Introduction

[VERT325iCle]

Hi,

I've been lurking for a while, so I finally figured it was best if got around to registering. I'm a proud new owner of a 1990 Brilliantrot 325iC. Currently 100% stock, but soon to change. First step is to ditch the DB's and install the late model plastic bumpers that I just picked up - also putting on a Volvo lip and need to source a rear apron before I have it sprayed.

My eventual goal is to run a modest turbo setup; hoping to lay down 220-250whp. If all goes to plan, I should have it up and running by the end of the year.

Anyhow, thank you to everyone for contributing so much information to this forum. I look forward to participating.

VERT325iCle

[E30_fiend]

Welcome to r3v dude. You chose the right forum. Lots of meets on here and tons of info.


Taylor

[PReta]

Picture time. And keep the diving boards. If you can make those look good then you did good

[VERT325iCle]

Not the best picture, but here she is the day I got her.

[marco 325 a]

Vert

Not Bad pretty clean vert dude hope to see you soon

[VERT325iCle]

One more pic with less color washout.

[The_RavEn30]

Very nice!

[Ism20craze30]

^^^^ Preta is on dot with this if you have hipstergram check out my vert which Im rocking DBS and not switching over ...

Plastic bumpers weigh more then DBS

Welcome

[mkcman17]

'If all goes to plan'

In the r3v world, it never goes to plan.

[MR 325]

^^^^ Preta is on dot with this if you have hipstergram check out my vert which Im rocking DBS and not switching over ...

Plastic bumpers weigh more then DBS

Yeah that 5lbs would really kill your 1/4 mile times.

[MR 325]

And welcome.

Come out to the Van Nuys meet this Friday night.

[Ism20craze30]

Haha hey some people care about tht time lmao I was waiting on someone to chime in and little behold Bahaha

[Cabriolet]

Hi and welcome

250whp is a lot to ask of these cars. make sure you do all bushing, maintenance, bearings, brakes, etc. before getting into turbo land.


and it was going great... until:

also putting on a Volvo lip

this is the much better option:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=270243

[decay]

this is the much better option:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=270243

is there a trick i don't know about fitting late lip to early valance? don't think i've seen that before.

but yeah, came here to say what Eric (Cabriolet) said.
please don't put volvo or taurus trim on that car. it looks good like it is.
my advice: harden the suspension/drivetrain for the power you plan on making. or at least, new stock bushings everywhere.

[VERT325iCle]

Thanks for the advice on the lip. It was kind of a toss in part when I bought the bumpers. And yes, I plan on having all the necessary performance parts upgraded. As far as the HP gains are concerned, I'd be considering the M50 swap to reach the 250whp level, which I also assume would help me in keeping the car CARB compliant.