Madison - 1988 E30 325i Convertible - Thread

[Jdesign]

It wasnt a rap video, it was an "English romantic" LOLOL thank you very much... 

maybe I can find a rap video for the shark....

[vbhargava]

Wired up the amp to the new hot-swappable subwoofer. Not bad for $100 and I use it with the Land Cruiser. Still, need to figure out a way to tie it down

[B C]

Dont tie it down, the sound of it flopping around in the trunk will hit some surprisingly low frequencies that are gonna get you some sick street cred

[vbhargava]

Minor update: Replaced the ECU with a 173 unit so that I can chip/tune and upgrade the injectors. 

Odometer stopped working so replaced the OEM gears w/Garagistic gears. Pretty easy fix that doesnt require removing the steering wheel but blew out a bulb in the process. 

[SteelBlue]

I would love to purchase a California/Arizona car in the future and either ship it to drive it back. Looks like a really clean example. Early model verts have a great look.

[vbhargava]

Finally got rid of the white w/M stitching shifter and parking brake boots. Picked up a CATuned set and it fit great. If anyone wants the old set I'm happy to give them away. 

Now its time to upgrade the shifter knob. What's your favorite for the E30?

[straight6pwr]

zhp knob > all. oem quality, good price, heavy feel.

[vbhargava]

@straight6pwr Is there a ZHP shift knob w/o the silver ring at the bottom?

[straight6pwr]

no, but its super easy to spray paint to black. or vinyl wrap it.

[P_Roloff]

straight6pwr said:

no, but its super easy to spray paint to black. or vinyl wrap it. 

I think I'm going to have to do this, I really dislike the silver ring. I'll take the boots if no one else needs them, mine are pretty nasty.

[wasnt m3]

I have a leather shift boot with the m stripes if you want it.

[vbhargava]

P_Roloff said:

I think I'm going to have to do this, I really dislike the silver ring. I'll take the boots if no one else needs them, mine are pretty nasty.

My bad I missed this. Still interested in the boots?

[P_Roloff]

vbhargava said:

My bad I missed this. Still interested in the boots?

It’ll probably be early June until I’m back and can get them, so if you don’t want to wait that long you can toss em.

[vbhargava]

Decided to add a Red 46 skid plate to make sure I dont kill the oil pan on back roads. 

Pros: works w/the gargastic x brace.

Cons: not bolt on

[vbhargava]

ProjectCoCo got some serious love this weekend. 

1. New passenger fuel sender unit
2. New drivers fuel sensor o-ring
3. Garagistic rear shock mount reinforcement
4. M-tech 1 steering wheel with new M color band
5. New headlight knob
6. New glovebox lever/handle
7. New windshield washer reservoir and pump
8. New cowl grates

[B C]

Nice subtle improvements. Those minor details count

[YoungCR]

Everything looks great! Especially the air vents.

[Jdesign]

Nice! Its all in the deah - tails.

[vbhargava]

Needed a jump start but Coco started right up for the first time since November.  Had a few hours to make some small changes:

• coco mats - black and grey
• collector license plates (need to license plate delete the front)
• new bulb in the rear bumper
• realigned the m-tech 1 steering wheel 1 notch. 
• injector cleaner

Summer plans

• raise coilovers 1 inch
• euro grill and chrome kidneys
• replace convertible top latch
• license plate delete up front
• replace coolant reservoir
• maybe:
  • 19lbs injectors and Mark D chip
  • feupholster seats
  • find a replacement front drivers fender

[B C]

It’s been a while, glad to see progress. What tune are you going with?