Want to ask for opinions regarding whether it wise to cosmetically modify (not interested in hearing opinions of what to do with engine) a very very original 1985 325e (manual) with only 86k miles. Will adding a front "es" valance/under bumper spoiler and the rear "es/is" trunk spoiler impact value of this car, or perhaps enhance the value?
Thanks
Depends who your target market is.
A collector, then yes it will decrease value.
Fellow E30 fan-boy, then yes it will increase value.
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Last edited by bluptgm3; 01-08-2019 at 07:26 PM.
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Thanks for the responses. I purchased more as an investment, don't consider myself a fellow E30 fan-boy, since I am in my early 60's. I do also have a very original 325is (1988) with less than 100k miles, and like the look of the "is" over the 325e. I think I will not modify other than new suspension parts (it feels somewhat floaty as compared to the "is") and maybe a chip. Recommendations on what I would need to tighten up the suspension and what performance chip (Pelican??).
Thanks again.
Strut/Shock replacements rang from Gabriel, Monroe, KYB on the low end that would work for a car driven a few miles per year to Bilstein or Koni Sports and Eibach or H&R Sport springs for aggressive street/track days.
Turner was the designated distributor for Conforti chips, ECS Tuning now owns Turner.
There are several chip ‘burners’ now at various price points.
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Last edited by bluptgm3; 01-10-2019 at 12:37 AM.
I have a 1984 325e with a Conforti chip installed...it boosts the hp from 121 to about 145, torque increase, too. A chip is the best bang for your buck for boosting the power of an eta engine.
It truly is. That is a great way to make the eta more fun
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