Ryan... Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Its pretty cool to have a BMW forum for us WI guys. I'm from Chilton, and this is my 8th BMW in the past 4 years. I look forward to meeting up with you guys later on, and here's my car: 1989 325i 215k miles, I'm the 3rd owner, 2nd owner had it since 14k miles. Clean body, very minimal amounts of surface rust, couple minor dings. Interior is ripped to shreads, and is currently out of the car for the most part. http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=261572&d=1294600002 http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=261573&d=1294600002 http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=261574&d=1294600002 Suspension/Tires So far I have IE Stage 3 Race Springs to drop it 2" front and 1.5" rear. *H&R 15mm drophats will be coming soon, along with Bilstein Sports and a full susp overhaul http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=263910&stc=1&d=1295995188 Picked up these 17x7.5 Kosei K1s a couple weeks back, all five for $300. One tire was slashed, the rest have 60% life. I would have preferred 16s, but these will do! http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=263907&stc=1&d=1295993940 Interior This will probably be very basic, the stock comfort seats are torn to shreds, it has blue/grey carpet, and blue door cards. Hopefully next week I'll get black door cards from a friend. I decided to pick up these tan sport seats, front/rear for $150. They will be covered black, and the stock carpet will be removed, cleaned and painted black using the Duplicolor fabric paint. http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=263906&stc=1&d=1295993940 Other than that, I'm planning on respraying it this spring, LSD, and a new exhaust with Borla/Magnaflow muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 And here's how it sits now Here's a little progression http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=263950&d=1296019816 http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=263949&stc=1&d=1296019816 http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=263948&stc=1&d=1296019816 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed1299 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 The body looks great for a project. I like your ebrake/shift boot combo. Is this a slicktop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thanks! Not a slicktop, but the sunroof does not work, so I'm considering one of those carbon fiber filler plates.. I'm also trying to talk my aunt into making me a headliner that would cover the useless void where the sunroof should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnny2k Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 looks like a fun project! would be kinda cool to do the headliner to match the boot/shifter. Something different for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 looks like you are going to do some great mods to it! i love the interior choice, i also went from gray to tan vinyl! those wheels are going to look really good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 looks like a fun project! would be kinda cool to do the headliner to match the boot/shifter. Something different for sure! I'd be kind of worried about there being "too much going on" if the headliner was the same plaid. I'll probably go with an alcantara knockoff or something looks like you are going to do some great mods to it! i love the interior choice, i also went from gray to tan vinyl! those wheels are going to look really good too. I'm probably gonna get some IGGEE seat covers for it in black, I've never been too fond of the tan interior myself I just cant wait for the rest of the suspension stuff to show up so I can check out the stance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'm probably gonna get some IGGEE seat covers for it in black, I've never been too fond of the tan interior myself I just cant wait for the rest of the suspension stuff to show up so I can check out the stance! !!!!! i'd love to have your front seats as spares, find some black ones so i can have them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 If you wanna come buy them I'd pick up some other seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I need another E30 in my life Love the project man, keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine0002 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 ahhh! snow i hate doing work in the snow! had to change my alternator off my m50 block.. of course its located on the bottom behind the oil filter.. took me like 8 hours in the blistering cold.Keep warm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 yeah, its been between -19* and 5* the past week, without windchill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'm honestly tempted to buy them. Are they as nice as they seem? I'll keep an eye out for some black bits for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I can get some more detailed pics for you on Monday when I'm back in town. There is wear on the drivers side bolster, I'll look them over closely and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Well, I tried on one of the Koseis to test out the spacers/fitment. Wheel gap looks about the same, but that should be solved once the suspension is figured out. I'm still unsure if I'll keep them or not, I'd like to find a set of 16x8's somewhere. http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=266629&stc=1&d=1297800541 And for a little update of significance: looking for either a good deal on a new GC kit, or preferrably a used kit. I'm liking the idea of Auto-X more and more, and I'll be moving to Madison next year where there are some epic roads around the Tyrol area. I think a quality set of coilovers would serve me well The only issue I have right now is that the entire interior will most definitely be put on hold for a long time. The gov has decided it is going to take another $25,000 (on top of the $45,000 it took right off the bat) from my mom's pension she got from my dad passing away, and that means she'll be needing some help until she can find another job and recoup some of the money being stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LaCrosseJake Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 When did you score this beast? Looks clean for an e30 with 200k+ miles.And I was going to ask you, do you still have the LSD in your M3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Bought it about 2 months ago, been sitting since then. Sold the LSD, trans, and driveshaft to a BFC member in Madison a couple weeks ago. Here's an update; all of this should be going on in the next day or two http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=266946&stc=1&d=1298049517 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LaCrosseJake Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Nice, I literally just did control arms, FCAB's, tie rods, and sway bar links on my e36.. Feels 100% better!What kind of springs are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Yeah its always a nice feeling changing all that stuff! The springs are Ireland Engineering Stage 3 Race springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Finally got my suspension installed 15mm drop hats, IE springs, Bilstien sports. Not nearly as stiff as some people say it is, but its definitely noticeable over worn out stock pieces New rims will be coming this week hopefully :thumbup: http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269434&stc=1&d=1299622040 http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269435&d=1299622093 http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=269438&d=1299622093 http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=39662&d=1299733124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Awesome! Can't wait to see what the new wheels look like! I need to get springs for my car quite badly... I've really been having a tough time deciding which to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) Thanks!I'm super stoked, this is the EXACT drop I was hoping for, perfect for me Going to modify the brackets on the corbeau's tonight to make them sit a little more upright, and hopefully fit a little better..Also did this today, they'll go on tomorrow Not perfect by any means, will look good from 10+ feet away lol Edited March 10, 2011 by Ryan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Snapped some shitty pics of my red tails. I like them, but a purist would go crazy seeing them up close http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=270269&d=1300118334 http://bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=270271&d=1300118334 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 the all red tails look good! going to do a plate filler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Yep, plan on it Just gotta find a cheap one I guess, lotta things I "want" lolAlso, looking to possibly pick up a set of 15x6.5 ACS reps if I can sell my Style 5s and 16" contour reps soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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