Comments on: E30 nicely racking up the bills – rust, cracks and worn bushings to be fixed up http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:02:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Malaysian Car Industry disgusts me http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-409475 Malaysian Car Industry disgusts me Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:51:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-409475 how much? how much?

]]> By: aero http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-326118 aero Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:54:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-326118 Dear Paul Am a E30 m40 owner here, would like to know if you mind to share on the work shop that you send your E30 for repair, as i am looking around for a good, resonable and genuine workshop. Thanks Dear Paul

Am a E30 m40 owner here, would like to know if you mind to share on the work shop that you send your E30 for repair, as i am looking around for a good, resonable and genuine workshop.

Thanks

]]> By: allan http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-266604 allan Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:59:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-266604 way to go. E30 has my respect. just get it back to original. imho, stick with bmw engines, not jap ones. you'll be proud with the end result. salute. way to go. E30 has my respect. just get it back to original. imho, stick with bmw engines, not jap ones. you'll be proud with the end result. salute.

]]> By: E3sixer http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265765 E3sixer Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:04:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265765 Hi Paul, I own an E36 myself, and im closely following on your E30's progress....very interesting. On your next update please do also indecate the grade and price of the parts you changed aswell. As far as i know, there are 2 different qualities. Hi Paul,

I own an E36 myself, and im closely following on your E30's progress….very interesting.

On your next update please do also indecate the grade and price of the parts you changed aswell. As far as i know, there are 2 different qualities.

]]> By: doob http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265760 doob Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:09:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265760 Hey Mate, Even consider to plonk a 1JZGTE to your E30?? haha! Hey Mate,

Even consider to plonk a 1JZGTE to your E30??

haha!

]]> By: starlet http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265566 starlet Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:00:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265566 keep on good work paul...i'm driving kp-61 starlet...many things to do but i always patient ... keep on good work paul…i'm driving kp-61 starlet…many things to do but i always patient …

]]> By: TEC http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265527 TEC Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:33:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265527 Hi Paul, pardon me for not knowing your background: how many car u own now? yes, i used to own b14 sentra manual year 1995 when i was at the age of 25, sold off 4 years ago due the look did not appeal to me, and high maintenance on its chasis (lots of 'klok'klok', klick klick sound). but i like its fuel economy, and powerful drivetrain. Also a little odd exterior (high boot, small corner lights, stretch of red emblem in between lights) makes it stand out as compared to the rest of Japanese and Malaysian made cars. yes, it reminds me the 1996 Saab by Swedish. still missed the car very much and hence, request to have more articles on it for the benefit of this forum's readers. i m now a SX8 type z City pround and satisfied owner. It's even more fuel frugal, less maintanance and less problematic compared to b14. Honda really makes gud and practical cars. Hi Paul, pardon me for not knowing your background: how many car u own now?

yes, i used to own b14 sentra manual year 1995 when i was at the age of 25, sold off 4 years ago due the look did not appeal to me, and high maintenance on its chasis (lots of 'klok'klok', klick klick sound). but i like its fuel economy, and powerful drivetrain. Also a little odd exterior (high boot, small corner lights, stretch of red emblem in between lights) makes it stand out as compared to the rest of Japanese and Malaysian made cars. yes, it reminds me the 1996 Saab by Swedish. still missed the car very much and hence, request to have more articles on it for the benefit of this forum's readers.

i m now a SX8 type z City pround and satisfied owner. It's even more fuel frugal, less maintanance and less problematic compared to b14. Honda really makes gud and practical cars.

]]> By: DeVaL!aN http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265508 DeVaL!aN Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:53:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265508 bro, why not scrap the whole car and repaint it and building it up again? i see those old school car.. there is sometimes the rust here n there hidden. if service part by part, next time will still have a lot of trouble. at least u get the chasis done right by scrapping all those accessories and strengthen it. then those part later on. trying to rebuild an old skool 260z.. but still lots of things to go. since it is 35 years old now. better to have a good chasis at least. n finding for best alternative engine around still... bro, why not scrap the whole car and repaint it and building it up again?

i see those old school car.. there is sometimes the rust here n there hidden. if service part by part, next time will still have a lot of trouble. at least u get the chasis done right by scrapping all those accessories and strengthen it. then those part later on.

trying to rebuild an old skool 260z.. but still lots of things to go. since it is 35 years old now. better to have a good chasis at least. n finding for best alternative engine around still…

]]> By: osh_kosh http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265385 osh_kosh Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:49:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265385 can't wait to read/see your progress on the car in the next thread... anyway Paul, where's your Perdana? can't wait to read/see your progress on the car in the next thread… anyway Paul, where's your Perdana?

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265335 Paul Tan Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:16:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265335 TEC: I am driving a B14 Sentra now, courtesy car from mechanic. The seats are horrendous! TEC: I am driving a B14 Sentra now, courtesy car from mechanic. The seats are horrendous!

]]> By: http://www.xn--22cjb http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265298 http://www.xn--22cjb Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:49:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265298 how much did you buy paul? and how much for rebuild? how much did you buy paul? and how much for rebuild?

]]> By: TEC http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265191 TEC Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:58:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265191 the write-up is nicely done. very informative. paul, we r hoping to have more info about this kind of articles, especially those who r doing moddy thingy of a car, regardless of the nationality of their car. i m pretty interested of wanting to read and to have those articles related to N13 Sentra, B14 Sentra, SX8 City, EC/ED/EE/EF Civics, CB1/2/3/4/7 Accords and AE101 Corolla. the write-up is nicely done. very informative. paul, we r hoping to have more info about this kind of articles, especially those who r doing moddy thingy of a car, regardless of the nationality of their car. i m pretty interested of wanting to read and to have those articles related to N13 Sentra, B14 Sentra, SX8 City, EC/ED/EE/EF Civics, CB1/2/3/4/7 Accords and AE101 Corolla.

]]> By: M3 http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265168 M3 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:38:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265168 Paul, im so interested in classic cars but too bad im still a student. probably i'l get a celica st, minor 1000 or a any late 40's-50's ford model like escort. Paul, im so interested in classic cars but too bad im still a student. probably i'l get a celica st, minor 1000 or a any late 40's-50's ford model like escort.

]]> By: matjadi http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265161 matjadi Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:55:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265161 mr paul.mine is e30 year1985,in good running condition.advise me where can i get e30m3 half cut mr paul.mine is e30 year1985,in good running condition.advise me where can i get e30m3 half cut

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265156 Paul Tan Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:17:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265156 I've replied some of your comments above. I've replied some of your comments above.

]]> By: bobdbilder http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265152 bobdbilder Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:02:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265152 I wonder if it would make business sense in Malaysia to open up a workshop for drivers to fix up or service their cars...they have that in UK coz labor (manpower not the party) is expensive. <strong>Paul Tan says: There are some, like Heritage Garage, Jag's Classic Automobile, etc.</strong> I wonder if it would make business sense in Malaysia to open up a workshop for drivers to fix up or service their cars…they have that in UK coz labor (manpower not the party) is expensive.

Paul Tan says: There are some, like Heritage Garage, Jag's Classic Automobile, etc.

]]> By: zafedz http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265149 zafedz Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:12:40 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265149 Keep it up...looking forward to know the progress...Hopefully to maintain all original spare parts from BMW and never swap any from japanese other models.. Keep it up…looking forward to know the progress…Hopefully to maintain all original spare parts from BMW and never swap any from japanese other models..

]]> By: csv http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265138 csv Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:42:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265138 better check your driveshaft too. if the moutings and bushings are detoriated, i expect the driveshaft to be no better either. anyway, good post! better check your driveshaft too. if the moutings and bushings are detoriated, i expect the driveshaft to be no better either.

anyway, good post!

]]> By: Kevin Lee http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265131 Kevin Lee Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:59:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265131 syamness, you can send to a workshop in subang hi-tech, around shah alam area, pass the federal highway toll. the shop is called millenium merz, i sent my w202 for repairing over there and they did a good job. they specialise in pre 1990s merc syamness,

you can send to a workshop in subang hi-tech, around shah alam area, pass the federal highway toll. the shop is called millenium merz, i sent my w202 for repairing over there and they did a good job. they specialise in pre 1990s merc

]]> By: syamness http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265128 syamness Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:34:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265128 waaaa... i wanna do this kind of project too, on my dad's old '84 Mercedes 230E (after he gets his new car la..). Anyone can suggest any good workshops who can do a full fix-up (creaking suspension, engine, interior too!) anywhere in the KLang Valley?? Paul, which workshop u sent the car to? waaaa… i wanna do this kind of project too, on my dad's old '84 Mercedes 230E (after he gets his new car la..). Anyone can suggest any good workshops who can do a full fix-up (creaking suspension, engine, interior too!) anywhere in the KLang Valley?? Paul, which workshop u sent the car to?

]]> By: Wen http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265125 Wen Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:15:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265125 I was re-reading the first post on your E30 and i fail to see how the design of this car is "timeless". Just looks like a late 80s car. I suppose the only reason anyone would get an E30 would be only because they want an E30. Pardon my ignorance for the classics. <strong>Paul Tan says: I guess when it comes to design things are always somewhat personal. </strong> I was re-reading the first post on your E30 and i fail to see how the design of this car is "timeless".

Just looks like a late 80s car.

I suppose the only reason anyone would get an E30 would be only because they want an E30.

Pardon my ignorance for the classics.

Paul Tan says: I guess when it comes to design things are always somewhat personal.

]]> By: chrisytc http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265107 chrisytc Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:51:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265107 Nice E30! i own a E30 323i 1984. Spent ard 30k so far but never regret!!! E30 is really a nice car to drive!!! Nice E30! i own a E30 323i 1984. Spent ard 30k so far but never regret!!! E30 is really a nice car to drive!!!

]]> By: initial R http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265101 initial R Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:35:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265101 Paul.... Look batter if u painted in metallic Red. The black part maintain but change to black matt finishing. Rims change to 16 just nice already. Also maintain the chrome part. After all ready, u take picture under the open area.... Pergh.... I see the best E30 shine again..... :) Paul…. Look batter if u painted in metallic Red. The black part maintain but change to black matt finishing. Rims change to 16 just nice already. Also maintain the chrome part. After all ready, u take picture under the open area…. Pergh…. I see the best E30 shine again….. :)

]]> By: nighttrain http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265096 nighttrain Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:22:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265096 Rear shocks are new.. that's why they're black. Read, why dontcha. Rear shocks are new.. that's why they're black. Read, why dontcha.

]]> By: NutzeyWagen http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265094 NutzeyWagen Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:20:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265094 I see that you had made the necessary correction, Paul. Now I got to go answer the call of nature. Now where's a bush when I need one..... I see that you had made the necessary correction, Paul. Now I got to go answer the call of nature. Now where's a bush when I need one…..

]]> By: edwindudley2003 http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265086 edwindudley2003 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:39:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265086 Kudos Paul!..Great passion you have for this mean machine!..thats what car ownership is all about isnt it. Kudos Paul!..Great passion you have for this mean machine!..thats what car ownership is all about isnt it.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265073 mystvearn Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:38:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265073 Paul, Keep all receipts and manhours spent on the car from start to finish. I wanna see how long it takes and how much it costs to get it running again. <strong>Paul Tan says: Will do.</strong> Paul,

Keep all receipts and manhours spent on the car from start to finish. I wanna see how long it takes and how much it costs to get it running again.

Paul Tan says: Will do.

]]> By: NutzeyWagen http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265065 NutzeyWagen Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:10:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265065 LoL, Paul. I always break into laughter whenever I read or hear someone says 'bush/bushes' when referring to their vehicle. Know what a bush is? It's an alternate loo. We pee in the bush, get it? Those rubber bits we find on cars are called BUSHINGS, definitely not bushes. I don't blame you, Paul. Even qualified automotive engineers (with years of experience) refer to them as such. All the best with your Beemer, come rain or shine! CIAO! German-made. My favourite type of cars. <strong>Paul Tan says: Sorry, fixed :P</strong> LoL, Paul. I always break into laughter whenever I read or hear someone says 'bush/bushes' when referring to their vehicle. Know what a bush is? It's an alternate loo. We pee in the bush, get it?

Those rubber bits we find on cars are called BUSHINGS, definitely not bushes. I don't blame you, Paul. Even qualified automotive engineers (with years of experience) refer to them as such.

All the best with your Beemer, come rain or shine! CIAO!

German-made. My favourite type of cars.

Paul Tan says: Sorry, fixed :P

]]> By: Vezeroth http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265063 Vezeroth Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:01:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265063 Hey paul, how much did you buy the car for? Maybe you can include a cost list into your journal. <strong>Paul Tan says: I mentioned this in the first story. RM14k.</strong> Hey paul, how much did you buy the car for?

Maybe you can include a cost list into your journal.

Paul Tan says: I mentioned this in the first story. RM14k.

]]> By: ahmad norman http://paultan.org/2009/10/07/e30-nicely-racking-up-the-bills-rust-cracks-and-worn-bushings-to-be-fixed-up/#comment-265053 ahmad norman Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:49:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=16480#comment-265053 good luck on your project car...dreaming getting one myself the ci series good luck on your project car…dreaming getting one myself the ci series

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