New guy here with an 1987 bronzit 325e it has 120k on it but as usual the odometer is busted but po said it had about 150k but who knows for sure. I bought it as a replacement dd and hopefully will be doing some autocross in the spring after going through the car and making sure its safe.
Been around cars a while but always old stuff (60's and back) so its a change up going to European and more modern. I did sell a 69 beetle to get this so I have owned 1 foreign car before but still a change.
I have owned it for 2 weeks and done the fuel filter, oil change, new bulbs in the tail lights, partial fuel line on fuel rail replacement (started leaking), checked all fuses, and typical washing/cleaning. Next week I am getting the timing belt and water pump changed.
I do plan on going for a euro look so euro smoked smileys and not sure on bumpers/valances yet but working more on make it mechanically sound first.
Just wanted to share my plans for upgrades and see if there was any improvements I should do.
First round tune-up and vacuum lines:
Bosch Cap & Rotor
NGK Spark Plugs NGK 7102 (set on ngk I love them)
Red Line MTL 70W80 GL-4 trans fluid
Red Line 75W90 GL-5 diff fluid
Mobil1 ATF
Part # 64218367179 Hose clamp L16-30
Part # 07129952109 Hose clamp L18-24
Part# 11151708801 Vent Hose
Part#11121716993 Oil Cap
Part# 07129952129 Hose Clamp L71-78
Part# 07129952127 Hose Clamp L65-72
Part# 13711285479 Air boot
Part# 11631278051 Air hose
Part# 64218367179 Hose Clamp L16-30
Part# 11631276651 Air hose
Part# 13311272750 6x11 fuel line
Part# 16121180409 8x13 fuel line
Round 2 (more ignition):
Bosch Oxygen Sensor
BAV Auto Plug Wires
Bosch Coil
Round 3 (brakes)
Tunermotorsport brake package with axxis pads and ss lines
Round 4 (cooling)
Replace all coolant hoses
New radiator cap
thermostat and housing replacement
Electric fan
Round 5
Rebuild suspension (haven't decided on brands for bushings)
New struts/shocks
power steering hoses
power steering reservoir
wheel bearings all around
Each round will be done as money allows but I am sure smaller stuff will be added as needed like I have ordered new odometer gears, planning on a zhp shift knob and new ground strap replacement soon.
So let me know what you think and I will post up some pictures soon.
Been around cars a while but always old stuff (60's and back) so its a change up going to European and more modern. I did sell a 69 beetle to get this so I have owned 1 foreign car before but still a change.
I have owned it for 2 weeks and done the fuel filter, oil change, new bulbs in the tail lights, partial fuel line on fuel rail replacement (started leaking), checked all fuses, and typical washing/cleaning. Next week I am getting the timing belt and water pump changed.
I do plan on going for a euro look so euro smoked smileys and not sure on bumpers/valances yet but working more on make it mechanically sound first.
Just wanted to share my plans for upgrades and see if there was any improvements I should do.
First round tune-up and vacuum lines:
Bosch Cap & Rotor
NGK Spark Plugs NGK 7102 (set on ngk I love them)
Red Line MTL 70W80 GL-4 trans fluid
Red Line 75W90 GL-5 diff fluid
Mobil1 ATF
Part # 64218367179 Hose clamp L16-30
Part # 07129952109 Hose clamp L18-24
Part# 11151708801 Vent Hose
Part#11121716993 Oil Cap
Part# 07129952129 Hose Clamp L71-78
Part# 07129952127 Hose Clamp L65-72
Part# 13711285479 Air boot
Part# 11631278051 Air hose
Part# 64218367179 Hose Clamp L16-30
Part# 11631276651 Air hose
Part# 13311272750 6x11 fuel line
Part# 16121180409 8x13 fuel line
Round 2 (more ignition):
Bosch Oxygen Sensor
BAV Auto Plug Wires
Bosch Coil
Round 3 (brakes)
Tunermotorsport brake package with axxis pads and ss lines
Round 4 (cooling)
Replace all coolant hoses
New radiator cap
thermostat and housing replacement
Electric fan
Round 5
Rebuild suspension (haven't decided on brands for bushings)
New struts/shocks
power steering hoses
power steering reservoir
wheel bearings all around
Each round will be done as money allows but I am sure smaller stuff will be added as needed like I have ordered new odometer gears, planning on a zhp shift knob and new ground strap replacement soon.
So let me know what you think and I will post up some pictures soon.
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