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Originally posted by Rhys Rhys wrote:

Didn't Birds do the conversions?

Yes they did - but a long time ago.

Also remember that the brakes on a RHD E30 (all of them, not just M3's) were pretty  as they were designed for LHD.

IMHO it was sacrilege to change an E30 M3 (even a conv ) from LHD to RHD - and pretty pointless now.

If you can't take it as a LHD,  then sell it in this country.



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Very, very nice motor.

If your caught in two minds I'll volunteer to look after it for you. he he.

Its a hard decision, as E30 M3 prices have gone through the roof now.  Even more so as its a conv.  I'd probably hold on if you've got an open mind and may return.  If you stay then sell later as this one looks like it will be snapped up no problem.
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Originally posted by janc janc wrote:

E30 M3 prices have gone through the roof now. 
Oh Good!

 

Originally posted by janc janc wrote:

  Even more so as its a conv. 
Why - after all it's not a "proper" M3

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http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/yourvehicle/1384.asp

 

dont know if this helps ??
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Thanks folks - really struggling as I don't want to sell !! can't find a way that i get it over without converting. Thing is I'm going to Sydney in the state of New South Wales and I've found out that other states DO accept LHD cars. Arrggg.

Keep a look out on e-bay in the next few weeks !!!

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well if you dont mind a 3 or 4 hr drive to work, stay in victoria and commute some great mountain roads on the way to sydney from where i stayed at mt hotham, we did the 5hr trip to melbourne every fri and back sun  
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could you register it in a different state?

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BUMP !!!

NEED SOME HELP.

GARC here - had to re-register coz I forgot all my details.

Anyways ... i'm in Oz and met a mechanic today that specialises in RHD conversions. I've agreed a price and I'm going to go for it and bring the car to Australia when I move with the family in January.

Thing is the guy reckons I'd be better getting the parts in the UK as good dashboards in Oz tend to be hard to get as they crack with the Sun.

So I need a FULL E30 RHD Dashboard and carpet (grey). Anybody know of an E30 breaking in Scotland or a good source for this type of stuff.

Any help appreciated.

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Could go for clear UV film on the screen to reduce the impact on the dash?
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or a dashboard cover?

http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=75

 

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Originally posted by Fargo Fargo wrote:

a FULL E30 RHD Dashboard and carpet (grey). Anybody know of an E30 breaking in Scotland or a good source for this type of stuff.

Mate, you need to PM vpricey, I'm almost 100% certain, he can help you or point you in the right direction.
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Try www.e30zone.net as well
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My e30 m3's RHD seing a z3 rack e28 based brake booster and standard manifold umodifed you can come have a look.

Also if it's going to OZ a lot of e30 pats make big money that are cheap here 15" BBS, non cracked dash boards put the car in a contianer with spares and pay for the conversion.

You-pll-it in Inverkiething often have complete cars for £200 get every thing yuo need, when mine was done the used a complete RHD loom, swapped the wipers, door mirror's etc

 

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