Had the car resprayed at Macco for $2500 (pulled the trim and bumpers then tapped it myself) then had it wetsanded by another local body shop around $1000. For $3500 I am happy with the results.

Finally some cold weather in the south…
This build absolutely loves it!
Best sound in the world🎺🎺
Ignore the m10 tic lol

I'm curious for those who have replaced OEM parts with either other BMW model parts or aftermarket upgrades, what was the single best upgrade you think you've done to your E30 and why?

1988 325i, M20B25, automatic. Video attached: cold start after sitting 6 days (sound on).

The problem
- If the car sits for 5 days or more, it cranks about 1 second and catches, but then runs very rough for 10 to 20 seconds. It feels like 1 or 2 cylinders are dead. Sometimes it stalls on the first try.
- Right after start there's a strong raw fuel smell from the exhaust.
- Revving to about 3,000 rpm clears it right away. After that it runs perfectly, and it starts fine for the next 2 to 3 days.
- It got worse over July to September until it wouldn't start at all and had to be towed.

Already done
- New injectors, spark plugs and timing belt this spring
- Head work in April
- In September the shop added fuel check valves (front and rear). Rail pressure now holds after shutdown. They told me they checked the injectors and didn't think they were the problem, but I'm not sure what test they did, or if they actually tested them at all.
- Distributor cap, rotor and plug wires are still original.

My guess
One injector drips while the car sits and floods that cylinder. Cap/rotor/wires plus moisture is my second guess, but I don't think moisture would clear instantly at 3k rpm.

Questions

1. Does this sound like a leaking injector, or am I missing something?
2. What's the easiest way to find which cylinder it is, without much equipment?
3. Has anyone had a new injector leak like this?

Thanks!

Hi all -
Im considering either selling my E30 318i M40 for a 318is or 325i or engine swapping as I’m in need something slightly more fun than this slow 318i auto.

Ive been advised that an M52 is the easiest straight forward swap - is that so? What’s the best way about it? My budget is around £2000. Ideally I’d want to put a new auto gearbox it - don’t think I have the energy to be switching gears with a manual as I daily my E30…

TIA

hey everyone,

just picked up some rays gramlights in 15x8. what tire size is everyyone running for this? I want a comfortable ride as its just a e30 touring wagon (bagged) and my wife just cruises it for fun. i dont want it to look too meaty but not too stretched either, and dont want to run into fitment issues or hitting stuff when it airs down when parked. i was thinking maybe a 195/50? or 205/50 is better? TYIA

Dumb question, I got a fat stain on my operating lever. So im seeking to tinplate or spray paint it or something. Im wondering if its possible to just remove the top part the paret that you poull when you want to rev the car? While keeping the rest on the vehicle? I want to tin plate that part but dont want to take the whole thing to the shop cuz they might mess it up lol. Thoughts? https://imgur.com/a/QSvWVhe

Hi everyone! To M50 owners and Tech Masters, does anyone know if I really need an special tool to lock the Camshaft or any particular procedure to remove the camshafts, timing chain, guides & head on my engine, aside of TDC on cylinder 1 and fit the marks on damper and cams obviously. I don't wanna F* up this since I'm working alone with limited tools but the essentials. I couldn't find much information about early M50s, mine is a non vanos version so should be more easy. Is there a way of doing it without the special tool? Any information or suggestions would be appreciated. Same question for installation procedure. Thanks

Can anyone help me ID this hose? Or something that is leaking fuel? I went to fill up my tank and when the pump clicked I pressed the nozzle again to add a little more. drove five miles to innout, got a double double grilled onion, then came back out to a puddle on the rear driver side (behind fuel filter near subframe) drove it back home and it’s not leaking anymore. Don’t know if there’s an overfill hose like there is on coolant or what. If anyone can help ID this TY