New member looking for a project - BMW Forum

Crjcapt · 03-14-2012, 10:39 PM

I'm looking for a new project car. I've always wanted a BMW. I've got a few grand to spend and was wondering what would be a good car to buy and rebuild, possibly do some SCCA racing in a stock class. Mainly just to drive and have fun. I've had a couple land rovers both of which I have worked on myself. Suspension lifts motor work etc. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

02 D2 118k. OME springs and shocks. Tom woods drive shafts.

brettski · 03-15-2012, 04:40 AM

Welcome to the Werkz.

Do you have a particular series or model that you are drawn to? There are stand out gems throughout the range, it really comes down to your personal preference.

Crjcapt · 03-15-2012, 05:52 AM

When I was a teenager my neighbor and a 635 M6. I have since thought that was the coolest thing on earth. I know an M6 is not going to be in the budget. But a 635 possible? I seem to be leaning towards that decade. Simpler to work on. However I'm concerned what kind of a mess I'll find myself in and what kind of parts availability there is. And for performance parts as well.

02 D2 118k. OME springs and shocks. Tom woods drive shafts.

Crjcapt · 03-15-2012, 05:56 AM

Just noticed that my sig line from the land rover forum carries over to this as well. Funky.

02 D2 118k. OME springs and shocks. Tom woods drive shafts.

Lord Vader · 03-15-2012, 09:20 AM

Well my advice is to get an E30. Their older but they still have a variety of parts available. The E30 is lightweight, has good power, and excellent handling. They can be found for not much money which is a plus.

Crjcapt · 03-15-2012, 12:01 PM

Thanks Vader. Is there any year in particular that I should look for? I've always liked the round headlight front end. Any thing I should keep an eye out for? Common things? I know I want t a 6cyl and a standard transmission. As far as mods I want to keep it to what someone would have done back then. No coffee can mufflers or 20s. What are common mods for these? Suspension and motor

02 D2 118k. OME springs and shocks. Tom woods drive shafts.

Lord Vader · 03-15-2012, 01:22 PM

I would stay with a 6 cyl for sure. The 4 cyl is way to underpowered. I like the 88-92 years the best and there still decently priced. If your going to track it then get a coupe. With a suspension upgrade, and some lightweight wheels, short throw shifter they can be really nimble.

Crjcapt · 03-15-2012, 02:08 PM

Awesome. Thanks Vader. The quest for a decent car begins.

02 D2 118k. OME springs and shocks. Tom woods drive shafts.

Lord Vader · 03-15-2012, 02:14 PM

I had a really sweet picture of an E30 M3 drifting and that spawned my quest for a AutoX car.

Crjcapt · 03-15-2012, 02:38 PM

Ran across a couple 635s on eBay. That is still one sexy car.

02 D2 118k. OME springs and shocks. Tom woods drive shafts.

Lord Vader · 03-15-2012, 05:06 PM

They Definitley are. I looked at one before getting my E36. Probably why I got into BMWs. However they are quite expensive to maintain. Parts are rare and expensive. Not many left either.

Crjcapt · 03-15-2012, 05:55 PM

Hence searching for an e30. Trying to find a manual and not a convertible is proving a challenge. This may take a while.

02 D2 118k. OME springs and shocks. Tom woods drive shafts.

Crjcapt · 03-15-2012, 07:41 PM

New member looking for a project-imageuploadedbyautoguide1331858463.831810.jpg

Thinking something like this. Just blue or black

02 D2 118k. OME springs and shocks. Tom woods drive shafts.

Lord Vader · 03-15-2012, 07:57 PM

Their ya go! That's really pretty!

Jack Dabsy · 03-16-2012, 03:13 PM

I love E30's !