my '87 327i

[squidmaster]

Compression test done on the e34. All but one were below the 145-157psi recommendatin, so I used Restore brand Compression restore oil additive just because, and I'm surprised it worked!
Before - After
120 - 140
135 - 150
140 - 150
145 - 145
140 - 153
135 - 148

I was surprised an addative worked that well. I'm giving the e30 a compression test tonight, so we'll see how beat up this 25yo car is.

[squidmaster]

Custom tune is finally perfect for how it sits now!

[squidmaster]

Keep up the good work!

^nice!!

Thanks :)

[M44schnell]

^nice!!

[squidmaster]

Reupholstered the inside! Went from this:



To this:

[Deathtoll]

Keep up the good work!

[squidmaster]

Condor RTABs went in. I could not believe how difficult they were to get back into the brackets. Sliding the bushings in was just a few hits, but it took hours to get it between the brackets.

Any suggestions for getting them in easier than hammering at my trailing arm in awkward positions?

[randomtask37]

OMG that center console is/was unreal! props to the resto effort

[squidmaster]

new pictures! I need to take the paint to get finished and wet sanded, but it's not looking too bad right now! busy schedule so finding time is getting harder and harder. at least I have two weeks before 13 hour-day classes start up again.

[FL318is]

Ooo just picked up three boxes of swag and two black sports seats from a really cool local member (fl318is). Now I won't feel dumb dying my carpets black and still having tan seats. Plus a wireless entry module (which I was never planning on getting) but now I might as well get some keys and have them coded for it! I wonder how much that would cost me though....

Thanks for the compliment. IMHO, all my cherished stuff went to a great E30 man. Been reading your progress. Good shit going on bro. Keep us all updated and motivated!!

I moved. Lets do a pull and pay run. PM when time permits and don't loose contact.

[squidmaster]

The paint was so rough before. I should have taken the time to strip it to metal before painting instead of just sanding. It didn't turn out so great, but at least it looks better than the rust and chunks of paint missing.

[squidmaster]

Ooo just picked up three boxes of cool stuff and two black sports seats from a really cool local member (fl318is). Now I won't feel dumb dying my carpets black and still having tan seats. Plus a wireless entry module (which I was never planning on getting) but now I might as well get some keys and have them coded for it! I wonder how much that would cost me though....

[squidmaster]

I think my erratic idle was caused by my oil pressure sensor wire being disconnected. got that back on. was trying to replace the driver's side sway linkage but... apparently the wheel is stuck on. not through all of my hammering could I get it off. oh well loaded it up on liquid wrench so I'll get at it in the morning.

also found this picture from my mount swap.

[kickinindian]

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[squidmaster]

got the alpina chip in and the power from this chip and the 2.7i is awesome. I'm really impressed.