Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I have been on the forums for about four months now, I owned a 1998 540i that I just sold to M318's cousin for tuition money. I managed to pay for school and have a little bit leftover. So 6 hours of total driving and $1400 later I obtained this:It's a "rust free" 1987 325e. This picture was taken on my way back from Eau Claire and you can tell how salty she is. Just look at the door! I am on the right and my good friend Carlos (Carlosah13 on the forums...He will also be getting an E30 soon) is on the left. He helped me bring the puppy back to Madison. He's an OG forsure. An older picture...These are what our faces looked like when I spotted the car on craigslist. So once I got back I figured I owed her this: After the car wash I replaced two tires out of my 5 because they were leaking. I went to the local Firestone complete auto care store and got two tires mounted and balanced for $158. Then she sat like this as of 12/27/13 Ew! Faded grill! Fixed this yesterday (also dechromed the kidneys) with a little PlastiDip. The donkkk! After the car was washed I spotted some surface rust ... And no the sunroof doesn't leak! The gas cap door Really clean interior for $1400! Shift boot is torn and the dash is cracked I'm planning on getting a tan leather shift boot anyhow. Super janky and old radio. It works but the display is fucked. Doesn't even have an aux. Going to upgrade to a newer pioneer.Almost 280k and M20 don't give a ****! Drivers side and passenger side front seats respectively. The driverside is a little worn but no cracks or wear or tears! The backseat + new ice scraper I bought!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Upgraded speakers? The duo. The blue and red. Poe Poe. My winter car is a 1996 toyota corolla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm planning on eventually swapping a 325i head onto the ETA block with a new headgasket and then getting ARP studs. Then snailtime. The stock internals and lowered compression ratio of the 2.7i should be able to handle 400whp. And it will be cheap! I also want to maybe swap in some E36 m3 "sand beige" vader seats. However I don't know if they will match my "sand beige" backseat. If you have any information on this; chime in! Edit: No... No i'm not. M50 swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Glad you scooped that up man!!Tuck those bumpers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Glad you scooped that up man!!Tuck those bumpers!I really want to convert to the plastic bumpers on the later model E30's, Although a tuck would be nice to do in the meantime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Either way. For 1400. You can't beat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Either way. For 1400. You can't beat that.Im really glad I snagged it when I did; too bad I don't have your number, I would've hit you up while I was still in Eau Claire for a cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 What is your timeframe/budget for the turbo stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 What is your timeframe/budget for the turbo stuffI want to keep the turbo as cheap as possible. And i'm not sure about the timeframe for it. However as money comes in things will progress. However; I do want to do the 2.7i swap immedietly since it is cheap. I just need a 325i head and 325i electronics and some miscellaneous goodies and I should be all set. Not sure if I want to do anything to the 325i head before I put it on either. ofcourse I could probably source a lower mileage m20 longblock (325i) and just swap that in however I don't think I'll benefit as much from it. Edit: M50 swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I think Brian has an hx35. That he is trying to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 a non intercooled 4psi setup would be sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I think Brian has an hx35. That he is trying to sellI no longer deal with Brian; bad past expierience However, The hx35 (or Hx1c) is what I would most likely run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 a non intercooled 4psi setup would be sick But it'd only make 150 to the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Post drift / burnout videos before nights end. Bassboy is counting on it and you DO NOT want to disappoint Bassboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 My one wheel wonder burnouts? <3 Not having a Limited Slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Please keep metal bumpers. Early body lines are so much better. You need an es valence, tucked bumpers, and paint the bumpers black=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 DP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Tucking them looks like a nice option. I think the chrome looks like poopy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 That is why they are good black. I will find an example=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 http://distilleryimage10.s3.amazonaws.com/cb4da35e6dc911e380bc0a22dc3ee402_8.jpghttp://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/becadf6865e811e385f7128629369f33_8.jpgI love Robs car=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Should I PlastiDip or use Trim paint on it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Where's a good place to find a es valence? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Junkyard for the valenceAlso, paint would be great if you never want to see the chrome again. Rough it up with scotchbrite and use satin black krylon paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 DP Care to elaborate earl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Care to elaborate earl? Double penetration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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