Mantha92 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hello,I'm Sammi (Earl's girlfriend) and I just recently purchased an 1990 E30 318i. Not sure how many miles are on it due to the previous owner taking the speedometer out. The car is overall in decent shape; typically rust on under quarter panels on the driver side especially! The passenger seat is torn and unthreaded so I am looking for some new seats to put in. The dash is completely out along with the drivers side interior door. Positive note: she runs but she is idling a little funny. I replaced the spark plugs Friday night and found some oil on one so I'm hoping the cylinder isn't shot. Today, I'm hoping to put some premium gas in and see if that helps with the idling (Earl's idea). This is definitely going to be a big project and I am super excited...so yeah! Not sure what else to add so there ya go! Mantha92 and RamenNoobles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouda2Chedda Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Welcome! Always had a soft spot for E30's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 We put 5 gallons of gas in to see if the old gas was bad and the car runs much better. We also seafoamed it for shits and giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Nice! where'd you guys hunt this one down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 A friend in Campbellsport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Good find. It's black, so that makes it nicer than most others I've seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Diamond Schwarz that is peeling crazy haha REKIII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Nice pick up! I should have some IS stuff available over the next few weeks as well as a black front valance (picture shows that one may be dented?) for cheap if interested. Is it a manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantha92 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 CMart: yes it is manual! I will keep you posted if I need it; I don't know why but the pictures make it look worse than it really is. CMart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Good find. Like the wheels.Yes an m42 is happier with premium. Idle issues check the mess of vacuum hoses for cracks/leaks.Some black 3M duct tape and that rear plastic bumper will look good as new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yay! So cool you have a project car too know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 The race is on! Who's gonna finish theirs first between you and Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 The race is on! Who's gonna finish theirs first between you and Earl Thats not much of a race LOL. We all know whos gonna win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Sam will win for sure=) I've made it a priority to get this dailyable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantha92 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 No race, I just want this thing to be able to run first and then I can worry about the appearance. I'm voting for Earl to finish his because it's been like 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Do a burnout patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Do a burnout I bet she won't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 She did already=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 She did already=)Pics or it didn't happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Unfortunately I missed the opportunity for a snapchat=/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 In4video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoobles Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 need some updates as to whats been happening!congrats again sammmmmmmmmi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Sam needs to start a build thread to catch up on the current state of this car=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Maybe she doesn't want her build thread to be 900 pages.... patsbimmer1 and REKIII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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