New members introduce yourself here! * Thread Closed *

[motoyen]

I noticed that a lot of members are signing up but not saying much, well here is your chance. Tell us about you or your car or where you live. Don't worry we won't bite, come say :wave:

[///mugello]

There's one in my avatar. I'm too lazy to post pics, it never seems to work.

:welcome: all new members! Now lets see some pictures of your cars.

[Initial D.oug]

Welcome!!! Nice color!!

I'm the guy with the other green touring that's always chasing you down to give you a wave :wave:

You got yours from off the island didn't you? Welcome to the board. You gotta come out to one of our next meets.

[beowulf123ca]

Green is great Touring colour I agree (not that I had a choice!)

You must be the one I've seen in Yaletown a few times. Cool. I came across this post after chatting with 'KDS' whom I spotted on the UK e30 'Runboard' forum. Small world. I'm guessing there must be at least 5 Tourings in the lower mainland?

Yeah, I bought mine from the guy in Victoria. It's the one that was on ebay Canada back in April. It needs a few minor things but it's sure a blast to drive and a true classic design. Timeless.

Cheers.

[Branan]

Hi All:

I'm Ron from Vancouver. I have and '81 633csi that needs alot of work, so much infact that I can now cut things off and do my own customisations without worrying about being original, lol.

I have however just purchased an '88 325is that is in great condition. I'll be adding a few high performance parts and keeping this car running perfectly.

I am interested in finding some storage for my 6 if anyone knows of an inexpensive place.

Thanks,
Ron

[E30Ty]

Welcome, Ron.

Post some pics if you can. We'd love to see your cars.

[motoyen]

Hey Ron,

Welcome to the site. You might want to check out False Creek automotive regarding the storage of your 6. I've talked to the owner and he seems like a knowledgeable guy.

[velocity]

Hello, my name is Alex.
I started with a 1985 318i with some mods,my girl crash it. got a 1992 318i (e36) and went crazy, cold air cf intake, supersprint complete system, b&m short shifter,bmc air filter,ebc brakes and pads, h&r springs,318is shocks, changed color, costum trunk,euro headligths, eye brows, m3 front bumper, and mirrors, sparco sterring wheel,18' rims, racing dynamics pedals, eglo gauges (sold). 1989 e30 m3, white, h&r springs, scorpion back box, b&m short shifter,evo air box, with k&n air filter,nology spark wires and coil,dinan chip, i just got kenisses rims (gold), i love this car will allways have it. 1998 e36 m3 4 door daily driver, dinan program, carbonio cold air intake, and h&r springs. 1970 2002 green working on it. check pictures at http://www.velocitymotorsport.net/ still under construction.

[alleycat47]

Hi , my name is JB, I live in indiana,3 years ago a major setback forced my neighbor to sell his recently aquired 1988 fully restored 325i cab. It looks and drives like brand new and the offer to sell for instant cash at any offer led me to scarf it for a birthday present for my wife.I had never driven such a magnificent auto in my life! This was my intro into the bimmer world and I drove every model I could test drive.Every model was superb but it was the e30 models that I liked best.2 years ago I started my search for a E30 M3. Man let me tell you, finding one is hard enough and then the money they want is incredible let's face it most had been tracked to death, 150.000 plus miles etc,. I just plain gave up.When I did, something funny happened. One Saturday afternoon I plopped down on the back porch with the early edition sunday paper and I could'nt believe my eyes, a 1990 m3 listed in the local paper! I was at the sellers house 15 minutes later {this thing is getting long winded so I'll cut to the chase}I bought it,82.000 miles, all bone stock except for yellow koni's.I hope all you guys realize, wait a little while, everything will come to you in time. Peace, JB

[Drake]

Welcome to Bimmerclassics JB,

Motoyen, the head honcho over here runs motoyen.com. Check that out too, tons of E30 M3 stuff over there. These cars are getting rarer and rarer, so count yourself lucky to have found your car. We have a few members on the board looking for M3s as well. They don't just pop up everywhere. Post some pics and info in the showroom.

[motoyen]

Welcome new members. Alex I fixed the link to your site. Good looking site BTW, let me know when it's up and running and I'll add it to the links section. Good condition E30 M3's are getting harder and harder to find. I can't remember the last time I even saw one for sale in the paper. Good find HB, now post some pics for us.

[crashaholic]

I noticed that a lot of members are signing up but not saying much, well here is your chance. Tell us about you or your car or where you live. Don't worry we won't bite, come say :wave:

Kevin here.
I've just bought an 87 325i, completely stock, 180K on it, still has the original floormats in it. It's added to the quiver, as I also have a 1980 Fiat spyder (not the best car for vancouver) a Scirocco that was bought to be a rally car, a truck a motorcycle...its a sickness :thumbs:
Around 15 years ago I worked for a BMW dealer and had since forgot how good these cars are. I was coming down the highway tonight and I thought, bloody hell, I should've done this sooner!

[BMWE30M3]

My name is Jaeson and I have 2 E30s in Virginia Beach.

Take a Look:

http://image28.webshots.com/29/2/69/84/258726984UBXTEq_ph.jpg
http://image34.webshots.com/35/2/75/42/258727542QucJgj_ph.jpg
http://image32.webshots.com/33/2/82/37/258728237cMEuwD_ph.jpg
http://image28.webshots.com/29/2/88/80/258728880NtoNrz_ph.jpg

[motoyen]

Hey Jaeson welcome to the site. It looks like your host doesn't allow hotlinking. You can use these guys if you want.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/

[BMWE30M3]

Hey Jaeson welcome to the site. It looks like your host doesn't allow hotlinking. You can use these guys if you want.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/

Thanks...so here they are

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzUzMjUxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzUzMjUyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzUzMjUzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzUzMjU0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

[royalflush313]

Nice diamondshwarz e30 there. Any mods on the motor as well or did you drop it in stock?

[Initial D.oug]

Thanks...so here they are

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzUzMjUxNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzUzMjUyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzUzMjUzNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wNzUzMjU0NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

crazy fender flares man. Nice work. I've got the same mags as you but your car looks extremely menancing with that stance. What suspension setup do you have?

[royalflush313]

Nice diamondshwarz e30 there. Any mods on the motor as well or did you drop it in stock?

nevermind. Didn't see that last pic of the engine bay :D

[motoyen]

Wow that looks like one crazy modded E30. It must go like stink with that engine set up. Did you change the drivetrain at all to handle the extra HP?

[royalflush313]

Secondly the motor is an ERT supercharged S50

BMWE30M3, yah i realized that after seeing the rest of the pictures.

nevermind. Didn't see that last pic of the engine bay :D

And as for the color, i dont know if its the pictures or its my crappy laptop monitor, but your car looks like its DS. Regardless, sweet car.

[Teaguer]

Guess its time for me to chime in now .
I've only been luring for like ever and its only been 2.5 months since getting the link to this thread in an e-mail . :rolleyes:

Thanks for the e-mail Motoyen .
Hi all , I'm Teaguer (tigger) and although I have more than 1 bimmer its my E30 325is that brings me here . :wave:
I know a few of the members here from other forums .

Hey Doug , how's it going ?
I really like your sig pic , it bears an uncanny resemblence to my car . :buttrock:
http://members.roadfly.org/guizai/sig.jpg
http://members.roadfly.com/tigger2/sigysig.jpg

This is a nice site and I plan on making it a point to post more .
I've been on a few other boards for years but have just recently started browsing to see what else is out there .
Although it seems like the majority of members here are a bit north of my locale I hope you guys don't hold that against me .

[Teaguer]

Oh yeah , here are a few more pics of my car :

http://v6toys.com/is/is12.jpg
http://v6toys.com/is/is14.jpg
http://v6toys.com/is/is15.jpg
http://v6toys.com/is/is31.jpg
http://members.roadfly.com/tigger3/splitter02.jpg


I should also mention that my car no longer resembles those pics as I got into a little mishap in late December .
After assesing the damage I have decided to bring my car back to near stock condition and put it up for sale . (You listening Doug ?)
So I'm in the market for another late model E30 to swap most of my parts into .
Actually going to look at a '89 tomorrow .

I will spare you guys the agony of looking at my crash pics .
Maybe I'll post them in another thread .

[royalflush313]

sweet lookin' car tigger. Hope you find a nice E30.

btw, id love to see some pics of the interior, looks like you have some custom re-upholstered seats?

[Drake]

Very nice
Welcome to the site
Interior pics and crash pics would be cool
Post em over in the Showroom

[motoyen]

Nice looking pics. Did you do the shadowline trim in the first pics?

[royalflush313]

Nice looking pics. Did you do the shadowline trim in the first pics?

I kinda like the chrome trim around the windows, espcecially on a black e30.

[Initial D.oug]

Oh yeah , here are a few more pics of my car :

http://v6toys.com/is/is12.jpg
http://v6toys.com/is/is14.jpg
http://v6toys.com/is/is15.jpg
http://v6toys.com/is/is31.jpg
http://members.roadfly.com/tigger3/splitter02.jpg


I should also mention that my car no longer resembles those pics as I got into a little mishap in late December .
After assesing the damage I have decided to bring my car back to near stock condition and put it up for sale . (You listening Doug ?)
So I'm in the market for another late model E30 to swap most of my parts into .
Actually going to look at a '89 tomorrow .

I will spare you guys the agony of looking at my crash pics .
Maybe I'll post them in another thread .


Hahah, Welcome Teaguer.

So you don't have the e21 anymore? I still remember back on the roadfly when you were posting the pics of your e21 peeling out all the time.

[Teaguer]

Thanks for the warm welcome and kind comments guys .
Sorry but I don't really have any good interior shots , for some reason I never got around to taking any .

Heres a crappy pic of the interior that I have :
http://members.roadfly.com/RIAC/seats01.jpg

The ft sport seats I had re-padded and recovered in black & grey velour .
Also changed the center portion stiching to vertical instead of horizontal .
Never got around to doing the rear seat as first I plan on swapping in a M3 seat .
The interior has since been changed to all black and I've also done a 5-spd swap .

Motoyen : Good eye . Yes I did the shadowline myself , but I only got around to doing the drivers side .
Hiro , I also liked the look of the chrome trim on a black car .
I liked the way it framed the windows and seemed to stand out on my all black car .
I had always wanted to try the shadowline to see how it looked , I held out for 2.5 years .
After my LR window was broken during a break-in I was forced to install a window from a earlier modekl that had the chrome trim :
http://v6toys.com/is/damage/breakin/19.jpg

Since I had to paint the window surround it was a good time to also do the shadowline .
Painted the chrome trim and all of my black trim with a semi-flat black paint , the results were great , I just never got aroung to doing the passenger side .

Doug : Haha , yeah those were the good old days .
I've still got the E21 tucked away although its a bit of a basketcase at this point .
Can you believe that I actually sold what was left of my wrecked 323i ?
Yeah some guy bought it about 2 months ago without the ft subframe or the rear discs .

So I've basically got the E21 320/325 , a '92 525 , a parts car '89 325i and my black 325is .
Hey I've also been known to do a burnout or two in the E30 :
http://members.roadfly.com/tigger3/sig17.jpg
http://v6toys.com/is/burnout03.jpg

BTW heres what you get if when you don't have any mercy for your tires :
http://members.roadfly.com/tigger2/burnout11.jpg

Thanks again guys , I'll start a thread in the showroom with pics some time in the near future .

[Drake]

Gotta love the non-symmetrical look. I had one mudflap for a while, but then got tired of how my car looked different from different sides.

Nice Shirt by the way

[motoyen]

LMAO! That is the craziest tire pic I have ever seen. :laugh: But wait a sec...

[Teaguer]

LMAO! That is the craziest tire pic I have ever seen. But wait a sec...
Hahaha , excellent p-shop man .
I can't believe that you spotted the shadowline but you missed what I wrote in the same post :
The interior has since been changed to all black and I've also done a 5-spd swap .

Heres a few current interior shots : (right after the break-in)
http://v6toys.com/is/damage/breakin/08.jpg
http://v6toys.com/is/damage/breakin/10.jpg

Yeah I originally bought this car with the intent to bring it back to its previous pristine state and resell it .
I had 2 other Bimmers at the time and since I bought this as a repo car and intended to sell it , being a auto did not matter .
But after driving a bit I remembered how fond of my E30's I had been , I still claim to be a E21 guy at heart though .
Once I started driving it everyday I swapped in a 5-spd .
I could not own a auto Bimmer and enjoy it , well both my E34's were auto's but they are a different car than the nimble 3'er .

Speaking of the tires , heres the before pic :
http://members.roadfly.com/tigger2/burnout09.jpg
And after :
http://members.roadfly.com/tigger2/burnout10.jpg
http://members.roadfly.com/tigger2/burnout12.jpg

Theres also a pic or two floating around of the pads being so hot that they are emmiting flames .

Nice Shirt by the way
Thanks . Only the best will do .

[motoyen]

lol! I can't believe I missed that. If you've got the pics of the brakes on fire I would love to see that.

[kowalski]

im mike im 19 on the 28th of feb iv got a 1991 318is with Mtechnic lowring kit and had a lip but it got stolen i duno if it came with them from the factory i believe it did but not sure. its charcole with 17's i put in some custom ground cams which really made her come alive. i got this car with my previous car a 1968 chevelle with a serriously hopped up 350 with dual side pipes got stolen so this was a switch in the oppasit direction instead of raw power iv switched to handling and im hoping to soon have both but we shall see. i live in white rock and im enjoying the car every day now that i have most of the bugs worked out.

[Igor Z]

I will introduce myself.
My name is Igor, I'm 27.
At present time I got e30 325ic 1990, 5spd, electric red, black leather and 138000km
which I got about 8-10 month ago
and
e39 540iA 2002, M-package, silver\black I got it 1 month ago.

b4 I had e34 525 1989 5spd, electric red, sold it 2 years ago.

[Drake]

I will introduce myself.
My name is Igor, I'm 27.
At present time I got e30 325ic 1990, 5spd, electric red, black leather and 138000km
which I got about 8-10 month ago
and
e39 540iA 2002, M-package, silver\black I got it 1 month ago.

b4 I had e34 525 1989 5spd, electric red, sold it 2 years ago.

Welcome to the board. Where ya from?
Post some pics of your rides

[Igor Z]

I live in Burnaby, by Central park

here is my e39
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/957651/SIDE.JPG


e30
http://www.e30tech.com/pictures/oct04/062.jpg

http://www.e30tech.com/pictures/oct04/064.jpg


and again
http://www.e30tech.com/pictures/oct04/063.jpg

[PsychBoy]

Hey, My name is Ron. I have an aging 1985 524 TD which I have been replacing part by part. My speedometer is the hardest thing to fix but I love my car.

[fastbmw]

welcome ron!

[motoyen]

:welcome: all new members!

[Teaguer]

Welcome new guys . :wave:

But I must add "Pics or ban" . :D

[mkspeed]

:thumbs: hi all iam from uae and iam glad to be here oooooooo one more thing how can i put pic plz tell me :D

[edwinelisia]

my turn,hi evelione
im edwin, im in burnaby, 1 minutes from LESTER kekeke
me from indonesia
88 325i, extremely bone stock
86 civic, very extremely bone stock as well

[742002]

Hi, I am from Vermont. I have a '74 2002 with too many upgrades to list. I have previously had a 75 2002 and a 74 2002 automatic. Glad to be a new member.

[motoyen]

Welcome new memebers! Nice to see some 02 owners starting to join. Post some pics when you get a chance.

[wide02]

Another VT BMW nut......
Heres my newest addition :bowdown: 1971 2002
http://www.img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/vtbmw525/cm2002.jpg
And heres my other pride and joy. My friend and I did almost all the mods, countless hours, blood and money......and its not even close to done.
1990 525i
http://www.img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/vtbmw525/corner.jpg

[E30Ty]

Awesome rides, man. Welcome to the site. Can you post some more pics of your rides on the gallery for us?


Another VT BMW nut......
Heres my newest addition :bowdown: 1971 2002
http://www.img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/vtbmw525/cm2002.jpg
And heres my other pride and joy. My friend and I did almost all the mods, countless hours, blood and money......and its not even close to done.
1990 525i
http://www.img.photobucket.com/albums/v709/vtbmw525/corner.jpg

[thumper3ld]

Hey Guys,

I'm Jay I'm 28 and I have a 91 318is

http://img66.echo.cx/img66/5602/dsc008660zg.jpg

[fastbmw]

hey jay, welcome!

[ShellyMSC]

Hello everyone, Im shelly and I work for Mean Street Cruise in the UK. At mean streets, we currently have 3 Bmws, which I will post up at a later date!!
http://images.faceparty.com/public/917/images/singinggherkin_8344805.jpg

[rottenal]

Hello all,I live in Kamloops B.C. and currently have a 1988 535i and a 1986 635csi (euro). Prior BMW's included a 1974 2002 and a 1979 320i.
BMW's are a lot like peanuts it seems,I just can't stop at one.

[Drake]

Hello all,I live in Kamloops B.C. and currently have a 1988 535i and a 1986 635csi (euro). Prior BMW's included a 1974 2002 and a 1979 320i.
BMW's are a lot like peanuts it seems,I just can't stop at one.

Welcome,
post some pics up in the Showroom section when you get a chance

[Spectrum_]

Hey guys, I don't own any bimmer classic, but I'm really an enthusiast.
Congratulations for the geat work in this board ! :)

[Al Canuck]

Hey Guys,

Some of you may already know me, but for those who don't, a quick intro. My name is Al, and I am the owner/operator of Seams Perfect Auto Upholstery & Trim, as well as a dyed in the wool BMW nutcase. I can't really recall how many BMW's I've owned in the past(in addition to VW's, and other Euro cars), but my current fleet is:

76 2002
http://www.seamsperfect.ca/pics/02%20pics/right%20rear.JPG
http://www.seamsperfect.ca/pics/02%20pics/done%206.JPG

81 323i RHD
Last fall when I bought it:
http://e21.tricord.be/members/AlCanuck/323i.JPG

March, 2005, after sand blasting:
http://www.seamsperfect.ca/pics/E21/Blasted.JPG

I will have pics of it in colour by the middle of this week.

I've also got another bare, rolling 2002 shell, a rust free(yes, I'm serious) 77 630csi shell, a rusty Euro 635csi, and my daily driver 83 633csi. I'll post pics of all of them eventually.

In addition to all those, I'm always looking after someone else's BMW, and am currently doing a ground up resto on a 73 2002, and also on a 70 2800cs for clients.

Al

[motoyen]

Welcome all new members, those are some great looking cars you've got. Post some pics in the showroom if you can.

[87/535i]

I am a Marylander and recently purchased a 1987 BMW 535i. I love the lines of the car and am hopeing to keep it for a while. It has 250,000 miles but it runs like a thoroughbred. I am spending a little money in it though. May I asked, does the timing chain last the life of the car or should they automatically be replaced after so many miles?I noticed that a lot of member :wave: s are signing up but not saying much, well here is your chance. Tell us about you or your car or where you live. Don't worry we won't bite, come say :wave:

[porschegt1]

Cameron I have a 1988 325es dark blue. from surrey bc

[E36er]

been here a bit but never posted in this sticky

Chad from Maple Ridge. 1994 325is

[kowalski]

Hey Guys,

Some of you may already know me, but for those who don't, a quick intro. My name is Al, and I am the owner/operator of Seams Perfect Auto Upholstery & Trim, as well as a dyed in the wool BMW nutcase. I can't really recall how many BMW's I've owned in the past(in addition to VW's, and other Euro cars), but my current fleet is:

76 2002
http://www.seamsperfect.ca/pics/02%20pics/right%20rear.JPG
http://www.seamsperfect.ca/pics/02%20pics/done%206.JPG

81 323i RHD
Last fall when I bought it:
http://e21.tricord.be/members/AlCanuck/323i.JPG

March, 2005, after sand blasting:
http://www.seamsperfect.ca/pics/E21/Blasted.JPG

I will have pics of it in colour by the middle of this week.

I've also got another bare, rolling 2002 shell, a rust free(yes, I'm serious) 77 630csi shell, a rusty Euro 635csi, and my daily driver 83 633csi. I'll post pics of all of them eventually.

In addition to all those, I'm always looking after someone else's BMW, and am currently doing a ground up resto on a 73 2002, and also on a 70 2800cs for clients.

Al

hey Al is that the DIY sand blasting on 32 and 160 somthing? Canadian hot rods or somthing like that? i recognize the blaster, thick layer of spent sand, and the covering.

[CGDoig]

Hey Guys, Cameron here, introduction after posting quite a few times already lol. Own a 1987 325iS.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/2240000-2240999/2240785_6_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/2240000-2240999/2240785_7_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/2240000-2240999/2240785_8_full.jpg

[RedHoodRidah]

Sup everyone? I am a proud owner of a 325is red, manual, coupe.later.

[loblu16v]

Sup guys, Rich here. I did the natural progressin from dubs to E30's and got myself a 88 325ic. I recognize some names here from vwdov, hope it blows up the same with a bit more maturity.

[Blakeoffire]

Hi everyone,

As of this past Monday, I am now the proud owner of 2 of my favorite BMW models. I've had my Blue Metallic '89 Euro 635CSi for a few months now...but I've just purchased an immaculate Granite Silver '91 318is. Some of you may remember the 318is from the recent Concourse Event @ Waterfront Park last month where the previous owner received a 2nd place award in the modified E30 category (I think that was the category?). I myself, also parked my 635 up on the far end of the lawn with the other 6's for a few hours before I had to leave.

I met some really nice people that day...looking for forward to meeting more E30 owners now! I'm always up for a meet...!

Take care,
B.

[sigwiig]

hi guys..

Can't compete with Blake's post above, but i have an 88 325is.. reasonably heavily modified (engine, brakes, suspension), by the previous owner. I took over the project and have taken care of some needed body work (had a posting on the BMWCCBC website) and recently installed a short shift at Nixon. :buttrock:

Hopefully i can get a pic or two and someone can show me how to add it or post it here.

will be at the meet on Sunday, looking forward to meeting up (and getting some ideas on where to focus my attention and money)..

till then

[JDCBMW]

Hello all! I am the proud owner of a "new" 1990 BMW E30 M Tech, imported from Japan to Vancouver, BC (where I live). The car has 140K and is so mint it is crazy! I have taken some pics and will post them here soon...anyways, HELLO!

DC

[onaquest]

Hello all! I am the proud owner of a "new" 1990 BMW E30 M Tech, imported from Japan to Vancouver, BC (where I live). The car has 140K and is so mint it is crazy! I have taken some pics and will post them here soon...anyways, HELLO!

DC

Congrats on the purchase, cant wait to see some shots of the car.

btw, is it the black one with modified door speakers. I remember seeing a black mtech II being imported recently.

[JDCBMW]

Congrats on the purchase, cant wait to see some shots of the car.

btw, is it the black one with modified door speakers. I remember seeing a black mtech II being imported recently.

It is charcoal grey, no mods to the door speakers...I didnt get a chance to take any shots today, pouring out...maybe tomorrow!

[Mr&Mrs325e]

Hi everyone,
My wife owns a cirrus blue '88 325e, auto 4dr. Bought new and still running strong!
The wife just got a tear in the drivers seat and I bought her sheepskin seat covers for Christmas.

[M3racer]

Hello all,
I'm been on this site for a while now, but never introduced myself. I'm 31 years old, live in Delaware and I'm an architectural designer (soon to be architect.) I currently own a '91 E30 M3, '96 740il, and '05 Lotus Elise. The M3 I have owned since 1997. 100% stock and about 99% original. I learned to drive on my dad's 1975 2002, which he recently finished restoring. I'll post some pics soon. My wife drives the 740, and the Lotus is my daily driver. The M3 was my daily driver until 2003 when I bought a Mini Cooper S. The Mini was traded for the Lotus. Hopefully I can contribute some good Bimmer threads.

[flat eric]

Hi folks
my name is Eric, i live in london and i have a 1987 M535i e28 in white with the bodykit, i've had the car for 12 months and she goes really well, she needs a few bits doing and some tlc and im planning more than a few mods like brakes, engine, suspension and probably a turbo based on a b7 :violent:
i would like your thoughts and advice.
Thanks flat eric :D

[Crispy]

Hey, Hey! Just been a member here for a few days now and like what I see. I joined this Forum/Club because of all the local cars/peps here.

Got my Bimmer in December: a 1987 325, traded an Intrepid straight up for it!
I have several hobbies as you can see in my bio. Now my newest one is keeping this car running good and waiting 'till the wife lets me trade up to a 'is' model.

Cheers, Crispy

[PPP]

Hi Everyone,

I'm kind of new to the forum. I signed up back in August 2006 but didn't do anything except just reading up on what you guys discuss -- really interesting stuff and learned tons and still learning tons from you guys -- especially the senior members. :thumbs:

I only got one car -- an e46-- not a classic by far. It's my daily driver. I got it used but loved it & pampered it ever since I bought it. Although I don't drive a classic e30 but I always envy and really respect those who can keep their classics, especially 2002 and e30, in top fit condition inside / out while keeping them pretty much stock. I often visit the "Showroom" section of the forum and everytime it just makes my jaw drop to the floor. (I love your pair of cars, Blakeoffire and Luis/Mike)

Hope I can afford to have an e30 as a second car one day -- nicely restored and proudly driving it. I love the 91 318is or an e30 325 cabrio with m-tech kit. Man, those are gorgeous!

Philip

[Spaz]

Welcome Philip!

[Jason]

Hey everybody,

I'm new to this forum. I was introduced to it by Mike, whose 318ic I saw on CL and prompted me to ask him about it.

I have a '92 325ic which I purchased about six months ago from the original owner. I had been happily driving my '90 325i but when I saw this car I had to have it. I remember back in '92 I was 17 and couldn't stop dreaming about this car :) It's all stock right now except for red turn signals at the rear and smoked turn signals in the front.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n204/sharxman/My%20BMW%20325iC%20E30/Apr28_Smk_lens1.jpg

I always look out for nice E30's around Vancouver but I've never seen so many as I have on this site. Where do all you guys hide? I look forward to seeing y'all's rides one day. Meanwhile, I'll be cruising the forums and talking to you guys looking for nice mod ideas.

Oh and if someone could recommend me a good mechanic that'd be great too.

Cheers,

Jason

[Al Canuck]

Oh and if someone could recommend me a good mechanic that'd be great too.

Cheers,

Jason




Would it be a social faux pas to suggest Classic Image Automotive as a mechanic for you? Seeing as it's my shop, and all.

We look after a pile of E30's, many from this board, as well as E28's, 2002's, E9's, E24's, E36's, etc.

Al

[Jason]

Would it be a social faux pas to suggest Classic Image Automotive as a mechanic for you? Seeing as it's my shop, and all.

We look after a pile of E30's, many from this board, as well as E28's, 2002's, E9's, E24's, E36's, etc.

Al


Hi Al,

An E30 mechanic who has "Canuck" in his name is always OK in my books. Gimme the details of your shop!

Jason

The bastards better win tonight.

[Al Canuck]

Then I won't tell you that my heart bleeds the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs, eh? Sorry. That said, I have seen Mattias Ohlund's wife naked, but that's another story! :D

Shop is at;

107 - 13302 76 Ave
Surrey, BC
(604)596-2783

We're having a fender rolling party/BBQ on Sunday, starting at 10:30am. Feel free to drop by.

Al

[Jason]

Then I won't tell you that my heart bleeds the blue and white of the Toronto Maple Leafs, eh? Sorry. That said, I have seen Mattias Ohlund's wife naked, but that's another story! :D

Shop is at;

107 - 13302 76 Ave
Surrey, BC
(604)596-2783

We're having a fender rolling party/BBQ on Sunday, starting at 10:30am. Feel free to drop by.

Al


I'll have to drop by for my next oil change just to hear the "other story"!

Do you do any bodywork also? If not, got anyone good to recommend to me?

Go Canucks!

[- GT Style -]

Howdy all.
New to BMW's, yet to find the right 1 for me though.
A few of you know me & a few might recognize me from the DOV.
For know I just have my collection of Audi's, but @ least it's German old school.

[onaquest]

welcome, please show your cars. :smokin:

[- GT Style -]

welcome, please show your cars. :smokin:

'90 Coupe Quattro
http://a.im.craigslist.org/FO/YB/xfVJyKxLyjXfu5RonhtA0HR6UiFz.jpg

'86 5ktqa
http://a.im.craigslist.org/i1/Xg/4g0vND2ioBEKAMAF8HwzaNLzl2vs.jpg

'86 4kq
http://www.gabrielcaldwell.com/pix/Audi/Misc/dropped_4kq.jpg

'84 Coupe GT
http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/images/pm_audifans_Cars.1765.audi.0.jpg

'84 Coupe GT
http://www.audifans.com/marketplace/images/pm_audifans_Cars.1764.audi.0.jpg

[DS Rook]

Hi all. Newbie here. Present owner of two Bmw's. Currently driving, or at least when my wife lets me :laugh: , an 02 325xit. It used to be an 02 325cic, but when the family started to grow, we all know how much crap comes along with a baby, we traded her in for the touring. :violinist I guess it could be worse, it could be a 1988 ford escort. Oh wait i had one of those. :loser: I really used to miss the soft top, that was untill i found my project car. 1988 E30 Diamondschwartz Metallic E30 M3 :thumbs: Its not perfect :bigcry: , but then again I don't have the $$$$ for a mint one, and i think i would be afraid to drive a mint one. She will be a weekend driver when some "issues" are sorted out. Anyways its good to be here, and once i figure out how to post a pic, i will.
Todd

[motoyen]

Welcome everyone. :thumbs: :boobies:

[Blakeoffire]

.... that was untill i found my project car. 1988 E30 Diamondschwartz Metallic E30 M3 :thumbs: Its not perfect :bigcry: , but then again I don't have the $$$$ for a mint one, and i think i would be afraid to drive a mint one. She will be a weekend driver when some "issues" are sorted out. Anyways its good to be here, and once i figure out how to post a pic, i will.
Todd

Welcome aboard Todd.

Did you purchase that local Diamondschwartz E30 M3 that was for sale on here and Craigslist...?

Many issues?


B.

[DS Rook]

I got wind of it off of the BMWCCBC web site, but it probably is the same one. He said he had to sell it by the end of june when he graduates from BCIT auto mechanics course and heads back home to Hong Kong, so he probably advertised it everywhere.
Not to many issues found yet other than 20 year old car issues. Suspension bushes etc are getting soft, previous owner lowered it a little to much for my liking.( can't get it down my driveway) Runs well, motor rebuilt 3-4 years ago, The Cam cover and air accumulator still need to be repainted. Overall a nice tinker for a while.
Todd

[tedski]

Hi all,

Another newbie here, past owner of a e36 325is for 5 years, was my wife's daily driver, only get to touch it once in the blue moon. Current owner of a e30 325ix and this is my daily driver :thumbs:, with a few small issue to be work out.

Hope to see you all soon in some local meetings.

Best

Ted

[Mr. Red]

Hi all,

Another newbie here, past owner of a e36 325is for 5 years, was my wife's daily driver, only get to touch it once in the blue moon. Current owner of a e30 325ix and this is my daily driver :thumbs:, with a few small issue to be work out.

Hope to see you all soon in some local meetings.

Best

Ted\
welcome! I haven't been here too long but the guys here are really helpful. enjoy!

[iluvmybeamer]

Hi Everyone. I guess I'm the odd ball here. I'm a girl and I'm in sunny So. Cal. I saw the site and read a few posts and thought I'd join.

I'm an enthusiast and I love BMW's. I just hate those sites with the idiots who don't know what a BMW is all about. So, that's why I'm here, cuz, it seems like you guys share the same passion I do for these classic cars.

[motoyen]

Welcome iluvmybeamer. Looks like you've got your work cut out for you on your E30. Can't wait to see the progress.

[iluvmybeamer]

Welcome iluvmybeamer. Looks like you've got your work cut out for you on your E30. Can't wait to see the progress.

Thanks! It looks like I have a summer project. I'll be sure to post progress as I go along.

Joni

[nossss_42]

Hey everyone,
thought i'd introduce myself.
I'm Justin, im from White Rock B.C.
out here i've already met Mike and Adam and their E30's, and they recommended this board to me. Looks pretty awesome so far :D
I'll definately be checking it out from time to time and i'm always down for a cruise. :)

Now that the boring stuff is outta the way,
let me introduce you to my little E30.

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/449/img5577qt6.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5577qt6.jpg)
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/9987/img5579wv0.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5579wv0.jpg)
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/804/img5580ud1.th.jpg (http://img252.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5580ud1.jpg)
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7779/img5581qw4.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5581qw4.jpg)
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2455/img5582fj7.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5582fj7.jpg)
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1733/img5584vh9.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5584vh9.jpg)
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9899/img5586oj3.th.jpg (http://img252.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5586oj3.jpg)

[nossss_42]

oh yeah, i guess i should mention what it is.
'89 325is :D

[JamesT]

Hi, I'm James. I'm from Victoria BC. I'm an aircooled Volkswagen enthusiast who, after spending a fair bit of time at Al's shop, have been turned to the dark side and recently bought a 1974 2002 (pics to come soon).
Pics of my Van during it's moment of shame was posted on this site back in April without my permission, so I've come to find the man who insulted my honour (and was kind enough to let me park it at his house while I went to cali in someone else's van).

[Al Canuck]

Hi, I'm James. I'm from Victoria BC. I'm an aircooled Volkswagen enthusiast who, after spending a fair bit of time at Al's shop, have been turned to the dark side and recently bought a 1974 2002 (pics to come soon).
Pics of my Van during it's moment of shame was posted on this site back in April without my permission, so I've come to find the man who insulted my honour (and was kind enough to let me park it at his house while I went to cali in someone else's van).


Oh shit, there goes the neighbourhood.

Al

[direction88]

Hey! Lived in north van all my live now in van. On my 2nd e30 first was an 87 325is now driving an 88 325is with a turbo ready 2.7l stroker! One thing I would like to do on here is help other BMW owners find good parts WITHOUT having to go to the "crooks" sorry "wreckers" that plague this city! Nice to meet you all.

[ClassicScot]

i am a owner of a bmw 325 e why cant i post anythin on forums

[Al Canuck]

i am a owner of a bmw 325 e why cant i post anythin on forums

Andy, I believe you just did!

Al

[Fraunhofer318is]

lawl

[Weeman83]

Lincoln here :)

1991 Diamonschwartz 318i M42. The car was actually for sale here a while ago actually I believe.

I came from the VW community, but having crashed my GTI 1.8T and wrote it off, I came over try out BMW :)

[ClassicScot]

id love to say more about my car but i dont know hwo to put images from computer to the forum

[E30M3]

Hey all I just thought id Introduce myself, from Richmond B.C and I Drive a 1988 Zinno M3. just looking forward to talking to other E30 nuts!

[ClassicScot]

Awesome! welcome :)
Have any pics? Haha

[E30M3]

Will post some when i get my new camera and a sunny day:)

[M635]

hmmm... seems like I haven't posted anything on here yet. Well here we go.
My name is Gregory, and I'm 16 years old. I have been on these forums for a few days now, and last month I purchased an '89 E24 635CSi L6. It's a metallic grey, with full grey leather interior. It has a full M6 body kit, 16" 3 peice BBS RS rims, and M6 suspension as well. Still more mods to come. Have always loved BMW's, my dad had quite alot in his younger days.

[Al Canuck]

hmmm... seems like I haven't posted anything on here yet. Well here we go.
My name is Gregory, and I'm 16 years old. I have been on these forums for a few days now, and last month I purchased an '89 E24 635CSi L6. It's a metallic grey, with full grey leather interior. It has a full M6 body kit, 16" 3 peice BBS RS rims, and M6 suspension as well. Still more mods to come. Have always loved BMW's, my dad had quite alot in his younger days.


Hi Gregory. Is your E24 an actual L6? Leather dash, console, door panels, etc? Is it badged 635csi, or L6 on the back?

Al

[M635]

Yep its an L6 from California. But for some reason my dash isn't leather. But when I checked it history and all, it did state it was an L6. My console, my panels, everything else is leather, except for the top of the dash, is black plastic. My glove box, my control dash, is leather. I'll get some interior pics today if you like. There is no badge L6, just 635CSi. But its definatley an L6.

[M635]

Here's some pictures. The front seats need to be gone. I want Recaro's, but can't seem to find any in grey. So I'm just going to buy any color, and re-upholster them. The rear seats are in mint condition, no one has sat in it, no cracks, no nothing.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/Undisputed413/HPIM1060.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/Undisputed413/HPIM1061.jpg

[Al Canuck]

Yep its an L6 from California. But for some reason my dash isn't leather. But when I checked it history and all, it did state it was an L6. My console, my panels, everything else is leather, except for the top of the dash, is black plastic. But glove box, my control dash, is leather. I'll get some interior pics today if you like. There is no badge L6, just 635CSi. But its definatley an L6.


There was a large recall campaign from BMW, because of the leather dashes. They shrunk and cracked like mad when new, so many were replaced with plastic dashes. Thats likely what happened to yours. As for the badge, an L6, just like an M6, should be badged as such. Perhaps someone rebadged it at some point.

Al

[M635]

Well its a good thing it was replaced then! And as for the badge, you mean L6, not M6 =P Though the badge that I bought it with, was the big chrome one, "635CSi". I didn't like it, so my dad's freind gave me another one, that was all one peice. I'm not too sure if you know what it looks like, but its a long black plastic peice, that reads 635CSi, all on one badge.

[Al Canuck]

Well its a good thing it was replaced then! And as for the badge, you mean L6, not M6 =P


Notice my edit, I caught my own mistake pretty quick, but not before you did! So used to saying M6, many people don't even know what an L6 is.

Al

[M635]

hehe nice save! The funny thing was, when I first bought it, I thought it was an ordinary 635CSi, but it came to the point where I had to check my tires air, so I looked at the sticker on the driver side door. I looked at it, and I was like what?! It says L6! The seller didn't even know LOL. So I looked at its papers, read them over, and it did say it was a Luxury 6. :D

[Mark D.]

How come most of the 6 series cars are autoboxes? damn.

[M635]

The L6's only came in Automatic, no Manual was offered by BMW.

[Al Canuck]

How come most of the 6 series cars are autoboxes? damn.

Towards the end of the 80's, 6ers were getting pretty fat, and EXPENSIVE! Most were bought by rich guys, as status symbols. They were competing against the MBZ 560SEC, and the Jaguar XJ-S. If guys were into sheer performance, they bought an M6, all of which were manual.

Many of the earlier 6ers were manual, up until about 85/6. My 77 is one of only 152 with automatic trans that year. That said, mine is now a 5 speed.

Footnote - In 89, only 75 6ers were built with manual trans.

Al

[MGuy]

Speaking of sixers...

I'm a newbie to this forum. Just found out about it a couple of weeks ago when al mentioned something on MyE28. I'm currently buried in snow in our Nation's Capital.

I have 3 BMWs right now, out of the six I've owned over the years.

My daily driver is an '88 Euro 735i with an unknown amount of km over 300k. It was one of the early e32s with the known Odo problem - stops at 299996 km. The car has been repainted in it's original colour (Luxorbiege) and has an almost perfect interior. Sorry, no pics at this time.

My "toys" are an '86 M5 and an '84 M635CSi:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Brothers.jpg

I've still got the original TRXs for both cars. The 6er has the three-piece BBS wheels, which look great, but for the cost of new rubber plus a few bucks I got the Alpinas with Pirellis (those are original open-lug Alpinas). The M5 got a full set (5) of original 16" cross-spokes. A PITA to clean, but really set the car off nicely. I'm also a bit of a stickler for originality, or at least "period correct" though I'm not going that route for sound systems.

I've only owned three other BMWs over the years - an '03 325i (the only one I got from new - Euro delivery), a '90 e30 320i coupe (Euro) and a car I would have kept if it hadn't been such a basket case - an '85 745i.

[M635]

Welcome man! Nice rides thats for sure! Can you tell me some of the specs or mods done to the E24?

[Mark D.]

Very nice cars Jay, and welcome.

Your E28 M5 is from the Uk? or Europe? Must have the coveted M88 instead of the lowly S38 thats in my Cdn. spec E28 M5:redface: Looks like black interior as well.

[Fraunhofer318is]

Very nice cars Jay, and welcome.

Your E28 M5 is from the Uk? or Europe? Must have the coveted M88 instead of the lowly S38 thats in my Cdn. spec E28 M5:redface: Looks like black interior as well.

M88 isn't that the same engine thats in an m1?

[Blakeoffire]

My "toys" are an '86 M5 and an '84 M635CSi:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/Old_School_BMW/Brothers.jpg



Drool... and drool some more.

Wow, what a great collection. Would love to see more pics of all 3 in the future, seeing as how a get-together isn't really forseeable... :D

Welcome to the site too...

B.

[MGuy]

The E24 has a cone filter kit that is going to be replaced by the original filter box when I can find one. I prefer originality or period performance mods. It has Racing Dynamics springs (original green, the original Italian mother company) and Bilstein sports as the only performance mods. As you can see, the springs lower it about 1." Other than that, it's stock, though due for a bunch of work since I bought it without records.

As for specs, both cars have the M88 engine rated at 286 hp, and both are non-cat (thankfully old enough to avoid Ontario's Drive Clean). The M5 has a chip that improves mid-rev range performance. If you're familiar with the early M-cars you know that they like high revs, which means they tend to lug below 3000. The chip is not in production, so I can't say any more about it.

The M5 dynoed a few months ago at 247 RWhp, which is pretty well on spec if you allow 15% for the drive line.

Both cars were Japanese origin, though I bought the M635 from a guy in Kelowna who had originally bought it from Japan.

[MGuy]

M88 isn't that the same engine thats in an m1?

The M1 road car had the M88/1 with 277hp. When they decided to do the M635CSi they had to install the engine at an angle and put in a wet sump (M1 used dry sump), and in the process "tweaked" the head for a slight increase in compression to get the extra 9 hp. The M88 in the M635CSi and e28 M5 is the M88/3. The interveneing M88/2 was, I think, the 400-ish hp monster in the Procar M1s.

[MGuy]

Very nice cars Jay, and welcome.

Your E28 M5 is from the Uk? or Europe? Must have the coveted M88 instead of the lowly S38 thats in my Cdn. spec E28 M5:redface: Looks like black interior as well.

Both are Euro, but sent to Japan from the factory. M5 is black half-leather (everything is leather except the dash and the headliner). While I like the diamond black metallic, part of me wishes it was the basic black of the NA-spec cars, which would be easier to correct the blemishes in the paint.

I think I was the one who almost bought your M5 Mark. Last year I was in Edmonton. I balked due to the compression on one cyl (I remember the issue with the shop that did the PPI - I'm sorry about that).

I get the impression that we're both happier for it though - you keep your rare black/black NA-spec M5 and I ended up with a Euro spec car. :D

Did you get the compression issue sorted? Was it a valve issue or major head work?

[Mark D.]

Both are Euro, but sent to Japan from the factory. M5 is black half-leather (everything is leather except the dash and the headliner). While I like the diamond black metallic, part of me wishes it was the basic black of the NA-spec cars, which would be easier to correct the blemishes in the paint.

I think I was the one who almost bought your M5 Mark. Last year I was in Edmonton. I balked due to the compression on one cyl (I remember the issue with the shop that did the PPI - I'm sorry about that).

I get the impression that we're both happier for it though - you keep your rare black/black NA-spec M5 and I ended up with a Euro spec car. :D

Did you get the compression issue sorted? Was it a valve issue or major head work?
Wow small world!! It was actually owned by a friend of mine at the time you were considering it. I paid him $4k less than he was asking from you as he had just bought another boat and was anxious to sell.
Which allowed me to promptly put it back in the car!
The low cylinder has not been sorted, I suspect it's in the valve train and when the timing components are re and re'd this year the head will be done as well. I just cant see the rings being bad in one cylinder but a leak down and another comp. test should tell the story.
540i rear brakes to sort out the brake bias, new OEM exhaust, rear sub frame bushings and a few other items are next on the list before the major work begins. I still laugh at the PPI done by CG Motorsports, the prices they affixed to each item requiring work were outrageous. $850 for subframe bushings, $1200 for new muffler (i paid $678 for centre and rear) $600 for pitman arms repl. on and on and on.....

[Al Canuck]

Hi Jay,

Welcome to the board. Very nice cars! As you may know, I'm a bit of an E28/E24/E32 guy myself! NIce to see a friendly face from MyE28, join us over here.

Al

[carter]

I'm a newbie to this forum. Just found out about it a couple of weeks ago when al mentioned something on MyE28. I'm currently buried in snow in our Nation's Capital.


Holler if you're ever in Toronto... I'd love to see any one of your cars. I too have a Japanese car ('86 M535). There are several Alpina's, M535s, and M5s out here that would love to mingle.

[TonyVA]

TonyVA, in Tidewater VA. Naval Officer of 27 years, own a 535i I've had since new in 1985 and the M30 still going strong after 210+ miles. Also, until about 2 years ago had E28 M5 that I baby'd. Someone decided they liked it more than I did and came into the house took keys and in the process placed all my quick sell materials on board (computers, digital cameras etc) and simply drove off. By the time it was found engine, seats, self leveling system pump and reservoir, wheels, center console and steering wheel were all but history and of course the insurance decided to total it. Without the components above there was no sense in buying it back so I am down to the 535i. Good to see so many classic enthusiasts on one useful board and look forward to some good discussions.

[amin]

sorry about your e28 m5, but on the bright side , you can focus on the 535i.
good to have you on board!!!

TonyVA, in Tidewater VA. Naval Officer of 27 years, own a 535i I've had since new in 1985 and the M30 still going strong after 210+ miles. Also, until about 2 years ago had E28 M5 that I baby'd. Someone decided they liked it more than I did and came into the house took keys and in the process placed all my quick sell materials on board (computers, digital cameras etc) and simply drove off. By the time it was found engine, seats, self leveling system pump and reservoir, wheels, center console and steering wheel were all but history and of course the insurance decided to total it. Without the components above there was no sense in buying it back so I am down to the 535i. Good to see so many classic enthusiasts on one useful board and look forward to some good discussions.

[CrazyCanuck]

TonyVA, in Tidewater VA. Naval Officer of 27 years, own a 535i I've had since new in 1985 and the M30 still going strong after 210+ miles. Also, until about 2 years ago had E28 M5 that I baby'd. Someone decided they liked it more than I did and came into the house took keys and in the process placed all my quick sell materials on board (computers, digital cameras etc) and simply drove off. By the time it was found engine, seats, self leveling system pump and reservoir, wheels, center console and steering wheel were all but history and of course the insurance decided to total it. Without the components above there was no sense in buying it back so I am down to the 535i. Good to see so many classic enthusiasts on one useful board and look forward to some good discussions.

Welcome aboard!

Would like to see some pictures of the 535i. There are a bunch of e28 owners lurking around this board. I have the plain jane 518, which is such the opposite of the M5.

[E30carrera]

Hey guys,
the name is Leo. i had an 84 supra(yellow) which i sold and now i'm looking for a plastic bumper, manual tranny e30 325i/325is. i would also take a 2002, but i can't find anything. happy to be here

[Swizzle]

I just realized that I have never introduced myself on here in this forum yet.
I've been lurking around here for almost a year, about the same amount of time that I've had my e30. Its a 1990 325i, stock right now, but some kopi alpinas waiting for tires and suspension (+spring ;)) sitting in my living room

Great community, and I quite enjoy it, just wish that there were some members from Victoria, or a similar group for us islanders.

[motoyen]

Welcome new members.

Swizzle, as soon as I get back home I'll start working on a promo flyer. Every time I go to Victoria I can't believe how many E30's I see.

[Atzscars]

Hey guys,
I just joined because im serisouly looking into buying an e30 this summer. Specifically with M Tech I kit :) But yeah i hope to learn lots from you guys. I've already greatly enjoying some really amazing pictures you guys posted!!

Oh ps. I currently drive a 2005 Ford Focus S (at least its manual ;))

[CupidStunt]

Hey! im new, and i love bimmers :)

[cabbage]

Hi Guys;

Been lurking for a while to help in my purchasing decision making process.
Now its time to reveal myself:

Just got an E30 last night. Its a 1991 Black M3. (well, its very very dark grey, not quite black). I struggled with the decision for a while; taking threee trips to the previous owner to look at it.

Also took it a mechanic in Burnaby (Nixon) for a go thro before buying the car.
It all checked out (i met a fellow from this group at the garage too - BimmerHead is his handle i think. Thanks for your words of encouragement!!)

I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment.
I drove it in nose to tail traffic in rush hour last evening, and the clutch and gearbox are not fun in those conditions.

Waiting for good weather to be able to test it in full.

Thanks for reading...

[rene_e30m3]

Hi Guys;

Been lurking for a while to help in my purchasing decision making process.
Now its time to reveal myself:

Just got an E30 last night. Its a 1991 Black M3. (well, its very very dark grey, not quite black). I struggled with the decision for a while; taking threee trips to the previous owner to look at it.

Also took it a mechanic in Burnaby (Nixon) for a go thro before buying the car.
It all checked out (i met a fellow from this group at the garage too - BimmerHead is his handle i think. Thanks for your words of encouragement!!)

I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment.
I drove it in nose to tail traffic in rush hour last evening, and the clutch and gearbox are not fun in those conditions.

Waiting for good weather to be able to test it in full.

Thanks for reading...

Congratulations on your purchase. Excellent choice even if I'm a little prejudiced. Welcome to the group. Hope to meet you and see your car some time in the summer.
R.

[Weeman83]

Has somebody been passing around flyers already? So many n00bs all of a sudden

[Swizzle]

Welcome new members.

Swizzle, as soon as I get back home I'll start working on a promo flyer. Every time I go to Victoria I can't believe how many E30's I see.


Sounds Good! I actually put my first note on an e30 today! Theres a parking lot about 5 minutes away from Uvic along the bus route that a lot of people park at, and when I got back to my car today someone had parked a nice clean 89+ 325is beside mine, I just wrote the name of this site down+nice car.

[Jason]

yeah I was drinking coffee at my workplace Starbucks and an e30 cabby pulled up. Everything was stock except for the exhaust but the owner didn't know what it was. Anyways I thought it was a 92 (like mine) but it's a 93 325ic (built Feb 93), only 111k, brot on black sport leather interior, 5spd. Only has the i lip and b-caps but other than that, it's MINT. Gave him a card with this site written on it.

[cabbage]

Rene_e30m3:

"Congratulations on your purchase. Excellent choice even if I'm a little prejudiced"

thanks for the congrats. Hey - colour of yours from the Avatar looks same as mine...
Once thing that really got me...Prices of 'em have changed dramatically in the couple of years since i last looked. Still suffering sticker shock...

I'm sure i'll be happy once i get to drive it for "fun". So far, in city traffic...its frustration central, and no chance to wind it. As for meeting - im YVR and BBY mostly....

[Mr. Red]

Hi Guys;

Been lurking for a while to help in my purchasing decision making process.
Now its time to reveal myself:

Just got an E30 last night. Its a 1991 Black M3. (well, its very very dark grey, not quite black). I struggled with the decision for a while; taking threee trips to the previous owner to look at it.

Also took it a mechanic in Burnaby (Nixon) for a go thro before buying the car.
It all checked out (i met a fellow from this group at the garage too - BimmerHead is his handle i think. Thanks for your words of encouragement!!)

I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment.
I drove it in nose to tail traffic in rush hour last evening, and the clutch and gearbox are not fun in those conditions.

Waiting for good weather to be able to test it in full.

Thanks for reading...

welcome aboard!! did you buy the one that was for sale in west van by any chance? I saw a 1991 m3 for sale in the Vancouver Sun a little while ago. My friend called the guy about his car and it sounded like a prestine example.

[Mac30]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Sterling, I live in Surrey I have a Green 1989 325i Touring 5 spd.
I will post some pictures as soon as I can figure out how to post them.

Cheers

[cabbage]

[QUOTE=Mr. Red;30951]..did you buy the one that was for sale in west van by any chance?

Yep!
I actually found it thanks to a chat with Ryan at an independant shop in BBY (Nixons). If i'd have known it was in the papers too, i'd maybe have acted quicker than i did. haha.

A few years ago E30 M3s were - according to those knowing more than i - subject to the 15K rule. (either buy a fully sorted one for around that value, or get a cheaper one and spend up to that to get it straight).

What happened in the last two years to golder shower all over that one?
Looking at s14.net its getting retarded price wise...

Anyway..i'm still coming to terms with the car. Out for the first drive in it this afternoon..once ive finished watching the rugby whilst surfing this site...

Pics once i remember where i put the camera....

[M635]

Hey cabbage, you should come out tomorrow (Sunday) for the meet. Would love to take a look at your car.

[socafever]

Hi All,

I am new to this site and I look forward to sharing and receiving alot of information on BMW. I am from Trinidad in the Caribbean and I have a 1985 318i (E30) 4 door sedan.

[ultimatezee]

Hello all,
My name is Dave, I live in the currently cold province of Sask. I came
accross this website by following a link from I think the BC club website,
anyhow I have owned 7 older BMW's over the last 12 years 4 e28's and 3
e30's. Currently I have an '87 325is and an '89 325ix. If I was to pick a favourite I would say it was my white on black 535is with manual sport seats,
Bilsteins, H&R springs, grunt front bushings, Racing Dynamics swaybars and strut tower brace , Conforti chip, and Falken Azenis 205/55-16 RT215's, it was a superb handling car that could do wonderfull things on an autox course
without even working hard, I sold it to buy a '92 400e.... now that was a mistake....
I am looking forward to joining in on some of the discussions and learning and hopefully contributing along the way
Cheers,
Dave.

[M635]

Hey Dave great to have you on board! The conversations, and serious discussions are definately great. Sometimes they get out of hand (ie. Joyoflife and Camaro LOL, oh man good stuff!) ...but yeah, please show us your rides! Would be wonderful to check them out.

[drifter28]

Hi there im new here and just join the forum im from New Jersey

[morris]

Hi all, my name is morris & living in Hong Kong. 3 weeks before i just purchased my dream bimmer '87 635 CSi & 2 more wreck ones ( too sad to say this ) for future overhauling purpose. Glad to be here & surely will visit this community always.....:wave::D

regards !!

[drifter28]

Great choice!!! good luck for your new car:D

[///FiveOneOh]

Hey! So I'm completely new to BMWs, Till now I've driven/raced Datsun 510s and my toyota corolla... but this car came up for sale so I jumped on it. It is destined to become an Ice Racer, Hill climb, Rally car.

no idea what year it actualy is.. I do know its a 318 with a 2.0.. so I I can only assume a 320 motor? also has an LSD.. 320 as well?

the car needs a little work.. the lack of lights is no good for the racing I plan doing and I can;t stand dents!! Currently I am installing lexan glass all round and trying to pound the panels back into shape so I can bolt lights back in.

anyways hears what the ar looks like as of now. the decals are going away as I have a paint job of my own I plan doing. lotsa work ahead of me :)

http://www.plasmabunny.com/albums/lorenzo/BMW.jpg

www.carsonice.ca (http://www.carsonice.ca) if you would like to check out the kinda racing this car will be doing.

[1989E34M5]

Hi Guys Brian from Steveston/Richmond, just imported a 92 M5 from Japan, only 59,300 original documented KM's, Super clean, Diamontshwarz Metallic on Black full leather interior, power heated memory seats, sunroof, rear sun shades even has shades on rear side windows, M-tech steering wheel, offset "throwing stars". I already own a89 M5 from Japan 127,000 km same color combo, pics are of 92, note wrong date on camera sorry, taken last weekend!
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o144/89M5/000_0129.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o144/89M5/000_0126.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o144/89M5/000_0117.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o144/89M5/000_0112.jpg
:woohoo:

[heyjay]

Hi All,

Just joined and thought I'd say hi... I jut got my 80' E21 out of storage and daily driving it again... Anyways, off to work! (yup, searching for BMW parts at 6am before work... I have "issues")

Cheers,

Jay

Richmond, BC

[Ogi///M3]

Hello..
just sign up..seems like a great crowd. can't wait for the BIG move to
Van from Edmonton...looks like there's a lot of activities ( car wise) in BC.
I'll keep everyone posted once finalized.
short history on my BMW's..started with 73' tii- 91 318is - 89 M3.
here's the Red Dragon..:drink:Ogz
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w140/HUGOM3/IMG_4034.jpg

[weedcookie]

Am i wrong or is that M5 Auto?

[E30M3]

Your Wrong.. Just picture angle, that to me looks like the stock knob.

[Blakeoffire]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w140/HUGOM3/IMG_4034.jpg


Ogz,

What wheels are those on your (gorgeous) M3..? Me likes... :thumbs:



B.

[M635]

Those are Hartges'

[Blakeoffire]

Those are Hartges'

You'll have to excuse my uneducated Hartge history... :D ....what vintage are those...? Still available from... ?

B.

[Ogi///M3]

You'll have to excuse my uneducated Hartge history... :D ....what vintage are those...? Still available from... ?

B.
Hi B.,
they are hartge design E made by OZ, 17x 8.5 front and 17x9.5 rear.
you see them once in a while on ebay but if you check s14.net there's a few
kickin around. thankx for the compliment.:thumbs:

cheers, Ogz

[RadioRon]

Hello to everyone. I bumped into bimmer_adam today and we chatted about my newly acquired 1991 318is (Hi Adam!). It was really great to meet another enthusiast and when he suggested that I would meet many more on bimmerclassics, well, I just had to join. Nice to see many members who are local. Its nice because I need help with the project to clean up my car and could stand some advice on how to take off interior bits and so on. My interior is a bit tired (the car's that is) and I hope to replace some broken bits. Any opinions on a good shop manual? I've heard Bentley's is pretty good except it doesn't cover my engine. I must admit my bias towards revvy four cylinder motors and find the M42 feels really good. I hope to take this car out for some exercise on the track.

RadioRon

[crunk3]

Nice another 318is, Welcome!

[RadioRon]

I guess I better post a photo. Love the color: BrilliantRot!

[Blackice]

Hi Everyone,

After lurking around the site for months as a ghost, I finally took some photos of my ride, and uploaded them to photo bucket. I guess I am running out of excuses now, so today is the day to say hi. My name is Dave, and here is my ride.
]

1991 BMW 318 I
M 42 16 v DOHC
Granitsliber
5 speed manual
Mark D’s 93 octane EAT chip
TSW 17x 7 Kyalami Rims
Yokamhma Prada spec 2 tires
Koni Yellow dampers
H&R Sport Springs
New control arms with M3 offset bushings
New drop links
Green stuff Brake pads
EBC Rotors
MOMO leather steering wheel
IS front lip

Here are some photos of the car.
http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/blackice-van/318/?action=view&current=Dylan2194.jpg


Sailing is my life, I race year round. Here is my boat, Black ice. A 1980 Olson 30.

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/blackice-van/Blackice/?action=view&current=IMG_1441.jpg

[Cacciatore08]

Hello..
just sign up..seems like a great crowd. can't wait for the BIG move to
Van from Edmonton...looks like there's a lot of activities ( car wise) in BC.
I'll keep everyone posted once finalized.
short history on my BMW's..started with 73' tii- 91 318is - 89 M3.
here's the Red Dragon..:drink:Ogz
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w140/HUGOM3/IMG_4034.jpg

How come no center caps? I love Hartge stuff, I'm got a set of M20 Headers and X pipe for my M20, hartge dual angled exhaust tips.

I'm looking for
- Hartge Sway Bars
- Hartge 16" 4 x 100 3 piece wheels w/caps
- Hartge front strut Brace
- Hartge Muffler (stainless)

all rare and expensive but nothing beats the quality.

Cheers
Ben

[direction88]

Hi Everyone,

After lurking around the site for months as a ghost, I finally took some photos of my ride, and uploaded them to photo bucket. I guess I am running out of excuses now, so today is the day to say hi. My name is Dave, and here is my ride.
]

1991 BMW 318 I
M 42 16 v DOHC
Granitsliber
5 speed manual
Mark D’s 93 octane EAT chip
TSW 17x 7 Kyalami Rims
Yokamhma Prada spec 2 tires
Koni Yellow dampers
H&R Sport Springs
New control arms with M3 offset bushings
New drop links
Green stuff Brake pads
EBC Rotors
MOMO leather steering wheel
IS front lip

Here are some photos of the car.
http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/blackice-van/318/?action=view&current=Dylan2194.jpg


Sailing is my life, I race year round. Here is my boat, Black ice. A 1980 Olson 30.

http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/blackice-van/Blackice/?action=view&current=IMG_1441.jpg

Hey dude I work just down the street from you on esplanade. I see your car all the time, it looks great! Welcome to the forum. Liam

[Blackice]

Hey dude I work just down the street from you on esplanade. I see your car all the time, it looks great! Welcome to the forum. Liam

Thanks Liam, A boy from the hood, Cool :thumbs:

There is a E just east of the loft. Is that yours ?

[z1_micha]

Hello all, im Mick from germany and i am an owner of a BMW Z1 from 1992.
Pictures will follow in the showroom.
greetings

[E30M20B25]

Nice to have you Mick!

Thank you for joining up and sharing the Euro Perspective on things!

[M635]

...and a Z1!

[mousetoo2]

Hello.....anyone know Robin Ashton ??? I now have his old car....I'd like to go for a drive with you guys and actually meet some of you (I've met Al) but car won't be insured until April 1st !! I shall keep an eye to forums for first cruise after that, if I may !

[k-swiss]

Robyns on here as Spalding...

[mousetoo2]

Is he !!!!! Well, he knows his car is being well taken care of ! Has he got another yet ???

[k-swiss]

Yup. Just search his name. He purchased its sister..

[mousetoo2]

I think I spotted it in the pics of the Wally Burger drive.......almost looks like mine !!

[k-swiss]

Yours is cooler. Its euro and has 6 cylinders!

[mousetoo2]

I guess his new one has the headrests on the backseat because more chance of something catching and rear ending you ????

[gumwars]

Hello everyone.

I'm Joni's husband, Av. I am the grease-monkey assisting her in turning a heavily abused 89 325i back into a respectable road worthy machine.

In the meantime, I'm pretty focused on the economy, politics, and conspiracy theories. If anyone wants to put on a tinfoil hat with me sometime, hit me up.

Av

[iluvmybeamer]

Hello everyone.

I'm Joni's husband, Av. I am the grease-monkey assisting her in turning a heavily abused 89 325i back into a respectable road worthy machine.

In the meantime, I'm pretty focused on the economy, politics, and conspiracy theories. If anyone wants to put on a tinfoil hat with me sometime, hit me up.

Av

:wave: What took you so long?

[Spalding]

I guess his new one has the headrests on the backseat because more chance of something catching and rear ending you ????

Hi Ian! Welcome! Glad to see you here! I needed another car due to a job change so I bought the closest thing I could find to my old one!

I miss my old car but mostly I miss the Alpinas!

We need to meet up once the weather turns in April.

Drop me an email when your insurance is setup.

Cheers!

[Spalding]

Yours is cooler. Its euro and has 6 cylinders!

And the m-tech 1 (with a badge I have NEVER seen on another E30) and the Alpinas, and the houndstooth interior and, and, and...

[sherman]

I don't think I've ever seen so many locals in a single forum! I bought a 95 540i about a year ago. So far I've put in a new heater core this Jan, idler arm and BavAuto thrust arms with the eurothane bushings. So far it's made a great inexpensive daily driver for my short commute and endless sporting events for the kids. I really need to get the steering to stop creaking though!! The idler arm didn't do it.

Currently investigating summer rims. I put snows on the stock basketweaves and am looking for something a little more aggressive for summer jaunts. Staggered M-Pars would of course be ideal, but rather pricey.

I'll probably end up with a few dumb questions being new to BMW. I'm an ex-volvo driver after owning 9 of the Suedes (none of the fords).

[PPP]

Hello everyone.

I'm Joni's husband, Av. I am the grease-monkey assisting her in turning a heavily abused 89 325i back into a respectable road worthy machine.

In the meantime, I'm pretty focused on the economy, politics, and conspiracy theories. If anyone wants to put on a tinfoil hat with me sometime, hit me up.

Av

Welcome, Av. Nice to have you here with Joni :)

[gumwars]

Welcome, Av. Nice to have you here with Joni :)

Tanks PPP. I look forward to adding so flava to the discussions.

[808AWD325xi]

Hallo allerseits! I own a 1991 E30 318is, I will post pics when I get a chance.

[mirek]

Hey guys,

New to this place, originally from Toronto, moved back to Vancouver 2 years ago and still looking for a local bmw forum to call home. Owned an 89 325i in Toronto sold it, picked up an 94 320i, and then moved back to Vancouver and last week I picked up another 89 325i, with a toasted head so I'm just rebuilding it now. I'm pretty familiar with both e30's and e36 mechanically.

Just thought I'd throw a hey out there.

[Al Canuck]

Hey Mirek,

Welcome! I'm also a Toronto ex-pat, been here 11 years now. Grew up in Burlington.

Al

[mirek]

Hey Mirek,

Welcome! I'm also a Toronto ex-pat, been here 11 years now. Grew up in Burlington.

Al

Ah beautiful burlington, used to drive through it weekly. So I read around, you have a shop?

[amanat]

Hi all,

I'm in Vancouver and I've just bought a '91 318is. It's my first Bimmer! Looking forward to getting it fixed up and running smoothly. It needs a bunch of work: suspension, headlights (anyone have some hellas with a xenon kit?), etc... I'm also looking for a LSD.

Thanks!
-Ameen

[MrE]

Gday All,

I'm Ellis, from Australia. I became aware of this forum through M635 via bigcoupe. I've been having a bit of a look around, there's some nice photo work here and thought I'd join up seeing as this place is all about classics.

I have an '86 635CSi which I've owned for just on one year now, and a '77 633CSi which I've had for around 15 years.

I have a good bunch of 6er driving mates down here and we go on semi-regular cruises when we get the chance. I look forward to sharing these adventures with you in the future and am also keen to see some of the stuff you guys get up to.

I'll whack up some pictures in the Showroom. :thumbs:

Regards,
Ellis.

[M635]

Great to have you on boards dude! And lovely 6er's you got!

[durbs]

I noticed that a lot of members are signing up but not saying much, well here is your chance. Tell us about you or your car or where you live. Don't worry we won't bite, come say :wave:
Hi - this is Durbs. I live in Ladner, BC and I own a white 1990 E30 325i and I am in the process of looking for some accessories such as wheels, steering wheel, etc.
I don't have any photos to post at this time. Do any members have items for sale locally in the Vancouver area?

[scottedwards]

Scott here, I recently aquired a 91' 325Ic. 125K miles, never wrecked, never painted.
a few small rips in the rear seat (sun).
Well, its nice to be here!

[scottedwards]

If anyone knows of a removable top, Idd like to talk. (alpine white)

[bimmer67]

hi all

[bimmer67]

Hello all, new to the site. Hopefully will get a lot of help from you all. Just bought my first bimmer. 90 325i conv, love this car.
So it does have some minor cosmetic issues, but the engine runs awesome. If anyone knows of a place that repair bmew seats or sell them at reasonable price, the rear seat seams coming apart.
Thanks.

[bimmer67]

Hi there, I am in Delta, British Columbia, Canada and just bought my first bimmer, 1990 325i conv. Awesome little car, love everything about it, will probably purchase another one sometime in the near future. Getting it painted this week and will work on the inside later. Any ideas on where to get reasonably priced seats ( leather).
Will be posting pictures soon.
Cheers.

[M635]

First off welcome on board! And glad your happy with the new ride...

For leather seats, your best choice is to look around parts cars. You might land on something pretty good. What color is your interior anyways?

[bimmer67]

Hey durbs, you will find lots of parts at Affordable Parts in South Burnaby. I bought a rim from there last week. I am suer they may have a steering wheel for you. Check it out.
Cheers.

[M635]

No man, don't go there, they are a rip-off and you RARELY get any good deals, if that. Very hard to negotiate with, and are very, very firm on their prices. Best is looks around first, you could find good deals.

[Tony Sieber]

Hi all,
New member here. Just discovered this site for people with classic bimmers. Great site. I have an 1988 E28 535is. Dinan Stage 2 upgrade
package with stiffer sway bars, Koni shocks & struts, OEM M5 catatylic converter connected to B&B Triflo Muffler. Wheels are OEM E34 M5 aka
Throwing Stars. Any E28 5er here in Orange County California?

Tony
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn264/Saabsm3/DSCN2269.jpg

[tomsolidgould]

Hi my name is Tom,
In the past I've owned : Rx7, Merc 240d, audi 4000s, etc .. 4 years ago i bought an
84 325e and I've become a huge fan of e30 cars. Mine is a beater but i love it.

Tom

[320Colin]

Mine is a beater but i love it.

you could be friends with classicscot then

[motoyen]

Hot E28 Tony. Got any pics of the M3?

[dutchOven]

Hi, I'm Joe. I don't have a BMW but I joined for a number of other reasons. I'm a car enthusiast. I want some BMW parts. And the Dad is trying to sell his E30 cab, so I thought this may be a good place to start.

Cheers

:buttrock:

[M635]

Hey Joe! This is a perfect place to sell the E30 Cab your dad owns. Next to Craigslist list obviously hehe.

[bimmer67]

Hi Joe, welcome to the club. Tell me more about your dad's E30.

[benrk]

Hi altogether!

Just registered here, since I'm (once more) just about to become a proud BMW owner.

I'm orginally from Germany & moved to Winnipeg 2 years ago & now finally came across a suitable summertoy, 1982 E24 633Csi.

My earlier BMW's were: '81 E21 316, '79 E21 318 Baur, '81 E23 745i, '88 E32 750i

The car is in a pretty good & almost completely original condition, dash unfortunately has rips, there's aftermarket windowtint in there that's more purple than black (yikes, anybody got a tip how easily to get rid of that?), beige leather seats have already been redone, both fenders are rusty along the upper edge towards the hood (any experiences how deep that goes underneath?), factory rims & steering wheel will have to go (anybody got something interesting for sale, Turbine's, Ronal Turbo or classic Kreuzspeiche, 16" or 17", what's the whole pattern, 5x108 or 5x110?), cruise & sunroof ain't working, he said he couldn't get parts.
The car is sold by a not yet fully retired Mercedes salesman, he owned it since '94 & says he put around 20k$ in, engine & tranny got 20 000km since rebuild, recent brakes & exhaust, most of the work done @ his Mercedes shop.

I've seen a pic of an E24 somewhere with white front turn signal glasses, does anybody know where to get them?

Since the car is in such a nice original condition, I do not intend to do larger irreversible modifications, guess some nice lights (stronger fullbeams, euro-lowbeam, LED's all around) wheels & maybe chrometint make a nice cruiser out of it.

Thanks for having me in the forum, Ben

[M635]

haha awsome! Another E24 on board! This is a perfect place for you, and your E24 :)

Got any pictures?

[benrk]

Not yet, I'm truck driver & had to leave town, just left a downpayment & gona pick it up & safety & register it next time I'm home for more than just a few hours.

Greetz, Ben

[pockets]

Hi guys, my name's Brad. I'm from Perth, Australia. Just got my hands on an immaculate Burgundy E34. Very happy!!

[DS Rook]

Hi guys, my name's Brad. I'm from Perth, Australia. Just got my hands on an immaculate Burgundy E34. Very happy!!

Beautiful. I love e34's. Are BMW cars still quite rare and expensive down there?

[Eta]

Well I guess I'll introduce myself.

I'm pretty sure there are a few people that know me from dubberz.com ( 83RedRoc )

Finally got out of the wrong German brand, Sold my Scirocco ( to someone on here I think ) and my GTI, and decided to grow up a little bit and picked up an 88 528e. I just wanted something nice and smooth that I wouldn't be paying an arm and a leg at the pump. And can fit a baby seat in the back.. but I'm trying to not think of that. ( ha ha )

So far I'm really impressed with the new car. It has about 265,000 kms, has a couple shopping cart dings, a rip in the drivers seat, but still an amazing car. Luckily it had a very loving owner before me, was always serviced. I found a nice gem of a sticker under all the dust that the timing belt was replaced 15,000 miles ago. Saves me some work!

I've had to re do the stereo, as either the deck/fader/amp was not working anymore. When it was sold to me the sunroof wasn't working, some quick diagnosis came to the rear defrost ( shared circuit with the roof ) was shorting. Replaced the fuse don't touch the defrost and the roof works!

It still has a few things to work on but why else would you buy a 20 year old car if you didn't want something to do right?

I'll have a few pictures up soon, It needs a serious claybar/wax/wheel cleaning day though.

[Weeman83]

Well I guess I'll introduce myself.

I'm pretty sure there are a few people that know me from dubberz.com ( 83RedRoc )

Finally got out of the wrong German brand, Sold my Scirocco ( to someone on here I think ) and my GTI, and decided to grow up a little bit and picked up an 88 528e. I just wanted something nice and smooth that I wouldn't be paying an arm and a leg at the pump. And can fit a baby seat in the back.. but I'm trying to not think of that. ( ha ha )

So far I'm really impressed with the new car. It has about 265,000 kms, has a couple shopping cart dings, a rip in the drivers seat, but still an amazing car. Luckily it had a very loving owner before me, was always serviced. I found a nice gem of a sticker under all the dust that the timing belt was replaced 15,000 miles ago. Saves me some work!

I've had to re do the stereo, as either the deck/fader/amp was not working anymore. When it was sold to me the sunroof wasn't working, some quick diagnosis came to the rear defrost ( shared circuit with the roof ) was shorting. Replaced the fuse don't touch the defrost and the roof works!

It still has a few things to work on but why else would you buy a 20 year old car if you didn't want something to do right?

I'll have a few pictures up soon, It needs a serious claybar/wax/wheel cleaning day though.


It better not be Bronshite Metallic!!!!!!!

Welcome! I am the forum designated politically incorrect Jester. I am also Weeman on dubberz :D

[Eta]

Its black, I havent got around to looking up the usual Bimmer name for it. Its not metallic thats for sure.

And yes I recognize you and some people here from dubberz/thedov..

[direction88]

It better not be Bronshite Metallic!!!!!!!

Welcome! I am the forum designated politically incorrect Jester. I am also Weeman on dubberz :D

WANKER!

[320Colin]

Iv never posted here

im Colin from white rock and i drive that obnoxious d/schwartz 320i

and im the bimmerclassics clown

[TeacherBrent]

Hi all,

I'm currently living and teaching in Taiwan, but when I return to Vancouver, I will be looking for an e30! Currently wanting a 325e. Just think the eta engine would be sweet for longer road trips (camping again! too much asphalt in Asia....). Find any deals, lemme know!

Cheers,
Brent

[Eta]

There are lots on craigslist here, Eta' s are generally the ugly ducklings no one wants, so they can be had for cheap. The fact that they haven't had the hp pounding on the driveline usually lead to them not being driven hard, and can be had in pretty good shape.

I'd know I just got mine! good luck.

[TouringTy]

Hey... I have a "faded red" 91 Touring. I have had it for nearly two years and love the lines of this car. It is sitting on 15" EuroBaskets, and is stock, including a drivers seat that looks like my dog ate it. I have no power (318) so I wait till it rains and then slide it around like I wish I could on dry pavement. I have a black dog cage/divider thing in the back so you'll not it's me.... I have big plans and an empty wallet for now

honk when you see me!
peace

[stonecoast]

Hi,

We've got 2 BMW's in the family. My son has a 1984 318i Euro with 155,000 original Km. It was purchased in Koln Germany and lived there until it was imported into Vancouver in 2002. We bought it from a guy in Victoria in January. It is white with blue cloth and is a totally stock M10 with a 4 speed.

The neat thing about this car is that it came with the German owner's manual. That's not a big deal in itself but what's cool is that the service record is absolutely and totally complete. Every single recommended service in the book was completed, stamped and signed. There is not a single blank square in the book.

We suffered some minor vandalism last week - driver's door mirror broken off and antenna snapped, too. I replaced the mirror but still need help finding an OEM telescopic non-power antenna.

Our daily driver is a 2003 E46 325iT wagon - sport package, 5-speed, silver/black. It is a beauty.

[rene_e30m3]

Hey... I have a "faded red" 91 Touring. I have had it for nearly two years and love the lines of this car. It is sitting on 15" EuroBaskets, and is stock, including a drivers seat that looks like my dog ate it. I have no power (318) so I wait till it rains and then slide it around like I wish I could on dry pavement. I have a black dog cage/divider thing in the back so you'll not it's me.... I have big plans and an empty wallet for now

honk when you see me!
peace

Could I have seen your car a couple of times in West Van?

[TouringTy]

Could I have seen your car a couple of times in West Van?
definitely, we take our son and our dog to ambleside alot

[Jingling]

Hi,

Just bought my first bimmer last month and I have only good things to say about the car. It's a 1991 318is in Vancouver. Previous owner is a regular on these boards who goes by applecran. He's my brother-in-law and he was kind enough to offer me the coupe at fair value.

Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on the car is a new hobby for me, so excuse my lack of mechanical knowledge as you read my future threads/posts. I've worked on the 318 a handful of times with Adam before transferring ownership and a few more times on my own so I'm learning.

As my interest for cars began to focus on bimmers, my eyes have been opened to the classics that roam Vancouver. I've always favoured the retro look and the E30 is just slick. I'm sure this one's a keeper... now I need to schedule time to research and work on the car...

[Mr. Red]

Hi,

Just bought my first bimmer last month and I have only good things to say about the car. It's a 1991 318is in Vancouver. Previous owner is a regular on these boards who goes by applecran. He's my brother-in-law and he was kind enough to offer me the coupe at fair value.

Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on the car is a new hobby for me, so excuse my lack of mechanical knowledge as you read my future threads/posts. I've worked on the 318 a handful of times with Adam before transferring ownership and a few more times on my own so I'm learning.

As my interest for cars began to focus on bimmers, my eyes have been opened to the classics that roam Vancouver. I've always favoured the retro look and the E30 is just slick. I'm sure this one's a keeper... now I need to schedule time to research and work on the car...

welcome :)

[applecran]

Hi,

Just bought my first bimmer last month and I have only good things to say about the car. It's a 1991 318is in Vancouver. Previous owner is a regular on these boards who goes by applecran. He's my brother-in-law and he was kind enough to offer me the coupe at fair value.

Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on the car is a new hobby for me, so excuse my lack of mechanical knowledge as you read my future threads/posts. I've worked on the 318 a handful of times with Adam before transferring ownership and a few more times on my own so I'm learning.

As my interest for cars began to focus on bimmers, my eyes have been opened to the classics that roam Vancouver. I've always favoured the retro look and the E30 is just slick. I'm sure this one's a keeper... now I need to schedule time to research and work on the car...


About time you posted up here! Now go get fixing that rust! Anyone fixed rust with the POR 15 stuff before? He could use some advice.

Glad to hear you have not blown the engine, or got your license suspended for doing doughnuts in a parking lot yet...