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  • Psycho_Teddy
    Noobie
    • Jun 2011
    • 29

    #1

    My 86 325e...

    Im new to the BMW world do its been some reading of forums but I think its going to be fun. Im open to parts suggestions, the only thing is know is NO Forced induction or Nitrous. I have a fast car dont need another this is really just something to play with/DD. It looks rough in the pictures but it started up and drove 90 miles on over 2 year old gas so that made me happy. Smelled like I was refinishing furniture while I was driving. Not Really wanting to put a ton into it just have something to drive and buy parts for that I dont really need.

    None the less Im Meeks and Im odd. Hello

    1986 325e
    2.7


    So Mods as of now
    Vogtland Springs
    Kyb GR2 struts/shocks
    Mostly stripped
    M3 Spec Reground cam


    So today I ordered a bunch of random odds and ends.
    Shifter rebuild kit
    New Guibo
    New Carrier Bearing
    A bunch of little interior switches (Going to build a custom switch console where the radio was)
    Intake boot and pieces to create new air intake
    ...Zebra Print Dash Cover

    Had it a whole day and already spending, I love it. haha

    Next Mods-
    LSD Differential
    Sway Bars
    Replace more bushings
    Gonna fix some of the rust
    Single stage black paint
    Clean off old wheel paint and Paint them blue


    Here it is as it sits right now after we washed washed it off with scotch bright sponge lol. And seafoamed...










    Plans for the next couple weeks...
    Install New parts
    Tune up (plugs, fuel filter, oil change, etc)
    Clean up some of the exhaust work
    Clean up wiring and finish striping "un-needed" stuff
    Kind of reattach front lip
  • Pantless Spency
    It's McRib time!!!
    • Feb 2011
    • 7284

    #2
    holy fucking rough e30 how much did you pick this thing up for? welcome to r3v my friend, its not only an e30 community but many other things as you will soon learn.

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    • Psycho_Teddy
      Noobie
      • Jun 2011
      • 29

      #3
      I gave 300 for it. I cant really complain to much.

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      • JJe30
        R3VLimited
        • May 2006
        • 2044

        #4
        Welcome to r3v and BMWs
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        • beybedba
          E30 Addict
          • May 2009
          • 517

          #5
          that's nice!!

          2.7 =D

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          • Psycho_Teddy
            Noobie
            • Jun 2011
            • 29

            #6
            Thanks for the welcomes. Im actually working on cleaning the wiring up today. Like I said its just something for me to finish stripping and drive/play with. If it was nicer Id never do the stripping to it.

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            • jw 325ic
              E30 Fanatic
              • Sep 2006
              • 1360

              #7
              stripping for what? restore or track? is it two tone? might just be the pics....any gloss black with touch up the paint btw! nice starting ground. big projects are always fun projects IMO.

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              • Psycho_Teddy
                Noobie
                • Jun 2011
                • 29

                #8
                Originally posted by jw 325ic
                stripping for what? restore or track? is it two tone? might just be the pics....any gloss black with touch up the paint btw! nice starting ground. big projects are always fun projects IMO.

                Its basically going to be a Daily Driven track car.

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                • Psycho_Teddy
                  Noobie
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 29

                  #9
                  So the wiper linkage was broke...

                  The only feasible way to get it out take the dash out and strip out all the Hvac stuff :D
                  Also cleaned out some plugs wires and switches that Im never going to use.

                  Now just need the linkage, build heat box, make swith panel where factory where radio and HVAC was and then the dash can go back in.






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                  • Dj Buttchug
                    R3V OG
                    • Jun 2010
                    • 7633

                    #10
                    youve got some work ahead. keep it up. 300 bucks you cant beat it

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                    • Jalves619
                      E30 Addict
                      • Mar 2010
                      • 596

                      #11
                      For building the heatbox, I suggest using some plexiglass and cooling fans to replace the heater. It's practically a patented r3v process. There's an article about it floating around somewhere.

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                      • Psycho_Teddy
                        Noobie
                        • Jun 2011
                        • 29

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Jalves619
                        For building the heatbox, I suggest using some plexiglass and cooling fans to replace the heater. It's practically a patented r3v process. There's an article about it floating around somewhere.
                        I havent found anyone whos done it, Id like to find that thread.

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