My iX + what i've done so far...

[Kershaw]

That's terrible. I am so sorry. One of the cleanest ixs on the east coast.

[leegf]

So sorry to hear that :(

[BMWManiac]

This is why I hate people....sorry!

[audiquattrot]

Front end smashed while parked in front in my house. No note left. Fml

[audiquattrot]

I don't want to thread jack any further, but you can do a 2.7 and 2.8 stoker using all OEM BMW engine parts. No need to use a bigger bore (wider pistons). Its definitely a big project, but its the only real way to get power out of the engine. I'm personally doing it myself, but it depends on the person. If you're interested I suggest doing some research and reading some build threads. If you have any other questions you can PM me so we don't derail this thread any further.

jack all you want :)

[audiquattrot]

hey man thanks! Hopefully my answers help

Where did you get that iS lip splitter, and how did you attach it on there?

I purchased it from a R3v member here i believe RyanG, which several vendors on here including garagistic sells. It came with self tapping screws, so all i did was line it up where i wanted it to sit on the iS lip, and screw on.

What paint do you use for all the black trims / shadowline on the windows?

I used Duplicolor Trim paint to shadowline....but also be sure to use etched primer first so the trim paint doesn't peel.

any other products you would suggest to coat any of the car for anti-rust? im in canada, so winters can get decently bad. (I saw you coated your wheel wells with something, too?)

I used Formula 3000 (which is actually a Canadian product). To treat the rusty areas, i did use POR-15 first, then SEM undercoating spray, followed by the Formula 3000

Do you have a chip/MAF/any other small or easy-ish mods??

nah not on this E30. On a past iX I owned, i had a Mark-D chip with 19 injectors and the car was running really rich and Mark-D's resolution to it was null....so I just got rid of it. This iX is stock mechanically, but runs amazing.

[stonea]

I don't want to thread jack any further, but you can do a 2.7 and 2.8 stoker using all OEM BMW engine parts. No need to use a bigger bore (wider pistons). Its definitely a big project, but its the only real way to get power out of the engine. I'm personally doing it myself, but it depends on the person. If you're interested I suggest doing some research and reading some build threads. If you have any other questions you can PM me so we don't derail this thread any further.

[Waffle cone]

Not to thread jack, but I spend 3/4 of my day on r3v so I might as well do something while I'm here.

-Ryan G makes the splitters and I think you drill holes in the lip and attach it that way.

-SEM 39143 is a popular trim paint I've seen people use.

-POR 15 is commonly used to prevent rust and I use Rust Killer to stop rust thats already formed from spreading.

-Chips are very easy to install. You notice a little more oomf out of the engine, but it depends on person if its worth the money.

Its not cheap or easy to get power out of the stock motor. Personally I think a 2.7 or 2.8 stroker with a 274 cam and a proper tune is one of the best things you can do to the car with out breaking the bank.

sweet, thanks man!
But in terms of getting it stroked, isnt that kind of a big "mod"? Like you need to send it in to get done, no? Okay this is embarassing but, dont you need new (wider) pistons too then? or am i just totally not understanding that modification?

[stonea]

Not to thread jack, but I spend 3/4 of my day on r3v so I might as well do something while I'm here.

-Ryan G makes the splitters and I think you drill holes in the lip and attach it that way.

-SEM 39143 is a popular trim paint I've seen people use.

-POR 15 is commonly used to prevent rust and I use Rust Killer to stop rust thats already formed from spreading.

-Chips are very easy to install. You notice a little more oomf out of the engine, but it depends on person if its worth the money.

Its not cheap or easy to get power out of the stock motor. Personally I think a 2.7 or 2.8 stroker with a 274 cam and a proper tune is one of the best things you can do to the car with out breaking the bank.

[Waffle cone]

SO NICE!

I just bought a `91 iX. Hope to get it up to 1/2 your level.
Few questions for ya, as a newbie starting out! :

-Where did you get that iS lip splitter, and how did you attach it on there?

-What paint do you use for all the black trims / shadowline on the windows?

-any other products you would suggest to coat any of the car for anti-rust? im in canada, so winters can get decently bad. (I saw you coated your wheel wells with something, too?)

-Do you have a chip/MAF/any other small or easy-ish mods??


Thanks man, im really hoping to find someone on here that i can ask questions. I've always loved this car since my dad first had one, and even though im a NOOB with cars, i really want to learn!


Cheers,

[Mr. Wolfe]

One of my favorite cars on the forum! Keep it up bud.

Mr. Wolfe

[jeenyus]

nah its off an X5 i believe. The ride is great, not harsh & comfortable for everyday driving...and I take it to NYC multiple times a week where the roads are TERRIBLE.

That's awesome. Glad you're enjoying it. These cars are so much fun.

[audiquattrot]

Ok cool. Is this a custom spring pad? How is the ride? I just drove my IX for well over 10 hours this last weekend and everything seems tip top, even in 0degree weather.

nah its off an X5 i believe. The ride is great, not harsh & comfortable for everyday driving...and I take it to NYC multiple times a week where the roads are TERRIBLE.

[jeenyus]

H&R sport/Bilstein HD's + 14.5mm rear spring pads.

Ok cool. Is this a custom spring pad? How is the ride? I just drove my IX for well over 10 hours this last weekend and everything seems tip top, even in 0degree weather.

[audiquattrot]

This thread is pushing me to want an iX for my project car and I found one locally! Awesome read!

scoop it up!

Man your winter wheels look better than my all the time wheels. Looks great.

thanks bud! I scored last year w/ these rims that i got on the cheap

I keep scrolling through here wishing I could drive my car haha :(

hope you get yours back on the road soon!

What suspension are you running again?

H&R sport/Bilstein HD's + 14.5mm rear spring pads.