85 325e introduction and start of my build thread

[10-66kruk]

So here's a little update until I get some real pictures tomorrow.
Finally got coil overs installed! I'm very happy for the price and quality.
Yes they are taiwanese made group xyz. But so far I'm happy.
Also got my lip on, yes it is a Volvo lip. Just don't want to put a is lip on and have it ripped off.
So my car is running nice and quick now, got the right radiator from Matt who has been very helpful.
Only the 2.7i is giving me the turbo itch imagining how awesome it would be.
So I know it's not the prettiest of e30's on here but I'm happy with it. I just need to take care of some issues. I just found a nice rust spot on drivers floor board. Damn factory carpet and foam pad. I'm looking forward to getting all the little issues squared away and just be able to enjoy it.
Just trying to determine the color it is going to end up. I'm really leaning on going back to calypso just using a flat clear not a gloss clear.
Or I'm going to go a Light grey or Fj cruiser beige.
Well thanks for reading for now.

[MR 325]

Sweet man, that motor ran tits. You should spray bomb the bumpers and valance to match the car for now.

[CleanAzzE30z]

I know a couple people in Lake Forest (apart from you). One really good and one really bad. Welcome.

[tabasco]

fun project. The wheel color is not that bad. I agree that you need to paint the bumpers to match. What all did you have to do to get the small bumpers to fit on a 1985 car???

[Paukert11]

I will sell you a rear bumper!

[bzboardz]

car looks tits. photo shoot!

[10-66kruk]

Ya I love the motor so much better then the 2.7 that was in there. Just need to fix my pressure plate its getting really annoying. Bough one from a friend and I don't think it was good.
Just waiting to get a later getrag 260 and ditch this dumb plate style shifter.
Ya I also agree on painting the bumper but I don't want to ruin good paint like the previous owner did to the car. I hate flat black crap.
It was super easy on putting plastic bumpers on here except for the rear at least cause I didn't think it all the way through.
The front db literally just unbolts and the new valance bolts right up the just slid the bumper in.
I just need to add the ends to the rear and that will be finished.
Ya the wheels definitely are a little trendy but I just didn't want silver, black, or gray just to boring for my eye.
Thanks for the offer on the rear bumper though.
Ya Henry will definitely being doing a shoot soon. "cleanazze30z"
Do you know Jack with the m3 and mtech II and hartge?
Cause he lives down the street from me. Talk about some fine examples of e30's his are inspiring.

[10-66kruk]

Okay so here is some real pictures instead of cell phone crap.
Sorry they are a little large, I though I had scaled them down enough but guess not.Well enjoy and any feedback is welcome.
Just had to throw in a pic of the Alfa and BMW together.
I find it funny that I use to think the Alfa was low.... BMW is way lower.
Enjoy

[Dj Buttchug]

those wheels are so dope. I want to see them in the sun

[10-66kruk]

Thanks! Ya they are pretty cool in the sun, and when clean.

[moe30]

Like where this is going minus the hood, keep up the work

[10-66kruk]

Ya the hood is questionable.
Im pretty sure I'm going to put my stock one on soon. I don't like the water all in my engine bay.

[10-66kruk]

So I was just on my way to work and some guy in a Toyota Xrunner was trying to egg me on. I was curious my self so I got on it. To my surprise I left the guy way behind. At the next light he rolled his window down gave me thumbs u and look shocked.
Im pretty stoked now on this motor.

[10-66kruk]

Oh also if anyone happens to know of a mtech II spoiler for sale let me know I'd really like one.

[matias88e30]

Nice! the alfa looks nice as f%#$!!