330i ZHP's 1989 325iX 4dr build thread

[330i ZHP]

I wish I had the damn missing parts so I could wrap this suspension and brake overhaul complete this weekend

I cannot wait to see if the bouncy boat ride is gone

[keefy6]

really great work, i'd prefer the chrome kidney but it's still awesome

[330i ZHP]

E30 iX parts - I have learned to just suck it up and buy only from BMW directly...I have received SO MANY parts from vendors that are not for the iX as advertised and as communicated. The iX just has too many specific parts and I think these vendors are relying on computers when they say, "yup, it fits"

I would have the front overhaul done today - but the Goodridge stainless lines are too short, the tie-rods are RWD E30, the sway bar links (that I installed but wondered why the weird angle) are wrong...

So, the car is stuck in the garage, waiting for rear rotors, tie-rods, fr sway links, fr brake lines

Oh yea, I also found that the inner axle shaft boot on the left front is torn - I am glad I found that before it ruined the axle


more to say - sorry to rant....

[wannaBMthree]

modding an IX is quite the adventure indeed! Keep the stories coming.

that touring is DOPE, well done sir, well done.

[dantes]

Hi,
Very nice work ...amazing wagon!
now regarding the ix, i have an 91 with 56k too, and I would like to lower mine too, Can you post the parts numbers, or from where did you ordered them or PM me when you have time.


here is mine...

[330i ZHP]

the springs are the H&R sport and the struts are Bilsteins (HD front and sport rear - I couldnt find HD rear or sport front)

this isnt dropping it much, but it is awd...so no slamming it I guess

[animal]

you are doing everything right! Very lucky to find such a clean car with such low miles. That will last you forever!

[330i ZHP]

[MrSlacker]

Wow thats a sweet looking iX! Wish mine was at least 50% as nice

[dothadance]

very nice. that touring is fucking sweet.

[330i ZHP]

[badnerd]

u are doing it damn correct sir, in every sense of the word....lets see more of that ix soon

[330i ZHP]

thanks

[Isostar13]

My ix approves. Looks great.

[Victell]

How do you like your Continental DWs? Ive been thinking about a set. Also what size did you go with?