I just started my E30 M3 cabriolet project!! :-)

[fast325it]

"Since the donor was a non-M, I would wager there was never a mount added for the rear of the "M3" muffler.
Thusly, you'd need to find a way to mount an M3 muffler to a 325i hanger setup, and the 325i clamps wont fit around an M3 muffler.
I just went through this on another car..."

Yep, just dealt with this on my MTech. Another issue I had to deal with was making it all fit while utilizing the stock MTech exhaust opening in the rear valence. I also ended up having to "modify" an e36 clamp to make sure it didn't rub on the spare tire well yet fit a twin tip exhaust in the small MTech opening. Ugh!, tight clearances. One small thing after another.

[Nylko]

how much did all of this cost?

[Vazbro]

Too much man! I have stopped counting the money. I just bought a set of 18" BBS RS replica wheels and a hardtop for the car too! The center of the wheels has been painted white and the hardtop will soon go to body shop to get painted Alpine white. Then I will have the upholstery shop to put a new black suede headliner in!!

how much did all of this cost?

[Vazbro]

I just installed 18" ESM 002-R wheels on my car. I have been waiting for a 18" BBS RS type wheels for a long time. I think they looks awesome.

[Vazbro]

Also, I always wanted to have a body color hardtop for the car so here it is. I found it on R3vlimited website.
It is painted white and ready for install. I will replace the headliner with black suede/alcantera type material as well soon!

[Vazbro]

Here are the pics of the car with hardtop installed. I just got it back from the upholstery guy. The headliner is now black suede. I love it!

[strube]

Love it! Looks good.

[Vazbro]

Love it! Looks good.

Thanks man. I wasn't sure if it will look good but I couldn't find anybody who has painted a hardtop in white before so I just trusted my instinct. :-)

[///schwartzman]

Car look great! I think for a final touch it needs an M-Tech heckspoiler... looks lonely out back since the M3 one isn't a perfect fit.

[Vazbro]

Car look great! I think for a final touch it needs an M-Tech heckspoiler... looks lonely out back since the M3 one isn't a perfect fit.

Hmm., I am not sure if any spoiler will proper on a convertible. Did any E30 convertible come with spoiler?

[Vazbro]

Wow, it's been a while since I have been on the S14 last. I noticed all the links to the pictures are broken so here is a link to my photobucket album with all the pics.

http://s608.photobucket.com/user/whoisbuck/library/E30%20BMW%20Cabriolet

[Konig]

Nice thread, I'm glad you bumped it so I could see it.

We're doing a bay area gathering on Saturday, 2/20. Would be great if you made it out! Here's a link:

http://s14net.vbulletin.net/forum/s14/e30-m3-gatherings-events/1233297-2016-bay-area-gathering-s

[Vazbro]

Nice thread, I'm glad you bumped it so I could see it.

We're doing a bay area gathering on Saturday, 2/20. Would be great if you made it out! Here's a link:
http://s14net.vbulletin.net/forum/s1...ea-gathering-s

Thanks buddy
Too bad I have to be at work at 9:00AM in San Mateo. Let me know if there was an evening meet. Thanks again

[pipeM3]

Do you still have the car?

[Vazbro]

Yes I do.

[IronJoe]

Vazbro - just wanted to say thank you for documenting this thread and for sharing your photos. My M3 cabriolet project is underway and I cannot tell you how valuable the info you've shared has been to me. Your car is incredible!