i need help on my ix project!

[deekay]

has anyone ever heard of making a regular 325 in to an is by just swaping all the drivetrain over? if so how hard would it be? my cousin is willing to give me his 90 325ix with 100k on it but he fliped it and smashed it pretty bad it would cost way too much to fix it but id like to use the drivetrain to make another e30 awd.

its a 4door ix can i put it in my 2 door is?
or can i put it in to a 4 door 325i?
please give me ur input!

[325ix]

It can be done but it would be expensive and hard. Just find another ix shell

[deekay]

what would be so hard about it? and i guess im also looking for a ix shell if anyone has one or knows of a cheep one let me know.

[ChaseN]

Sorry, don't think so. Too many differences. Strut towers sit at different angles, front subframe is completely different (sits much further forward, so much so that the R&P is behind the subframe). Your best bet would be to take your cousin's car (assuming he's just giving it to you) and find a iX roller to put the drivetrain in. OR, sell it for parts, sell your i, and buy a running driving iX...

[deekay]

ok it sounds like its too much fab work to try.and yes its free for me as long as i fix it i can't sell it.

[deekay]

whats a good way to find a cheap ix roller ive search a few forums already.

[deekay]

and would a 2 door ix shell work?

[nrubenstein]

and would a 2 door ix shell work?

Yes.

[ChaseN]

whats a good way to find a cheap ix roller ive search a few forums already.

Be patient and check the usual sources (forums, craigslist, ebay) EVERY day. The biggest thing is patience though. Being impatient will SCREW you when you are looking at buying cheap, older cars such as these. Sit tight, search constantly, and the right one will fall in your lap.

[deekay]

ok thanks for the advice guys! and a 2 door with work with all 4door parts?

[williamtii]

Finding a clean shell is going to be tough. The drivetrains and mechanicals long outlast the bodies of these cars. The majority of them were sold where four wheel drive is needed, Northeast, Midwest, etc. so most were subjected to the salt and have rusted out.

[deekay]

yea ive noticed theres alot in places like colorado and few in tahoe but very few in the bay area