BMW E30 325i tourer (modified)

[Cotty]

My E30 now lowered with new wheels, full details in car details on profile

[castex]

Just rexes for me, cotty. I'd be interested in seeing these

Edited by castex on Tuesday 18th July 00:20

[Cotty]

They were working fine the other day. Fotango must be down, I really should find somewhere better to host pics in future.

Im updating my profile pic to one of the modified shots so check that out in a while.

Edited by Cotty on Tuesday 18th July 12:46

[Cotty]

OK profile pic updated

[castex]

Well Cotty you've got great wheels, they really suit the car. The stance is spot-on. The M-tec chin looks a treat, and from what I can see you're keeping her in beautiful nick

pleasepleaseplease lose the eyebrows!

[Cotty]

The wheels are 15" Hartge, I wanted 16" but they are like hens teeth trying to find as they dont make them anymore

castex said:

pleasepleaseplease lose the eyebrows!

I like them. Im contemplating getting a blak grill as well. Oh and the Hartge stripes like these

[Cotty]

Finally found somewhere to host the pics







Oh and I did get the black grill

[Cotty]

Original pictures are not working so here are some updated ones with the Hartge stripes on.

Since these pictures were taken the cloth sport interior has now been fitted along with rear headrests, original BMW E30 fire extinguisher fitted to drivers seat. Tweeter pods in the post. New Hartge wheel centers as the old ones had gone orange with age.

Edited by Cotty on Sunday 25th February 13:16

Edited by Cotty on Sunday 25th February 13:17

[jcas]

Looks lovely mate. Wish mine was in as good condition

James

[bob1179]

How do you find the lower front spolier? I used to look after my mates absolutley immaculate '91 320ise with a full factory fitted m-tec body kit and he was forever catching the lower spoiler on things and taking it off. The clips that hold it on are pretty flimsy and I think I must have resprayed it for him three or four times!

That is a really lovely looking car.

[cotty]

Been dropped 60mm on the front for over a year and only caught it once coming out of a petrol station with a steep ramp. Speed ramps no problem. Parking head on when there is a cerb in front is interesting as the spoiler is lower than the curb.

Cheers for the comments guys. The old girl just hit 70,000 miles last month so still breaking her in, in BMW terms.

[alexg40]

I bloody love these, I really want one! I'm pretty sure it's what I'll get if something happens to my car. Great looks, great noise... I've always had a thing for them. Nice example this too!

[ButtMonkey Racer]

Looking good Cotty - be nice to see it down at Le Mans with a few beers

[boma]

beautiful car mate

i'm a bit tight and about to sell an e36 m3 for something a bit cheaper and more practical, and your car would be top of my list

[driver74199]

found some 16" hartge alloys state side bit costly but they would finish it off nicely

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hartge

lovely motor already though

[Cotty]

driver74199 said:

found some 16" hartge alloys state side bit costly but they would finish it off nicely

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hartge

lovely motor already though

Thats the thing with 16" Hartge's, people want the moon for a set. The way I saw it BMW put 15" sport wheels on their cars (X spokes) so if its good enough for them its good enough for me.

E30's need a certain amount of sidewall flex and you dont get that with low profiles. I was taking a fast corner recently and knowing it was a bit cold and damp I was taking it easy, I was obviously still going a bit too fast as the back let go, just gently and progessivly, touch of opposite lock and drove out of it, no dramas.

[driver74199]

yeah i agree, id put handling above anything too, especially with a rwd bmw, and it looks/feels original as is anyway. perfect mate. money would be better spent just keeping the thing in great condition

[Cotty]

ButtMonkey Racer said:

Looking good Cotty - be nice to see it down at Le Mans with a few beers

Will be nice to meet you at last. I will be easy to spot. Im with the White Rabbit Racing guys in Beausejour campsite

Edited by Cotty on Saturday 9th June 20:32

[Mr Brabus]

Nice !

classic.

[M3John]

Cotty, where abouts did you get the Euro style plates from mate may i ask. Been thinking about a set of them but the ones i've found are hugely expensive !