New 89 325i

[Dirtboy]

what is the wheels and tire size?

Wheels are 15x7 weaves and tires are 205/55R15 BFGoodrich g-Force Sports.

[Dirtboy]

Still being held up for waiting parts... But here's some pics of what's going on in the mean time.

Transmission is all cleaned up and new seals are in. Plus, UUC SSK is installed.



Block is all cleaned up and painted. Cylinders were honed for new rings.



Head was all cleaned up ready for new valves and springs.



Mess of parts waiting to go in. BTW, the oil pan is going to be drilled/tapped for a e30 M3 oil separator.



Couple more shots of the front end. I just love how clean it is now.



Still waiting for the new upper spring perches to come in.



I keep forgetting to get pics of the rebuilt calipers; I'll get a shot once they're installed.

I also found out the stock oil cooler is no good. The owner hooked me up with a cooler off an M3 CSL!:D I'll get some pics of that too.

I saved some money ordering parts from the states but waiting for the post office is killing me.

[TrentW]

I just read this thread over from the beginning and am realizing how great this is gonna be when it's completed. This is really motivating me to get out to the garage again...

p.s. Liking the fact that you didn't do an engine swap.

[Dirtboy]

I just read this thread over from the beginning and am realizing how great this is gonna be when it's completed. This is really motivating me to get out to the garage again...

p.s. Liking the fact that you didn't do an engine swap.

Thanks. I just really wanted to do a full restore on this car and just drive it. Not too much modding going on. I only wish it wasn't taking this long. Some of the places I took the car just drug the work on and on...

[Huff]

I just read this thread over from the beginning and am realizing how great this is gonna be when it's completed. This is really motivating me to get out to the garage again...

p.s. Liking the fact that you didn't do an engine swap.

Exactly what he said. M20 pride..

[TrentW]

Forgot to ask--are the stemless valves on your wheels from Bav Auto? Thinking about ordering a set when I get my new Goodrich G-Force Sports.

[frankspinelli]

luckyyy

[Dirtboy]

Forgot to ask--are the stemless valves on your wheels from Bav Auto? Thinking about ordering a set when I get my new Goodrich G-Force Sports.

Yup, that's where I got them from.;)

[Simon S]

Amazing thread. Love everything.

Thorough. Clean and fresh.

Killer parts pile pics !!

[Fusion]

Hey Dirtboy, very nice car!
I'm wondering how much postage tu De cost you for the UUC SSK and where'd you order from?

[Wh33lhop]

One of these days, I'll build on M20.... one of these days....

Keep it up dude, I kind of like that UUC DSSR but doubt I'd want to pay the price (plus, I doubt it comes in a twisted variety for a DOHC/G260 car).

[naplesE30]

Everything looks amazing.... how much do you have into it if you dont mind me asking? Its cool if you dont want to say... I would so much rather put $15k into a car like that, then buy a used run of the mill $15k car.

[Dirtboy]

Hey Dirtboy, very nice car!
I'm wondering how much postage tu De cost you for the UUC SSK and where'd you order from?

I don't remember the postage but I ordered it from Turner Motorsports.

Everything looks amazing.... how much do you have into it if you dont mind me asking? Its cool if you dont want to say... I would so much rather put $15k into a car like that, then buy a used run of the mill $15k car.

I think once I'm done, I will have put about that much into the car, that includes the price of the car itself. But, I plan on keeping it for another 20 years, hopefully...

[TrentW]

Yup, that's where I got them from.;)

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.

[Dirtboy]

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'll try to get them this week. My wheels are at my shop (work).