My E30 M3

[Renee]

This area seems to be dead, maybe we can bring it back to life.

Here is my new car. :D The weather has not been good enough to get good photos yet. :mad:

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/E30%20M3%20Jan%2007.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DSCF0010b.jpg

[afshawnt]

Wow...nice transplant. Did you buy it like that? or DIY? Also get some bmw wheel caps! :p

[Court M3]

nice car! Let's get some more shots of it.

[Renee]

The previous owner built it. Yes, I do have some things to sort out and change. I may get different wheels all together.

Weather is going downhill in OH. :thumbdwn: May be put away for a while. :(

[Court M3]

those wheels really look good on that car. Why would you change them?

[Renee]

those wheels really look good on that car. Why would you change them?

Weight is the main reason. They do look though.

[M-technik-3]

Nice ride and with S14.net down the M boys might venture here.

I just bought some E34 16x8 et23 for mine. Now I need some tires.

[Renee]

I like this wheel, 17 lbs. Triple black will look hot. :thumbup:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_ultraleggera_mblk_ci3_l.jpg

I am also looking for tires. I may go with the BFG KDW2 or Yoko Advan Neov AD07.

Looking forward to getting back out on the track with the E30!

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/10/large/Mid%20ohio%20front%20strait.jpg

[Paul Christian]

that is very nice M3E30 you have there,and for the swap that is nice too.Is there any work done to the motor?

[Monizzle]

I love your E30! any better pics of your M3 Renee? Btw, are the wheels Rondell's?

[Renee]

Thanks. :)

I believe the wheels are ASA AR1s.

It is very cold and the roads are covered with salt. :thumbdwn: It's staying in the garage for now. The weather turned before I could get more pictures. :(

Mods include: suspension, exhaust, fly wheel, intake, injectors, chip, stainless lines, the list goes on.... :D

It was built by the prior owner and I have some things to work out in the spring. The interior is in excellent shape. All the switches, cruise, heated seates are in working order. :thumbup:

[Renee]

A lot of views, but not many replies. Here are some more shots now that we actually had a nice day in Ohio. :thumbup:

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DSCF0008.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DSCF0004.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DSCF0018.jpg

[kyfdx]

Very nice!

You can get caps from TireRack for those ASA wheels... they'll even put the Roundel on them (a decal, I think)...

[Renee]

Caps are ordered, just not here yet.

Edit: Wheels appear to be Rondell #58

[BRUT KRAFT]

S52! Very nice!

[Quick-Silver]

That machine looks incredible. Yes their era has long passed, but the real bmw enthusiasts recognize that as one of the best BMW's ever built. You are a very luck man.

[Renee]

You are a very luck man.

Thanks. But I'm not a man. :eeps: :)

[Quick-Silver]

My mistake! I'll be honest I didn't even read your name, Sorry!

[02cj]

Cool M3. I just bought mine a few months ago. Here are some pics.


Cris

[Renee]

Cool M3. I just bought mine a few months ago. Here are some pics.


Cris

Beautiful!!!! :thumbup:

These are 19"s? You must be somewhere flat, 17"s are rough in the mid-west (aka pothole hell)! :eek:

You track the 2002? That's sweet! I have a friend who races his 2002, he was my instructor at Mid-Ohio for my first school.

The Camaro is very nice too! I have a friend with a yellow '69.

[02cj]

Thanks for the compliments. I'm running 18" wheels on the m3. The '02 gets occasional track time but it's mainly a street car.


Cris

[roybe]

hey all. took a couple pictures of my '88 e30 this evening and thought i'd share it. i picked my m3 up last fall after dreaming about owning one for years and years. this one needs a little work, but i figure i can tackle these problems in the years to come. ;-)

i'm in orange county california. are you all in the midwest? if not... are you all going to make it to bimmerfest in santa barbara?

[Renee]

Roybe,

It looks very nice! I love Alpine White! :thumbup:

I may be the only one posting here from the Mid-West. Most of the E30 M3 posts are from the west coast.

I took my car to E30Fest in Columbus last weekend and won 2nd place. Even have a trophy! :)

[Renee]

Dyno results: 238.31 HP 229.6 torque

[Renee]

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/dyno%204.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DynoDay.jpg

[Court M3]

Roybe,

It looks very nice! I love Alpine White! :thumbup:

I may be the only one posting here from the Mid-West. Most of the E30 M3 posts are from the west coast.

I took my car to E30Fest in Columbus last weekend and won 2nd place. Even have a trophy! :)

not the only one from the midwest :thumbup: there are at least 3 of us around the Chicago area. We mostly post on s14.net

[Renee]

not the only one from the midwest :thumbup: there are at least 3 of us around the Chicago area. We mostly post on s14.net

I know 3 other E30 M3s here in Columbus, but I there are others I have yet to see.

I have not posted on that board much since I don't have an S14. ;)

[celticus]

Are there any pictures of a stock E-30 M3 engine?

Mark

[numb]

nice car!!!

[SewerSideUp]

This area seems to be dead, maybe we can bring it back to life.

Here is my new car. :D The weather has not been good enough to get good photos yet. :mad:

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/E30%20M3%20Jan%2007.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DSCF0010b.jpg

WOOOAAA!!!! Salute on the transplant!!! if you got 2nd place, then who got 1st??!?!? any hacksaw job for the transplant needed? or kits maby? and r u still using the same drivetrain (excl. the engine).?? because im thinking of buying an enginless E30 M3 soon and ive been looking around for some info.!.

very nicely done!! later! :thumbup:

[Renee]

WOOOAAA!!!! Salute on the transplant!!! if you got 2nd place, then who got 1st??!?!? any hacksaw job for the transplant needed? or kits maby? and r u still using the same drivetrain (excl. the engine).?? because im thinking of buying an enginless E30 M3 soon and ive been looking around for some info.!.

very nicely done!! later! :thumbup:

No, it has an E36 M3 transmission and 3.25 LSD. From what I understand, it will bolt up to the stock transmission, but it's not ideal.

There are some sites out there with good info. http://www.terrysaytherauto.com/E30-S52Conversion.htm

Good luck! :thumbup:

[jh1328]

no matter what...ill never get over the sheer beauty of the e30 m3....props to all you guys. i wish i had one.

[Lasttoy]

I guess it all depends on what you call an "engine." My understanding is that the s52 weighs 100lbs more than the s14. I saw one web-site had s14 at 350lbs. I also saw on another web-site that an n52 engine weighs 354lbs. I don't know if these numbers on an apples/apples basis. If these numbers are correct, n52 could be a nice swap w/ little weight distribution penalty (although two more cylinders over the front axle). Anyone have these numbers? I'm obsessed with car/parts weight.

[Renee]

Yes, the S52 does weigh more. I need to get my car on corner scales, but it should be around 2,900 lbs. With a motor putting out around 275 hp, I think the 80 - 100 lbs increase is worth it. ;)

[Renee]

More pictures

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/reneem3mel%20copy.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DSCF0006.jpg

[Eat-My-Dust]

my friends bimmer in israel: 120422

[awbusch]

Renee,

How did you get the cool picture of your M3 with trees with white leaves?

Art

[Renee]

Renee,

How did you get the cool picture of your M3 with trees with white leaves?

Art

It's an infrared picture. I bought a Hoya IR filter to capture the effect. B&H Photo sells the filters. (Less expensive than converting a camera to IR). You get some really interesting results, they vary by camera, exposure, settings, etc. :thumbup:

[EUROTEK///M3]

sick s52 e30 m3!:thumbup: I want one sooo bad....you should boost it ? :D

[EUROTEK///M3]

oh! man! this is Jason's old car ....I going to buy it :bawling::mad: :D

[Eat-My-Dust]

the most beautiful e30:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=psMt0f8f_uU

[cosblkmboy]

Nice car! :thumbup: Here's mine...

[BmW745On19's]

both very beautiful cars. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[E30beirutsy]

VERY nice!!

[Renee]

Very nice color combo! Love white over red. Great shape too! :thumbup::D

[Renee]

oh! man! this is Jason's old car ....I going to buy it :bawling::mad: :D

Beat you to it. :p The market in the mid-west is soft in December. Especially people who are broke after the holidays. :)

Interior shot:

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DSCF0029.jpg

[Mufflerman]

I am in the middle of negotiations on a red 91 as we speak. I am surprised how dead this area is. I look forward to bringing some life to it.

[CleanAzzE30z]

Thanks. But I'm not a man. :eeps: :)

A girl who drives a modded E30 ///M3. Youre bf/husband is a very lucky man. ;)


Mariano

[kishg]

bumping an old thread in hopes of waking this section up! very nice car, any updates? i'm planning to join the ranks of e30m3 owners shortly myself!

[Jocampo]

Renee nice pics.

God i miss my m3. :cry:

Always wondered what happed to it after i sold it. :bawling:

[Renee]

Spring is almost here! Time to get the E30 ready! :D

[Court M3]

Ok Renee time to post up those pics!

[Renee]

Ok Renee time to post up those pics!

No new pictures yet. :( I'm looking to source an E21 brake booster currently. They aren't very easy to come by.

[1985mb]

More pictures

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/reneem3mel%20copy.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/DSCF0006.jpg

Ooooooh, lot of nice E30 M3s in this thread..... esp great motion shot :thumbup::thumbup:

[Bruce]

I'll see yours and raise you one (I still have have ITBs- but at a 50% increase over stock). :P

[Renee]

I'll see yours and raise you one (I still have have ITBs- but at a 50% increase over stock). :P

ITB?

RA1s just waiting to be mounted. :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2388181359_1d53c21f3a.jpg

[Bruce]

ITB = inidivudal throttle bodies

[Renee]

ITB = inidivudal throttle bodies

Have you had it on a dyno? On the track yet?

I seem to recall you were working out some issues after you bought it. Maybe you can revive your old thread and give us an update. :)

[Bruce]

Have you had it on a dyno? On the track yet?

I seem to recall you were working out some issues after you bought it. Maybe you can revive your old thread and give us an update. :)

Had it on the dyno a few times...none lately (after I changed the wiring harness). I was down 100 hp from 6500-7600 rpms. I think it is a vanos issues which is ultimately a wiring harness issue (hence the change of the harness). It dyno'd at 265RWHP...with a properly functioning Vanos I expect that number to be 275.

[SeanC]

look whose here from the ohiobimmers.com :hi:

[Renee]

Had it on the dyno a few times...none lately (after I changed the wiring harness). I was down 100 hp from 6500-7600 rpms. I think it is a vanos issues which is ultimately a wiring harness issue (hence the change of the harness). It dyno'd at 265RWHP...with a properly functioning Vanos I expect that number to be 275.

That's nuts. :yikes:

Ok, here are pictures from this weekend. :thumbup: The car was dirty and these are big enough to see some flaws. Never said it was perfect. :p

The first 3 are HDR photos.

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/HDR%20M3%204.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/HDR%20M3%203.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/HDR%20M3.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/M3%20May%202008.jpg

[EUROTEK///M3]

wow! great pics! If your ever interested in selling the car please let me know.Thanks

[Renee]

wow! great pics! If your ever interested in selling the car please let me know.Thanks

Thanks. I get that a lot. No one has made an offer good enough. :p

I believe you have emissions testing, this car isn't going to pass.

[Court M3]

car looks better and better everyday

[EUROTEK///M3]

Thanks. I get that a lot. No one has made an offer good enough. :p

I believe you have emissions testing, this car isn't going to pass.

no emissions testing for cars that are older than 10 yrs in IL....i'll shoot you an offer soon.

[Renee]

Mid Ohio, from Daniel Mainzer Photography

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/BMW%20B_374%20small.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/BMW%20B_225.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/bmw%20b%20120.jpg

[Mike_Check]

Mid Ohio, from Daniel Mainzer Photography

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/BMW%20B_374%20small.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/BMW%20B_225.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/bmw%20b%20120.jpg
You just gave me a .... nvrmnd.


:eeps:

[LuvThatSam]

That's nuts. :yikes:

Ok, here are pictures from this weekend. :thumbup: The car was dirty and these are big enough to see some flaws. Never said it was perfect. :p

The first 3 are HDR photos.

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/HDR%20M3%204.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/HDR%20M3%203.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/HDR%20M3.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/M3%20May%202008.jpg

Beautiful!:thumbup:

[Court M3]

Mid Ohio, from Daniel Mainzer Photography

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/BMW%20B_374%20small.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/BMW%20B_225.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/bmw%20b%20120.jpg

I think i just murdered millions of my potential offspring in my shorts :D

[CTBimmerGuy]

Renee, that's a fantastic looking M3! I'm new to the whole M3 thing. I'm going to keep my eyes open now and see how long it takes before I notice an E30 where I live. I have tripple black E36convertible and love it - especially now that the weather is nice and I can drop the top!

[Renee]

Renee, that's a fantastic looking M3! I'm new to the whole M3 thing. I'm going to keep my eyes open now and see how long it takes before I notice an E30 where I live. I have tripple black E36convertible and love it - especially now that the weather is nice and I can drop the top!

Go to your nearest track for an HPDE. Not too many E30 M3s on the street. :)


Thanks for the comments. :D Bringing the E30 M3 board back from the dead. No posts in over 30 days.


http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/Grill.jpg

Took some shots yesterday.

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/hrd%20E30.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/UltraPhotoGallery/1270/25/large/BW%20E30.jpg

[03BeastCharmer]

Car looks great. My g/f is looking at getting an E30 M3 as a weekend car (a little street, a little track - she already drives her E36 M3 better than most men I know, and that would still be her primary autox vehicle). She just signed up on S14.net, do you have any tips on this to look for or avoid?

[Renee]

Car looks great. My g/f is looking at getting an E30 M3 as a weekend car (a little street, a little track - she already drives her E36 M3 better than most men I know, and that would still be her primary autox vehicle). She just signed up on S14.net, do you have any tips on this to look for or avoid?

S14 is a great place to start. Getting one with a strong motor or recent rebuild would be wise.

Good luck with your search! Hope she finds a good one. :thumbup: