New 89 325i

[Dirtboy]

Finally got the engine parts in. New intake/exhaust valves, springs, spring keepers, spring seats, con-rod bearings. I had to get the piston rings here locally, a little bit more expensive. Shop started rebuilding the engine Friday. Here's a couple pics.





Also, a r3v member was kind enough to give some m20 headers (thanks Nick!). I don't know if I'm going to use them though. They're in pretty rough shape, fine for daily driving, but not for the track. We'll see...

Also, the M3 CSL oil cooler is not going to work out. So I just got an original oil cooler. But I am keeping the CSL cooler to go on my e46.:D

[619E30]

LOL. Yeah, the straps rusted off while the previous owner had the car. He got those fixed before I bought it. I have some ideas about an exhaust upgrade though....

Get a Supersprint

[pdxsdo]

Amazing man, simply amazing. Do you have anything planned for the seats at all?

[Dirtboy]

Amazing man, simply amazing. Do you have anything planned for the seats at all?

Front seats are re-done with original BMW covers. Sorry no pics yet. Couldn't re-do the rear seats because the covers are NLA. But the rear seats are in pretty good shape, just a little faded up by the rear window.

[Dirtboy]

Engine/tranny should be going in either tomorrow or Monday.:D

[diegom6]

Is my connection? Is my PC? Noooooooooo...I think your server is shot! Can't see th epics, plz fix them to feed my eyes with this car! :)

[wush30]

Guys like you make us dream to be like you. Please keep up the good work.

[Dirtboy]

Guys like you make us dream to be like you. Please keep up the good work.

Thanks, but I wish I could be the guys actually working on my car. I don't have the time, space, or tools to do all this or else I'd be doing it myself. But once all this work is done, I'll be doing the interior on my own. I can't wait to start that.

[pogiboy9]

Amazing. I love fresh Diamantschwarz! You need to go lower!!

EDIT:



Just for fun...

Are those 15s? .... Sorry I am just basing off the numbers i read off the close up shot after you had them refinished.

And if you need some "smoked" Film I can send a strip over..that's what I used on mine.. Car is looking sick...and if those are 15s ...it's perfect....REGARDLESS 15s/16s they looks SWEEEET

[Dirtboy]

Are those 15s? .... Sorry I am just basing off the numbers i read off the close up shot after you had them refinished.

And if you need some "smoked" Film I can send a strip over..that's what I used on mine.. Car is looking sick...and if those are 15s ...it's perfect....REGARDLESS 15s/16s they looks SWEEEET

No, that pic is a Photochop of this pic:


But the rims are 15" rims. I'm hoping the suspension will settle a little bit more. We'll see.

[pogiboy9]

none the less, the non-pshopped pix looks clean...Reason I ask is because I'm in process of getting wheels and wanted to see all sorts of shots of 15,16,17s....

those TRMs are 15x8 and just wanted to see some setups on them...are the US weaves only 14s ? how much and how hard would obtaining a set of euroweaves be ?

[Dirtboy]

Engine's back in the car. The driveshaft is getting re-built at the moment. Still got a bit of work to the car left. Here's some pics:








And look, I'm finally gonna get power steering! :D


Here's a couple shots of the re-built rear brake calipers.





And a shot of the 4.10 LSD

[Dirtboy]

none the less, the non-pshopped pix looks clean...Reason I ask is because I'm in process of getting wheels and wanted to see all sorts of shots of 15,16,17s....

those TRMs are 15x8 and just wanted to see some setups on them...are the US weaves only 14s ? how much and how hard would obtaining a set of euroweaves be ?

I'm really not sure how hard it would be to get 15" weaves. I think they came on the ix but in a different offset. Maybe check the wheel and tire forums.

[TrentW]

I'm really not sure how hard it would be to get 15" weaves. I think they cam on the ix but in a different offset. Maybe check the wheel and tire forums.

You can still get the 15" euroweaves from BMW. They're $325 each, but I remember someone ordered them thru Pelican (I think) and got them cheaper.

[TrentW]

If it's not too much hassle, can you tell me the diameter of these valves? I want to make sure they fit into the recess of my Ronal LS's before I order them and Bav Auto can't give me the size.

I know you've got better things going on, but if you remember to check next time I'd greatly appreciate it.