Introduction
Not much of a welcome wagon over at Bimmerforums; thought I’d drop an introduction here.
I bought 325i vert’s 1990 325i, previously Digitalwave’s. :D
First of all, I’d like to extend some kudos to Josh for a very smooth transaction. Josh was kind enough to drive the car from Chattanooga to Charlotte for the PPI and purchase. I’m very glad we did.
During the PPI/purchase, the water pump, timing belt and tensioner, oil level sensor, and vented air box were replaced, along with various other OEM brackets and cable holds, etc. I put some spring pads on both top and bottom perches in the rear to alleviate the rubbing at least until I get the H&Rs installed [see to do list below]
My plan is to keep it reliable and understated for use as a DD and an occasional DE car. The car by and large is in pretty decent shape, and I’m happy with current level of maintenance and whatnot, but I’d like to make it a little more OEM and comfy.
I’ve started documenting the project HERE
I’ve got a laundry list of things to work on in the coming months. I hope by lurking here, r3v, and e30tech, I’ll be able to find what I need. Here’s the short list:
I bought 325i vert’s 1990 325i, previously Digitalwave’s. :D
First of all, I’d like to extend some kudos to Josh for a very smooth transaction. Josh was kind enough to drive the car from Chattanooga to Charlotte for the PPI and purchase. I’m very glad we did.
During the PPI/purchase, the water pump, timing belt and tensioner, oil level sensor, and vented air box were replaced, along with various other OEM brackets and cable holds, etc. I put some spring pads on both top and bottom perches in the rear to alleviate the rubbing at least until I get the H&Rs installed [see to do list below]
My plan is to keep it reliable and understated for use as a DD and an occasional DE car. The car by and large is in pretty decent shape, and I’m happy with current level of maintenance and whatnot, but I’d like to make it a little more OEM and comfy.
I’ve started documenting the project HERE
I’ve got a laundry list of things to work on in the coming months. I hope by lurking here, r3v, and e30tech, I’ll be able to find what I need. Here’s the short list:
- H&R Sport springs; currently too low/stiff
- 3.73 LSD; better gas mileage
- Fix shifter; notchy to shift, but loose in gear; go OEM?
- Fix door dings
- Remove green dye in engine bay; ?
- Sunroof needs adjusting and/or new gaskets
- Rewire fog lamps; cut, trashed
- Replace underbelly plastic trays and brake ducting; missing
- Swap instrument cluster; US for Euro
- Shoot driver front fender lips to prevent rust
- Alignment; toed out badly in front
- Get front and back seats recovered;
- New steering wheel; replace Momo [do you have a M-TI or II? PM me]
- Install stereo + speakers
- Proper hose clamps
- Refinish strut bar
- HID kit
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