just wanted to introduce myself and ask a few questions. picked up my 87 325i today and love it, but i have a few questions. Ive been reading alot of posts on here and it looks like my e30 might be a bit low on performance as opposed to other stock 325s, any ideas on what i could check to see if i could eke some more power out of it? and i want to get into working on my new baby mechanically a little bit, but keep it as my daily driver, any weekend projects you guys can recommend for a newbie? hope to hear from everyone soon.
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search will be your biggest friend on r3v. learn to use it.
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Pictures too!
"The Camry is an appliance, not a car. It attracts folks who have the same regard for driving that they have for washing dishes,
i.e. it's a necessary but somewhat unpleasant chore and they want something to make the task a little easier and insulate them from the process." - my friend, Número VeintiséisComment
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Welcome to the chaos.
Maintenance, then mods. Enjoy it.-Nick
Originally posted by 87e30Comment
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Yes do take care of the maintenance first.Originally posted by BeemerBuyer View Post
Then everyone will tell you to go super low, get mtech bumpers, bib brake kits, and a swap.
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Where in AZ are you?Originally posted by bigfrank123 View Postseien Sie größer, als Sie erscheinen
Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.Comment
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timing belt/water pump first
check brakes, flush fluid
change all fluids
inspect air boot and motor/tranny mounts
distributorcap/rotor
wires rarely go bad check resistance.. if they are even , run them as is
check front end and associated wear components
inspect rear bushings
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holla. make sure its in good shape and can handle any mods or whatever before doing soOriginally posted by blunt View Post1992 BMW 325iC <3Comment
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how many miles and any service records? But like blunt said pretty much nails it on the head of what to look over. Maybe give it a valve adjustment and check you cap on the plugs and even a compression test if its high miles and you think its running poorly. Check for vacuum leaks and yes do your timing belt if you don't know when it was done last, luckily these cars are easy and fun to work on.Comment
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...and buy all parts from this man.Originally posted by blunt View Postsigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]Comment
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