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    My 88' e30 325i Touring build thread, wiretucked, ITB'd M20, Bagged.

    Was lucky enough to stumble onto this Touring for sale. Australia never got the Touring so there are literally only a handfull of them over here.

    Had to fly interstate to see the car, then drive it home. But everything worked out and the car got me back to Melbourne without any drama's. The car still hasn't finished with compliance or registration so currently driving it on temp rego permits with the UK plates on still lol

    Has genuine Alpina wheels, Genuine M-tech 2 body kit, Manual gearbox, Electric sunroof and electric mirrors, BMW sports seats etc etc Not sure on the suspenison yet though, but seems to be a bit lower than stock.

    Only bad points that I have noticed so far is the crazy heavy gas pedal (compared to the 318is anyway) and the turn signals are a bit suss, only work half the time...... Oh and it seems my brake pad wear light is on...

    To be honest I don't really know much about the Tourings or even the 325 e30 range :/ I have driven a 318is for the last two years and loved it but never had the opportunity to drive or own a 325 until now.























    Also came with some 'Scorpion' axle back, have never heard about the brand but it sounds decent and looks decent enough.

    I have also bought these wheels to go on it, getting them posted over from Poland :grin: should be here soonish i hope:

    Specs: 15x8 +12 and 15x9 +3

    I will be swapping in the coil-overs from the 318is into the touring as well (assuming they will fit)

    I do plan on changing out all the old coolant hoses etc with some silicone replacements as well as the vacuum lines. Might think about changing out the radiator as well to be honest. Also definately going to change out the shiter... OEM is far to sloppy for my taste, looking at the UUC EVO3 kit at the moment from Turner:


    Anyway, like I said, i don't know a whole lot about the 325i and what options there are for modifications or what i need to look out for in regards to maintenance etc so any advice would be much appreciated :)

    Thanks guys, any feedback is more than welcome :up:
    Last edited by bmwandhonda; 10-10-2015, 10:09 PM. Reason: Changing title due to content
    E30 325i Touring currently under construction.
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...256444&page=20
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    #2
    AWESOME!!!
    mtech 2 touring.... just fucking awesome
    thanks for sharing :)

    Just got my uuc shifter..it's nice but I think the AKG is better for the $$$

    uuc is running a special through today for a half off dssr with evo3 purchase


    looking at pics.... is 1st gear really all the way to the Left in a RHD car?? or is it just the wrong pattern insert??
    and why is there a mirror above the ashtray?
    Last edited by absolutdog; 07-23-2012, 12:50 AM.
    87 'vert~~~~~~~89 s50~~~~~~~~~91 318i~~~~~~~~87 s50~~~~~~~~~R.I.P. '91 318i

    I Need used SIR tools

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      #3
      God what id give for a touring, wish they made them in the states.

      @absoluteDog yup from my experience coming from japanese imports all the rhd cars iv seen are just like lhd cars.

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        #4
        Originally posted by absolutdog View Post
        AWESOME!!!
        mtech 2 touring.... just fucking awesome
        thanks for sharing :)

        Just got my uuc shifter..it's nice but I think the AKG is better for the $$$

        uuc is running a special through today for a half off dssr with evo3 purchase


        looking at pics.... is 1st gear really all the way to the Left in a RHD car?? or is it just the wrong pattern insert??
        and why is there a mirror above the ashtray?
        yes, 1st gear is all the way to the left and up.


        Originally posted by blunttech
        Dude this is r3v. 20 bucks gets you a used timing belt or a low mileage head gasket

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          #5
          That thing looks perfect. The M-Tech 2, the Alpina wheels, cloth interior... ugh. Jealous!

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            #6
            damn you mike. so jelly.

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              #7
              Amazing car right there. Enjoy it!
              91' 318is - OBDI M52/ZF swap w/ S50 cams



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                #8
                Absolutely fucking awesome. I love everything about it!
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by MR 325 View Post
                  Absolutely fucking awesome. I love everything about it!
                  Just echoing Matt's words here... I hope you do great things with this car cause its LEGIT.
                  IG: deniso_nsi Leave me feedback here

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                    #10
                    Absolutely beautiful but drop the bra. Ruins the paint by trapping moisture.

                    Congrats!
                    1991 318i Sedan
                    2005 X5 3.0i Sport
                    2010 328i M-Sport Touring

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                      #11
                      Damn. Speachless. Are those real MHW's? Also of course those rs are sick, but I'd keep the Alpina's on it for now. That MTII kit is going to eat up those 15's.
                      I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line)
                      Free Stuff!!:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273454

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                        #12
                        That is one clean example you were able to find considering how few there are available.

                        Mtech-2 kit and manual trans as well!


                        My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                        My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                        My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                        Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                          #13
                          Absolutely gorgeous, I love everything about it man. Please keep us updated.



                          Originally posted by CrusherCurtis View Post
                          That MTII kit is going to eat up those 15's.
                          What do you mean?
                          My 1991 318is Progression Thread

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                            #14
                            OH WOW!! WHAT A WALLABIE KANGAROO FIND!!! awsome!
                            my build here ---> http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=lemans+blue

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Nairb View Post
                              Absolutely gorgeous, I love everything about it man. Please keep us updated.





                              What do you mean?
                              15's are very small for an mtech II. I say the appropriate size is 17 or even 18. And it is also a touring, which is bigger, so 15's will be even worse, but the car looks amazing anyways.

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