NOMAD - 318iS purring and clean!

[nomad]

Finally!
Got the car running nicely, and finally took some time and cleaned it up.
Completely stock right now, with no missing parts
Now I'm saving for some suspension work.

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[peteM3power]

Very nice and tidy 318iS! Great looking car... And also a very good choice in saving for suspension mods... As you have most likely read on the forums and what I'm sure most E30 addicts will attest to, suspension work on an E30 makes the car so much more rewarding to drive!

[Cobra Jet]

Wow - very clean M42! Is that the original paint?

[hoevesruperd]

those pictures were taken in 1992 right? way too clean!

[nomad]

Original paint as far as I can tell. Typical wear and tear that don't always show in pics.
I finally threw some wax on and was shocked at how it came out. I've been under the hood so long I got used to seeing the grungy old side of her.

I'm going to coat the inside with some UV vinyl protectant since it has to sit outside. I'm looking for a car cover now.

I'll be looking for deals on all this suspension stuff as this is all vintage 1991 right now.

[nomad]

OK, getting ready to really hit the suspension hard and i'll do final transformation pics.
Here's a sneak peak:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/2588000-2588999/2588092_133_full.jpg

major things coming? volvo lip, sable sideskirts, black kidneys, vogtland springs, tint, red tails, black rear spoiler, and more on the inside and engine.

[Jimmy Lewis]

The car looks super clean man. Sounds like you are planning some very tasteful mods, I can't wait.

[2002jm]

Nice clean car. Hoping to buy a 318is soon!

Just wondering what size wheels and tires you are running on the car, and if the wheels are hard to find?
thanks,
jm

[AcSchnitzer318is]

Very clean example... I approve :)

Suspension is definitely the best upgrade for these from what I hear and from experience.

[Jimmy Lewis]

Nice clean car. Hoping to buy a 318is soon!

Just wondering what size wheels and tires you are running on the car, and if the wheels are hard to find?
thanks,
jm

Wheels are just clean examples of the stock 14X6.5 inch basketweaves. As you may realize now, they are easy to find and super cheap, if you pick up a 4dr 318i with bottlecaps standard.

[nomad]

New car in the junkyard had great clean basketweaves on it.
I'm contemplating yanking them but i really have no need for another set. I've got my eye on some 15s or possibly 16s.

[nomad]

OK, did the electric fan conversion, burped the rad after a new water pump and installed the volvo lip. Cranked it up and ran it around town a bit and everything is still purring.
So nice to drive it again.
Dang SRS light is on though from running down the battery and fiddling with the check panel.

[ponchiz318]

That is one clean e30. Surprisingly clean. I congratulate you on that. I drove my friends e30 with a suspension upgrade. Bilstein sport shocks with H&R race springs. The E30's are wayyyyyyyyy more fun to drive than my e36. But my e36 is more fun to drive than a e46. Good luck with your mods and keep us updated. Can you take a picture with the Volvo lip on?

[nomad]

Yep, here's a pic of just the front work to date.
Black kidneys are almost ready.

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[PaulC]

Very nice looking E30 you have there.

[nomad]

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