My Very Own V8 Vert (First drive vid added)

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  • Vtec?lol
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2009
    • 3278

    #1

    My Very Own V8 Vert (First drive vid added)

    Non running 92 318 Cabrio. Picked up for $1200 which is more than I wanted to spend but, I like it. Top is in perfect condition minus the missing rear zip-in window.

    My plans so far are to drop in the M42 sitting in the garage and get this thing on some sort of suspension. That's it.
    **EDIT**
    Well I found a complete running e34 540i/6 sitting in oklahoma dying to be picked apart. So I bought it. This thing ended up being $1500 shipped. a 1995 Shwartz 540i 6-speed with beige sport leather interior. For $1500 shipped?
    The car has 189k and hail damage. The engine runs great however the intake boot has a huge hole. The coil-on-plug boots need replacing and it needs an oil change. Other than that the engine is completely leak free.
    The suspension however is shit. all bushings needs to be replaced up front and so do the struts. That combined with the bad hail and sun damage justify me ripping it apart. I still feel kind of bad about htis cars fate. The A/C in this thing is AMAZING!

    I promise better pictures soon. I'm still working on the swap expense sheet and comparing data with a lot of the other swap guys. I'll upload an excel expense sheet once the swap is completed. This should help a few guys with laying things out before diving into a project.

    Pics










    The day it was delivered








    Took off the engine cover to get it dipped.


    New radiator






    Last edited by Vtec?lol; 07-19-2013, 09:15 AM.
  • B-well
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Oct 2010
    • 1042

    #2
    nice score. a little pricy for a non running car bit it looks good.

    after adaptors you're going to need some little tires to fit the wheels

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    • CHIF8008
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      • Nov 2010
      • 3447

      #3
      Interior pics?
      -FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
      -The Beauty in the Tragedy-
      MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
      Got Drop?? ;-)
      Originally posted by JinormusJ
      But of course
      E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking

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      • Vtec?lol
        No R3VLimiter
        • Dec 2009
        • 3278

        #4
        yea, it's a little pricey but it's a 2 owner car and pretty well taken care of until owner let it sit in the sun after killing the motor.

        I don't have any interior pics yet but I'll do those with my point'n'shoot so you guys don't have to ruin your eyes with cell pics

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        • B-well
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Oct 2010
          • 1042

          #5
          Originally posted by Vtec?lol
          I don't have any interior pics yet but I'll do those with my point'n'shoot so you guys don't have to ruin your eyes with cell pics
          much appreciated

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          • selturk
            E30 Enthusiast
            • Dec 2008
            • 1197

            #6
            body looks solid and you shouldn't be towing it that way :(

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            • MikeM
              E30 Addict
              • Feb 2009
              • 583

              #7
              Welcome! and nice color. Here is mine...

              1990 325i Coupe
              ///PNW e30 CREW

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              • Mouse
                Grease Monkey
                • Nov 2010
                • 376

                #8
                "Zip in window.......luckyyyyyy."
                ------------------------------------------------------
                1982 528e - Sold
                1987 325e - Totalled
                1990 325is - Sold
                1997 540i6 - Sold
                1991 325ic - Sold
                2013 335i - Sold
                2005 X5 - Daily
                1991 318is - *work in progress*

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                • Vtec?lol
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 3278

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Mouse
                  "Zip in window.......luckyyyyyy."
                  Zipper windows still are a PITA!

                  Originally posted by PNWbimmer
                  Welcome! and nice color. Here is mine...

                  Looks good. What suspension?

                  Originally posted by selturk
                  body looks solid and you shouldn't be towing it that way :(
                  Why not?

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                  • MikeM
                    E30 Addict
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 583

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Vtec?lol
                    Looks good. What suspension?
                    KYB's and Vogtlands w/ e90 drop hats
                    1990 325i Coupe
                    ///PNW e30 CREW

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                    • Vtec?lol
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 3278

                      #11
                      I'm running kyb's I'm ordering drop hats now

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                      • chadthestampede
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 3600

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Vtec?lol
                        Why not?
                        You're supposed to either disconnect the driveshaft or tow it with the back wheels on the dolly. Although they claim towing it backwards isn't safe.
                        Originally posted by LJ851
                        I programmed my oven to turn off when my pizza was done, should i start a build thread?

                        Feedback

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                        • blocke
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • Mar 2009
                          • 1305

                          #13
                          Nice find. Calypso ftw.
                          sigpic
                          Parts Wanted
                          The Never-ending Resto Mod

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                          • M3TROY
                            E30 Addict
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 578

                            #14
                            very nice congratz!
                            Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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                            • cabriodster87
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • Jan 2011
                              • 1042

                              #15
                              Nice, lucky find. Let the fun begin.
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                              Reich und Roll!

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