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    The '87 325e

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    Car has 190,000 miles on her. Pretty good all original equipment except no bottle caps. The guy I got the car from said he didn't know where they were..

    I think the black trim and grille pieces have been coated with plasti dip? I've heard of such a thing but I don't know what it looks like. There a rubbery film on all the black bits but they look pretty good.

    I've refreshed a lot of sensors and belts under the hood and she runs pretty good, satisfying eta grunt. The rear diff got very quiet from a oil change which is nice.

    I "think" I'm good with the state of the powertrain so soon begins refreshing the interior, suspension, and brakes.

    Stock suspension and I'd bet the original shocks are still on it. I want to beef up the sway bars and replace all the bushings, shocks, and mounts. I have new control arms but will wait to install until I have everything.

    Stock brakes, they feel good but the rotors are old. My plan is to get new calipers, soft brake lines, and new rotors.

    Interior is all original and the seats don't have any tears in them. I've seen photos of some very nice updated seats and trim/carpet so while last on my list there are lots of ideas floating around. It's a base level car with standard vinyl everywhere.

    Air conditioning doesn't work but it will be a year or two before I consider converting it and making it work.
    My son has the 1987 325e, 2 door, 5speed
    I daily the 1989 325i, 4 door, 5speed

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    I'm trying to get the pic to work.

    My son has the 1987 325e, 2 door, 5speed
    I daily the 1989 325i, 4 door, 5speed

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      #3
      Welcome.

      There is a wealth of information on this forum to help get you off and running (though it sounds like you are already off and running)

      Have fun!
      My previous build (currently E30-less)
      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

      A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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        #4
        nice, where in SC are you from?

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