Earl Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 So I figured since I took some quick snow shots on my phone why not make a thread about me and my car. I needed a DD after my Celica Supra blew her top, and my buddy had this 95 BMW 318ti that he was using. I asked if he would sell it and he told me "To you, of course, $2200." I immediately took out a loan to build credit and picked her up. 146,000ish miles on a rust free body. The bad was the two front fenders were nicely bombed black to match the car since they were brand new. The hatch is still unlocked due to the latch being sold. There was no hood because my buddy was working on the car and took a drive after, not latching the second latch. Flew up on the highway and shattered the windshield. Had a new windshield installed and a while after I boguth the car, my main man Justin Slomski (bromance) and I went to Gibsons pick and pull and snatched a black hood for $50. The only things I've done are cleaned the hell out of the car, slammed her on Rokkor coilovers, installed a Kamotors Intake, DDM Tuning Euro headlights w/city lights (city lights ftw) and some preventative maintenance (someone needs to help me easily find my leak BTW). I also dyed my front bumper solid black because I hate the OBD1 half grey gross scheme. I have to paint the back bumper yet and put on my LS bumper. All and all the car has been good to me. Slowly but surely it'll get better and better. Though it is not my pride and joy, it works as a DD. The 86 Mitsubishi Starion ESi-R will always be my favorite car and the one I care for the most. Sorry guys. But when I'm driving her, my lovely GF will surely be enjoying driving the trunk impaired and I will bring her with to meets with me driving the Starion. Here are some pictures I took today being a goof. Enjoy! Needs moar clean soon. Winter would dirty it so it doesn't pay now=) Needs some mudflaps now and Stromung exhaust. Borbet Type A's in spring hopefully=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Stromung exhaust + type As would look killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hell yeah mang=) I want Borbet Type B's but have fun finding a set anymore='( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 There was a guy on CL near wasau selling some ragged type Bs for a while. One was bent and cracked, and they all needed a refinish. Doubt they're still on there now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Do you remember the price? Find me some oh great one. Or try to buy the AC Schnitzers off of Alex for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 They were something stupid low, like $250 obo. I had the e30 at the time and no ambition to try my hand at refinishing...Alex is trading his for some style 5s, so I dont think he'll be selling them any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 He told me $1500 for them....not $800 like style 5's...And were they 4 lug or 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Lol no folks, I'm not getting style 5's. I'm getting BBS RS 212 / 198's (17x8.5 and 17x9.5)... Newly refinished. I was stupid to have ever offered the Schnitzers so cheap.Regardless, have fun with the ti. I like them, but you do need new wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 My bad! I knew they were BBS, brain fart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) Haha Alex. And RS are beautiful My buddy got a set exactly like the ones you're getting bit for $300....a guy tried putting them on his Camaro but they didnt fit Lol But I know I need wheels:P been thinking about what I want. All I know is these are sunk like 3" in from fender to top of tire so soacers would at least help Plus I'm about a half inch from rubbing on spring perch Lol Help me find a set of wheels Alex. I wants=( Edited January 3, 2012 by Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Idk what to tell you that you don't already know. Use the Internet and find some wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 it isn't working. lol It always seems like Ryan knows exactly how to find things on craigslist. I just want some style 5's or something that will be better than these winetr wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 The key to finding cool shit on Craigslist; search it constantly! Honestly, when I'm searching for wheels, I'll search it every couple hours. Type in 5x120 and read every listing that has a legit title. Then go back and read the stupid ads that say only "Tires", thats where I found my 16x8 style 5s for $120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Can you do a quick search and see what you come up with sir? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Not many good deals in winter. Check Bimmerforums classifieds. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/pts/2778827346.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Ucky I don't like those You don't have any wheels hiding at your comode do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Nope, sold all my good stuff well over a year ago... Just sign up on BFC, there are hundreds of wheels up for sale at any given moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kalib0y Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Looking good. Your intake boot looks a little stretched though. ^Those wheels are Le sexIf you are on a budget then 16in style 5s would be perfect on your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Yeah that boot is gross. Its discolored and starting to get a funny texture. And I love Borbet Type B's and thye'd look beautifuk=( lol I'm getting wheels in Spring so I have time to search. The budget is around $800 tops. I wanted style 5's but everyone rocks them. They'd tie me over though=~) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) And now I found wheels that'll hold me for a while because Im trading my wheels and my celica supra p types so they're kinda free;) http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21761 Edited January 6, 2012 by Earl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 You couldn't find any weaves for that price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 These will be free! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 help me find some slammed e36's on some 15's peeps=) I want to see what tire size I should go with if the new ones are too extreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Do you have a 70's Chevy truck you're going to put those steelies on? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Lol They're better than what I have now:P I just need to figure out the tire size to keep it looking proportionate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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