E30 down the drain... Project cancelled

[87e30]

Winning if you ask me.

[Vtec?lol]

Can't really save it. It belonged to a us soldier that pretty much used it for target practice before he left. They repaired all the bullet holes and glass then put shitty 5% tint everywhere.

There is also no title. so making it a daily driver is a no. sry guys but all the input is greatly appreciated!

The poll has turned out great. track car it might end up indeed. I've always wanted to build one so why not start one now? aaaand if it doesn't work out or start drawing savings for the iS, then trailer it will become.
We'll start something this weekend.

[2poor2tune]

true^^

i would say depending on the engines condition fix it up but chances are it has been neglected in that area

[freeride53]

Save it! Don't lemons it!
It's a nice 91 318i.
Paint job is rica mayne!

[Vtec?lol]

It's worst then you thought it was...

lol, thanks!

[DREWHALL]

Drift truck sounds cool

[JdmEuroNorth]

It's worst then you thought it was...

[Vtec?lol]

Matt wtf did you buy....

Dude, I got desperate for an M42 and you were treating me like a red headed stepchild. I said Eff it and grabbed the first one that popped up lol.

it's horrible. It needs a new steering shaft and wheel. They took it apart because the key broke off and so did the steering lock.

do a full mechanical inspection, and see if it is worth putting some money into. leaking engine/trans seals, cracked bushings/engine mounts, leaking hoses/vac lines, and so on. if it is not to bad, i would turn it into a track rat.
euro tuner had a really cool article in which euro tuner and turner motor sport wanted to find out if they could race or at least improve track times of a POS e36 325is they picked up for about $3000. They ended up shaving around 8 seconds off the cars first stock lap by adding springs/struts, brake rotors pads and SS lines, ca intake, exhaust, chip, wheels and tires. i think it all came in for about $5000. you could get all that for way cheaper if you picked it up used.

This is inspiration. I will post pics of everything upon inspection.
No point in ripping open a car without seeing what its worth.

The inside is soooo gross though.

[glucklich21]

Matt wtf did you buy....

[deutschman]

do a full mechanical inspection, and see if it is worth putting some money into. leaking engine/trans seals, cracked bushings/engine mounts, leaking hoses/vac lines, and so on. if it is not to bad, i would turn it into a track rat.
euro tuner had a really cool article in which euro tuner and turner motor sport wanted to find out if they could race or at least improve track times of a POS e36 325is they picked up for about $3000. They ended up shaving around 8 seconds off the cars first stock lap by adding springs/struts, brake rotors pads and SS lines, ca intake, exhaust, chip, wheels and tires. i think it all came in for about $5000. you could get all that for way cheaper if you picked it up used.

[nando]

I think lemons is a great idea. Just don't waste money on it. lol

you could probably part it out and make enough to buy a decent shell..

[Vtec?lol]

the paint is soooo bad though. Poor body work and sandpaper marks. You can see bondo everywhere.I guess for auto events the color would be kinda cool. Too bad it won't stay.

I'm gonna go ahead and strip it out. whether it's a track car or a tailor, the interior and inner door panels/moldings will all be ripped out for weight savings. Awesome thing is it's a 318 and I believe a few pounds lighter. I mean everything will be taken out.

Some people are saying cut it in half and make half of it a barbque pit. That seems awesome and I kill for bbq, too bad I'm not good at making it.

I've also heard "FOUR DOOR M3" only issues would be all the fab work needed for the tail light section. I think I may lean more towards drift truck. Just make it a fun toy to go to different events with.

[KenC]

I agree whole heartedly with the LeMons suggestion. I wouldnt even repaint it.

[F34R]

I don't know what you're complaining about, that thing is BALLER.

edit: perfect LeMons car. You still have $300 to work with before you sell parts off it.

1+ the paint is honestly cool! fix the suspension and put some proper wheels on it with some seats and you are done. For 200 I dislike your bitching.

[89DelphinE30]

I say you drive it into his house..