![]() ![]() The factory convertible version began production in 1985, with the Baur convertible conversions remaining available alongside it. The Touring body style began life as a prototype built by BMW engineer Max Reisböck in his friend's garage in 1984 and began production in 1987. In addition to the two-door sedan and Baur convertible body styles of its E21 predecessors, the E30 later also became available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon (marketed as "Touring"). Rust protection was improved with the update. The four-cylinder engine was upgraded from the BMW M10 to the BMW M40 and various other mechanical changes were made. The 1987 update models remained largely unchanged until the end of production, with the addition of the 318is model in 1989.Įxternal styling changes included redesigned rear lights, front bumper and a reduction in the amount of chrome trim. The changes to the lineup were the addition of the Touring (station wagon) variant and removal of the 325e model. Following the launch of the E36 3 Series in 1990, the E30 began to be phased out.Īt the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1987, BMW introduced a major update to the E30 (often called Series 2). The BMW Z1 roadster was also based on the E30 platform. The first BMW M3 model was built on the E30 platform and was powered by the high-revving BMW S14 four-cylinder petrol engine, which produced 175 kW (235 bhp) in its final iteration. The E30 325iX model was the first BMW to have all-wheel drive. It was powered by four-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder petrol and six-cylinder diesel engines, the latter a first for the 3 Series. The model range included 2-door coupe and convertible body styles, as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door sedan and wagon/estate body styles. 10/10 would recommend doing it with a friend.īut hey! PROGRESS! (kinda) Feels like 1 step forwards and 2 back, but I'm just getting more and more familiar with this car as I go and figuring out all of its personality quirks.The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 and replaced the E21 3 Series. ![]() Hanging those doors is NOT easy by yourself. Fun stuff! Also, re-hanging the door I didnt align it properly so now the door doesnt seal so I need to re-hang it again. White wire with a red stripe (power locks) YAAAY! That and another wire must be broken because my auto down doesnt work now as well! BUT I can roll my window up and down! Im coming to realize I will have to go junkyard diving to fin another door harness or buy a new one and just remove this one because eventually theyre all going to just break off. As I was plugging in the connector on the door I had just re-hung, another wire broke off. I depinned the plug, removed it, and soldered a new wire to it, ran inside the car and bam! Window works! I went to put it all back together and thought I was done but alas, the Fun-v was not done with me yet. Turns out after 20 years of the door opening and closing and those wires flexing, it just broke inside the boot. ![]() Automotive Koncepts & Designs Inc Dual Pump Quick Spool Rear Diff mod and upgraded clutch disks and metals here.Most importantly, a big Igloo cooler! (For those "Frosty" beverages).brand new suspension front & rear (control arms, tie rods, ball joints.recycled short ram intake from 2012 civic. ![]() The idea here is to build a capable off-road vehicle, without ruining it and still being able to comfortably take long road trips in it. Posting this up to keep track of the progression of modding my 2000 Honda CR-v 5-speed AWD Affectionately called "The Fun-v" ![]()
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