD console might do the trick...

Anyway, that paint job is superb...do you and your Dad do a lot of painting? That yellow-orange color is almost shocking - I really like it. I'll bet other drivers can see you from a long way off!
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on June 30, 2010, 10:21:14 AM: My dad, neither Iam are car painters.
Instead my dad is a master car mechanic (I dont know if you actually call it master in english).
The tires were painted at his company.
It is a neon color, meaning depending on daytime (lightning) the color looks alittle different, at night its more like dark orange, while when the sun is shining it really looks bright.
About your point, yes alot of people look at it.
That for sure is not the reason I chose that color.
Instead Im just a big fan of the color orange. :D
I thought about painting the car in black, but im not certain yet.

Thank you for your comment.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: jscribble on June 30, 2010, 10:24:06 AM: That is very sharp, and I typically do not like bright wheels. Very nice car.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: DesktopDave on June 30, 2010, 01:27:18 PM: Quote from: Rain_E30;94070
...my dad is a master car mechanic (I dont know if you actually call it master in english.

We absolutely do. They're usually certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence...their official title is ASE Technicians or Master Technicians. I just call them by their first name though - you always have to be on a first name basis with your mechanic!

I prefer the term "grease monkey" for an inexperienced tire or lube attendant.:D
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Tonyyy on June 30, 2010, 05:45:30 PM: I like it alot. The orange guage needles caught my eye. Also, the Nurburgring sticker. Nice touch. :)
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Vladi on July 01, 2010, 08:46:03 AM: Quote from: Rain_E30;94070
My dad, neither Iam are car painters.
Instead my dad is a master car mechanic (I dont know if you actually call it master in english).
The tires were painted at his company.
It is a neon color, meaning depending on daytime (lightning) the color looks alittle different, at night its more like dark orange, while when the sun is shining it really looks bright.
About your point, yes alot of people look at it.
That for sure is not the reason I chose that color.
Instead Im just a big fan of the color orange. :D
I thought about painting the car in black, but im not certain yet.

Thank you for your comment.

What colour is it now? Sterling-Silber?
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on July 01, 2010, 01:51:40 PM: Hello.
Yes, it is sterling silver.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: ///M3-18is on July 01, 2010, 10:49:56 PM: What brand are those wheels?
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on July 02, 2010, 04:05:06 AM: Rial Daytona
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Norbi on July 02, 2010, 06:35:30 AM: welcome aboard. car looks great, it's a kick ass! :)
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: dvmotorsports on July 02, 2010, 07:26:28 AM: Willkömmen.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on July 02, 2010, 11:17:37 AM: Thanks norbi, hi dvmotorsports. ;)
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: 318lotis on July 02, 2010, 06:04:44 PM: dude. nice car really clean, have fun
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: arcter on July 02, 2010, 06:08:56 PM: Quote from: Tonyyy;94099
I like it alot. The orange guage needles caught my eye. Also, the Nurburgring sticker. Nice touch. :)

I like your avatar Tony.

Great car OP!
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: longtallsally on July 04, 2010, 08:01:31 PM: You are the first person I have seen do what I am planning for the heated seat switch location. I think the original location from the factory is stupid, and you have done what I want to.

The car also looks very good. on the outside. Where in Deutschland are you? I am in Stuttgart and always looking for good Schrottplatz. Any ideas?
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Tonyyy on July 05, 2010, 04:33:01 PM: Quote from: arcter;94209
I like your avatar Tony.

Great car OP!

Thanks man! Are you a Germs fan as well?
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on July 05, 2010, 04:46:31 PM: Longtallsally:
Im from Nordrhein Westfalen, so, not so close to your town.
I dont know about good places to find some old E30's...
Ive never been to one to be honest.
But I thought about just that longer ago, I could need some parts too, for free, hehe. :D
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: arcter on July 05, 2010, 06:51:11 PM: Quote from: Tonyyy;94297
Thanks man! Are you a Germs fan as well?

No problem! Germs are great man, (GI) is a landmark record.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: daqqer on July 06, 2010, 02:19:18 AM: The car looks great. (y)
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: longtallsally on July 06, 2010, 02:25:17 AM: Quote from: Rain_E30;94299
Longtallsally:
Im from Nordrhein Westfalen, so, not so close to your town.
I dont know about good places to find some old E30's...
Ive never been to one to be honest.
But I thought about just that longer ago, I could need some parts too, for free, hehe. :D

You are pretty far away. I found one pretty close to me that I scored some good parts from recently, but am always on the lookout for other places to get more.

I'm just about done with all the parts I need from a junk yard as I've converted so many things already to 325is, but now am looking for more European parts.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on July 28, 2010, 02:35:25 PM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: YetiX on July 28, 2010, 04:28:39 PM: Welcome.

I'll be honest, although I love the wheels (and now want a set for my car) I don't really like the color.

HOWEVER, when you add in the stripe around the base and the trunk spoiler . . . I kind of like it. :D The mirrors add a nice touch.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on September 06, 2010, 03:38:43 AM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: -eur04lif3- on September 15, 2010, 09:19:53 PM: the orange touch not necessarily my taste...but thats my opinion. Very clean car otherwise
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on November 02, 2010, 12:52:21 AM: -Erased-
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: e30Andym42 on November 12, 2010, 05:19:36 PM: Hey there. You have a really nice clean car there! I really like the orange rims, and I also like the orange paint accents you're thinking of. It looks very "porsche gt3 rs"-ish :D

And I've never been a fan of bright painted rims, but I always seemed to find this sort of thing very original and cool. Good luck at the Ring!
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on February 19, 2011, 12:14:48 PM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: KenC on February 20, 2011, 09:50:29 AM: Wow nice!

What city are you from in Germany? I was in München for the Weisen this year!
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on February 21, 2011, 10:38:55 PM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Bridgemond on February 27, 2011, 04:09:48 PM: She looks very nice. Good work on restoring it:D
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on March 01, 2011, 10:14:42 AM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on April 17, 2011, 10:39:39 AM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: DesktopDave on April 17, 2011, 11:42:46 AM: I re-read your post (nice work, BTW) but couldn't find your suspension setup. Your stance is perfect...usually springs & struts are difficult to set up that perfectly. From the pictures it looks like Sachs OEM shocks, but I have no idea on the other parts.

What strut/spring combo are you using?
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on April 17, 2011, 12:27:37 PM: The springs and dampers are from Eibach. The car is 40/30 lowered.
I hope it answers your question? If not, feel free to ask again.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on May 05, 2011, 01:56:25 PM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on May 19, 2011, 11:59:25 AM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Bl0mgren on May 19, 2011, 01:55:48 PM: looks great, time for turbo ? :)
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on May 20, 2011, 11:07:14 AM: First I would like to get some race seats.
Maybe roll bars too.
The engine got alot of km's on the clock now, around 270.000km.
Not sure what happens if I would install a turbocharger.

Sooner or later Im going to buy an M3 E30, meaning I dont feel to put much more money into the M42 engine.

I follow your thread since the beginning, Bl0mgren.
How is it like with a turbo installed on the M42?
How much faster does it actually make the car?

Is it sorta a big difference? And how much did the built cost to you.

I hope you will answer my questions.
Thanks,

Phil
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on June 10, 2011, 01:49:52 PM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on June 15, 2011, 06:03:11 AM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: goober on June 28, 2011, 10:27:19 PM: Hey I love what you've done to your car. If you don't mind me asking, of what make are your side skirts?
Thank you
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on June 29, 2011, 07:13:56 AM: Hi goober.
The sideskirts are from the E30 Touring, original BMW.
They fit perfectly, to any 2 door E30.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: goober on July 04, 2011, 01:07:16 PM: Thank you I happen to have a '91 318is 2dr so I imagine I will have no trouble.
Thanks again
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on July 12, 2011, 11:16:16 AM: .
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: DesktopDave on July 13, 2011, 07:50:50 AM: Wow, those needles really pop. Did you do something with them? Love the Euro gauges too, BTW. I always felt that they're more informative than the US version, despite being electrically identical.
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: Rain_E30 on July 13, 2011, 11:28:25 AM: Hey Dave,

painted the needles in orange with a very small brush.
I used revell-model color.
If you apply the paint really fast in one go, it will look clean, like it was built that way OEM.
Took me some tries for every needle to make it look clean, so that you can't see that the color was applied via brush.

Phil
Title: New here, from Germany
Post by: ZaNDeR on September 23, 2011, 11:56:48 PM: Awesome car dude. Nice side skirts for it hah