Hate is a strong word.

[Erik]

I love the thread title and I love the project. Good luck with everything! :D

[speedminded]

I thought I was doing a good job on my engine bay, cleaning it with a toothbrush and all, then rubbing compound and polishing...until I saw 325Projectz's e30 M3 bay anyways.

325Projectz e30 M3 engine bay


After wiping up the tears and realizing what I thought was an impressively clean bay for a 25 year old car until I saw the above photo. All the cleaning and detailing seemed to be a waste now because I want to shave every little bracket and fill every unused hole. The only difference is I am keeping A/C. E30 owners continue to set new standards I'm having trouble keeping up with lol!

[Erik]

Don't keep A/C... Roll with the windows down.

[Stephen]

Do like

[Jand3rson]

I thought I was doing a good job on my engine bay, cleaning it with a toothbrush and all, then rubbing compound and polishing...until I saw 325Projectz's e30 M3 bay anyways.

325Projectz e30 M3 engine bay

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This is what I'm trying to do with my engine bay. I'm in the process of seeing if I can get an M42 radiator to work with my engine, so I can get rid of the external expansion tank. Once that's gone, pretty much the whole passenger side of my engine bay will be totally bare.

[speedminded]

Don't keep A/C... Roll with the windows down.

It's already there, just having to make a couple lines to the new compressor. Obviously it will look cleaner without it but I'm not concerned about the power loss. I'm aiming for a conservative high 300's and the compressor will turn off at WOT anyways...

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This is what I'm trying to do with my engine bay. I'm in the process of seeing if I can get an M42 radiator to work with my engine, so I can get rid of the external expansion tank. Once that's gone, pretty much the whole passenger side of my engine bay will be totally bare.

An e36 radiator should do the trick if you don't find an M42.

[dude8383]

I think this is going to awesome and am going to love the journey to completion!

[catchuk]

I love it!

[bmwsone01]

...subscribed.

[nickflic3]

...subscribed.

[red325]

Resembles an old Audi sport quattro

[vlad]

awesome idea !

[namsayin]

i have a legit m3 trunk for sale if you want it.

[speedminded]

reminds me of a lancia delta integrale looks good IMO

Resembles an old Audi sport quattro

Whew, thank you! Conservative Group B styling was what the goal was and those two cars is exactly where the idea came from. It will probably be getting a rally light bar on the front and won't doubt if it has a roof rack w/ fairing from time to time. Depends on how fast I want to get a bike or kayak up the mountain lol!

awesome idea !

I have another awesome idea. I know this cool dude up in NJ with some amazing cars that could use an apprentice at his body shop. No charge, just need a corner for a sleeping bag trading labor for resources.

i have a legit m3 trunk for sale if you want it.

PM me with price, I would prefer one damaged or rough shape since I'll be hacking it up anyways. I don't wanna "ruin" a good one lol!

[CleanAzzE30z]

very interesting indeed.

I HEART your car!! Are those WRD's?


Back on topic:

If it ends up looking like the chop, then itll be awesome, I say fuck yeah.