my new 88' 325ix coupe

[TheBANKe30]

pictures uploaded
specs...
182k
silver
5 spd manual
cardinal red leather
cruise control works
drivers lights on rear view mirror
automatic everything on interior; mirrors,windows and sunroof
basket weaves in amazing condition with every bmw emblem
separate brand new snow tires
4 wheel drive differentials in great condition

the bad...

hood latch won't work, close or open
gas tank leaks at 5 gallons
3 inch rust spot ( bubbleing ) on drivers side door near front fender
182k so it definitely needs a tune up and valve adjustment

maintenance...

differential fluids changed
oil changed
radiator flush
power steering fluid changed

for the near future...

valve adjustment.... need to figure this process out though!
costs so much at a garage!
water pump
timing chain tensioner
timing belt
possible suspension upgrades if funds increase
any other suggestions ???

once again PICTURES coming in two days

[Sepp]

nice, waiting for pics, after you dig yourself out.
At least you can use the AWD to it's full potential.

[325ix]

nice. 88 ixs unite! Btw all 88 ixs are 5spd, two doors with all the works as far as options go

[machined]

^no 4drs in '88?

[freeride53]

god dammit, i really want a 5-speed IX. imagine the shens....

[TheBANKe30]

nice! well i am really happy with it, all the options make me feel great about this e30.

I'll have it for the rest of winter which is nice and maybe i'll let it go next winter if i don't end up getting a uhaul and travel to Colorado for school

[325ix]

^no 4drs in '88?

nope :) or maybe a :( for those of us who like em

[325ix]

nice! well i am really happy with it, all the options make me feel great about this e30.

I'll have it for the rest of winter which is nice and maybe i'll let it go next winter if i don't end up getting a uhaul and travel to Colorado for school

I love my ix in the colorado winter even with bad tires its a monster

[Motorsports]

nice. all 88 ixs are 5spd, two doors with all the works as far as options go

Nice to know. I guess you learn something new everyday.

[TheBANKe30]

goodies from bavarian autosport ...

waterpump
timing belt
thermostat
thermostat housing
belt tensioner pulley
camshaft seal
crankshaft seal
thermostat seal

should be a good weekend with the head off and the valves open.

hopefully i get the head and valve cover sprayed silver and dark red to match the car before the weekend is over

[TheBANKe30]

quick cell phone pictures....

Lachsilber !!!

[HarryPotter]

that thing is sick. I wanna ix sooo bad.

[325ix]

nice and clean. Cool color

[TheBANKe30]

pictures of radiator setup and full detail interior and exterior pictures of 325ix will be shot and uploaded tomorrow

what was done today

new e36 radiator upgrade with e30 shroud, custom cut hoses and fluid sensors
radiator system flush
throttle positioning sensor
new driver's side grill
painted center grill
e36 floor mats (found these from my other car and are keeping my red floor minty clean)
new hood latch


near future

valve adjustment
remove head
new gaskets all around including oil pan gasket
transmission seals
differential seals
bushings all around
painted valve and head
leather condition and cleaning
black side markers
red tail lights
brake pads
AUDI 90 Quattro front rotors

I think i will be using these rotors because i believe the diameter of these rotors will allow me to run these large spacer/ adapters i have for 114.3 borbet type a's

new sunroof motor or checking of wires
license plate cover
lachsilber front lip
fog light delete or new clear fogs

[TheBANKe30]

bubbling under paint on drivers side about 3 inches


couple cracks and 2 inch rip on drivers side bolster




e36 radiator upgrade from 1995 e36 325i
custom cut hoses