Saving a Forgotten BMW E30 - Sitting for 4 YEARS!

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• BMW E30 INSPECTION Aft...
In todays video we are picking up my newest BMW project build! I scored a smoking deal on a 1984 BMW 318i E30! Were dragging it home, throwing in a fresh battery, cleaning it up and checking it over. Cant wait to make some content for you guys, especially on a classic and iconic BMW. Id like to hear your feedback on which direction we should take this build. I hope you all enjoy!
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[@DK-xy3ho]

Oh my gosh. My beautiful car. So very glad that we connected and you have this beauty Alec. I can't wait to see the progress. Truly was "Kismet" that we got together. Now I have "sellers remorse", haha. Keep going dude. Love the video. Fun to see bits of our property on screen also. Love to you from the seller of the pretty car.

[@DayOffDIY]

Denise! Glad you got to finally see the video! I hope you enjoy the series, and were just up the road if you miss it too much ;)

[@axelvauthier6823]

​@@DayOffDIYzu top tes vidéos KZbin tu gère trop bien

[@iadubber]

Love E30s. I once had an 89 325IX and that car was a TANK in the snow.

[@DayOffDIY]

yeah im lovin this car so far! excited to get her tuned up and back on the road ASAP!

[@schakalix]

I love the fact that you respect the car and keep it OEM. Can't wait to see the next episodes. Cheers! 🍻

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey thanks! some cars deserve to be preserved. appreciate the support

[@bosley629]

Whatta find! Keep it OEM Just drop in the M44 engine (1.9L) ✌️

[@robw7205]

An important tip for you; the sunroof will never seal. It's not supposed to. What it does have are drains, and you're getting water because the drains are clogged. What will happen is that the water will stay in there and condense and cause rust on the inside of the roof. It's a pretty easy fix, but make sure you clear out those drains or you will have roof rust, the kind that makes you remove the headliner, and with an interior that nice you do not want to mess with the headliner. They are expensive and a pain to mess with. Otherwise, that's a really nice car. I have a few of those and they're super fun and really easy to work on. Nice score.

[@DayOffDIY]

ill be sure to take a peak at the drains, ive cleaned em before on newer models but havent checked the E30 yet, good idea!

[@NishiyamaArtist]

On a 25 year old wagon the sunroof was wonderful. I cleaned the drains. But a leak persisted. Really a mystery to many people that assessed the Mystery Leak Source. I sadly closed the sunroof and used home repair caulk and pressed the bead of it into the seam between roof and the rubber seal along the sunroof panel. Later, it was noticed that on this car and older cars, windows are caulked heavily into place and a metal trim is placed around the glass but the trim leaves a gap, perhaps for expansion and contraction, but the sliding metal cover was not closed completely, it just covered the gap. This allowed water from the top central point of the front window to reach and wet the instrument cluster wiring behind the dash. The electrical problems caused electrical havoc. We thought the window was leaking. The rainy season mysteriously disabled the car. Probably a car machine was caused the metal trim cover piece to shift noticeably and it exposed the gap between the trim ends. The electrical problems vanished. Imma gonna also post this reply as a general comment.

[@jeffmac3071]

Taking your dog for a ride, priceless.

[@DayOffDIY]

she loves cruising with me! shes a great road dog :)

[@michaelwalton3631]

Ah, I had an '89 320i e30 manual back in the 90s. White with blue cloth interior. Silky smooth 6 but still super economical. This one's a beauty, amazing condition for its age.

[@DayOffDIY]

sounds like a sweet car, especially with a manual! Im a bigger fan of the cloth interior than I thought id be. Its cozy!

[@buildingsalvage]

What a gem! Need a dash cover or sun shade for the windshield to keep that dash from cracking!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thats a good idea, Ill take a look at dash covers as long as its not too hideous. for now im keeping her garaged, special treatment

[@Bowtie12oclock]

You did good finding this gem. The interior is immaculate and it's gonna look great once the whole car is in motion.

[@DayOffDIY]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for the comment!

[@Mikejones51046]

You picked a good one!!! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. This car deserves a complete refurb M539 style! Work out the mechanical and get that thing painted! Can’t wait bro

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! Im thinking the same thing. First will be the engine, then I can play around with the body

[@littleboydesign]

I have a 1984 318i, and her name is Rubella. I've been restoring her since 2002 and wish I could share a picture of her body, including a sun roof . Everything is original . It was bought October 13th, 1984, in California, and I have all the paperwork spent a pretty penny well worth it 😂

[@DayOffDIY]

WOW! what a great story! you bought it off the lot and have had it since?! Sounds like its cherry. The body on this one could use some work... but at least its low mileage! cheers and thanks for the comments and support!

[@ozzyfreeman2619]

I'm owner of the BMW E30 325i and I'm really happy. This is awesome vehicle. Please save it in original.

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey Ozzy! Glad to be a part of the E30 owners club now. Im excited. will do! thanks for the comment

[@NishiyamaArtist]

Older bmw can/have a front window with a metal trim around the window. Perhaps for contraction and expansion, there is a gap between the ends of this trim. This opening is covered with a "sliding cover" over the gap in the metal trim. Minor, but if the sliding metal cover is not closed completely, rain water maybe forced into the opening by wind pressure while driving in the rain. This water can in the worst case get channeled along the window and inside the "A" pillar and into the area behind the dash, then onto wires and then into the electronic instrument cluster. The rain water causes unseen electrical problems caused electronics havoc. The rainy season mysteriously disabled the car. Later, probably a car machine wash roller caused the metal trim cover piece to shift noticeably and it exposed the gap between the trim ends. Pushed it into place and all of the electrical problems vanished.

[@DayOffDIY]

wow thats amazing! ive been neglecting this car and havent put much work into it recently, but im gearing up to tear back in. hoping for the best!

[@SDE90]

On the intake.. that's actually an AFM = air flow meter. Instead of MAF = mass air flow. Welcome to 80's tech 😎🤝

[@DayOffDIY]

thanks for the info! I got a lot to learn on this engine. Digging the mac miller photo icon stephen!

[@gwil2034]

What a great find !! Glad to see you are keeping it OEM. Looking forward to watching your restoration/transformation on the 318i . My first Beemer was an 88 325i in Bronzit. Great car, small and fast. Currently own (since 1994) a 1990 E34 535I in black with 179,000 miles. All original with 30 years of service records ....all around great car. Drives great in these North Carolina snowfalls.

[@DayOffDIY]

sounds like youve had some beautiful cars! Yeah im happy with this car so far, new video going up today! thanks for the comment

[@MLC...]

Oh I love E30's! I am hooked Sir! Thank you, thank you!

[@DayOffDIY]

me and you both! Appreciate the support and excitement!!!

[@alpiedelmicro]

Man when I texted you at that message "which BMW do you want me to buy?" I talked to you about the E30 and the M10B18... Can not believe you bought one at the end! 🥳 Congratulations!

[@DayOffDIY]

Always wanted one, and this one came to me ! I put a post out locally saying I was lookin for a project and Denise emailed me. Worked out perfect

[@alpiedelmicro]

@@DayOffDIY awesome man! Will you keep the original Paint? Considering you Will fix the rust

[@DayOffDIY]

not sure yet, my goal is to get it running really well before attacking the body, if i did paint the car, i think id keep it original to the VIN and color match

[@tedse21]

My first BMW was a similar spec BMW e21 318i. Great little chassis.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thats an awesome car, gotta love these classics!

[@tweedjohnny8740]

Epic buy for $2500! I've only been a BMW e46 owner of several but I am digging this ride. I look forward to seeing you put your expertise on the car. 1984 was a good year I graduated high school that year.

[@DayOffDIY]

Johnny! Yeah me too, I think we scored! Excited to see if I can get this engine idling smooth again. Gotta love the classics, they dont make em like this anymore. Cheers!

[@tweedjohnny8740]

@@DayOffDIY You wanted feedback of what the was worth. My opinion is a car with that low mileage, condition, paper work etc... someone who had 1 in college or high school around 1984 would pay a premium to replace a car like that. Personally I look forward to being educated on this one! Great pick on this 1 Alec.

[@andrewgarcia3136]

I love e46s but the old BMWs are probably the best. They're simpler and easier to keep running, and just so timeless.

[@DayOffDIY]

I agree Johnny, appreciate the feedback big time. Love getting the dialogue going. Hows your E46 coming along? you guys knock out the starter replacement?

[@DayOffDIY]

@andrewgarcia3136 I agree!

[@robsweekendgarage]

Excited for the E30 series. I think you’re on the right track with an oem+ type build. There are tons of E30s that have been modified, hacked up, etc. nice clean original examples are getting harder to find. Shame about the rust. Interesting that the underside is so clean despite the body rust. Wonder if it had some prior body work that just wasn’t done 100% and is showing age. I think you did great for $2500 especially with the clean interior.

[@DayOffDIY]

Im glad you agree Robert! It needs to be preserved. Yeah ive never owned a car with rust like this before, so im curious how im going to tackle it. Lots of research before hand. Hope to collaborate with a youtube automotive painter! that would be great. Not sure if its original paint, it looks the part so far. cant complain for the price though! Cheers

[@user-wb8kt9ep5w]

What a great deal! Congratulations! The e30 is my favorite BMW. Looking forward to the next video on the e30

[@robsweekendgarage]

Just stared my own page with my latest project. A turbo 330ci that I lovingly call the green turd. I’d be honored if you subscribed!

[@DayOffDIY]

@@robsweekendgarage subscribed! Keep up the awesome work

[@RC-zb8tl]

29:07 I'm glad I ended up in the ballpark! Stoked to see the restoration of this beaut. My older brother used to drive an E30 318i manual transmission in red back in the day until it finally died at over 250k miles! These are serious head turners man, you got an absolute steal at $2500. Tough to find any E30s that are in running condition in the first place let alone at such a low price

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey RC! The engines seem stout! feels reliable even at its old age. I agree, they are a real head turner. I feel lucky to have found it, the car actually came to me!

[@Paul-to5kx]

Very nice E30...Being from the UK, I would be so tempted to do only one modification.... To fit the European front & rear 'bumpers' which would transform the look into what BMW originally designed. I would also get all the rust issues sorted...but that is just my opinion ! My late Uncle owned a very nice e30 325i convertible in silver, automatic as well. This was followed by an E36 328i convertible, that I actually bought and drove to Switzerland. That was followed by an E36 318iS coupe, in which I did several track days , and also drove to Monaco for the F1 Historic Grand Prix. I now have a mint E46 318iSE that is my only car. Keep up the good work: really like your videos, and your dog is a star !! Cheers Paul 🙂

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey Paul! Thanks for the comment! I agree, it would be awesome to change out the bumpers. Im going to look into cost of replacements, or order up some aftermarket bumper brackets to pull them in. Rust will be sorted too, after I dial in the engine and powertrain. Sounds like youve driven some sweet classic BMWs! this is my first E30 and my first coupe! Ill give Sage some pets for you, thank you for the support!

[@jesmondsaliba3297]

If you're draining the coolant it's very important to remove engine block drain plug situated on the exhaust side just under the headers. If not you'll be draining only half of the coolant by removing the lower radiator hose.

[@DayOffDIY]

good point, i used to pull that drain when doing coolant flushes at the shop, gets a bit messier but makes for a much more thorough drain and fill. appreciate the comment!!!

[@whappy212]

YESSS BABY❤❤❤ All it needs is some tlc A nice set of wheels And an M tech spoiler...then its perfect👌🔥

[@Mommyhas2smokefirst]

That’s what I’m saying😂😂😂😂

[@DayOffDIY]

Thats what im saying! We will see about the spoiler :)

[@autolinepro]

Stoked to see this one come to life!

[@DayOffDIY]

me too friend! we got some smoke work to do

[@brettnewman5230]

Can’t wait to see what you do with this one! I grew up driving a bronzit 318ia 4 door. Had the same interior cloth. Bulletproof car, great cruiser, body roll, the 4hp22 was a pain but it was a reliable car. Ac was fantastic. You should fix the rust, stop it, and keep it original as possible. This is one you should try and hang on to for a while. The prices are insane now. You got a fair deal. The patina of that car is awesome. I would check the sunroof drains first, replace the odometer gears as soon as you can, and do the usual general maintenance. Love it!

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey Brett! Appreciate the comment! Sounds like a sweet car, this thing is feeling reliable already and i havent even touched it. I agree, address the rust, get the body back in shape. Good idea on sunroof drains, ive already started research on the odometer gears :)

[@Frankysbeemer]

No freaking way man!!!!! Im so excited to see this beauty get back to its former glory. Keep it up 👍

[@DayOffDIY]

Franky! pumped to see your excited about it too! workin on the inspection and part 2 right now. Appreciate the support as always!

[@steemd515]

Some bmw style 5s wheels would look dope on the e30, congrats.

[@DayOffDIY]

now thats a wheel that would look epic! i totally agree. wonder how pricey they are. thanks!

[@M440iUK]

I do love a BMW especially an e30! Engine and manual swap to the 325.

[@DayOffDIY]

i was thinkin that while driving it, would be a whole different car just with a manual trans. although the automatic in the car was recently replaced

[@Meatballfb]

Yes! Finally an E30 - I have a 325 vert myself. Really in need of your expertise, so excited for the series!

[@DayOffDIY]

I dont have much for expertise but im going to give it a shot! working on getting a parts list and second video :)

[@Aardvark49]

Love your dog. Car's a beauty - keep it original. Start with drivetrain: oil change, trans fluid, diff fluid, fuel filter, spark plugs, cap and rotor. Brakes, cooling system, suspension - you obviously know BMWs. Great buy! Will be watching your channel.

[@DayOffDIY]

thanks! shes the best. appreciate the support! I think thats the plan, start with engine, then service all fluids, and work my way to the rear bumper!

[@jesmondsaliba3297]

I'm an e30 lover, if you want that thing faster just slam a M20B25 in it. I've done some of them, and it will turn out a huge difference. It will boost market value as well if it's done how it should be. I also convert the brakes in all 4 disk brakes, the same as it rolled out of the factory.

[@DayOffDIY]

that may be an option for the future! a disc brake conversion would be a nice OEM+ mod to do as well. as of right now, im a fan of the M10

[@stevenolson5355]

Wow, been a while since I’ve seen one without a cracked dash! That interior is unbelievable. Cloth on a bmw is so cool for some reason. Great find!

[@DayOffDIY]

right?! ive seen a lot for sale and the dashes are just hammered. I agree, somethin pretty cool about the cloth interior. feels comfy. Thanks for the support!

[@davemackey1712]

Congrats on the e30! I bought a 90 325i a few years back, now the e92 m3 is collecting dust 😢. Can’t wait to see what you do with this little car

[@DayOffDIY]

thanks Dave! Im pumped on it. Dont let that S65 go to waste, take it out for a rip for me!

[@rukawakaede2231]

idon't know how i finished this video 😂😂 very enjoyable content thanx for sharing

[@DayOffDIY]

well thanks for making it to the end! Glad you enjoyed it

[@djzurapk]

The US spec bumpers are hideous would love to see some European spec bumpers on this thing. Love your channel man keep it up

[@DayOffDIY]

I agree! I was looking into the bumper shock mod last night, also looking at some replacement brackets to pull it in, im sure the Euro spec bumpers are going to cost a few hundred bucks. Thanks for the support!

[@strongsizzle]

Awesome! So glad to see an E30!

[@DayOffDIY]

me too ! time to mix things up. thanks for the comment!

[@JVBNorway]

Great choice man, i love me some classic BMW! That E30 is going to bring a lot of joy, cant wait for more content, keep it up👍🏼

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks dude! I think I made the right choice. BMW was different back then, you can feel it in the car and see it in the details. everything is holding up so well. Appreciate the support!

[@krokokiel6360]

In min 24:26 -24:30 you can see I guess water drops in to the cabin from the roof, so befor you leave it outside check it out ( it was the moment u where driving from right to to left at the left side of the sunroof

[@DayOffDIY]

good eye! thanks for the comment. mustve been residual droplets from when i washed the car, im parking it inside the garage for now, but will be ordering up seals for the sunroof ASAP. as well as cleaning the drains

[@HansGarage]

Yoooooo can't wait for more vids on this! What a find!!! Congrats!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Hans! Im pumped on it, glad you are too

[@Cesar_Quan]

Dream car!

[@DayOffDIY]

its been a blast

[@joujouzghaib8922]

I can answet you on anything about E30's man 👌🏻 Fan shroud missing, fuel filter needs change, spark plugs, intake air filter and there's definitely some vacuum leaks... Don't tune with the air flowmeter you can just clean your throttle body and it's all good. The sunroof seal likes to dry out over the years so it needs to be changed. And the interior is perfect, can't comment on that. Check the joint between gearbox and the driveshaft, they like to go bad. And it's your turn now man, I am very excited as you are 😁❤🤝🏻

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks for the info! Really appreciate it. I think I have the earlier model not equipped with the fan shroud... we will see how it performs when it gets warm. Sunroof seal definitely needs addressing. Flex disc will definitely be getting inspected this week too. Appreciate the support my friend!!!

[@joujouzghaib8922]

@@DayOffDIY don't mention it brother, I hope all goes well. Your brother from Lebanon ❤

[@mr.silens1641]

Awesome. Looking forward to see how this project progresses!

[@DayOffDIY]

thank you! im lookin forward to it too, glad you enjoyed

[@ozzyfreeman2619]

My congrats to you mate, what a amazing choise for the good project.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks you! Im glad you guys are pleased with the purchase. I got lucky.

[@Pdgrzb]

Check differential overall condition and mounts, the seals on the axels tend to go bad and leak. I guess if you own E46 you will be just fine, most of the issues are shared, like fragile cooling for instance. Perhaps it would be a good idea to strip down the floor inside and backseats as well as mats in the trunk to check how rusty it really is. I was up for a bad surprise on mine.

[@DayOffDIY]

good call, i wonder if its the diff bushing that caused my clunk into reverse. Ive done quite a few differential reseals and axle seal replacements so ill be comfortable there. Good idea on stropping the floor, need to at least pull the seats and address the rust on the mounting locations. Appreciate the comment!

[@visvaldasbausa2575]

Beautiful car man! Congrats with good deal 🎉 good luck with the new project! It’s not just a car, it’s a history.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! Im pretty damn excited about it. Definitely some cool history, need to do my part to preserve it

[@ftadamm]

YESS E3O MY FAVORITE IM EXCITED

[@DayOffDIY]

hell yeah im stoked to hear that!

[@Astra8676]

Great score dude, I love the E30 and I'm glad you got one. I would put the euro spec bumpers and the wheels would have to be BBS crossspoke alloys. On the later E30's the rear valance would rust just around the tow hook. I agree with you the interior is mint the dash has not cracked and the front seats are not ripped. Once again I'm happy for you and cannot wait for future videos!!!!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! Im pumped on it, didnt think I could afford one and this car came to me. I agree with the euro bumpers and BBS, I was thinking BBSs too, all comes down to money so ill probly reach out to some wheel companies. I checked the rear tow hooks today and they look clean! Thanks! Cheers

[@YellowMoto7]

Excited for this one!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks dude me too! Good to see ya again

[@julioirizarry4262]

What a truly awesome find! And YES, I can not Agee more with you, keep this treasure and restore it , the way it was originally. I’ll be following every bolt and nut work on it, like the e46 you brought to life. I am parting ways with my e46 convertible lady and if all goes well , I’m getting a 1999 Porsche 911-996 also with low mileage and exceptionally well taking care of . Putting some cash aside to address the IMS potential issue as preventative. Your e46 restoration help me tremendously in fixing my own and for the very first time , I even change spark plugs , oil and few other things. Thanks!

[@DayOffDIY]

Julio! Thats awesome to hear, glad I could be of some help. Im still learning myself, its a never ending journey. That Porsche sounds like a sweet car. Glad you enjoyed the video, ill have part 2 up hopefully early next week

[@jamesodongo775]

Now this is dope content, can't wait to see you do your magic...got interested in your channel cause of the E46 build and now I am stuck here. If it is okay just also a polite request kindly do some content on BMW E46 transmission problems especially auto manifesting in the form of delayed shifting. All the love from Kenya the Capital Country of Africa!😊

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you James! I appreciate you sticking around. I did a video on replacing the torque converter on my E46, and removing the transmission. Also have a video up on a E83 with a rough shifting issue that got fixed with a service and additive. If I run into any more transmission issues ill try to document! Cheers!

[@keryn9119]

I love it. Would like to see it kept original (including factory rims). Id rather see you restore the rims than put a new ones one. Also please keep the BMW of Beverly Hills number plate surround 😍

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey Keryn! I agree, factory is best, although some tasteful BBS wheels would look amazing, also very expensive. Glad youre a fan of the frame, if you ever want it ill ship it to ya :)

[@keryn9119]

@@DayOffDIY I want to see you get smacked with nostalgia for this thing and end up writi g your own logbook letter about it at the end. The plate surround is a part of that story 😀

[@DayOffDIY]

I think thats a great idea! add it to the ebay listing i found. I shouldve read the whole thing, you wouldve liked it. Ill find some time to squeeze the rest in

[@zeroyon4562]

This is sick. Great score! Tidy and a 2 door! How is the battery tray? They’re usually so rotted out in the cars here. M42 and manual swap this thing! It’ll be a nice little bump in power and still look like an OE car. There’s so much you can do to an E30. People have widened those bottle cap wheels by converting them to 3 piece and they look great. Pazi88 KZbin channel has them. IACV valve probably needs a clean out too and yeah, there’s bound to be perished hoses.

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey! Thanks! Im excited. I didnt look too hard when swapping the battery but everything looked intact. Im going to look into that wheel idea! Yeah I bet that IACV is sticky or gunked up, still impressed with how smooth its running. Excited to plumb it with smoke and find some leaks.

[@trey4341]

I'm jealous 😫 I love them. There is a guy here who is just asking way too much for them. You got a good one 👍congrats 👏

[@DayOffDIY]

Trey! Appreciate it man, well if youre ever interested Ill eventually be sellin this one, i can put you first on the list

[@trey4341]

@DayOffDIY thank you for that. Unfortunately, I'm all the way on the east side. That would probably put that out of my budget 😅 I'm sure someone will be getting it. Thanks for thinking about that.

[@DayOffDIY]

are you on the east coast? or across the atlantic?

[@DanBuilds]

This is awesome! Great choice of vehicle. I can't wait to see the progress along the way!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Dan! Good to see you again!

[@grayskyes9186]

just bought one of these cars myself. exact model year and everything and needs some work. as a 16 year old ive got a lot of learning and work to do as she hasnt ran properly in a while (and the breaks dont work)

[@mauriciocoura4167]

Great video!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@TC-4343]

Nice find. Check the rear diff & subframe bushings for the cause of the shudder when shifting to reverse. What happened with the car in Oregon you were going to go after?

[@DayOffDIY]

good idea, ive done quite a few of those diff bushings over the years before leaving for oregon i found the centerlink on my truck had sheared, so i was delayed due to repairs, but then stumbled upon this gem

[@andrewgarcia3136]

Ive been curious about doing a tuned m10 build. Seeing as those are the only e30s people don't care about

[@DayOffDIY]

im actually becoming a really big fan, even if its a bit slower. This engine looks so damn good for its age and held up beautifully. Feels very reliable already

[@onehunnid12]

This would be a perfect e30 for a m3 replica build since there’s rust in the spots where you need to cut out for the m3 trunk

[@DayOffDIY]

thats a really good point!

[@bogusienombre355]

Wow. what a good find. Great history. This is like my e46! Perfect interior, low miles, 2 owners and a pile of service records! ALSO... that funny trans jerk&jump when changing gears! Please investigate that. It's not a low battery, so low trans oil? Bushing? Engine mount? I need more possibilities that I've not thought of. This should be really exciting to see you O.E.M refresh this. Great choice! Yahoooo! Let's gooooo! Congrats!

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey thanks Bog! I moved the car today and no clunk from the transmission, curious what the underside of this thing looks like! Great seein you as always

[@bogusienombre355]

@@DayOffDIY 👍

[@user-ql7ej6we6q]

You need to do manual transmission swap and M50b25 swap and M technik body kit it's gonna looks awesome 👌

[@DayOffDIY]

that would be epic!

[@dakarhard]

So glad you purchased an e30!! Can't wait to see the progress and good job you put in every project. But for god's sake, you need to throw away those horrible bumpers and get some euro spec ones...Those really kills the image of such a beautiful car. I grew up in a 325i saloon, silver metallic with m suspension, that was and amazing car. Greetings from your friend of Spain!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! Im pumped on it, always wanted one! It took me by surprise. I agree, im going to look into euro bumpers, just need to find a source for a decent price. Spain! Ive always wanted to visit. Cheers friend

[@dakarhard]

@@DayOffDIY If you need help finding parts in europe just ask me, the bad part is the price...people are crazy over here. By the way if you ever come to Madrid you will have a free tour! 😎

[@DayOffDIY]

youre awesome! appreciate that. Ill be sure to put a post in the community if I ever do some travels, i think it would be EPIC to meet up with some viewers while visiting their home areas! Definitely going to hit you up if I make it to MADRID!!!

[@grantschmidt8662]

Really like the choice of the new project car, my first ever car I got was a 95 e34 525i so I can really appreciate the styling. I personally would like to see a mini restoration/OEM+ build, currently in the middle of doing rust repair on one of my projects, so that would be neat to see you tackle. Considering how slow these are from factory, I think a manual swap would really liven up the driving experience. Stoked to see what you do with it!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you grant! BMW made a lot of real classics around that era, im just glad I could find one for a good price. I agree, I think thatll be the goal for this one. No idea on where to start with the rust, need to do some research on it. A manual transmission would be epic, id be into it, as opposed to an entire engine swap. I do appreciate the simplicity of the M10 and kinda wanna keep it. Cheers!

[@bogusienombre355]

@@DayOffDIY value would be lost for auctions sales but popular with half of market value buyers.

[@grantschmidt8662]

@@DayOffDIY One other thing I forgot to mention, the box you pointed to thinking it was a MAF, technically that's a air flow meter or AFM, it uses a flapper door angle and temp to send to the ECU and determine the mass flow. Does the same thing though as a MAF

[@DayOffDIY]

good info! This is my oldest vehicle and believe it or not the lowest mile vehicle ive ever owned. Its been a great learning experience even just this week. That airbox weighs 5 lbs i swear, its a monster

[@andrewgarcia3136]

E34s are great. It's a big ass e30 with lots of creature comfort. More stable but still very fun to drive.

[@user-fj1fw6xj1h]

Amazing e30 you got there. I think you should restored back to original. The things that you should do is lower springs, a manual swap, euro bumpers and a nice exhaust. Like @M539 Restorations

[@user-fj1fw6xj1h]

and BBS oem bmw rims

[@DayOffDIY]

That's the plan! not sure about exhaust or wheels yet, but will definitely be going through the engine thoroughly and fixing anything I can find. appreciate the comment!

[@tehedx]

Woohoo, from the same year as I am. Glad to hear that you would like it in a pristine condition. I would leave those wheels as is. My E46 came with after market wheels that I swapped out for original ones. Yes, they do look less cool and one could argue they're outdated, but in my opinion the original rims fit the design of the car the best. Anyway, that's only _my_ opinion and shouldn't stop you from doing what you want :)

[@DayOffDIY]

Hey! thanks for the comment. Yeah definitely want to try to preserve the car, the only wheels id ever really consider are some high end BBS wheels, but i agree, most factory wheels fit the car perfectly, these included!

[@tehedx]

@@DayOffDIY They have some elegant looking ones; those that aren't "look at me!" :) You showed a list with work to be done with priorities 1 to 3. Which is nice, I implemented that right away. Given that the current wheels are fine, this would get a 3. But once again highly opinionated, it's your car and it's up to you.

[@DayOffDIY]

hahah I love that you use the 1-3s! did that for years at the shop and with my customers and it helps break things down mentally. have you seen this bottlecap 3pc wheel modification? a viewer told me about it, makes the wheels far too wide but adds a beautiful polished lip to the factory wheel. its pretty neat

[@aombarbor]

This is exciting to see

[@DayOffDIY]

glad you liked it! more to come, thanks for the comment!

[@05rikaz]

Great car. I was looking for one here in Phoenix Az. I have seen them in OfferUp from $4500 to 20K. $2500 was a sweet deal.

[@DayOffDIY]

Im pumped, I think even paint as is it would have great resale. Thanks for the comment!

[@andreasfuerst8591]

Cool car! I highly recommend to clean all the drains, especially from the sun roof, doors and rocker panels. Cheers from Germany!

[@DayOffDIY]

great idea, ill be checking out the sunroof drains this week hopefully! Thanks for the comment and support! much appreciated

[@rossparkes]

This looks like a great buy man, I can't believe that interior (wish my E46 looked like that)! I'm interested to see how you deal with that rust, I have some on my rear quarter so wondering how to tackle that!

[@DayOffDIY]

Im really excited! Been researching some rust repair techniques, and im actually pretty excited to try my hand at it. lots of sanding and some bondo in my future. Good to see you again Ross!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

13:57 Alec, where did you find a left handed leaf blower? You pulled that starter to life like a fireman saving a damsel in distress!

[@ryanm.3681]

Im so excited for this

[@DayOffDIY]

me too! good to see you ryan!

[@CohnWolfeFitness]

Not a e30 but my first bmw was a 94 318is with a 4 cylinder engine. Excited to see what you do this beauty.

[@DayOffDIY]

E36! also a super fun car, I can see why you love your ZHP comin from a 4 cylinder!

[@CohnWolfeFitness]

@@DayOffDIY haha I had a 96 328is before the ZHP. 5 speed….loved that car and did a ton of mods to it. The ZHP was after the 328 :)

[@DayOffDIY]

you properly worked your way up!

[@MS-we4wi]

Congats, such a cool car🙌

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! Im pumped

[@scowen5392]

can’t wait for the next videos !!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! Ill get to work for ya. Hopefully another this week.

[@pipolebnene]

Congrats i wish i can find a clean and cheap one the prices are crazy

[@DayOffDIY]

thanks! theyre still out there, just gotta do some digging. I put a post out on next door, looking for broken BMWs and she emailed me!

[@AB-jk7tw]

Nice project choice.

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks ! Im pumped on it

[@tarlocksagoo7190]

Love the e30. Keep it original and restore it..

[@DayOffDIY]

You and me both! Glad you agree!

[@mevanc7304]

Congratulations. Fellow M10 owner: M10 E30: only 84,85 model. Slow but lightest E30 came to US (2380 lbs) Front disc, rear drum. Use only NON-synthetic 15w40 (don't use 30 weight). Adjust valves slightly tighter. Had two fuel pumps. Internal and external. Internal pump/sender unit set up NLA (or very expensive) use 74 chevy vega pump and (bit of work) retro fit it to existing pump cage. If you want to manuel swap the car, transmission must come from a M10 car. no other transmission fits (Not even M42, Getrag 240). If you put a 4.10 diff from another e30 you have bit of torque off the line (feels faster-feels is the key word) M10 cars and M42(91 318i/is) cars have small case diff. Medium case would be a better (stronger) . Most e30 parts are like LEGO. interchangeable. change brake fluid, rev the hell out of it. M10 is screamer and dead reliable. Unfortunately not much support to get lot of HP out this engine. check E21 and 2002 forums for info on this engine. use Realoem.com to use the last 7 digits of the VIN of car to find the part numbers and FCP euro is a great place to buy parts. surprisingly small parts (still available) , are not that expensive at the dealer. E36 or E46 steering rack swap is great upgrade (faster ratio) relatively easy. Your front Crank seat and rear main seals probably leaking now if not replaced. M10 will run fine with a leaky engine unlike M20's. Buy/download (free in forums) a E30 Bentley manuel

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! Proud to be an owner of an E30! Your info is priceless! im going to screenshot it and save it to a folder for future reference. Im a big fan of realOEM, been using it for 7 years or so and its extremely helpful. Really appreciate the support and all of the feedback. Im sure we will be talking more! Cheers

[@lost0824]

Another banger video !!!

[@DayOffDIY]

Appreciate you dude!

[@xxxxx2147]

Will need a full respray after sorting all the rust spots might as well change the colour to gun metal grey and nice set of bbs rims

[@DayOffDIY]

yup, figured she deserves a full respray, not sure how im going to go about it yet, need to address the rust first. I was thinking BBSs too! they sure are spendy though

[@johannesritter2053]

the best bmw ever made

[@DayOffDIY]

I would love to get my hands on an E30 M3. Got to drive one or two back in the day, such a classic

[@mifo1133]

nice choice! seems like you fixed microphone already :)

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks! I did, spent over $100 to get a quality microphone, still working out the kinks and settings, but the audio quality is better already

[@aq043]

Yes! An e30!!!!!!

[@DayOffDIY]

im pumped! thanks for the comment

[@staleyexplores]

so excellent!

[@DayOffDIY]

she sure is! Cheers

[@jerrygonzalez2686]

Look at you, jumping in on an e30, let's see how this one goes, great choice but I wouldn't went for an e24 or 28 👍

[@DayOffDIY]

Thanks Jerry, maybe ill dabble with an E24 or E28 in the future, this is just the beginning!

[@jerrygonzalez2686]

@@DayOffDIY I sense that the force is strong with you. 👍

[@justswippin2693]

excited for this

[@DayOffDIY]

me too!

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

yes man! that's the way to go! rescue some more and please, others than bmw 😅 there are more brands to be rescued.

[@DayOffDIY]

thank you! ill branch out to other makes and models soon, just have a soft spot for these cars, and some prior knowledge to help me out.

[@moka1529]

Nice !!

[@DayOffDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ahmetsuer5781]

The carmarket in germany is out of control. Prices are rising tooo much. Nice video man❤

[@DayOffDIY]

Sounds like it! BMWs must be a hot commodity over there. Thanks for the comment friend!

[@elevatoraoal561]

That's a good price for the car, they are going for 5k-8k AUD in rough condition. Good friend of mine sold his running one for 3k only few years prior. Very sad.

[@DayOffDIY]

Im happy to hear I got a good deal. Ive seen em few and far between over here too. Shame they sold the car for so cheap but someone got a good deal! Cheers and thanks for the support

[@karlnewgrove]

The E30 truly one of the most beautiful cars ever made and I fully support your decision to retain its OEM specs. Nonetheless, might I suggest swapping out those abominations for Euro bumpers :)

[@DayOffDIY]

Couldn't agree more! was looking into the shorter bumper brackets this morning, i also need to look into pricing on the euro bumpers

[@stefanrusu2067]

Good choice! I'm curious how you'll tackle the rust issue - body work is tedious job. Also, european style bumpers look nicer than those american oversized ones. Are you considering replacing them?

[@DayOffDIY]

im up for the challenge! itll be new to me. I agree, im looking into a solution for the bumpers, depends on how expensive the euro spec ones are... we will see!

[@lieutenantdan8170]

Do the bumper shock mod

[@DayOffDIY]

I looked that up, looks decent, as long as the trim stays flush. wonder if i can buy shorter bumper mounts

[@erwindani2825]

Keep it original pleaseeee...these cars are just so sweet...even now I still love them compared to the newer 3s

[@DayOffDIY]

I totally agree! ill do my best. they dont make em like this anymore

[@johnbanks8269]

have you considered replacing the clutch fan for an electric? you will get more performance and better MPGs. worked for my e46 automatic. 2 better in the city 5 on the hwy.

[@DayOffDIY]

havent thought about it yet! ill see how the temps do when i get her back on the highway for a decent stretch

[@-Rodders]

Someones probably already said it, but it needs euro spec bumpers because the american ones are way too big. But a lovely car, shame its not manual

[@DayOffDIY]

Absolutely needs euro bumpers. A manual would be awesome too

[@jaynouby]

I love this 👍

[@DayOffDIY]

me too! thanks for stoppin by

[@shaqtalksstocks]

Im just happy I’m here while your channel is below 1m subs.Remember Me

[@DayOffDIY]

Hahah I wish! maybe someday. Ill remember you Shaq!

[@Bowtie12oclock]

I know I might be in the minority since a lot of E92 owners are using other methods, but when the situation presents itself, do you think you can do a how-to for using ISTA?

[@DayOffDIY]

absolutely! I just worked through my issue with ISTA this morning so hopefully itll cooperate in the future, just dont have any current projects where ISTA is needed. Hopefully some more ISTA related content in the future

[@priusbatteryrepair8401]

Hey guy! Phil just gave me your channel. Awesome work. Do you need a paint job? I started painting cars at 15. Take it easy, Gary

[@DayOffDIY]

hey gary! is this the gary that inspected the house with me? id be interested in chatting about paint work! if you can, shoot me an email at [e-mail] Thanks!