Here a couple of pics I took today of my 1991 318is. I bought it ~3 weeks ago.

So far I've purchased 5 new tires, tinted the windows, changed the oil, replaced the air intake boot, thermostat, antenna grommet, hood roundel, license plate frames and valve stem caps.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/808AWD325xi/th_DSC01293.jpg (http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/808AWD325xi/DSC01293.jpg)
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Love it! First thing is to slam it!! A slammed E30 on those basketweaves is hot.

wish i had a 40" monitor

Nice Ride. Been looking for one myself to commute in.

If you want the slammed look without waiting a week to get lowering springs, take apart your front & rear suspension, cut 2.5 coils front 2 coils rear and reassemble it - bam, instant lowering job, and it'll look good until you get the lowering springs :D

looks good man, you oughta come to some of the r3v meets.

Nice job on fixing her up Paul :alright

Tint looks good. I miss her already


Didnt like the black kidneys hu?

looks really good, someone has shown that e30 some love.

wish i had a 40" monitor

My 23" holds them pretty nicely... ;)

Looks nice and clean, I like it. But definitely lower it when you can.

Thanks for all the kind comments guys...I'll do the suspension work as soon as I can..$$$...replace the control arms, control arm bushings, tie rods, sway bar links, sway bar mount bushings, strut mounts, rear sub-frame mount bushings, H&R springs, Bilstein shocks, etc. al.

looks good man, you oughta come to some of the r3v meets.

Will do...looking forward to meeting everyone.

Tint looks good. I miss her already


Didnt like the black kidneys hu?

I'm afraid not, I like the chrome kidneys...it's a bimmer tradition.

I plan to do a baseline dyno on Tuesday. I'm hoping for about 113hp to the wheels.

I plan to do a baseline dyno on Tuesday. I'm hoping for about for about 113hp to the wheels.

haha, oh man, i cant wait to see what the lil m42 pushes out!

looks nice :)

Clean!

I like whats across the street:devillook

very nice...

pretty great shape too

Looka good Pauly. No mention of the chrome Euro Kidney install eh? ;)

We need to get you setup with some real headlights there. Hit me up if you have any questions as I have been there and done it all before. Those lights are just sad.

Keep the 2nd weekend in June open for the e30 Picnic. :)

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I plan to do a baseline dyno on Tuesday. I'm hoping for about 113hp to the wheels.

haha, oh man, i cant wait to see what the lil m42 pushes out!

I was close...117whp! :round

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ha ha nice!!!! Those are some good numbers

Thanks Kris!

Thats awesome Paul! Super clean looking car you got there. We'll have to get you, Elias, and me together at some point for a super detail day. Sunday afternoons are great for me (and we can bring it to our detail shop where we have lots of cool tools!).

Thats awesome Paul! Super clean looking car you got there. We'll have to get you, Elias, and me together at some point for a super detail day. Sunday afternoons are great for me (and we can bring it to our detail shop where we have lots of cool tools!).

Thanks Seth! That would be very cool, sounds like fun!

Thats awesome Paul! Super clean looking car you got there. We'll have to get you, Elias, and me together at some point for a super detail day. Sunday afternoons are great for me (and we can bring it to our detail shop where we have lots of cool tools!).

I am down for that, my car needs it too :shifty

Thanks Seth! That would be very cool, sounds like fun!

Definitely! Just drop me a line and we'll set up a time.

I am down for that, my car needs it too :shifty

Tell me about it. :shifty

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Congrats, Paul!!!

The little 30 looks GREAT!!

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:shifty

You can come to I suppose. As long as you be nice to us lesser E30 owners. ;)

Hey guys whats up!
My name is Brian, I live in NW P-land, just picked up a 1988 325iC a week ago, dont drive it when it rains but on sunny days im all over town. Love to detail cars so if you ever meet up let me know...im all about it. To noob to post pics but ill get there :(

So when are we doing this Paul ? :confused

So when are we doing this Paul ? :confused

I just sent an e-mail to Seth...I proposed the 5th.

I am gonna be out of town that week. Ah well. I will just have my own party!

Welcome Brian!

Paul I think the 5th will work out just fine. Can't think of any reason why not.

Where you thinking about doing it at? The dealership is open on Saturday so if you want to do it there Sunday is the only option.

Paul I think the 5th will work out just fine. Can't think of any reason why not.

Where you thinking about doing it at? The dealership is open on Saturday so if you want to do it there Sunday is the only option.

In that case, I would be game for March 30th or April 6th at the dealership, your call. Thanks for the invite.

I'm cool with either date. Does Elias have a preference? I think it might be a great learning opportunity for him. ;)

I'm cool with either date. Does Elias have a preference? I think it might be a great learning opportunity for him. ;)

LOL... Elias? When are you available?

Yeah I am good. It dont matter to me. And yeah I would like to learn how to work on that one stage paint....

How about the 6th then? Shall we call it a plan? Seth?

Yeah I am good. It dont matter to me. And yeah I would like to learn how to work on that one stage paint....

It's really no different than 2-stage paint, just tends to need more work to stay shiny when it gets older. Actually, I think it tends to shine up easier (when comparing bad 2-stage to bad 1-stage anyway).

How about the 6th then? Shall we call it a plan? Seth?

Absolutely. I'll pm you my number Paul. I think you have it Elias?

My vote is somewhere around noonish (church in the a.m. for me so no go earlier).

Paul, how's the paint on the car? Just curious how much oxidation or scratches we'll have to work with.

Paul, how's the paint on the car? Just curious how much oxidation or scratches we'll have to work with.

Thanks Seth! Noonish works for me as well.

Quite a bit of oxidation, there are only a few scratches.

Absolutely. I'll pm you my number Paul. I think you have it Elias?


Paul, how's the paint on the car? Just curious how much oxidation or scratches we'll have to work with.

Yeah I have your number.

Thanks Seth! Noonish works for me as well.

Quite a bit of oxidation, there are only a few scratches.

Lots of oxidation, we will have some good before and after shots on this one.

Great idea. That's all you! I'm afraid my photo skills aren't near as good.

Are we still on for Sunday? Looks like rain in the forecast.

We'll be inside for the work so that's not an issue for me. Just depends if you want it to stay clean for more than 15 minutes or not! So, your call.

That's cool. I'm down. Do we need to bring any supplies?

I am still down

I have maybe half a bottle of Meguiar's Mirror glaze (medium cut cleaner) and some Pinnacle paintwork cleansing lotion that I can bring. But I will also bring my other stuff, wax, sealants, ect...

That's cool. I'm down. Do we need to bring any supplies?

Nope! You might get to bring lunch though. ;) I have everything we could possibly need to get it all done.

Nope! You might get to bring lunch though. ;) I have everything we could possibly need to get it all done.

Sounds good. Anything in particular you have a hankering for?

Nah. I'm not picky... too much. :)

Nah. I'm not picky... too much. :)

Guys, I'm going to pick up lunch from Manzana on the way over.

Pick from one of these and PM me your selection, my treat: :)

Classic Cheeseburger fresh ground chuck, Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic mayo on a toasted bun.

Southwest Cheeseburger barbecue sauce, cheddar, Canadian bacon,
lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic mayo on a toasted bun.

Housemade Veggie Burger black beans, brown rice, Jack cheese,
guacamole, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic mayo on a toasted bun.

Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich fresh “off-the-bone” chicken, Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, chipotle rémoulade on a toasted bun.

Half Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich and a Cup of Soup served with House Salad, Caesar Salad, or French Fries.

Blackened Salmon Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion,
and lemon mustard rémoulade on a grilled bun.

Fresh Roasted Sirloin French Dip Sandwich cooked medium rare, thinly sliced to order and piled high on a grilled French roll with au jus and
creamed horseradish.

Citrus Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin Sandwich fire roasted pork tenderloin, barbecue onion relish, smoked mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle rémoulade on a grilled French roll.

Looks like I will be coming over to this kiddies. ;)

-edit- Seth, I just NOW realized that was George in your avatar. Nice! How much is he up to now?

Guys, I'm going to pick up lunch from Manzana on the way over.

:eyecrazy Manzana!!! That place rocks! I might have to stop by just for the food. j/k

It would be cool to meet up with you guys and check out the shop and cars etc. Not too sure about a major detailing day when it could rain for the next week though :( Is this a "Detailers Only" gathering, or are folks welcome to swing by and say hello?

Thanks Paul!

Looks like I will be coming over to this kiddies. ;)

-edit- Seth, I just NOW realized that was George in your avatar. Nice! How much is he up to now?

Sweet!

He's up around 65 right now. Moose (4 months old) is at least 45 already... he's ridiculous.

Is this a "Detailers Only" gathering, or are folks welcome to swing by and say hello?

Sorry, no. Not really a "public" gathering this time since it's not within business hours and all.

Thanks Paul!



Sweet!

He's up around 65 right now. Moose (4 months old) is at least 45 already... he's ridiculous.



Sorry, no. Not really a "public" gathering this time since it's not within business hours and all.

Seth, a detailing day with out me?! Well I never :embarrasm

Do keep some photos of the progress!

Elias is all over that one. Hopefully we'll have full pictures from the day's events!

Seth and Elias, your guys are rock stars. I salute you! :buttrock

Curt and Charlie, your awesome buds -- I sincerely appreciate everyones effort and hard work!! The e30 really felt the love today, what a difference!!! WOW :alright

Pics or ban. ;)

Pics or ban. ;)

Hold on, hold on they are uploading :)

http://s161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/

Before:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/AR%20BBQ%20Oct%206th%202007/IMG_0001.jpg

After
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0012.jpg


Before
Washing:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0015.jpg

After:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0033.jpg

Before:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0007.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0008.jpg

After:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0039.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0041.jpg

Here Seth hit a small part on the hood
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0019.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0020.jpg


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/bfcphotos/E30%20Detail/IMG_0016.jpg

You guys are Rock Stars!!!!! I cant believe how much better it looks. I wish i would have showed that much love when she was mine

Nice pictures!! That was definitely a fun afternoon. Seriously glad Elias was there or that would have taken quite some time!

Paul, don't forget to pick up some of that FMJ and put a few more coats on!

:eek: Wow, great before/after pics. I bet you're pumped Paul. The paint is lookin' good.

...and Seth, your dog has gotten huge since the AR BBQ!

:eek: Wow, great before/after pics. I bet you're pumped Paul. The paint is lookin' good.

Heck yeah! :alright Thanks.

Nice pictures!! That was definitely a fun afternoon. Seriously glad Elias was there or that would have taken quite some time!

Paul, don't forget to pick up some of that FMJ and put a few more coats on!

Will do! I ordered a PC 7424 and a tub of FMJ! ;)

Hey Seth what was that wheel place in Vancouver? :confused

Hey Seth what was that wheel place in Vancouver? :confused

Was it these guys? I remember Seth mentioning that they were mobile...

http://www.wheelkraftnw.com/

Was it these guys? I remember Seth mentioning that they were mobile...

http://www.wheelkraftnw.com/

I forget the name but looks like it. I will check them out. Thanks :)

Hey Paul, what did you think of those wheels? Those are really rare. You should pick em up!

Hey Paul, what did you think of those wheels? Those are really rare. You should pick em up!

What wheels? :confused

What wheels? :confused
Ok, if I must... :)

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12586340#post12586340

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j301/CleanE30/E30%20318is/IMG_4473.jpg

I wish I had the money...

Hey Paul, what did you think of those wheels? Those are really rare. You should pick em up!

Actually, I was kinda luke warm on them...I'm not too keen on the polished lips in this case -- it's almost like the wheels need some color to offset them. :dunno

This is what i wanted to buy for the car. I think they would look perfect


http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3338924

Seth! Been a long time, how is Oswego Luxury? How's your cousin (brother?) who visited last summer?

...and Seth, your dog has gotten huge since the AR BBQ!

Tell me about it... the new guys has been even more surprising though. :help

Will do! I ordered a PC 7424 and a tub of FMJ! ;)

Sweet! Don't forget some grey or red pads for wax/sealant application.

Was it these guys? I remember Seth mentioning that they were mobile...

http://www.wheelkraftnw.com/

Yes sir.

Seth! Been a long time, how is Oswego Luxury? How's your cousin (brother?) who visited last summer?

Lovin it man! I think you're talking about my brother. He's in Denver working for Oppenheimer Funds right now and doing well.

man at the meet it looked so clean

man at the meet it looked so clean

Thanks, all the credit goes to Seth and Elias! :buttrock

Just got through washing it, looks sweet.

Tomorrow I'm all set to apply another coat of Menzerna FMJ. :redspot

so how many beers did you end up buying them

we finished up late in the afternoon on a Sunday and everyone was tired...they know I'm game anytime... ;)