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    Finally found my IS.

    Been looking locally for a bone stock Sterling or Black IS. My plans are to keep it clean and stock with a little touch and use it as a daily driver. A couple weeks ago I found this Sterling IS that was sitting outside of a shop.:yawn: It was sitting outside in the same spot for almost 3 years. It was abandoned by the PO due to a job that was never paid. It had a new rebuilt head and new cooling system 3 years ago. Its a 142k 2 owner Norcal car with a clean Carfax. The first owner had it till 07 and was traded in a local Chevy dealer :roll: back in 07. Amazingly the car is totally rust free with original dried oxidized paint and dried and cracked black interior. I tested the car and it started right away with no problems. It also failed smog due to an aftermarket cheap cat and exhaust. I drove the car back to SF and seems to be fine. Everything works including the AC ;). This will be a new project for me but this time I will take my time. I plan to have the car repainted to its original color in the future but for now I will make her road worthy. A lot of things got frozen since its been sitting outside for such a long time.








    Current pics ;)




    Installed my new interior tonight 3/16/10 . Its nice and soft ;) Keeping it simple .

    Pls pardon the wirinkles. It need sun light for it to stretch.





    Still waiting for the other 2 Alpina wheels then I'm done.
    Last edited by atan88; 03-17-2010, 12:39 AM.

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    What I have changed:

    Thanks to Golde30 I had the LSD and exhaust swapped from his new parts
    car.

    Flushed all fluids and changed all filters including plugs

    Barrowed a friend spare clean 14" weaves with new tire (Old tires and wheels are molded)

    Installed my Mcoupes lighted shifter ;)

    Installed an awesome $100 Kenwood from Bestbuy (orig is missing the face plate)


    Installed new Euro grills from Abraham (orig are cracked)

    Purchased an uncracked dash and Eibach springs from another member and today I went shopping for her :D

    Bought all new Brake system, suspension , clutch fan, IS skirts, OEM lip spoiler , mats .
    Got some RS003s and found my extra set of smilies That should be enough to keep me busy and for the future I plan to have it repainted and restitched




    Last edited by atan88; 02-03-2010, 12:44 AM.

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      #3
      I wasnt really picky about the color when I was looking for an e30 back in like 2006, but I have grown to LOVE the silver they come in. nice find! dont go to nuts

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        #4
        Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck with her bro ;)

        SOLD: My feature http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/04/a...ss-bmw-e30-m3/

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          #5
          oh snap, hang on. I give it 90 days before engine and 5 lug swap, complete respray(and I dont mean r3v respray), new interior, etc. etc. etc.
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            #6
            By the second update (less than a minute from your 1st post), you've already slapped on more awesome than most r3v cars will ever see... And it's a daily beater!?

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              #7
              Originally posted by ZM Blue Devil View Post
              oh snap, hang on. I give it 90 days before engine and 5 lug swap, complete respray(and I dont mean r3v respray), new interior, etc. etc. etc.
              hahaha r3v respray
              Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



              OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                #8
                this is going to be awesome... i love how you have all the parts waiting ready, lol i wish i could

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                  #9
                  I love those seats!
                  This is going to be super nice when it's done.

                  Originally posted by Janderson
                  you can have the keys to my hunk of 20+ year old West German steel when you pry them from my cold dead fingers.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by atan88 View Post
                    My plans are to keep it clean and stock with a little touch and use it as a daily driver.
                    Such an understatement! Congrats man, I'm sure this car will become a fantastic daily!

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                      #11
                      I wouldn't expect any less from you Atan. r3v is going to get another sick e30 thanks to you.

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                        #12
                        cool!
                        Late model granitesilber 325i convertible FS:
                        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=293701

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                          #13
                          Way to go Alvin, It's gonna be hot.

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                            #14
                            Why do I hate/envy you so much?

                            Lookin good though!
                            1985 325e 2.8 Turbo VEMS

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                              #15
                              I cannot wait for this.
                              Reminiscing...

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