My procrastination thread. 1991 325i

[mammoth_e30]

I have a '90 iS that was converted from an auto to 5 speed at some point. Check the drivers side door jamb and you should see a sticker like this that 325iSA. i believe that will confirm the body, who knows if somone ever swapped the dif out, though I hoghly doubt it.

[AwakenNoMore]

thanks! just checked its not an iS :(

[AwakenNoMore]

Started bodywork on the E30 today, soon to be satin black pictures to come as soon as I get to my computer.

[ogbimmer]

rx-heaven

[Lodsin]

thanks! just checked its not an iS :(

Get under it. Unless it was removed there will be a tag with your ratio and possibly an S on the end.

[AwakenNoMore]

A 3 year resurrection? Don't worry, I found out I had limited slip. I GOT THIS.
I forgot about this thread so instead of making a new thread for a build I'm going to continue this one.
Update to current standings:
Sad to say, but a year and a half ago I sold the RX-7, after the engine cooked I just couldn't bring myself to go back to it. I had 5 RX-7's and I've really really grown to love my E30. Someday I will get back in a 7, but right now I'm enjoying torque and relative reliability.

I had recently found out all my body panels are original according to the VIN tags on each panel. However some do need replacing to be perfect (valance, fenders passenger door).

The interior of the car was trashed when I bought it, The original Natural Beige leather sport interior was ruined, carpet to headliner. So My interior is a mix of Pearl and Natural Beige vinyl with comfort seats for now.

Had a T-belt go on me. (thread with pictures here: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=268598) Here's the first startup vid after that:

http://s37.photobucket.com/user/Staticguitar313/media/BMW%20E30/VID_20130511_231331_310_zpse6b8f231.mp4.html

Just sanded the whole car down in prep for a fresh flat blacking:


Style 5 wheels to be refinished and eventually installed:


Updates will be slow, many things to do to this car.

Disclaimer: For those who question why I'm rattle-canning my car black instead of restoring the beautiful Laguna Green paint. I work graveyards at my store in a part of Phoenix where almost everyone is on foot or (stolen) bikes and pay for everything with benefits. Not spraying my car perfect only to have some meth addict ass clown key it or otherwise.

[Lodsin]

Weird...it was on tapatalk as new and unread... MY BAD.

[AwakenNoMore]

Weird...it was on tapatalk as new and unread... MY BAD.

That is weird, however it made me set this up as my build thread so good stuff.

[ikonwun]

You get the paint done?

[fresh_TD]

Pics of the paint job??

Sent from my GS4 Active

[AwakenNoMore]

Not yet, hoping to (re)finish it monday/tuesday. Got major fisheye on the roof so some wetsanding and preps to do. I do have some small updates though:
Got center caps (and tool) for my style 5's. Still have to figure out how I'm painting these.



Went to the junkyard yesterday and hacksawed this lip off a Jetta. Super flexible, still have to trim it.

[AwakenNoMore]

I need 5-speed and boost, I miss my 7.

[Peattie]

I need 5-speed and boost, I miss my 7.

Boosted e30s are fun :) I think Kamotors is going to start selling kits for the m20

[MX339]

Need more pictures of the shark's mouth. Stat.

[AwakenNoMore]

It's been sanded off. It will be back, slightly more evil and not with silver sharpie.