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Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: 2002Harv on October 18, 2009, 10:12:09 PM

Here's my entry into the e30 world.

John

Here's the picture from the add in the Roundel.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/Alpine318is-2.jpg)

Could an engine compartment get any worse.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0005-7.jpg)

When I went to look at it in VA. You can see my Bonanza way in the background.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0014-5.jpg)

After I got it home.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0001-2.jpg)

Can't leave well enough alone.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0077-1.jpg)

Home next to the "other cars"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0004-5.jpg)

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: DesktopDave on October 19, 2009, 08:59:50 AM

Nice bit of work there.  Welcome to the 90's!Looks like it already has the Euro smileys...and white is always a good color for the e30.

Yes, an engine compartment CAN get far worse...

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: 2002Harv on October 19, 2009, 12:52:58 PM

Thanks for the complements. I put in the euro smileys about a week or two after I got it.

Here are some from today.

John

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0049-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0050.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0052.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0054-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0056-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0057-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0058-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0059-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0060-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0061-1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0063-2.jpg)

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: Eurospec on October 28, 2009, 11:20:07 PM

Looks like you found yourself a very nice example, congrats and welcome to the club.

What's in store? What can we expect?

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: 2002Harv on November 07, 2009, 09:48:29 PM

What can we expect?

Billy Sports and H&R's!

I need a new wheel bearing now....  And a new muffler. The crap ass muffler shop one that the PO put on is cramping my style.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0021-4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/1harv/DSC_0019.jpg)

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: Jorgeconrico on November 08, 2009, 06:24:15 AM

Looks good man. The more I see lowered examples, the more I want to change my plans and lower mine. How is the ride? BTW how many miles do you have?

I want your garage...

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: 2002Harv on November 08, 2009, 10:40:22 PM

Almost 160K Car feels real tight. Almost too much but I'm not unhappy. Know what I mean? Sorta feels like an e30 M3. (In my mind from what I remember) In other words, non car people will think it's stiff but not way too bad. I like it a lot and I don't see myself putting in the stock springs and Billy HD's in the near future.

John

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: ck_carnut on December 09, 2009, 07:28:54 PM

Nice lookin' E30!
Like the Spridget too.

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: Jorgeconrico on December 09, 2009, 08:51:22 PM

What type of H&R springs are you running?

Title: Harv's e30 318is
Post by: 2002Harv on December 10, 2009, 03:52:23 PM

H&R Sports for the 318is. Don't remember the part number but they are gray.

John