Ryan... Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Like the title states, what is your "ideal" car build with your current vehicle? What would you like to use it for? Daily driver? Track rat? Hard parking? Little bit of each? To start, in addition to my current suspension upgrades I would love to someday do the following to my '89 325i, which I intend to explore tracks such as Blackhawk and Road America if possible: 1. RHD ITBs 2. Long tube headers 3. 272 cam 4. Megasquirt 5. Refreshed head 6. 16x8 Fifteen52 Formula TR wheels with some stickier meaty tires 7. Gut 50% of the interior (everything behind the front seats), gut out the trunk area (carpets, sound deadening, etc) 8. Welded in roll bar 9. Fixed back front seats and quick release harnesses for track use, were I can keep my OEM 3 point belts for DD use. In my opinion, that is the *perfect* e30 combination of parts. I love the idea of taking the little M20 and just making it better, even though a turbo kit would cost 60% as much and make significantly more power. Making the car lighter and keeping its usability would also be a big plus, it's not as if I have people in the back seats Your turn! Jdesign and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Megasquirt, even on a stock M20 is a huge upgrade in throttle response. There is the cost of entry and the learning and tuning but its well worth it. I have always been chasing "The Ultimate Street Machine", essentially something that rides the ragged edge of being enjoyable to daily drive/a PITA to daily drive. If I could throw infinite dollars at my E30 it would end up with: 1) S54 swap with carbon plenum, 6 speed 2) Daytona Violet paint job, smoked ellipsoids, smoked Startec tails 3) Half-cage 4) Big brake kit 5) 16x9 wheels with ~2"dish 6) 40% Lockup LSD 7) 2" air lift setup on top of coilovers for fearless driving on bad roads+tackling unfavorable entryways as long as it doesnt affect handling The more realistic dream for my car is: 1) Cardinal interior 2) VAC Stage 2 head 3) ITBs and Megasquirt 3 Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Megasquirt, even on a stock M20 is a huge upgrade in throttle response. There is the cost of entry and the learning and tuning but its well worth it. I have always been chasing "The Ultimate Street Machine", essentially something that rides the ragged edge of being enjoyable to daily drive/a PITA to daily drive. If I could throw infinite dollars at my E30 it would end up with: 1) S54 swap with carbon plenum, 6 speed 2) Daytona Violet paint job, smoked ellipsoids, smoked Startec tails 3) Half-cage 4) Big brake kit 5) 16x9 wheels with ~2"dish 6) 40% Lockup LSD 7) 2" air lift setup on top of coilovers for fearless driving on bad roads+tackling unfavorable entryways as long as it doesnt affect handling The more realistic dream for my car is: 1) Cardinal interior 2) VAC Stage 2 head 3) ITBs and Megasquirt 3 We should buy ITBs and Megasquirt together...Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Roloff Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I'd have to say for myself, it'd go something like this: E30 M3 front and rear suspension conversion, swap in an LSD at this time too Front X-brace, strut tower brace, Z3 rack Big brake kit Coils, but something and nice(read: expensive). I'd like to have a reduction in ride height and body roll without sacrificing comfort For the motor, either: -M20 2.9 or 3.1 stroker, RHD roller cam conversion, RHD ITB's, Megasquirt, long tubes, manual swap, etc. -Euro S50 with a 6 speed Recover the sport seats with one of the ///M fabrics or like a gray plaid center and black leather/vinyl bolsters Euro bumpers, euro front valance and lip, possibly a late model valance welded onto the rear as well? MTech I rear spoiler, either e28 or e30, rear plate filler, color the turn signals red in the rear Euro grilles, clear smilies up front Then for wheels, probably one of these: -BBS RZ 394 -Alpina Softlines -Apex ARC-8 There's probably more that I'm forgetting that I'd want, but that's the basic idea. I like the OEM+ look, nothing too crazy visually, somewhat comfortable to drive daily, competent on backroads, and just a blast to drive regardless of what I'm doing. Ryan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Rust free Black or White E36 M3 with a rare Mcloth or modena interior. Felony Form Formovers BBS RCs Complete engine/ bushing/ coolant system overhaul. a BIG ASS Turbo pushing 700+ HP and little small tidbits that are not relevant because 700HP MIRITE Ryan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 10 hours ago, Rekpoint said: Rust free Black or White E36 M3 with a rare Mcloth or modena interior. Not that I didn't like the rest of what you posted, but a clean black e36 M with modena would be tits.. Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Pretty much this: The guy actually put a feeler out for the car on facebook a couple years ago for $20k... https://www.facebook.com/groups/E21Legion/permalink/10154473400971757/?sale_post_id=10154473400971757 i_love_cars, m42b32, Ryan... and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Very fair price considering what It would to replicate that. i dont think I have ever found an S14 for sale for less than $5000 Ryan... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 supercharger better brakes big ass stock pile of replacement drivetrain parts/tires so i can drive the pants off it with no worry. i would be so happy. m42b32, P_Roloff and Ryan... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 supercharger better brakes big ass stock pile of replacement drivetrain parts/tires so i can drive the pants off it with no worry. i would be so happy. This sounds similar B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 As of this morning, it is basically my 318is but with: Supercharged M54 6-speed Clean body/paint, restored engine bay/underbody Half cage and 5-point harnesses, cage paint matched AW2 for extra stants points Mtech 1 spoiler M3 Evo 3 cloth M-tech interior with the matching recaro SRD's (rear seat delete with the half cage, even in my dream car I would never want to pay for the m3 rear seat...) Re-barrel the front Weds Bavaria's to a 16x8 et35 so that they fit properly P_Roloff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 As of this morning, it is basically my 318is but with: Supercharged M54 6-speed Clean body/paint, restored engine bay/underbody Half cage and 5-point harnesses, cage paint matched AW2 for extra stants points Mtech 1 spoiler M3 Evo 3 cloth M-tech interior with the matching recaro SRD's (rear seat delete with the half cage, even in my dream car I would never want to pay for the m3 rear seat...) Re-barrel the front Weds Bavaria's to a 16x8 et35 so that they fit properly I know of a 6 speed for sale semi locally out of an e46m3..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 8 minutes ago, KaiserRolls said: I know of a 6 speed for sale semi locally out of an e46m3..... That's tempting... budget is keeping me with a 5-speed for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 30 minutes ago, m42b32 said: As of this morning, it is basically my 318is but with: Cammed/ITB'd M54 6-speed Clean body/paint, restored engine bay/underbody Half cage and 5-point harnesses, cage paint matched AW2 for extra stants points Mtech 1 spoiler M3 Evo 3 cloth M-tech interior with the matching recaro SRD's (rear seat delete with the half cage, even in my dream car I would never want to pay for the m3 rear seat...) Re-barrel the front Weds Bavaria's to a 16x8 et35 so that they fit properly I changed my mind, either would work but trumpets are rad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 That's tempting... budget is keeping me with a 5-speed for nowIt’s been posted for $1500 for a while now Offer $1200 and sell me a spare 5spd zf lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 extra highway MPGs will pay for the ~$1500 cost of the 6sp swap. rough guess says it will take you 60,000miles....worth it! m42b32, i_love_cars, B C and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 extra highway MPGs will pay for the ~$1500 cost of the 6sp swap. rough guess says it will take you 60,000miles....worth it!Dan always has the best logic. Joe you have no excuse now m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 I also agree, 6 gears are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 I'll have to use my touring for this because my M3 is already sorted the way I want. Ideal build for the touring would be - respray in Imola with shadowline window trim - S54 swap / RWD conversion with a nice set of apex wheels - all the E46 aesthetic bits that I haven't done and probably never will - headlight conversion, black kidneys, mtech II bumper shroud, etc. I'd still use it as my daily at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 For the M3 i'd have to say I'd want to keep it streetable but sporty and ready for track days: KW V3 coilovers ESS 625 BMW Performance Seats IND splatter paint interior trim DCT GTS trans tune GT4 front lip Some kind of rear diffuser Macht Schnell test pipes and X pipe Better brake cooling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Well finishing the car as is currently would be what I'd do. In addition: *M51 swap (fully rebuilt, repaint it all, and change out all of the external hardware) *Alpina VDO Gauges *Non-Airbag Dash *Parcel shelf w/ rearblind *New door, hatch, and windshield glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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