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    New here, $100 E30 Project/LeMons Car

    *long read warning, for cliffs go to the bottom*

    Hi everyone, Im Cory, been lurking on here for a few weeks now, gathering info and such, finally joined when I got the car. Some of you bay area guys might know me, Im always at local meets and gtg's with the various european clubs/groups around here. As of right now Ive got a turbo'd mustang and a beater Infiniti G20 in my garage, but I added this to the stable the other day. Ill try to make this as short as possible, its been a long few weeks, and Its my birthday and im fighting a wicked hangover. I was doing some sidework for a friend at his buddies semi truck repair shop (I work on Ferrari's and Porsches for a living) and happened to spy this beauty tucked in a corner there. So from what ive gathered, a truck driver that used to store his rig there had this car to drive around whenever he was in town, and he just dissapeared 5 or 6 years ago, and left the car there. Cant get ahold of him or anything. Luckily one of the techs there happened to drive the car around the lot up until a year ago, which made me happy that my task at hand was going to be slightly easier. Didnt pay too much attention to it until I finished my work there, so at the end of it all I asked the owner what he wanted to do with the car. I said Ill give you $100 and tow it out of here if you put a lien on it. He agreed and were working out the legal stuff right now. Found out its a 318 5 speed, 233,xxx miles, and its been to tiajuana twice, hence the messican seat covers, wing and exhaust. Because of the low purchase price, ideally id like to turn it into a LeMons car, I know these are stout cars around a track. But if that dosent happen, it will get an S50, 1JZ or LS1 swap. I know ive got my work cut out for me, but ive revived cars in way worse condition than this. I also found a pack of extra large condoms in the back, which is always a good sign when buying a used car that its going to be a winner Ill keep you guys updated with the progress of the car, I know how much you like pic heavy build threads. Im sure im going to make a few good discoveries, everything on the car has to be gone through and double checked, Im a firm believer in doing things the right way to save myself from headaches later.

    *cliffs* bought a 318, turning it into a kick ass LeMons car

    onto pics, enjoy its epicness


















    1998 Mustang-Endless project
    1990 325i Sedan-Needs paint
    1991 318is-New project

    #2
    Congrats.

    When you are ready to sell parts to fund the project please let me know.

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      #3
      Nice door panels. Looks like a good base to start from.

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        #4
        Also mods if you feel this should be in the member rides section, feel free to move it
        1998 Mustang-Endless project
        1990 325i Sedan-Needs paint
        1991 318is-New project

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          #5
          This



          is gonna be good.

          Closing SOON!
          "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

          Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

          Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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            #6
            for 100 bucks..... its not too bad
            Josh

            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=159843

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              #7
              If anyone wants to put their $.02 in on ideas for the build feel free to chime in, were still in the planning stages of the build and were trying to learn as much as we can. As of right now the only things were set on are: the trusted h&r+bilstein combo you all like, lsd rear (unsure of which gearing to get for our goals) and just getting it in good running condition with fresh parts
              1998 Mustang-Endless project
              1990 325i Sedan-Needs paint
              1991 318is-New project

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                #8
                Well, every good lemons car has a theme. I've had an idea to do a lemons car in a Van Halen theme. Think 5150 paint scheme. The car would look awesome and would help the judges look past the fact that it is an e30(the judges hate them).
                Originally posted by RainierHooker
                There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by bimmerfan46 View Post
                  Well, every good lemons car has a theme. I've had an idea to do a lemons car in a Van Halen theme. Think 5150 paint scheme. The car would look awesome and would help the judges look past the fact that it is an e30(the judges hate them).
                  seriously? great
                  1998 Mustang-Endless project
                  1990 325i Sedan-Needs paint
                  1991 318is-New project

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                    #10
                    There's always a million e30s at a lemons event. They give no grace to e30s, so you have to be creative.
                    Originally posted by RainierHooker
                    There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch.

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                      #11
                      well the judges like scotch right :D
                      1998 Mustang-Endless project
                      1990 325i Sedan-Needs paint
                      1991 318is-New project

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