FEELER WTS: 1991 BMW S52 318is slicktop

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  • lagwagon
    Noobie
    • Aug 2013
    • 25

    #1

    FEELER WTS: 1991 BMW S52 318is slicktop

    SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

    Not sure if I really want to sell this car, but if I get an offer I like I might bite.

    For this reason, lets just say my listing price is SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

    Anyway, here are the details

    Specs:
    1991 BMW 318is
    117,000 original miles
    5-speed ZF320
    2.93 LSD
    Slicktop (no sunroof)
    Brilliantrot ext.
    Cloth int.
    Completely refreshed suspension (every component in front)
    Bilstein struts/shocks & H&R race springs (LOW miles)
    Blunttech SSK & all new shifter components to go with it
    CRACK FREE DASH
    TR Motorsport C1s with NEW kumho ecsta rubber
    Car was undercoated at some point for rust protection
    DJ Auto smileys with halogen bulbs
    Euro grilles OE BMW
    Euro plate filler OE BMW

    Swap information:
    Over $2500 in parts alone for the S52 refresh (not including the S52 + trans itself)
    New piston rings and rod bearings, rehoned and much more..
    Original S52 head with M20 temp sensor fitted to it
    OBD1 conversion
    RK Tunes chip on 413 DME
    Stainless ebay headers into a single pipe, double magnaflow setup. Single out
    HAS power steering
    CAN provide receipts proving purchases
    Engine assembled by a local BMW engine builder (typically deals with turbo setups)
    New valve seals in head, ported exhaust side out, cleaned intake side
    New clutch, pressure plate, low mile flywheel, pilot bearing, throwout bearing (OE Sachs)
    AC not installed, can be included
    And a lot more I'm forgetting
    Low temp thermostat & no fan. (I recommend putting a fan on it)

    Negatives
    Rust on rear valance below battery
    Rust behind drivers door (surface rust, about the size of a nickel)
    Inner fenders edge paint is worn, possible future rust spot
    Dash squeaks a little
    Radio volume dial is too close to steering wheel

    Car runs absolutely perfect and it RIPS. I only don't want to keep driving it because MN winters are too harsh on the E30 chassis. If I had the room I would keep this car and track it in the summer.

    Here's a short video of the car running and a few drive bys


    And some junky pictures, can provide more for interested parties

    Last edited by lagwagon; 04-20-2014, 11:07 AM.
  • blunttech
    Forum Sponsor
    • Jul 2004
    • 12850

    #2
    This car is nice. Ive driven it and supplied 99% of the parts on it.
    Drives like a solid brand new e30 with nice quiet exhaust
    We can serve you better through Email

    sales@blunttech.com
    www.blunttech.com


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    • DesertBMW
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Aug 2011
      • 1023

      #3
      nice car, well worth the asking price.

      What wheels are those? Are they hub centric?

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      • lagwagon
        Noobie
        • Aug 2013
        • 25

        #4
        Originally posted by DesertBMW
        nice car, well worth the asking price.

        What wheels are those? Are they hub centric?
        Thanks! They are TR Motorsport C1s. I believe its what spec e30s run?

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        • Nick_S
          No R3VLimiter
          • Apr 2011
          • 3656

          #5
          The TRM C1's I believe were designed specifically for spec E30's so the fit and offset are perfect. You car looks nearly identical to mine although a tad more power under the hood, haha. Gorgeous car, GLWS and a free bump.
          91 318is M50 swapped
          05 Honda Pilot

          24V swap thread
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=302524

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          • lagwagon
            Noobie
            • Aug 2013
            • 25

            #6
            Bump

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            • TeXJ
              E30 Mastermind
              • Apr 2010
              • 1914

              #7
              pics of rust?

              What's the issue with the A/C, what is needed to have it working?
              1990 325is
              m52b28
              3.73lsd
              g260 (1987 325is 5spd tranny)

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              • Pipes
                E30 Addict
                • Aug 2012
                • 485

                #8
                GOOD deal.
                1991 349is (wadded up)
                1984 Rabbit 2.0L16v swap (wife's)
                2003 LR Disco II (wife's)
                1993 MB 400SEL (son 1's)
                1980 MB 450SEL (son 2's)
                2004 KTM 525 EXC-R SM Sold:(

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                • lagwagon
                  Noobie
                  • Aug 2013
                  • 25

                  #9
                  Originally posted by TeXJ
                  pics of rust?

                  What's the issue with the A/C, what is needed to have it working?
                  The AC compressor was just not put on the motor when the motor was dropped in. I can include a compressor. All you would need to do is install the AC compressor and have some custom lines made. AFAIK it can all be done for under $120 if you find a good local shop that makes custom ac lines.

                  Some people take wire clothes hangers and fashion a makeshift line out of those, then bring it to a shop and they copy what you gave them...

                  Here are pics of the rust that I've been able to find. The underside of the car has been sprayed with rust protectant/bedliner and the exterior is pretty much rust free despite these two spots.


                  Behind driver's door


                  Under battery tray

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                  • lagwagon
                    Noobie
                    • Aug 2013
                    • 25

                    #10
                    More pics:






















                    (block is painted black now)

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                    • ethurtee
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Jan 2013
                      • 1989

                      #11
                      A lot of car for the price. GLWS

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                      • unloadedak
                        E30 Enthusiast
                        • Feb 2009
                        • 1197

                        #12
                        ttt for a good seller!

                        I bought his e36 M3 last year. I've only had one issue and it was the damned e36 cooling system.

                        Buy this e30!

                        2003.5 Imolarot M3: daily
                        1995 Alpinweiß M3: hpde

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                        • lagwagon
                          Noobie
                          • Aug 2013
                          • 25

                          #13




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                          • lagwagon
                            Noobie
                            • Aug 2013
                            • 25

                            #14
                            Bump

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                            • lagwagon
                              Noobie
                              • Aug 2013
                              • 25

                              #15
                              Ttt

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