BMW 3-Series (E30) Performance Guide: 1982-1994 (Sa Design)
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (696 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1934709867 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Good read!" according to Luis Lebron. I found my answers quickly and have set a plan to resto modding my EGood read! I found my answers quickly and have set a plan to resto modding my E30 thanks to this book. Pretty easy read and a few good pointers.. 0 thanks to this book. Pretty easy read and a few good pointers.. Lots of filler - zero performance how-to First I'd like to say that I'm glad this book exists and I'm glad there's E30 focused books. It has big beautiful full color photos of great E30s and good picts of E30 innards and parts. Perhaps the most valuable part of the book is the few "owner-focus" pages that list the actual parts that were used on the cars in the photograph so the reader can get an idea of what works well together. This books value is wholly in it's pictures. I'm not happy that this book is long on filler, has very few useful facts, and contains zero insight. It isn't until Ch. "Descriptive and thorough" according to JoLynn. An extremely thorough book for people who own or are interested in this make of BMW. The pictures and instructions for repairs or modifications are very detailed. There is also a good discussion of the collectibility and popularity of these models and what to look for when shopping for one of these cars for restoration. Excellent.
Whether for on-track duty or simply improved street performance, the E30 series cars have proven to respond to well-chosen upgrades. This book is a valuable addition to every BMW owner's library.. These 1980s and 1990s era cars were offered with a wide range of engine/transmission combinations, but the basic chassis was so well engineered that owners were able to enjoy an outstanding combination of comfort and handling performance regardless of the powertrain. Exterior appearance items are also covered, as are maximum wheel and tire sizes for the entire family of 3-series E30 BMWs. BMW replaced the 2002 with the 3-series models in the 1970s, which heralded a new design, and n
"This book by Robert Bowen really is the 'bible' for someone looking to upgrade their E30. Each section of the car -- the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes and so on--is given its own dedicated chapter where suitable upgrades and modifications are discussed in detail, as well as external and cosmetic modifications." (Classic Car Buyer 2013-04-30)