It’s been a busy couple of weeks. The E30 convertible is pretty well sorted out now. I think I have one, maybe two more projects to do on it this summer but as a daily driver it’s all set. Work to date:
- New Windshield
- New Tires (Yokohama AVID H4S) and alignment
- MD State Inspection and Title
- Seat Covers and Steering Wheel Cover
- Front Stress Bar
- New Clutch
- New Shift Lever Bushings
- New brake fluid, coolant, and oil change
- New timing belt
I have the parts to replace the rotors and brake pads. Now I just need the time to do it. The stress bar has really eliminated much of the cowl shake, but I still need to replace the struts and should probably replace the springs while I’m at it. Once that’s all done, I can turn my attention to a new headliner for the hard top and then (hopefully) get the car painted in the Spring.
All of that work and the parts I already have on hand brings me to about $4,800 invested. With a decent paint job and some new suspension work I will have exceeded my $5,000 budget, but we’ll have a pretty decent car.
