BMW Hot Rod

a1exander · 01-23-2012, 10:40 AM

The recent "would you" thread instigated this post.

This E30 1987 convertible has been with me since 1992. These cars are extremely rare in South Africa with less than 30 cars in the country.

It was originally purchased with a 6 cylinder 2500cc motor and after driving it for a year I did a few mods to improve its performance.

The engine is a 3500cc 24valve producing 225kw from an E34 M5 and is mated to an overdrive 5 speed gearbox from an E28 M5.

Barry · 01-23-2012, 10:44 AM

Very nice Peter. I do like the E30 shape.

What's the story with the missing headlight on the drivers side?

a1exander · 01-23-2012, 10:48 AM

Barry thank you....it was removed for an air duct to channel air into the K&N air filter.
As the ABS pump is locate directly underneath the air filter I could not channel air from the bottom so compromised by removing the high beam lamp.

Barry · 01-23-2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1exander

Barry thank you....it was removed for an air duct to channel air into the K&N air filter.
As the ABS pump is locate directly underneath the air filter I could not channel air from the bottom so compromised by removing the high beam lamp.

Thought it might have something to do with air flow

Love the wheels but they must be a b1tch to clean!

barcheta · 01-23-2012, 11:22 AM

There's a guy around here that has an E30 M3 with an M5 V10 in it... looks stock when you first lay eyes on it. Crazy! Enjoy!

How To Build A 500 HP V10 E30 M3 w/ Pics - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

GrayTA · 01-23-2012, 11:27 AM

I had an '86 BMW 3 series when I lived in Europe. I loved that little car and miss it. It was a lot of fun.

PDG

Granucci · 01-23-2012, 11:40 AM

My first car, was a three year old 1600. Was a hoot in 1971

Vitalone · 01-23-2012, 11:48 PM

Very nice! Indeed rare, have never seen one in SA before. Must go like a rocket with that musical M5 motor, one of the sweetest sounding motors ever.

a1exander · 01-24-2012, 09:03 AM

David thank you it certainly does wake one up.

I am exceptionally fond of this car and derive much pleasure from driving it and on occasion scaring myself.

GuyIncognito · 01-24-2012, 09:27 AM

I had an E30 coupe and loved it

how is the chassis flex on a convertible with that much power? did you do any bracing?

a1exander · 01-24-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuyIncognito

I had an E30 coupe and loved it

how is the chassis flex on a convertible with that much power? did you do any bracing?

Yes I brace myself every time I drive it

It has a fair amount of bracing from the factory and I have modified a X member to reinforce the chassis legs at the bottom where ordinarily the sump guard would be mounted.
It has definitely reduced the amount of scuttle shake but if you throw it into a bend with gusto it will let you know that it is unhappy.....

Night Life · 01-24-2012, 10:26 PM

Thats pretty Hot

I must say, I should know.

This is my 325ie I put a 2.8 in it after I trashed the 2.5 months after ownership lol. Love that car have owned it for over 13yrs. Now my GF drives it in Calgary

01-23-2012, 10:40 AM	#1
a1exander Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johannesburg RSA Ferrari Life Posts: 768 Name: Peter	BMW Hot Rod The recent "would you" thread instigated this post. This E30 1987 convertible has been with me since 1992. These cars are extremely rare in South Africa with less than 30 cars in the country. It was originally purchased with a 6 cylinder 2500cc motor and after driving it for a year I did a few mods to improve its performance. The engine is a 3500cc 24valve producing 225kw from an E34 M5 and is mated to an overdrive 5 speed gearbox from an E28 M5. Attached Images

01-23-2012, 10:44 AM	#2
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,255	Very nice Peter. I do like the E30 shape. What's the story with the missing headlight on the drivers side? Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

01-23-2012, 11:22 AM	#5
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,394 Name: JB	There's a guy around here that has an E30 M3 with an M5 V10 in it... looks stock when you first lay eyes on it. Crazy! Enjoy! How To Build A 500 HP V10 E30 M3 w/ Pics - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

01-23-2012, 11:27 AM	#6
GrayTA Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 230	I had an '86 BMW 3 series when I lived in Europe. I loved that little car and miss it. It was a lot of fun. PDG Current Ferrari: 1985 308 GTS QV (58027) Metallic Black/Creme

01-23-2012, 11:40 AM	#7
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,042	My first car, was a three year old 1600. Was a hoot in 1971 Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

01-23-2012, 10:48 AM	#3
a1exander Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johannesburg RSA Ferrari Life Posts: 768 Name: Peter	Barry thank you....it was removed for an air duct to channel air into the K&N air filter. As the ABS pump is locate directly underneath the air filter I could not channel air from the bottom so compromised by removing the high beam lamp.

01-23-2012, 11:48 PM	#8
Vitalone Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Amsterdam Ferrari Life Posts: 638	Very nice! Indeed rare, have never seen one in SA before. Must go like a rocket with that musical M5 motor, one of the sweetest sounding motors ever. David Current: 308 Michalone and a few 911's Past: 246gt, 512BB and a few 911's

01-24-2012, 09:03 AM	#9
a1exander Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johannesburg RSA Ferrari Life Posts: 768 Name: Peter	David thank you it certainly does wake one up. I am exceptionally fond of this car and derive much pleasure from driving it and on occasion scaring myself.

01-24-2012, 09:27 AM	#10
GuyIncognito Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SMO Ferrari Life Posts: 1,109 Name: Chas	I had an E30 coupe and loved it how is the chassis flex on a convertible with that much power? did you do any bracing?

01-24-2012, 10:26 PM	#12
Night Life Owner Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Regina, Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 2,064 Name: Roberto Giannini	Thats pretty Hot I must say, I should know. This is my 325ie I put a 2.8 in it after I trashed the 2.5 months after ownership lol. Love that car have owned it for over 13yrs. Now my GF drives it in Calgary Attached Images Night life........ain't a good life........but it's my life -- Willy Nelson

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