https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/ General car oriented and community discussion. en Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:27:49 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/images/misc/R3V.jpg https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/ https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10168596-machine-shops-in-colorado-spring-or-denver Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:17:34 GMT I’m building a 2.7 stroker and am looking to get a 885 head worked on, are there any machine shops that anyone could recommend in Colorado Springs or Denver area? Thanks! Thanks!]]> General Discussion MatthewM3344 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10168596-machine-shops-in-colorado-spring-or-denver https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10168564-us-spec-e30-325i-etk-build-data-factory-sunroof-details Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:42:42 GMT
I'm looking to connect with US-Spec E30 325i owners and enthusiasts who are familiar with ETK / VIN build data.

I have a factory-original 325i with a specific factory sunroof setup and option combination. As we know, US-spec models come with unique factory configurations and option packages. I want to compare ETK build sheets, option codes, and technical details regarding the factory sunroof setup on these North American models.

If you own a US-spec 325i or have deep knowledge of ETK factory build data, please reply here or send me a PM!

Thanks!
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]]> General Discussion LateFan https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10168540-alpina-b6-3-5 https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10168290-what-is-this-wrinkle-blue Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:56:01 GMT
Does anyone know what this wrinkle blue is? There's a VHT rattle can Ford Blue, but I'm not sure this is it. It's probably powder coated.




Is this the same engine? I think it is. It's fantastic.

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I am restoring the original cluster on my '86 es.
Mostly it is all functional, but my odometer is broken.

It's not the gears. replaced. They were replaced many years ago and are still fine.

The problem is the small wheel twitches when actuated on my bench with the driven gears disconnected.

Measuring the 3 posts gives me 5M Ohm on one pair, 75 Ohm on the other. This is on the actual posts, not the solder joint.

My options seem to be a.) eBay a broken speedo, and strip the motor. b.) source a working speedo ( replacing my current VDO).

Thoughts?]]> General Discussion armadefuego https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10168240-source-for-stepper-motor https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167825-value-of-rebuilt-ate-brakes Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:16:18 GMT
The 4-pot Wilwood setup from Silvermine has caught my eye. I'm tempted, but would want to get value out of the ATE setup and rotors (which were $400 by themselves). My idea is to finish the rebuild, paint them nicely and maybe sell it as a kit. But I'd really want to get as much of the value of the rotos back as possible.

The problem is I'm not sure someone would pay... $600? more? ...for them, even as a very-fresh set.

Any thoughts appreciated! (this is legit not intended as a shadow FS ad - I might very well finish them and put them on the car)]]> General Discussion iXBeater https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167825-value-of-rebuilt-ate-brakes https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167446-current-parts-supply Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:44:32 GMT I haven’t shopped for this car for a long while. i didn’t dig all that deep, but I’m seeing big gaps in availability in basic maintenance parts. Example - Not finding much in reman rear calipers for the ‘86 es. I hate to devolve to buying from RockAuto. They have Nugeon remans. But ECS, FCP, Pelican, the regulars - not too many parts listed. Where are you all looking for OE stuff? Thanks - i didn’t dig all that deep, but I’m seeing big gaps in availability in basic maintenance parts. Example - Not finding much in reman rear calipers for the ‘86 es. I hate to devolve to buying from RockAuto. They have Nugeon remans.

But ECS, FCP, Pelican, the regulars - not too many parts listed.
Where are you all looking for OE stuff?

Thanks -]]> General Discussion LateFan https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167446-current-parts-supply https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167431-wiesmann-removable-hardtop-questions Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:33:28 GMT General Discussion ooeybc https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167431-wiesmann-removable-hardtop-questions https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/general-forums/general-discussion/10167206-possible-project-or-parts-car Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:00:54 GMT
not my car. it's been abandoned at my local indie shop. pretty sure it is non running.
it's from an estate, the son inherited it from his father, and asked the shop what it would take to get it on the road, then decided it was not worth the expense. passenger window has been busted out and stereo stolen. front bumper is damaged.

the shop contacted me since they know i have an e30 and wondered if i'd be interested. should go cheap if anyone wants it, i think they are simply gonna crush it otherwise.

can get owner contact info if anyone is interested.



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