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  • peteb3
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 150

    #1

    Cirrus Blue Project

    Here are some shots of my new project car:
    1990 325i
    Originally automatic, converted to 5 spd:




    Full E30 M3 suspension (all new BMW parts) with Bilstein B12 kit
    Pretty much everything below the body is brand new, welded on the sway bar reinforcements, still need to put on the aftermarket sway bars and strut braces:




    Started on the interior as well:






    Some engine jewelry for now, until the stroker build comes (2.7 diesel crank):



    Summer wheels:




    Lots of work left to do:
    euro elipsoids, euro bumper trim, euro rear plate filler, E30 M3 Evo hood seals...

    My Previous E30:
    Alpina front spoiler, alpina badges, alpina dead pedal, alpina floor mats; shrick 284 cam, ported head, supersprint ss header and resonator, remus back box, 3.91:1 lsd, Bilstein sport/H&R race, ST sway bars, BK 171 17" wheels, turner chip....dyno'd 175hp at the wheels




    My daily driver:



  • Stanley Rockefeller
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2004
    • 445

    #2
    hold up a sec,
    What year was you previous e30? I'm diggin that Alpina front end, and 175hp at the wheels is pretty impressive too!

    Also, where in Canada are you?

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    • xphiledan
      Mod Crazy
      • May 2009
      • 706

      #3
      I <3 Cirrus!

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      • RainierHooker
        R3VLimited
        • Jul 2009
        • 2026

        #4
        Looks like a great project. I <3 Cirrus too!

        1984 Hennarot 325e - 1990 Brillantrot M3 - 1938 Buick Special Business Coupe

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        • N2MYE30
          R3V Elite
          • Oct 2007
          • 5536

          #5
          Well, this is gonna turn out nice. sub'd.

          COTM

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          • Peterkaczynski
            R3VLimited
            • Nov 2008
            • 2587

            #6
            tits mcgee


            e24 e9 e30
            IG: peterkaczynski

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            • E-Thirty
              E30 Fanatic
              • Aug 2006
              • 1331

              #7
              Damn you, I want those weaves and valve cover!
              Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
              Do you feel like something is trying to penetrate your butthole?

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              • SickE30
                Mod Crazy
                • Oct 2003
                • 769

                #8
                Looks great man, very clean. What percentage tint is that? Post some pics of the gold wheels mounted.

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                • Leaf
                  Banned
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 985

                  #9
                  wow that cirrus blue e30 is looking real nice.

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                  • tak7
                    E30 Modder
                    • Sep 2010
                    • 856

                    #10
                    Nice cars!

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                    • peteb3
                      Advanced Member
                      • Nov 2009
                      • 150

                      #11
                      The red Alpina clone was also a 1990, but it was a 325iS
                      It had 325000km on it when I sold it, started to experience a bit of tin worm infestation in the usual spots - arches, sills.

                      I thought I needed a 4 door so I went for the M5 - it's a 1989 Euro (not Japanese!) and has H&R/Bilstein suspension, SLS removed, a cat free stock BMW exhaust, Turner chip, Xenons, and pretty much completey mechanically overhauled - new engine!

                      I have been missing the light weight E30 since I got rid of it so I got this one and have been slowly building it up. They respond so well to "tuning", especially suspension and exhaust. Future plans are to upgrade to an E30 M3.

                      The cirrus is a rust free, original paint, BC coast car. It has 260000km on it. It has usual wear for it's age - chips, scuffs, etc.. but at least it's not hiding anything. I might eventually repaint it, but for now the priority is suspension and over the winter it will be the stroker build - a la Alpina 2.7 (or South African 325 is Evo) using my 2.7 td crank and some custom pistons, want to try a 288 cam this time and a stand alone or MAF system instead of the air flapper.

                      The BBS wheels won't get mounted till spring.
                      It's almost snow time here in Calgary

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                      • peteb3
                        Advanced Member
                        • Nov 2009
                        • 150

                        #12
                        more pics

                        Some more of the alpina pics:









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                        • ZM Blue Devil
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                          • Dec 2006
                          • 13836

                          #13
                          nice, love the color, in for the long haul. keep the updates coming.
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                          • Fast325i
                            E30 Modder
                            • May 2010
                            • 948

                            #14
                            Cool project!

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                            • Il Duce
                              R3V Elite
                              • Feb 2004
                              • 5015

                              #15
                              nice collection! well done.

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