E30 m3 ls1

[Jon325i]

I am loving this build. If an LSx can be swapped into an E30 and get BAR'd & CARB ok'd, then it makes it all worth while. The smog laws in most counties in Calif make engine modifications for a street registered cars nearly impossible to do.

I eagerly await what bureaucrats' nod of approval.

Jon

[LSM3]

Got more parts today. Slotted Rotors, Front/Rear Pads, Front/Rear Bearings and some misc parts.



I also undercoated the undercarriage, wheel wells, trunk and rockers. I figured doing the rockers 360' was cheap insurance because its a common rust area for E30's and they will not be seen once the front/rear facia and side skirts are installed. It turned out better than I thought. Coating is going to dry and I will be installing the front and rear suspension at the end of the week!! I cannot wait. Its going to be awesome being that everything is new.

[Jean]

Good progress!

it would be very tough to get the reverse mounted pedals to fit under a 'street' car dash. lots of junk in the way. with that said, my buddy somehow figured out how to do it. not for the faint of heart. LOTS of wires and things in the way.

jason

That really depends on the chassis I think, the early non air bag/ non abs have much less wiring and things in the way (compraing between 84 and 89 chassis for example).

[e30_neverstock]

wow nice progress, keeping a close eye on this build. keep up the nice work!

[LSM3]

Couldn't wait to unwrap the thing.

[dnick]

freshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Cronopoulos]

OMG sub'd

[blunttech]

Wow this is great. I have this ahead of me too. Just need time.

[Luis325]

This is sick!!! Want to see more!

[airkhin]

damn thats a beautiful sight! keep up the good work!

[LSM3]

Front/Rear suspension is on. Bilstein Sport Shocks, H&R Race Springs, FAG Wheel bearings with pressed in ARP wheel studs. More pics to come...







This is what $80 in new bolts for front/rear suspension looks like. EVERY BOLT on the cars is new...



Im really starting to get excited now that the car is actually starting to look like a car again. Next week we have to drop off the car at the painters to paint the engine bay prior to engine install.

[LSM3]

Its now rolling..slowly getting there...

[Jean]

Very nice! I did the same thing on my e30 build, pretty much replaced every bolt/nut/washer/bracket new. Good to see I am not the only OCD guy here lol

[RGCintha29073]

Very nice. Gonna be so sick when its done!

[IronmanE30]

You are doing it right. Can't wait to see her on the road.

Cheers,

Jim