| realcrouton |
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Tuesday, Nov 21st 12:53am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 73
Washington, USA
1977 320i, 1981 323i, 1991 325ic, 2000 328i |
Last week I bought a 325ic for use as my daily driver. I just couldn't stand the Miata any more so I sold it for $2,500, (1990, 200K, basic model) and got this 325ic for $1500, (1991, 175K, every option). I need to find a good E30 forum. I know a lot of you guys have E30's, what is the best forum out there? I tried to sign up on bmwe30forum, but I have not gotten the confirmation email to complete the sign up process. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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| melloh |
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Tuesday, Nov 21st 1:01am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 449
California, USA (San Jose)
1980 320is, 1991 318is |
bmwe30.net so far is the most 'mature' site I've found. There is also this site http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/index.php, but they seem to be a little less mature at times. Of course, you can also use the roadfly.com - but they can be flakey at times, too. |
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| Greg323i |
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Tuesday, Nov 21st 1:59am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 259
Melbourne, Australia
1982 Hennaröt 323i |
The E21 forum at http://www.bimmerforums.com/main.php but I don't know what the E30 forum is like. |
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| Jason_323i |
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Tuesday, Nov 21st 2:06am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 418
UK, Scotland
323i 2.7 tripple webber track car. Maserati Biturbo |
Hi
e30tech.com or e30zone.co.uk
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| aussie323i |
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Tuesday, Nov 21st 3:52am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 540
australia
1979 323i |
there is also an e30 forum on Jeroen's e21 site... friendly bunch there. The e30 formum might be a little quiet, but Jeoren himself races a 320is.
(with 2.0L version of the s14 engine "Italian M3").
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| realcrouton |
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Tuesday, Nov 21st 8:37am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 74
Washington, USA
1977 320i, 1981 323i, 1991 325ic, 2000 328i |
Thanks guys. This car is pretty solid, I just need a few pointers here and there to keep things going. Once I finnish my E21 I'll probably sell the E30. I can't wait to get my E21 back on the road, it's killing me to see it in so many pieces!
-Dave |
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| Marquis_Rex |
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Thursday, Nov 23rd 5:45pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 498
UK
BMW 323i 2.7-as featured in Total BMW Nov 2002,Porsche 911/993TT |
| realcrouton wrote: | Thanks guys. This car is pretty solid, I just need a few pointers here and there to keep things going. Once I finnish my E21 I'll probably sell the E30. I can't wait to get my E21 back on the road, it's killing me to see it in so many pieces!
-Dave |
If you're the man in your picture you really should be driving a Vauxhall Vectra or vauxhall Cavalier 
If you're more of the American "Michael Scott" then perhaps a Sebring! |
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| realcrouton |
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Thursday, Nov 23rd 8:41pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 78
Washington, USA
1977 320i, 1981 323i, 1991 325ic, 2000 328i |
Haha! That would definatly be a resounding no on the Sebring front! As for the Vauxhall Vectra or Cavalier, I only use that as my "mobile office" as I go off to sell chammies' and tampons....
-Dave |
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| MayanArch |
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Friday, Nov 24th 8:26pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1193
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
I always thought this forum could greatly benefit by extending to E30s. They are twins as far as I am concearned, very much set apart from the 2002 that preceeded the E21 and the E36 that followed the E30.
I will now use the emoticons for the amusement of my daughter.....who gets a big kick out of them.    |
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| redmist |
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Saturday, Nov 25th 12:35am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1007
NY USA
357i , 325i e30 turbo |
I agree. I like e30tech but it seems that in general it has several technical thoughtful participants and a lot of assholes.
I would like it if this forum opened up to e30s as 99% of the people on this forum are good eggs |
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| realcrouton |
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Saturday, Nov 25th 1:18am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 80
Washington, USA
1977 320i, 1981 323i, 1991 325ic, 2000 328i |
I'd love to ask my e30 questions here as I'm sure most of you could answer them, but I don't want to step on anybody’s toes, this being an E21 forum. If it is decided to go ahead and mix some e30 stuff in here I am all for it.
I hope I'm not part of the 1% of bad eggs Pete!
-Dave
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| MayanArch |
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Saturday, Nov 25th 1:20am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1194
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
I would really like to see it happen. Then again, the URL is "e21".
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| imaradiostar |
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Saturday, Nov 25th 5:29am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 954
Nashville, TN
81 323i, 82 525i, 85 524td, 90 535i |
I have to say please please please no E30 forum. There are plenty of E30 forums out there already and the main reason I post here is the lack of other forums to load things down! I hate to see it but E30 forums lack the good "signal to noise ratio" that this forum has.
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| melloh |
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Saturday, Nov 25th 12:14pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 451
California, USA (San Jose)
1980 320is, 1991 318is |
Funny you mention that, jamie... as I think that is much the reason why many would like to open this forum to e30 discussion. But, I understand that by openning this up to e30 discussion, then it may also open the door to more 'bad eggs'. I wonder if we could fine some sort of middle ground and unofficially open this forum to e30 questions? I too would feel much more comfortable asking my e30 questions here than anywhere else. |
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| MayanArch |
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Saturday, Nov 25th 7:08pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1195
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
Well, that assumes that people that have E21s are generally nice, and people with E30s are generally pains in the asses.
I dont know about that.
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| melloh |
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Saturday, Nov 25th 9:18pm [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 452
California, USA (San Jose)
1980 320is, 1991 318is |
I wouldn't go as far to conjecture that... my argument (and I'm guessing it's a similar notion for some others) is that 1) there are simply more e30 cars out there = more e30 owners and 2) there seems to be more bling-bling-type owners w/ e30s (and even more w/ e36 and so on) which tends to attract younger and more punkish crowds. No, young does not equate punk (as I am young, but don't consider myself a punk), but it does increase the probability. |
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| MayanArch |
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Sunday, Nov 26th 12:48am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1196
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
| melloh wrote: | | I wouldn't go as far to conjecture that... my argument (and I'm guessing it's a similar notion for some others) is that 1) there are simply more e30 cars out there = more e30 owners and 2) there seems to be more bling-bling-type owners w/ e30s (and even more w/ e36 and so on) which tends to attract younger and more punkish crowds. No, young does not equate punk (as I am young, but don't consider myself a punk), but it does increase the probability. |
Thats actually really funny.
Should we do a "bling bling" test before accepting applications?
Yeah, you are right about that. I actually got a distaste for the E36 M3 because it was predominantly a "bro" car here in Miami. |
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| myersport |
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Sunday, Nov 26th 2:01am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 184
east tennessee
'82 320iS. '91 327iC |
I too have recently acquired a '91 e30 "cabrio". I would also like to find a forum that is more like this one, that does (mostly) have intelligent discussion on a variety of topics, even tho opinions vary greatly. I however don't want to include e30's on this forum for fear that it would turn into what the others seem to be: Look how fast my car is, check out my NOS, check out my turbo (no offense, turbo guys-they can be fun. Ask me; I've owned a few((even a 320!))) I like to hear about and see Turbo'd cars, but when appropriate. It seems that all the e30 guys do is add turbos, but maybe I am wrong. Most of the e30 sites I have seen were shown to me by a friend who has a  TURBO 325i! Maybe it's the fact that we appreciate our e21's despite the lack of aftermarket support that makes us different. Hell, anyone can build a ferocious e30 that looks sharp, but it takes a little extra to make an e21 that will attract a second or third look. It's that attention to detail that sets us apart, and I don't want to lose that on this forum.
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| melloh |
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Sunday, Nov 26th 3:37am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 453
California, USA (San Jose)
1980 320is, 1991 318is |
| MayanArch wrote: |
Should we do a "bling bling" test before accepting applications?
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Now that's funny... |
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| MayanArch |
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Sunday, Nov 26th 5:23am [Edit] [Quote] [IMS] [View car] |
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Post nr. 1197
Florida, USA
Baur E21 2.7 1982, Baur E30 318i 1985, 323i 1978 |
| melloh wrote: | | MayanArch wrote: |
Should we do a "bling bling" test before accepting applications?
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Now that's funny... |
What would the test be??????????
If your jeans show the top of your ass crack, you are either a plumber or a fat mechanic and you are in......However, if they show underwear and the back pockets hang behind your knees you're out? 
If your jeans are big enough to double as a car cover......and you dont have a weight problem...you are out?
If the jewelry you wear weighs more than your engine block......
Hmmmm....isnt this "profiling"? |
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