Kailine rims choice to make

[_lestat_]

Hi

As in another topic (2012) all my previous messages are gone, I will start here with a new topic.
Currently I have this car in my possession for about 17 years.
During these years it underwent almost a complete restoration which I will update here bit by bit.

This sedan started life in 1988 and has a body kit of a German tuner (back in the days from the eighties) called Kailine.
On this car the kit includes:
- Bilstein suspension
- Kailine steering wheel
- Kailine wheels
- Kailine front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper and bootlid spoiler.

Other Kailine options possible back in the day were other grilles and even a turbo kit, but this car didn't came along with it. Also E34 and E32 had similar kits.

[_lestat_]

The car as I bought it 17 years ago.

[Panici]

Neat! Can't say i've seen a Kailine kit before. Gives me E36 vibes a bit.

[reelizmpro]

Very nice. I haven't seen this kit before.

[_lestat_]

Current state

[_lestat_]

Engine bay

[_lestat_]

Interior, analog oil pressure gauge will move as it will be visible on the can display

[_lestat_]

underbody redone, complete suspension overhaul incl all bushings, subframes, axle shafts, driveshaft, new 3.91 OS Giken Superlock LSD.
I must say, the car is a joy to drive. The sound of the inlet combined with the exhaust note gives goosebumps, car is always asking for more!

[_lestat_]

Some years ago after receiving new paint and some grille work. However, as the car is used for roadtrips, mountain driving and an occasional Nurburging Nordschleife lap, it's a challenge to keep the car in this state. The fact that I enjoy driving above cleaning also doesn't help

[Panici]

The fact that I enjoy driving above cleaning also doesn't help

I have this same problem, I think my jeep gets one wash a year even though it sits outside all the time. 😅

Is that trunk duckbill / lip spoiler part of the Kailine kit as well?

[E30SPDFRK]

Awesome car, I feel like I have never heard of Kailine before. I like the rear and skirts, not 100% about the front bumper. Cool that you found such a nice example to start with, and have kept it nice through all these years.

[QuiqueUy]

car looks amazing , i def like the boot lid for sure ! what engine mods you did other than itbs?

[_lestat_]

Engine is far from original. Currently putting 258hp and 304nm (crank)

[2mAn]

Engine is far from original. Currently putting 258hp and 304nm (crank)

Those are some quite healthy numbers. Whats the details on the build? Guessing its at least 2.8L if not a 3.1, at least 10:1 CR and some wild cam profile.

Lets hear it! (dyno video?)

[_lestat_]

I will come later with specs and build pics.
After break-in it was yesterday dyno time.
Lots of torque as foreseen, however top end flattens a bit faster than thought, apparently due to airflow.
Could be the size of ITB's which is on the small side, or the valves, or the head.. As it is a streetcar, I am not planning to change the setup as I don't want to lose torque in the quest for finding more hp in the upper range.
Anyhow the car is a beast
Pushed it once towards 7800 rpm, however limiter is set at a save 7000 rpm.