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  • jburnsbmw
    Advanced Member
    • Oct 2012
    • 142
    #1

    E30 Oem m3 sheet metal conversion

    Hi Everyone,
    This is my first E30 build and thread.

    The Plan

    Convert a 1986 325e body to a m3
    HP goal: 500hp+
    Engine: Fully built M20b25 with Borg Warner
    Paint: 08 m3 sparkling graphite
    wheels: 19x9.5 et 33 rear 19x8.5 et 35 Apex Arc-8 matte black
    Suspension: Ground Control Coilovers
    EMS: Vems




    The car: 1986 325e






    Body work begins. Lots of spot weld drilling. I am waiting for the fiberglass c-pillar window frame and rear bumper (coming from Sweden ETA March). I will probably order the trunk and side skirts from Pesch.






    Thanks to john @ revshift. m20b25 O-ringed block, JE forged 85mm pistons( 8.5-9.0.1), Forged H-beam S52 rods, Oem crank and ARP Fasteners. Ready for boost! The block is going to be sprayed aluminum P.O.R. 15







    More to come....
    Last edited by jburnsbmw; 10-24-2015, 06:07 PM. Reason: Pictures will not show up

    E30 Oem M3 Sheet metal conversion build
    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=308422
    https://instagram.com/jburnsbmw/
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    • AwakenNoMore
      E30 Fanatic
      • Dec 2010
      • 1291
      #2
      pics or its not habbending
      1991 325i - "Scambles" The Daily Driven lightly modded.
      1988 Mazda RX-7 TII "Mako" The Free Dorito
      bacon by Jared Laabs, on Flickr

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        • kingston
          R3VLimited
          • Jun 2010
          • 2669
          #3
          jburnsbmw,

          have you read this thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...m3+sheet+metal

          Might be helpful to you. Good luck, and I look forward to seeing updates!
          Originally posted by LJ851
          kingston is the play by play announcer for this thread.
          ‘Tis by the grace of God that my cars run!

          Originally posted by unloadedak
          #teamross
          Siobhan's Build Thread - UPDATED!

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            • AwakenNoMore
              E30 Fanatic
              • Dec 2010
              • 1291
              #4
              ^ that thread is epic, I do hope this one goes that direction.
              1991 325i - "Scambles" The Daily Driven lightly modded.
              1988 Mazda RX-7 TII "Mako" The Free Dorito
              bacon by Jared Laabs, on Flickr

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                • jburnsbmw
                  Advanced Member
                  • Oct 2012
                  • 142
                  #5
                  Sorry about the pics. Working on it. Yes Kingston I have read that thread and it is epic!

                  E30 Oem M3 Sheet metal conversion build
                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=308422
                  https://instagram.com/jburnsbmw/

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                    • kingston
                      R3VLimited
                      • Jun 2010
                      • 2669
                      #6
                      How much are the rear c-pillar, window frame (and hopefully glass) running you? Shiped from Sweden - man, these parts ARE scarce!!
                      Originally posted by LJ851
                      kingston is the play by play announcer for this thread.
                      ‘Tis by the grace of God that my cars run!

                      Originally posted by unloadedak
                      #teamross
                      Siobhan's Build Thread - UPDATED!

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                        • jburnsbmw
                          Advanced Member
                          • Oct 2012
                          • 142
                          #7
                          The c-pillar window frame, strip that runs along roof and window frame, and rear bumper around $1100 shipped. Acm-ab.se is where I got them. They will be here by March. Still sourcing rear window.

                          E30 Oem M3 Sheet metal conversion build
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=308422
                          https://instagram.com/jburnsbmw/

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                            • jburnsbmw
                              Advanced Member
                              • Oct 2012
                              • 142
                              #8
                              Originally posted by AwakenNoMore
                              pics or its not habbending
                              Got the pics fixed.

                              E30 Oem M3 Sheet metal conversion build
                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=308422
                              https://instagram.com/jburnsbmw/

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                                • AwakenNoMore
                                  E30 Fanatic
                                  • Dec 2010
                                  • 1291
                                  #9
                                  I see that and I am impressed.
                                  1991 325i - "Scambles" The Daily Driven lightly modded.
                                  1988 Mazda RX-7 TII "Mako" The Free Dorito
                                  bacon by Jared Laabs, on Flickr

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                                    • TheTacoMan
                                      R3VLimited
                                      • Nov 2011
                                      • 2308
                                      #10
                                      Looking forward to seeing this done. Also h1c might be a bit laggy, may consider a different turbo for better drivability if its a 2.5.

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                                        • Cabriolet
                                          R3V OG
                                          • Apr 2010
                                          • 9620
                                          #11
                                          What are you plans for changing the A pillar and the trunk?
                                          Much wow
                                          I hate 4 doors

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                                            • reelizmpro
                                              R3V OG
                                              • Dec 2003
                                              • 9438
                                              #12
                                              Why not go with the M3 front bumper to complete the look?
                                              "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

                                              85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
                                              88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
                                              89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
                                              91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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                                                • nando
                                                  Moderator
                                                  • Nov 2003
                                                  • 34827
                                                  #13
                                                  I'm actually kind of curious to see what it looks like with a late model front, but I'm not sure how the rear would work.
                                                  Build thread

                                                  Bimmerlabs

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                                                    • TheTacoMan
                                                      R3VLimited
                                                      • Nov 2011
                                                      • 2308
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by nando
                                                      I'm actually kind of curious to see what it looks like with a late model front, but I'm not sure how the rear would work.
                                                      I think there was a white car on here that did just this, with a m3 fenders, side skirts and rear bumper.

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                                                        • bataangpinoy
                                                          E30 Mastermind
                                                          • Jul 2008
                                                          • 1636
                                                          #15
                                                          yay more locals!
                                                          My feedback:
                                                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=186328

                                                          http://e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74911

                                                          Instagram:
                                                          @gears_n_glory

                                                          @functionmotorsports

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