Author Topic: Dday_tj (Read 4333 times)

DDAY_TJ · « **on:** April 20, 2007, 03:38:34 PM »

I've been lurking here awhile for the great how-to/tech info and the classified section so I guess I might as well make one of these posts.

About the E30
During the end of the summer of '06. I picked up a 1991 BMW 318is in Alpine Weiss II. I mostly bought the car as a fun daily driver as my other car (a 1986 Toyota Corolla GTS) became too unbearable to drive daily, not too mention the thing wouldn't pass smog without a fight... or a lot of money. I've always liked how the plastic bumpered E30's looked (reminds me of an old 510) and I've always wanted an E30 M3 but could never afford to buy/maintain one, so I picked up a poor mans version.

So far I like the ownership, the BMW is not that expensive of a car to maintain, gets great mileage, and is pretty fun to drive. Also has a lot of creature comforts for a car from 91 (it's my first car to have A/C). It is sorta like driving a bigger AE86 as both cars have no torque and are fun to drive around as momentum cars. I originally intended to just keep it a nice looking daily and just style the car, but I do get the itch to poor thousands into the suspension and put that thing out onto the track (giving me another hard to daily car). I actually sold the Corolla not too long ago, so this makes me want to put money into the E30 even more...

About Me
The majority of my previous cars were all AE86 Corolla GTS's, so as you can guess I'm heavily into drifting although I did start off as an autoXer and road racer (you've got to learn how to walk before you can run) before I started sliding around. I've been drifting for a good 7 years now. I did own a 1972 240Z but that project became a monumental failure as it was difficult to upkeep both a drift car and a vintage car. I'm a graphic design major/photo minor and design packaging for Halloween products. I also organize drift events here and there (although Norcal is pretty tough to set one up now).

I am a tire stretch fan, and have been doing so for awhile now.

BrandC · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2007, 04:46:42 PM »

AHAHAHAHAH TJ finally broke down and made an intro.

You're a "lurker" for sure.

SUSPENSION, NOW.

DDAY_TJ · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2007, 06:34:50 PM »

Quote from: BrandC;24158

AHAHAHAHAH TJ finally broke down and made an intro.

You're a "lurker" for sure.

SUSPENSION, NOW.

Yeah I figured might as well make an intro. I even went out and took pics. Although it was kinda overcast and I haven't washed the car yet... The car has suspension, comfy, pimp-ride KW shock and springs, hah.

jpod999 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2007, 12:52:30 AM »

Hot car, we definately need to meet up sometime. I'm from Walnut Creek.

sumyungguy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2007, 03:09:42 AM »

very nice, I know exactly where that first picture you post is at. You in the Tracy area?

DDAY_TJ · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2007, 03:25:29 AM »

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very nice, I know exactly where that first picture you post is at. You in the Tracy area?

Nah more like the Oakland area. I was actually in Tracy because I was one of the judges for a drift event at Altamont Racepark. I accidently drove past the track and ended up in the windmills. Pulled the car over and took some pics of the windmills, cows, and my car. Nice area to take pics, I'll probably stop by with my friends next time and try some driving shots. There were some cool old tractors and barns I wanted to photograph as well.

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Hahah, I was browsing your photo site and you took a picture at that exact same place. Really beautiful shots you have on there, as well as some nice gear. I bet those two L lens alone cost as much as the car.

Bmer318i · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2007, 01:24:47 PM »

Sick. Specs on the GTS? I almost bought one but bought the bimmer instead. No regrets though. Much love for the AE86 Corolla GTS's!

Febi Guibo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2007, 02:03:44 PM »

that is one sweet car... nice job!!

sumyungguy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:04:11 PM »

Quote from: DDAY_TJ;24177

Nah more like the Oakland area. I was actually in Tracy because I was one of the judges for a drift event at Altamont Racepark. I accidently drove past the track and ended up in the windmills. Pulled the car over and took some pics of the windmills, cows, and my car. Nice area to take pics, I'll probably stop by with my friends next time and try some driving shots. There were some cool old tractors and barns I wanted to photograph as well.

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Hahah, I was browsing your photo site and you took a picture at that exact same place. Really beautiful shots you have on there, as well as some nice gear. I bet those two L lens alone cost as much as the car.

Yeah that spot is pretty nice, that area is filled with excellent roads to take pictures on. You should hit me up if you head out this way, I can show you some really nice spots. Yeah the photo gear is partly why I drive an e30.. :rolleyes:

The first picture in my motorsport gallery is at Altamont, its Sunny at the pro-am he won last year..

asubimmer · « **Reply #9 on:** April 22, 2007, 03:00:29 PM »

awsome cars you have there. I'd love to have an ae86

Eurospec · « **Reply #10 on:** April 22, 2007, 05:42:52 PM »

Awesome setup! What kind of wheels?

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2007, 07:14:25 AM »

I don't know how you can get away with driving something that low on the streets... Love the look, though. Nice find!

Alpine FTW

1991318is · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2007, 06:03:41 PM »

Great lookin e30, and the ae86 is definately a nice drift car.

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