Just another E30 build.... (a.k.a. The Bronzit B*tch)

[K-Line]

Finally got back to school and have been able to start drawing up and creating my files for the valance bracket!

Quick sketch:



Beginning of the bracket in CAD:



Well see how this goes...

[K-Line]

So the prototypes for the brackets didnt really work out because the plastic was to brittle so i decided to bite the bullet and buy the backets... I got them from the_detroiter on ebay, very nice and high quality! also comes with all hardware needed!







Ill have pics of it fully mounted by the end of the weekend!

[atkins]

Keep that patina ... please!

[K-Line]

So i got my valance all mounted up today and damn she looks goooooood!



Install went nice and smooth with the new brackets and hardware! He she is next to my buddies e21 that hes building, note the BBS valance on his car!



Also went through the process of pulling my tails...



...to paint my amber corners...



...creating some dope all red tails!



They came out amazing, look almost factory!

And some pure awesomeness to finish this off...

[K-Line]

Keep that patina ... please!

For now i will, i have big plans for this can (including motor swap or boosting the m20) well just have to see where paint fits in!

[eethirty]

thats a lot of bmw's! they all yours?

[K-Line]

thats a lot of bmw's! they all yours?

Those there are not, thats my buddies shop. Him and a couple other guys rent out it out!

[atkins]

For now i will, i have big plans for this can (including motor swap or boosting the m20) well just have to see where paint fits in!

The amount of shiny, fresh paint E30 with RS and shit is just too damn high. It's always exciting to see something different.
Subbed this and looking forward for your future plans.

But why has your car a single exhaust? 328ETA maybe?

[Dubb87]

soo awesome

[E30cruiser]

...damn she looks goooooood!

yes...this is juuuuust right.

[K-Line]

The amount of shiny, fresh paint E30 with RS and shit is just too damn high. It's always exciting to see something different.
Subbed this and looking forward for your future plans.

But why has your car a single exhaust? 328ETA maybe?

I totally agree with that 100% almost every e30 that you see is on crazy expensive wheels and looks brand new. Im on a pretty tight budget, I just wanna show that you can have a great looking car that you dont have to spend a fortune on! I love where the car is at right now (not that the car is done, its never done hahaha) but it is extremely slow. Which answers your question, its a 325 (same as 325e) with the m20b27 eta motor, they only came with a single tip exhaust. Im currently looking into motor options, m50 non vanos or find an m20b25 and slowly rebuild it and boost it. Time will tell, youll just have to keep following! Thanks for the input though!

[K-Line]

Havent had a whole lot going on right now with the e30, but heres a little update!

Living and going to school in upstate NY we get a lot of snow, that season is officially here and its been snowing like crazy. Which means the e30 will be off the road until the weather is warm again!



It wont be the same next spring though! Ive officially started looking for an M50 swap, looked at one the other day and was very disappointed. The head was nice but the rest of the motor was absolute junk!





Im going to look at another this weekend that is in much better shape with everything needed for the swap.

Plans for the motor:
1. S50 cams
2. 3.5" MAF
3. Pink top injectors
4. TMS chip
5. Raceland shorty headers

Should be able to make solid power with this. Also going to do and AC and PS delete to make things more simple. Also bought camber plates so ill have picks of them later!

[Nerdiest]

sick garage!! any more pics of the mk1?

[K-Line]

Little update!

Got me some Ireland Engineering camber plates! Awesome quality and super classy! Got started late and didnt finish the install but heres a little teaser...



Ill have more tomorrow!

[K-Line]

Didnt get a chance to take any pics today but I got the car up on jacks so I can start my swap! Went over the car a found a few sections of rust that will have to be taken care of while i have the car apart. I also should have a motor and trans by the weekend so the work can begin! Ill have more pics up tomorrow for reals this time.