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    1985 325e

    So I would like to start this post by introducing myself. My name is Kyle and I live in Los Angeles. I have had BMW's in the past, but always had a soft spot for e30's.


    I picked this car up in October of last year from a mechanic in Glendale. I didn't know the difference between "e" and "i" at the time. Nonetheless it was in sound shape and at least a decent platform to start on.



    This is what it looks like now.

    -Ground Control coilovers
    -Front adjustable Konis (shortened struts)
    -Rear Konis
    -Ireland Engineering sway bars (22' front 19' back)
    -Vorschlag camber plates
    -ESM 002 16x9
    -Falken azenis 215/45/16
    -Nrg suede steering wheel
    -Nrg quick release
    -Momo hub
    -New rear subframe and new bushings
    -All polyurethane bushings
    -M3 sway link conversion
    -Stainless steel brake lines
    -I head
    -I intake manifold
    -I headers
    -I radiator
    -I gauge cluster
    -Oil cooler
    -MAF kit
    -3' custom exhaust
    -Jaffster delrin shift knob

    I would like to thank Castros. Chris and the Castro's crew have been such a huge help with everything. I have never had a better experience with a mechanic. From the 3' custom exhaust to the head conversion and the suspension, Chris knows whats up. I wouldn't take my e30 anywhere else.


    Front.



    Back.



    Turner wheel stud conversion because I change my wheels hourly throughout the day.



    Wink mirror so I can see all the Formula One cars trying to pass me.



    So low my dog can't fit under.



    Sorry it doesn't say illest





    And the best part.



    I know that a lot of you will find my car not up to par with your classy taste. No euro bumpers, genuine BBS wheels or MTech here, just a car that I built to my taste. I also know that a lot of you are accomplished internet writers and must share your brilliant negative input on everything. So by all means, "have at it hoss."

    Lastly, thanks to anyone else who has helped me with the car!
    Last edited by orcgrinder; 02-08-2011, 12:38 PM.
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    85' e backSTABBATH



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    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=155404

    Castro Motorsport
    12600 Sherman Way, Unit C
    North Hollywood, CA 91605
    818-765-3606

    #2
    I Dig it!!!!!!!!!!!

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      #3
      I like it and good choice of mods too! You need to post some pics that show more of the car.

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        #4
        I enjoy it thus far!! And dont worry, lots of people who talk shit about non-BBS-factory-euro-Mtech-greatness are closeminded idiots. My tastes tend to follow that line, but I wont just shun another car/person for not sharing the same modding philosophy (although there are those that deserve my wrath). If its done tastefully (which is relative anyways), Im down with it. If we all had the same mods, it would defeat the purpose of individualizing/customizing our cars and modding in the first place.


        Mariano


        2001 Titaniumsilber 540i Sport 6-Speed
        1990 Diamantschwarz Alpha-N 2.5L ///M3
        1986 Alpinweiss 325e M50B25 (R.I.P.)

        -Talk to me when more sound comes from the induction than from the exhaust...

        -Argentina........lo mas grande que hay.

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          #5
          I like it a LOT! Only things I would change... Put the high beam back in and throw in some black door panels. Looks great man. If you need a black rear seat I'll sell you one cheap.
          BimmerHeads
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            #6
            That mod list sounded expensive.

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              #7
              Looks great!
              m106 1990 e30
              e36 daily
              e32 cruiser

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                #8
                It looks great, bet it's really fun to drive. IMO those wheels look better with no caps anyway, so studs ftw

                WTB: early e30 sedan front doors

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                  #9
                  that is an awesome ride! dig the ride height and the stroker. probably hauls ass!

                  1991 LS1 Swapped 318is
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                    #10
                    New inspiration? Sweet 8)

                    Clean whip OP! Interesting fog placement... Would like to see it with the high beam in place
                    Bronzit 4-door Swap Drifting somewhere
                    Cammed B25 Swap Daily Driver
                    Updated 10/1

                    Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                    Maybe 300 CANADIAN HP, thats like 225 US HP.

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                      #11
                      fuhhhhhhh....starting to really like them 002's. might have to find me a set.
                      1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
                      1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
                      1974 2002tii / stock
                      2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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                        #12
                        I miss my stroker......
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                          #13
                          Guys, it's not really a stroker. It's an e block with an i head.
                          BimmerHeads
                          Classic BMW Specialists
                          Santa Clarita, CA

                          www.BimmerHeads.com

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                            #14
                            put an ES/IS valence on there and the front will really come together.
                            AWD > RWD

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                              #15
                              It looks pretty decent. But yeah, a valence would do it well.

                              1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
                              1983 Peugeot 505 STI
                              1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
                              2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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