Why one should retire at the top of their game...

[kishg]

Looks like a sweet Spec E30 candidate

If not I got first dibs when this car goes up for sale 90% complete

90% complete at 50% of the price you mean?

[David325e]

What was the damage when you removed the wind deflector? I've got the same one and want to get rid of it.

[red88ix]

90% complete at 50% of the price you mean?

The real question would be whether any of us can pass the background check to be approved forthe adoption.

[NHskibm]

haha.. i am surprised it took you this long i saw the breakdown pic on diffdan's fb thread. had no idea you blew the motor call levent and ask him to source you an s52. or better yet, he has that MM m30 sitting around

yup, blown motor less than 18 hours after a tbelt change... think it was mechanic's error (guess who the mechanic was )... crank spins, cam does not... although timing was lined up and I did make it 200+ miles before blowing... so who the hell knows..

and this thing will only have an M20 in it...

which is why NH's new e30 is constantly going to be compared to the Touring -until it gets better than the Touring.

I *think* that's a compliment... Thanks...

i predict euro bumpers, new interior, new suspension, motor build, paint job etc etc..

Euro+ as I'll call it... it has a new interior but there are plans for that too... desperately needs a drop... there are some ideas for a motor but not right now, just need to fix the one I have (or replace junkyard style)

Maybe I wasn't around at the time, but pics of the touring?

Answered below... see sig and search.. plenty of pics around... also of an iX build before it...

Check the OP's sig, he has a build thread listed in it.

Regardless of what happens with the car, I'm just glad to see Howard back with an E30. I was selling mine a couple weeks ago but haven't had any offers - I took that as a sign that I should keep the car and restore it over the next couple years.

Glad you couldn't get rid of it... Fix that thing!!! Regret getting rid of my iX more than I did the Touring... True Story.

Looks like a sweet Spec E30 candidate

If not I got first dibs when this car goes up for sale 90% complete

No and no.. the touring was 100% thank you.

90% complete at 50% of the price you mean?

100% complete at 30% of the price.

What was the damage when you removed the wind deflector? I've got the same one and want to get rid of it.

some bubbling at the front of the sunrood panel, a couple scratches, and a "water mark"... needs a buff and wax to be OK but will inevitably be painted.

The real question would be whether any of us can pass the background check to be approved forthe adoption.

I care more about a Credit Check and Proof of Funds.

[tjmonsen5]

That sucks that you replaced the timing belt and then the engine blew!

[kishg]

The real question would be whether any of us can pass the background check to be approved forthe adoption.

i'm already pre-approved

[denyo77]

I *think* that's a compliment... Thanks...

You know I absolutely loved your Touring .... don't you?

[NHskibm]

That sucks that you replaced the timing belt and then the engine blew!

just a little.. especially since it's like a 70/30 shot I did it to myself!

i'm already pre-approved

I'm sorry sir but your pre-approval has expired.

You know I absolutely loved your Touring .... don't you?

I do, thank you..

[moberg12]

What's the plan for the interior

[kishg]

I'm sorry sir but your pre-approval has expired.

[pennpen]

fred has that s50 he's selling

[David325e]

Thanks NH, was yours not screwed in?

[NHskibm]

What's the plan for the interior

Step 1: Replace Cardinal Leather with Black Leatherette - check
Step 2: Get bolster pieces for front sport leaherette seats - ordered
Step 3: Rock nice condition Sport black leatherette interior while working on mechanics/boy
Step 4: Order custom material for seats and panels

If you apply today you could lock in today's rate...

fred has that s50 he's selling

no. M20 only in this car.

Thanks NH, was yours not screwed in?

It is screwed into some clips at the top... Mine was factory BMW.. is yours actually screwed into the roof?

[kishg]

ok ok m20 only.. can i interest you in some shrick cams, a metric mechanic head, overbored bottom end and some headers?

[red88ix]

ok ok m20 only.. can i interest you in some shrick cams, a metric mechanic head, overbored bottom end and some headers?

I think you are becoming the Eddie Haskell of bimmer forums. "Honest, Mrs. Cleaver, if I had known that Wally would actually chug twelve beers, I never would have suggested it." Damn, I think I just showed how old I really am.

[Bimmernovice]

The Subframe/carrier bushings were shot. So those needed replacing.. Too much of a PITA to do in a driveway so sent it to a friends shop for that and the state inspection sticker. Upon repacement of the bushings the rear end 'issue' was taken care of, an oil change done, tbelt ordered and replace on Friday, and the inspection determined I needed tires, BAD.

While drivin to get a set of BBS RZ's locally I blew a tire. 200 miles after replacing the tbelt I blew the engine. Supposedly had some black smoke coming out when I got on it and then had a HUGE puff of black smoke before I lost compression and the car died...

Here is the results of day '2' which is the culmination of some rust repair (hole in trunk), new wheels/tires, new tbelt and all other belts, coolant flush, and then blown engine...






rescue vehicle:




Day '2' ends...

To do list:

Replace M20 (going stock m20... don't care about m50 swap)
Replace cat/muffler - PO has stock cat cut to y pipe to that single tip muffler. welds are nice, bends are not, cat hits my ass on bumps.. also need stock muffler for Mtech 1.
Replace suspension - rear has ill fitting monroe shocks.

Other than those items - namely the blown motor - the car is in great shape.. I undercoated areas that needed it after filing off surface rust (minor, minor areas) and everything else is solid...

Stay tuned... Faux Mtech 1 to be created soon...

But seriously... Should have stayed in retirement.. Never had a blown motor before... Good times...

Don't feel so bad. I blew my engine on day 5 of ownership going to Pick n Pull.

[kishg]

I think you are becoming the Eddie Haskell of bimmer forums. "Honest, Mrs. Cleaver, if I had known that Wally would actually chug twelve beers, I never would have suggested it." Damn, I think I just showed how old I really am.

haha.. i have no idea what your talking about. sorry, i didn't get to watch much 60s tv

[NHskibm]

ok ok m20 only.. can i interest you in some shrick cams, a metric mechanic head, overbored bottom end and some headers?

You read my mind...

I think you are becoming the Eddie Haskell of bimmer forums. "Honest, Mrs. Cleaver, if I had known that Wally would actually chug twelve beers, I never would have suggested it." Damn, I think I just showed how old I really am.

It's ok, I saw that show too... On nick at nite... Now they have Fresh Prince of Bell Air on... Makes me feel old...

Plus, Kish is only reading my mind..

Don't feel so bad. I blew my engine on day 5 of ownership going to Pick n Pull.

Don't feel bad at all... Getting a motor with 1/2 the miles, forcing me to replace a leaking head gasket, and I've managed to get a stock muffler thrown into the mix to get my exhaust systems 100% stock with OE parts... All in all I think this whole ordeal will leave me with a 100% mechanically sound car... Making suspension the next thing on the list to knock off...

And of course with a mechanically sound car it leaves me plenty of time to create an 'ideal' engine spec for the thing...

[kishg]

You read my mind...

haha.. i know how you think my friend..

[NHskibm]

I blew it up good!!!! Take a look!

[David325e]

I think you are becoming the Eddie Haskell of bimmer forums. "Honest, Mrs. Cleaver, if I had known that Wally would actually chug twelve beers, I never would have suggested it." Damn, I think I just showed how old I really am.

HAha, my favorite episode has to either be their fake bath or the one where Beaver gets a not home and Wally helps him out.

"His mother has beaten him. I have beaten him. We have both beaten him."

[pennpen]

now you can make a keychain like mine

see the e30 rocker arm

[kishg]

did you adjust the valves after the timing belt job?

[NHskibm]

now you can make a keychain like mine

see the e30 rocker arm

I can actually make 6 key chains like yours.

did you adjust the valves after the timing belt job?

funny thing it seems that 6 adjusted themselves like contortionists after the job

serious answer - valves weren't ticking so I didn't do an adjustment while I was there. I thought a valve adjustment was optional?

Basically I broke the 6 rockers on intake side and bent 6 valves on exhaust side...

Oh well.

[davey101]

Are those the original pirellis in the first set of pictures?! That really sucks that the motor blew though.

Sweet looking car Howard, its gonna look awesome with a tech one kit. Welcome back!!

Check the OP's sig, he has a build thread listed in it.

Regardless of what happens with the car, I'm just glad to see Howard back with an E30. I was selling mine a couple weeks ago but haven't had any offers - I took that as a sign that I should keep the car and restore it over the next couple years.