WIBIMMERS

I have a couple of things piling up and want to find a reasonable shop that specializes in E30s.

• Timing belt
• Troubleshooting of rough idle and misfire/random revs around 3000-4000 RPM
• Z3 steering rack upgrade
• AC conversion

I'd like to avoid Kelly Moss.

Hoping to get back into project mode w/the M5 next month. This summer the focus has been on my new daily.

Couple of immediate tasks:

• DSP Amp replacement + reinstall BlueBus
• PDR on hood - highway debris
• Power steering lines
• Aesthetic refresh due to backroads driving (conflicted about this one)
  • Front and rear bumper replacement
  • Headlight replacement

Hit a mileage milestone. 8000 miles under my ownership which I'm realizing now is over $1/mile in just maintenance ‍️

P_Roloff said:

I’ve always wanted to try an X-brace to see if it would tighten up the car a little bit, maybe I’ll get one after the skidplate is installed and see if it fits. Did you notice a difference? If they won’t work together, I might try my hand a fabricating my own brace around the plate.

Right now the oil pan protection is a higher priority, with how much driving I do on broken pavement and unpredictable surfaces I need to have that peace of mind. I wince every time I drive over a large pavement heave or even a slightly protruding manhole cover now, and that sucks. I don’t want to have to care as much and just drive the damn thing. 

My X brace was installed prior to my ownership so I havnt really run without coilovers, x brace and strut tower brace. From my understanding the e30 verts are known to be much more flexible and I dont feel that way about my car...if that helps.

For oil pan protection I went down the route of:

1. Cross-brace - https://www.garagistic.com/collections/e30-performance-parts/products/garagistic-e30-x-brace-cross-brace
2. Skid plate - https://red46.net/bmw-e30-skid-plate-sump-armor/

Minor safety upgrade:

@YoungCR @patsbimmer1 

Installation: Super easy. Took 10 min. 

Pros:

• Planted in the seat - I didnt realize how much of a difference this makes on backroads. Normally you are constantly compensating for lean with your body and arms, freeing yourself up from that lets you focus on car control and other inputs
• Easy for daily use - Takes 30 seconds to go from 3 point seat belt --> 4 point harness
• Airbag remains intact - not all harness setups allow for this
• Bolt-in Install - This was really important to me since E39 M5s are appreciating and I didnt want to drill anything out
• Harness Grips - recommend purchasing. Soo much easier tighten the harness

Cons:

• Wasnt expecting the shoulder pain. Makes sense why they make harness pads

Overall: 10/10 - wish I had done this sooner

A little something something to hold me in the seat better on backroads. 

PM me if you have access to a discount. Looking to order parts for the E39 M5.

Thanks.

After all the work last summer the car needed an alignment and KMR did a great job. Looking forward to getting out and testing it on the backroads soon. 

First time at the picnic and it was great! Soo much diversity within the e30s and lots of personal touches.

such a good and easy fix!

patsbimmer1 said:

I'm coming from up from North Prairie and coming through Waukesha so depending on where the burritos are I'd be up to get together in the morning.  I haven't had diarrhea in awhile.

Holy shit dude. might finally meet you in person.

Looking forward to it. Bringing my 88 vert.

Finally got a hold of some OEM wheels. Still cant believe I ran through the rear tires in 6k miles. 

Angie said:

This company is a scam artist. I shipped a car with them and they are the worst. They are rude obnoxious Russians and tried to shake me down for more cash at delivery. 

Dude I'm sorry to hear that. I had a good experience w/them but thats just a N of 1.

@P_Roloff Did mine last year and used the Garagistic ones too. Super easy to do.

Bummed I couldn't make it this year. Love the pictures and heres to hoping I can make it next year!

Since we have the exhaust apart it seems like a good opportunity to hear it w/open headers. 

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Work in progress by @jcw0101 but its coming together!