First venture into the world of BMW's, lots of E30 questions:

[ClassE]

Apparently I misunderstood my body shop guy. Car will be done by *this* Friday.

I thought a 5 day turnaround was super fast, but he said they were slow and were gonna get right on it.... He also needed to order a new bumper backing, and I'm assuming wanted to wait to ensure he got the right part.

So it's another long week of waiting. He said everything was getting sprayed tomorrow though, so could be done on Thursday.... Or Friday at the latest.

Sigh.... (Twittling thumbs).....

[ClassE]

SOMEONE needs to get me more info on this manifold. I need one of these - I hate the way the stock E30 mani looks.

[jc43089]

That is blingin, seems like something that would be used with forced induction but I don't really know.  Really cleans up the top of the engine.

[wasnt m3]

It's half of a v12 manifold.

[Earl]

^What he said

Someone made that using one of the manifolds from a v12. I dont think it was a bolt on affair. Snap would/should know more about it

[ClassE]

Found some more info on this.... 1 guy made that mani (I believe it's a welded assembly using the M20 flange and V12 runners/plenum) but no info on if it worked and how it ran. Bummer.

[ClassE]

Well..... Hoping that today is the day I get the E30 back. Gonna be watching my phone like a hawk!

Next step is ordering coils. I've had my eyes on the BC's, anyone have experience with other coils around the $1k range worth mentioning. I like that the BC's have camber plates and are dampening adjustable.....

[Earl]

Broadway Static is what will get you the lowest=)

[Brian.]

Earl said:

Broadway Static is what will get you the lowest=)

This. BWS is $$$ BUT, you still get quality ride, can pick your wheels off the ground an lay frame static if you so choose. And would still be great for a mild built car. BWS is on top of the game right now for coilovers IMO

[ClassE]

Yeah - I've been eyeing up those as well. Price tag is alittle more, but you gotta pay-to-play. Options are very similar between the two, and I've got some friends with BC's that really like them.

I really like BC's air cup setup as well, I could definitely be interested in that in the future.

[B C]

Brian. said:

This. BWS is $$$ BUT, you still get quality ride, can pick your wheels off the ground an lay frame static if you so choose. And would still be great for a mild built car. BWS is on top of the game right now for coilovers IMO

[ClassE]

I just want my car back.... Hoping today is the day.

[Earl]

I get my thumb back today too=) Such a good day

[B C]

Earl said:

I get my thumb back today too=) Such a good day

What color did you paint it?

[ClassE]

Well.... Need to finish replacing a bunch of stuff on the front end - and not happy with all of the body gaps.... But just happy to have it home!

[m42b32]

ClassE said:

Well.... Need to finish replacing a bunch of stuff on the front end - and not happy with all of the body gaps.... But just happy to have it home!

Hot damn that looks nice

[Brian.]

Coming along nicely dude!

[KaiserRolls]

Awesome!!!

[jc43089]

Looking good, should be a couple nice days still to get it out.

[Earl]

ClassE said:

Paint looks really good=) What I really like about this picture is the wrinkle black. I am a huge fan of wrinkle black in the bay=D