My 1989 E30 325i

[Jules]

Originally posted by kevster30@Dec 10 2004, 12:01 AM Looks like Jules has got a lot of research left to do......*sigh*
Master Kev, I got no shame in doing that!!! and thanks to the sifus ( you included ) in advance..... I have to agree abt the longevity of the battery & weight distribution in that location....but then another potential source of rust & longer powerlines ( losses ). Just a thot.

 

[naipaul]

sorry i'm quite new to this BMW world...therefore i got some questions

what is MAF and Borlas?
and how much the immi AC rims cost you?

approximately how much would your E30 worth in Malaysia? compared to other standard E30 325i..

thanks

 

[Tom]

naipaul

MAF is the gadget for detecting how much air's going into the intake. more often seen on later models. it's a cylindrical unit just before the air filter/box

stock E30s comes with the AFM which has a highly annoying flap and the AFM isn't very reliable, and is something every owner wants to throw it down from the twin towers.

Borla? they're some american exhaust manufacturer. produces some rusty/metallic/loud note..

my E30? hmm. it depends on the buyer and seller, they could strike a deal if the buyer's willing to pay a price for it and the if the seller's willing to part with it at that amount.

i bought mine for RM35,000 last 3yrs. never regretted. never looked back.

 

[kevster30]

MAF - mass air flow meter(used on newer EFI systems)

AFM - air flow meter(used on older EFI systems)

 

[fabianyee]

Originally posted by naipaul@Jan 22 2005, 01:51 PM
sorry i'm quite new to this BMW world...therefore i got some questions

what is MAF and Borlas?
and how much the immi AC rims cost you?

approximately how much would your E30 worth in Malaysia? compared to other standard E30 325i..

thanks

there aren't many sample of post-89(facelifted) ori 325i's around....

cos these are mainly CBU and not CKD...

 

[naipaul]

Tom.

thanks for the information...yes your e30 is super well kept...i would leave my beloved AE86 for an E30 like yours anytime...

what suspension setup are you using and how much it cost?

 

[KiNaKa]

Tom,

Your car is extremely great !!!

Kena racun kao kao ! hahahahaha

Thanks for letting us try on your car ...

 

[naharnms]

Tom,
Wah, quite nice man your car..
However, how come i never seen your car one at TT (old Subang jaya area).. it would be nice to see in person. Want to check out ur MAF, maybe can ask for ur opinion on the pros/cons of using this gadget. Where r u located btw ?

Me, i am drving an E30 2-door just like u, so maybe can tukar2 ideas.

Cheers

 

[Tom]

naipaul,
thanks for the compliments... never thought of comparing an E30 with an AE86... hmmm but thanks

Kinaka: no problem, anytime, hope i've contributed to your future plans on your car. don't worry, i've not done much so....

naharmas, thanks i'll try to make it to more TTs and HHs in future,

i'm located in KL

The pros are smoother revs, better power, more free revving, no AFM flap bog down, idle problems, etc
the cons of this gadget would come in if it isnt tuned or wired right. plus, it would be better to wire in a temp sensor.

but this is something without regrets.

 

[naipaul]

tom..what wheels u got and how much it cost u?

and do u know those deep dish BBS frm germany...what are the approximate price for each or set of 4 ?

 

[vladd_tappish]

Mr. Goh

Your car looks damm cool man for an E30. How much did you spend for the paint job. Whats your top speed?

 

[tyke]

tom...all i can say is this..... ur e30 looks,sounds & moves like a dream!

hmmmmm....mebbe my e30 will hav an aspiration like "when i grow up i want to be like toms 325i" :lol:
seriously guys...his udm is awe inspiring!
ahhhhh.....mr tom....where do u live ah?
nice car dude..
good as a bench mark for all u e30 owners here!
also check out saifulos,calvins,kevsters and all the other lovely e30's out there!

but please dont forget this my fellow udm'ers....there is no such thing as an ugly bmw!
peace
-brad-

 

[opp]

Tom,

Lovely E30 man. Wish I was driving it. hehhehe

 

[wkwoo69]

Whats stopping you from doing the E30 you put on the market recently, bro...or just buy loneranger's beauty instead!

 

[tyke]

wkw0069...dude u missed the taxi ride in toms car driven by none other by kevster himself during last weeks tt!
u missed the powerslides and donuts too!
didnt c u at the drift clinic last week either?didnt get ur visa approved huh?

 

[Tom]

vladd: it doesn't look like the pics now... i needed to paint it like since 1yr ago...

guys: thanks

tyke: thanks, you're too generous,
i've actually still got lots to do.. bushings, paintjob, freeplays, noises and all..

i'm in KL.

 

[wkwoo69]

tyke - I met you together with Pippa (correct spelling?) bro, when we were all baking under the sun. Got 'default' visa - other half had to work.

Tom - good on you moving here, since your work brings you up here most of the time. Look forward to meeting up again.

 

[Tom]

yeah. thanks for the welcome

looking forward to seeing u again as well

 

[Alvin]

Yup Tom machine is indeed lovely.

Tom

Let me know when you want to upgrade summore. hehehehe. Lots more in the list mate.

 

[Tom]

hehe

You specialize in turbo as well?
slurp!