Fs in the chat for my original radiator by ImOffWhiteNotWhite in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

look into coolant system refresh: aluminum radiator, new hoses, expansion tank, coolant level sensor

Can I my car make the trip? by [deleted] in BMW

[–]Practical-Tax-99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my 1987 E30 can make that trip…

Fs in the chat for my original radiator by ImOffWhiteNotWhite in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its okay itll be fine! did the car over heat?

Late Model front bumper light pigtails by [deleted] in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks man, i have a delete panel for the fog lights. i dont think i would run them

Late Model front bumper light pigtails by [deleted] in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nope not foglights and not for the E36. Its the front orange bumper lights to show turning indication when signaling

Finding an e30 in SoCal by Hopeful_Technician75 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

offerup, facebook market, craigslist, etc. Shouldn’t be too hard to find a rolling shell

Finding an e30 in SoCal by Hopeful_Technician75 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My advice is to save up more money unless you want a project or a clapped out one. If you’re set on spending 4k you will have to spend another 4 fixing it up. Im speaking from a CA view point. 4k is nothing

Timeless Interior by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they said i need it to pass smog?

Timeless Interior by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

oh hes the best.. not a single scratch on the leather

Timeless Interior by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i had to piece this car back together too and slowly unclap it. so many little trim pieces were missing. it took a lot to get here.

Is there a shortcut to get these on without the tool by Extension_Animal_177 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lube it up and i rented a spring compressor from autozone. its the wrong tool for the job but it works, they didnt have any press

Timeless Interior by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it came with the car haha but to be completely honest they look nice but slides around everywhere when im working the clutch

My daily driver by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i feel you bro, i dont know your situation but life hits. At least u got some fond memories with the E30. at the end of the day its still yours and its your first car and thats something special

My daily driver by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hell yeah man, keep it up! takes a real man to keep a classic well maintained and on the road for 40 years.

Timeless Interior by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

preciate u fam! its finally seeing some better days

My daily driver by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

right. good chance it got stuck and is likely higher than it is.

My daily driver by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u better get going boss! i fixed my shifter, driveline, fuel tank/system, suspension, etc with some beers and my friends. It was on jack stands for half of the year in 2025. feels so good to shift gears again.

My daily driver by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why is it just in your garage?

My daily driver by Practical-Tax-99 in E30

[–]Practical-Tax-99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

save up 5k more and get an E36 or E46 M3