My Lachssilber E30 325i Touring

[Rob]

I love it. It's just effortless cool.

 

[Matt Cup]

Not updated this in a while, a few things have been replaced over the past couple of months. I was suffering with a leaky boot so the seal has been replaced, also the brake light warning on the command centre came on, so a new rear light cluster was purchased. I love the fact that even though the car is 25+ years old parts are still readily availiable from BMW.

It also took four of us to Goodwood and back with no major problems (apart from the boot lock playing up and a HID balast blowing).

Anyway treated it to a quick clean...

image by Matt Cup, on Flickr

image by Matt Cup, on Flickr

Started pissing it down after this so no clean shots :-/

Still got little bits to do and parts to find, would love to give it a respray, but I've got a hankering for a 540i next so not sure how long I'm going to keep this.

 

[Rob]

I'd love one to smoke about in over the winter, I just can't justify owning two motors. LOL

 

[Naith]

when you sell let me have a look at it

 

[Matt Cup]

I'd love one to smoke about in over the winter, I just can't justify owning two motors. LOL

Do it! The price you can get a cheap one for it's practically disposable driving.

when you sell let me have a look at it

Will do fella! I'm probably going to spectate the 16 Nov Trackday @ Oulton so will be about in it then if you are there

 

[Darren S]

I think those pics are Photoshopped. Driven past the bottom of your road several times and have yet to see it...

D.

 

[Matt Cup]

Haha, that's the Parents house To be honest I've not driven it a great deal the past month.

 

[Matt Cup]

Small update, suspension began to rattle, quick inspection shows that the top of the damper insert has began to come apart took them apart and cleaned them up. Will be giving the suspension a refresh over the next few months.

And a few obligatory pics from around Saddleworth

E30 3 by Matt Cup, on Flickr

E30 2 by Matt Cup, on Flickr

E30 1 by Matt Cup, on Flickr

E30 4 by Matt Cup, on Flickr

 

[banther]

Proper. Love it.

Looked at an 328 at the weekend. Am still umming and aahing (?).

This just drips cool.

 

[Matt Cup]

Quick update:

Took car for MOT the other week which it went fine couple of advisories but nothing to worry about.

And yesterday we went about changing the water pump as I believe that was where a slight water leak was coming from. That went ok apart from one of the water pump hoses had fouled on the fan causing it to rub through. Fortunately there is a BMW breakers near the city ground which had one in for £20 as I wasn't looking forward having to wait days for BMW to get me one in at a ridiculous price.

Anyway after a few issues bleeding it through it's back on the road

 

[Eddie.]

You got the details of said breaker?

We need to organise a photo shoot, between me, you, and a few of my mates, we've got each 3 series from the first, to the E90 shape.

 

[Saner]

You got the details of said breaker?

We need to organise a photo shoot, between me, you, and a few of my mates, we've got each 3 series from the first, to the E90 shape.

http://www.bmw-carparts.co.uk/

 

[Matt Cup]

You got the details of said breaker?

We need to organise a photo shoot, between me, you, and a few of my mates, we've got each 3 series from the first, to the E90 shape.

Yeah we should mate, however we need to make it quick as I don't know how long I'll be keeping the car.
Saner that's the fellas. Top blokes!

 

[Eddie.]

Nice one, no worries Matt, I'll see about getting something organised.

 

[Matt Cup]

So this happened...

BMW crash by Matt Cup, on Flickr

BMW crash by Matt Cup, on Flickr

BMW crash by Matt Cup, on Flickr

 

[Cub.]

Gutting

How did that occur?

Love these. As others have said, effortlessly cool. Please say you're fixing it....

 

[Matt Cup]

I had just set off from a green light, Woman in a 308 who clearly wasn't paying attention drove through a red light right into me.

Fortunately the car behind her saw it all, stopped and gave me his details. Oh and a shop adjacent saw it all too :grinning:

It's up to the insurers what happens now, but if it's written off then I'll probably end up buying it back, either to part it or repair it I've not decided yet .

 

[Cub.]

I had just set off from a green light, Woman in a 308 who clearly wasn't paying attention drove through a red light right into me.

Fortunately the car behind her saw it all, stopped and gave me his details. Oh and a shop adjacent saw it all too :grinning:

It's up to the insurers what happens now, but if it's written off then I'll probably end up buying it back, either to part it or repair it I've not decided yet .

A woman in a 308. Say no more. Clownshoe.

I hope it gets put back to how it was, shame to see another one bite the dust.

 

[Budgie]

Hi.

New home in progress. To be back to it's best in no time.

Actually really excited to be back in an E30.

 

[Cub.]

Sterling work you ginger gnome.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Actually really excited to be back in an E30.

Just dont let "Saner the destroyer" drive it 😂

 

[Matt Cup]

So the car is now en-route to @Budgie, I'm sorry to see it go but I'm glad to have had the experience in owning one.

Now for something more sensible with isofix

 

[Budgie]

Absolute pleasure to deal with.

Rest assured, it'll be loved, back on the road and sideways in no time!

 

[Budgie]

Delivery. Just touched down in Chertsey town.

 

[Whitetac]

Hope your grandparents enjoyed having space in their garage whilst it lasted.

 

[Cub.]

Hope your grandparents enjoyed having space in their garage whilst it lasted.

Lol. It's about to be joined by something else so the g-man won't be happy at all.....

 

[Budgie]

Lol. It's about to be joined by something else so the g-man won't be happy at all.....

I need to shift this 182 shell first!

 

[Cub.]

I need to shift this 182 shell first!

Ah the busy world of Mr Burgess!