Finally! 2 new e30's :)

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  • E30ruben
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2011
    • 448

    #1

    Finally! 2 new e30's :)

    Will post pics throughout the next week. Pick up an 88 325is alpine white with cardinal interior and a 87 325i vert parts car for $1780. The 87 has a motor that sounds like it came off the lot. Will be performing a 5-speed swap on the IS ghatll be coming from the vert. Any tips or suggestions while doing the swap or parts I might as well change while doing the swap such as (clutch, throwout bearing, guibo, center support bearing etc) lmk guys what your ideas are!
    "Do what you love, and love what you do" -Ray Bradbury
  • StreetMafia21
    Wrencher
    • Sep 2011
    • 250

    #2
    your 5 speed wont work without a clutch, so i would suggest changing that...

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    • mkcman17
      R3V OG
      • Jul 2010
      • 8240

      #3
      trans input seal, rear main seal, rear trans seals, shifter bushings, trans mounts.

      i used this LUK kit, and it's complete with metal t/b and grease. some people love sachs, but well, that's a lifestyle choice.
      http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/198...lutch_kit.html
      1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
      1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
      1974 2002tii / stock
      2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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      • E30ruben
        E30 Addict
        • Jul 2011
        • 448

        #4
        How's that kit holding up? How do you drive? Cause I'm planning on keeping this thing for quite some time I don't want the TO bearing or clutch going out after 10k
        "Do what you love, and love what you do" -Ray Bradbury

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        • E30ruben
          E30 Addict
          • Jul 2011
          • 448

          #5
          Also what exactly did the luk clutch kit come with?
          "Do what you love, and love what you do" -Ray Bradbury

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          • mkcman17
            R3V OG
            • Jul 2010
            • 8240

            #6
            something like 7 out of every 10 new manual cars comes with a LUK. they're a huge brand, just not really a household name. came with clutch, pp, t/o, pilot, align tool and grease.
            1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
            1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
            1974 2002tii / stock
            2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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            • scottinAZ
              E30 Fanatic
              • Dec 2009
              • 1312

              #7
              im running a LUK replacement in my vert, no issues so far. kit was complete as stated above.
              I saved 15% on my Bimmer parts by switching to ...



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              • E30ruben
                E30 Addict
                • Jul 2011
                • 448

                #8
                Would you recommend me gettig the excedy or sachs since I'm keeping it? Is it worth paying double the price? An maybe different grip?
                "Do what you love, and love what you do" -Ray Bradbury

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                • E30ruben
                  E30 Addict
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 448

                  #9
                  Alright so I finally got some pics.. Btw I pulled off the tint, but it was dark so no pics of that. Also did the plate filler, all red rear lights, and black IS spoiler (it was cracked so had to repair it). Will get pics soon.. This is just a few..

                  •The night I picked them up:








                  •The next day before light cleanup:








                  •Any good?:


                  I wish I had a pro camera to catch how much crap was all over the car, this is the lower valence, the whole car was almost as bad you can't really tell in the "Before" pics though

                  •Here:


                  •After the wash:








                  •Didn't touch the interior yet:










                  •Repainted the wheels, waiting for new BMW caps:


                  My buddies IX in front..


                  •And a broken rocker :/


                  •Parts list look good for 5-speed swap? I have a complete 5-speed swap out of the vert, these are just replacement parts.. Let me know if you see something I should add:
                  Last edited by E30ruben; 02-06-2012, 11:50 AM. Reason: Put the wrong code for pics they didn't show up lol
                  "Do what you love, and love what you do" -Ray Bradbury

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                  • JasonC
                    Site Manager
                    • Aug 2006
                    • 14451

                    #10
                    Picture are not showing up.

                    1992 BMW 325iC
                    1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
                    1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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                    • E30ruben
                      E30 Addict
                      • Jul 2011
                      • 448

                      #11
                      @JasonC, sorry I had to change the codes..
                      "Do what you love, and love what you do" -Ray Bradbury

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                      • N2MYE30
                        R3V Elite
                        • Oct 2007
                        • 5536

                        #12
                        Nice coupe!

                        COTM

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                        • Mr. Burns
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Aug 2011
                          • 3516

                          #13
                          You got both for 1780?????

                          Emmm effff errr!
                          Originally posted by flyboyx
                          i have watched my dog lick himself off a few times

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                          • E30ruben
                            E30 Addict
                            • Jul 2011
                            • 448

                            #14
                            @N2MYE30, hope to get it in the shape of your coupe.. But thanks!
                            @Mr. Burns, yea, he has them listed at 1900, he said 100 for gas and when I got there he said 20 for burger king on the way home LOL
                            "Do what you love, and love what you do" -Ray Bradbury

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                            • Mr. Burns
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Aug 2011
                              • 3516

                              #15
                              if you wind up scraping the vert for parts, I'd like to know the condition of the interior front and rear seats...and possibly buy them off ya if you're interested.
                              Originally posted by flyboyx
                              i have watched my dog lick himself off a few times

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