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    I finally own a BMW!!!!

    So after probably about 7 years of waiting and searching i finally bought my first BMW about 2 months ago. I purchased a white 87 325e from my good buddy euroshark. For the record i blame him and thank him for my addiction and introduction into the bimmer world. The car itself now has 185k on the engine and body. This poor car was cursed from the factory with an automatic. We finally relieved her of this pain with a 5 speed swap (parts courtesy of ldsbeaker, euroshark, and boybimmer).

    The swap itself was done by myself and euroshark at a shop in colorado. It took us 3 days of working and cleaning to get her done but she finally has the correct transmission. After the swap was finished i drove the car 900 miles to montana and then 1600 miles back home to texas. I am proud and happy to report that there were zero breakdowns or issues with the swap itself.
    The car, as with any 25 y/o car, does have its own issues.
    The car has also been dubbed Project Dirty30.
    Without further ado here are a few pics.








    #2
    plans?

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      #3
      I wish I was friends with Nick Swardson...

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        #4
        looks like a great start, or a great dd. IMO stock eta cars is best.

        clever project name.

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          #5
          Well i plan on going one of two directions. First would be the ihead and electronic swap with a turbo or an m50/2 swap. Lowered, Rota RBs or alpinas, Ditch the diving boards, and a nice SQ based stereo. I know im missing something tho.

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            #6
            Off to a good start. :up:

            So the car is in TX now?
            Whats up with that Centerline Alfa sign?

            E30 M3 / E30 325is / E34 525iT / E34 535i

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              #7
              Thanks! Yea its going to be a DD. I wanna enjoy it as a DD tho.. Right now it is way too damn slow for me.

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                #8
                Yes its in texas now. DFW more specifically .Centerline is where by buddy works

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                  #9
                  No shit? What part of DFW are you in?
                  A few other e30 guys and myself may get together tonight.

                  E30 M3 / E30 325is / E34 525iT / E34 535i

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                    #10
                    I live in the Mesquite area

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by benjamin View Post
                      I wish I was friends with Nick Swardson...
                      Well, I can see how you would think that, But I sell... oranges.
                      '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5

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                        #12
                        good start but I for one would wait before swapping and turbo

                        1991 318i Past
                        1990 325ic Past
                        1998 540i/6 Past
                        1988 325ic Present
                        1998 M3 Present
                        2000 M5 Present

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                          #13
                          Wait for what? April?
                          '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 951 /// '98 E430 /// '02 M5

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                            #14
                            End of days?
                            Originally posted by LJ851
                            kingston is the play by play announcer for this thread.
                            ‘Tis by the grace of God that my cars run!

                            Originally posted by unloadedak
                            #teamross
                            Siobhan's Build Thread - UPDATED!

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                              #15
                              well goodluck


                              Just out trying to build some boost !!
                              Stroked and blown 328i @ 15psi

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