Restoration project Of my 1989 BMW E30 316i

DocG · 3rd April 2009, 12:53

There is an extremely famous E30 M3 which had a V12 swapped in there, then it underwent a twin turbo job...Supposed to be the most power E30 in the world. It's black, will search for the pics and post. According to an interview, the owner spent more than 100,000 Euros on modifying the car!!

low_bass_makker · 3rd April 2009, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Mpower

what exactly are you going to use that machine for?

Its used on cars that have been in accidents. It uses hydraulics to untwist it.

That I am confused for ?

Stroke^ Ji any info for the same...

Stroke^ · 3rd April 2009, 23:46

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

That I am confused for ?

Stroke^ Ji any info for the same...

Yaa its in Delhi near Uttam Najar.
Will contact him tomorrow morning and will go to see the machine in evening.

low_bass_makker · 7th April 2009, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Stroke^

Yaa its in Delhi near Uttam Najar.
Will contact him tomorrow morning and will go to see the machine in evening.

Any updates on the same.....

GoodDevil · 8th April 2009, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Stroke^

It will take much time.

As i have to restore it at the best level.
Please have a look on this pic i want to do this type of detailing.

Well, if you are looking at the mechanical factor then i think you will need to import a lots of things.

One thing i'll like to suggest you is, choose right people for the paint job as most of the workers just want money. They don't really care for the quality of work.

The quality of paint is a matter of great importance if you want to have a car which is few decades old and still looks brand new.

andre1774 · 12th April 2009, 02:45

Hi, good luck for the restoration process, but the pic you have put is little far from doing, but you can do the custom paint job, and may be a six cyl eng from some BMW series, but see that you get all the ECM, wiring,and necessary components.

Stroke^ · 13th April 2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

Any updates on the same.....

No i was not able to go there and check it out as i was not well from last Monday.

Will sure visit the same place very soon.

Thanks

low_bass_makker · 14th April 2009, 01:11

What is the update on the shell part. Has the rusted parts removed and fitted with new panels.

abhijeetsng · 16th April 2009, 15:09

Please post some pictures of the developments which are taking place.

Parm · 16th April 2009, 16:53

one needs to be a very strong person or a fool to get into restoring BMWs, and im sure you are breed apart and one of those DIE HARD BMW fans/lovers who will do anything for their BMW!

anyway i have one suggestion for you which might help you source some parts for E30.

Dubai and Sharjah has the biggest scarp yards for cars and im sure you will find a lots of spare in those yards which will be cheaper for you to make a trip and get them to india as scrap.

i can give you a good source in Sharjah and Dubai who can help you if you ever plan to visit there!

i think a return ticket and a visa for 14 days is enough for you to hunt the spares and send them back in a scrap container!

it will be much cheaper for you to take this visit than sourcing in india sitting in india!

changa fer

Stroke^ · 17th April 2009, 00:33

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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

What is the update on the shell part. Has the rusted parts removed and fitted with new panels.

I have not checked form last 10 days.
I have called at Auto Concept but there owner and Workshop Manager are in pune this days.
I have also reached Russia today.
Will come back next week and check out.

neeld · 19th April 2009, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Stroke^

Sorry to upload this pics late.
As i am have clicked this pics with my Roll Camera and got it developed today evening.

Will look amazing after restoration in black color and chrome alloys

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Stroke^ · 1st June 2009, 13:45

This project is closed now.
I am not able to complete this project because all the stuff is lost form my factory while robbery in factory.
Now i just have the Chassis of this car.
If any one need the chassis please feel free to contact me.

Thanks

DocG · 2nd June 2009, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Stroke^

This project is closed now.
I am not able to complete this project because all the stuff is lost form my factory while robbery in factory.
Now i just have the Chassis of this car.
If any one need the chassis please feel free to contact me.

Thanks

Hmmm that is very, very sad. They stole everything? Engine, gear box, differential, electricals and the whole shebang?

Please PM me the price you're expecting...Will talk to my dad today. Hopefully we can manage 2 E30s

anish9000 · 2nd June 2009, 17:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroke^

This project is closed now.
I am not able to complete this project because all the stuff is lost form my factory while robbery in factory.
Now i just have the Chassis of this car.
If any one need the chassis please feel free to contact me.

Thanks

Thats so sad to hear, anyways sent you a pm.

3rd April 2009, 12:53	#76
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	There is an extremely famous E30 M3 which had a V12 swapped in there, then it underwent a twin turbo job...Supposed to be the most power E30 in the world. It's black, will search for the pics and post. According to an interview, the owner spent more than 100,000 Euros on modifying the car!!
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12th April 2009, 02:45	#81
andre1774 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 47 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Hi, good luck for the restoration process, but the pic you have put is little far from doing, but you can do the custom paint job, and may be a six cyl eng from some BMW series, but see that you get all the ECM, wiring,and necessary components.
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14th April 2009, 01:11	#83
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,813 Thanked: 306 Times View My Garage	What is the update on the shell part. Has the rusted parts removed and fitted with new panels.
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16th April 2009, 15:09	#84
abhijeetsng BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Faridabad Posts: 341 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Please post some pictures of the developments which are taking place.
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16th April 2009, 16:53	#85
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 899 Times	one needs to be a very strong person or a fool to get into restoring BMWs, and im sure you are breed apart and one of those DIE HARD BMW fans/lovers who will do anything for their BMW! anyway i have one suggestion for you which might help you source some parts for E30. Dubai and Sharjah has the biggest scarp yards for cars and im sure you will find a lots of spare in those yards which will be cheaper for you to make a trip and get them to india as scrap. i can give you a good source in Sharjah and Dubai who can help you if you ever plan to visit there! i think a return ticket and a visa for 14 days is enough for you to hunt the spares and send them back in a scrap container! it will be much cheaper for you to take this visit than sourcing in india sitting in india! changa fer
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Stroke^ BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Faridabad/Chandigarh Posts: 71 Thanked: 15 Times	This project is closed now. I am not able to complete this project because all the stuff is lost form my factory while robbery in factory. Now i just have the Chassis of this car. If any one need the chassis please feel free to contact me. Thanks
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