Building an e30 m3 from a shell up need help from senior r3v members

[510e36]

I got a deal on a bare shell yes I know it's a big project. But i rather build my own then buy someone's damaged seconds. No offense

First thing first.
The car needs and an interior so I'm thinking about buying an early e30 88 preferred. I need the front doors, seats wiring harnes and etc.


Second I need to do a 5 lug conv since it doesn't come with a suspension

I was thinking about using the 4 lug off my e30 donor car ( please keep your negative comments to your self) for now but I rather get it out of the way

Body work
Doors should be off the donor car
I'm should be ordering the fenders from bmw but doesn't any one know where I could get a better deal? And front and rear bumper


Drive train.

Most likely a 24v m52 or s52 I'm planing to supercharge it ( fun dd)

Thats about it for now.
Please leave advise on how you would do this build or guide me :) thanks r3v

[Kershaw]

i hope you got that shell for less than $2k because this project is going to cost you at least $8000.

[ak-]

Yo tengo tan door cards, pockets, and rear cards if you'd like. Many interior pieces too.

[Zasz]

Man, no fenders, bumpers or doors? That's gonna suck. GL.

[BillBrasky]

I got a deal on a bare shell yes I know it's a big project. But i rather build my own then buy someone's damaged seconds. No offense

First thing first.
The car needs and an interior so I'm thinking about buying an early e30 88 preferred. I need the front doors, seats wiring harnes and etc.


Second I need to do a 5 lug conv since it doesn't come with a suspension

I was thinking about using the 4 lug off my e30 donor car ( please keep your negative comments to your self) for now but I rather get it out of the way

Body work
Doors should be off the donor car
I'm should be ordering the fenders from bmw but doesn't any one know where I could get a better deal? And front and rear bumper


Drive train.

Most likely a 24v m52 or s52 I'm planing to supercharge it ( fun dd)

Thats about it for now.
Please leave advise on how you would do this build or guide me :) thanks r3v

You do realize that the doors are M3 specific, right? The only body panels that an M3 shares with a normal e30 are the hood and sunroof.

[lifeiskaos]

I got a deal on a bare shell yes I know it's a big project. But i rather build my own then buy someone's damaged seconds. No offense

First thing first.
The car needs and an interior so I'm thinking about buying an early e30 88 preferred. I need the front doors, seats wiring harnes and etc.


Second I need to do a 5 lug conv since it doesn't come with a suspension

I was thinking about using the 4 lug off my e30 donor car ( please keep your negative comments to your self) for now but I rather get it out of the way

Body work
Doors should be off the donor car
I'm should be ordering the fenders from bmw but doesn't any one know where I could get a better deal? And front and rear bumper


Drive train.

Most likely a 24v m52 or s52 I'm planing to supercharge it ( fun dd)

Thats about it for now.
Please leave advise on how you would do this build or guide me :) thanks r3v

I have a feeling I know what shell you bought...

[Car Addict]

^ I have a stronger feeling this car will never get finished

[glucklich21]

M3? The 88 has large tails. :???:

[archie]

Did you actually already buy the car? You own it or gonna buy it?

[Court M3]

Sounds like fun, but there will be a lot of hard work on this. I'd budget at least $10k. Forgot to add wish I had the space to do something like this

[mikeedler]

good luck, I can see where this is going to go already.

[vlad]

with 3 parts cars and tons of parts in my warehouse even I would not buy the bare shell

[325ix]

Have fun :) No offense but, I highly doubt you have the skill to or knowledge to tackle a project of this measure, judging by your first post.

[bmwmech1]

You need to read through the couple of build threads on the topic and do all of the research on the similarities and differences between the two cars. Not to be pompous, but I've done everything you are looking to do, plus more and it takes money, patience and lots of time. Vlad has done this several times too and he has already said he wouldn't start from where you are starting from, so just be prepared for what you're in for. I'm all for you doing it, as it's a great feeling to complete a project of this size, but keep your goals, expectations and time-lines realistic. That will help a lot when the inevitable disappointments pop up and they will. I'm just offering my thoughts based on my experience from my own 2 year long project...

Garey

Put up some pics of the shell, so we can see where you're starting from...

[catuned]

Where in CA are you? Any pics?