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

[330i ZHP]

I bought a set of wheels with them - I had to replace two of them due to bad wear (the previous owner had told me they were messed up due to a poor alignment)

I have only driven a few miles on them so far.

I will let you know.

[diegom6]

That's one clean 325ix right there...I wish I could find such model down here. Very nice 46's you got, you dont' waste time pimpin great those though!

[Jglaze]

Great work so far--inspiration for my 88 ix.

Curious to know, though, where did you purchase the springs/struts from? I was thinking a Koni double-adjustables/H&R cup setup for my car (autox), though.

[330i ZHP]

Latest updates:

A little blood....




Interior mods

Fixing the brake lining solder and the temp gauge solder - and installing analog clock and new stereo











Rear trunk liner - that big ass sub is coming out of there (I had it lying around and am using it until the new one comes in)



New seats coming





New BMW CCA National Capital Chapter MD tags




New trailer hitch - for bike rack and light towing

[m3/e30fanatic]

this made me want a ix for some odd reason. diggin the mud flaps.

[330i ZHP]

I had the JOY of rebuilding the left front driveshaft this weekend. I put the car up to look for source of oil drip/leak and noticed the left inner CV boot was torn completely. I had previously zip tied hoping to extend the life and I had ordered the boot kit from BMW. So, I cleaned all the grease I could find that had flung.

I removed the shaft in about 45min - no real hassles. Cleaned and inspected the inner and outer CV joints. Inspected the splines on the shaft, the hub and the diff. All look great.

I filled with new BMW supplied grease and new inner and outer boots, reassembled the shaft and prepared to install.

slipped right into diff...then came the HASSLE

I could not get it to slide all the way onto the hub.

I had already cleaned, sanded and cleaned again...then greased the two sets of splines...half way in...no go further

two days later and a few tries....I go out for a LONG bicycle ride, come back and immediately clean, sand, and clean again...the insert...finally all together

I have gone ahead and ordered the replacement boots for the right shaft. I drained and refilled the diff while apart, performed oil change, CLEANED a lot (but not all the cosmoline/oil buildup from bottom of engine/trans/diff/ transfer case, etc)

There is still alot to clean. I left it clean enough I hope to find the source of the oil leak.

I am guessing from reading here that I will be dropping the diff, subframe, steering rack, etc soon to reseal the oil pan.

Rear lic plate filler installed....found rust, the lic plate lights were barely holding in - I disrupted that rust and now the right light wont stay in...I guess I will have to cut out the bad and weld in new.

[Nairb]

So happy I sub'd this thread. Great work, I really like the pride you take in your own work, it is meticulous and the result is amazing.

[330i ZHP]

thanks,

btw - what is the failure rate on the rear cv boots?

[F34R]

The E46's are nice, but i'd take the iX over either of them.

what? lol that touring is so damn sexy.

[330i ZHP]

New updates:

all black trunk carpeting, black rear deck, all black interior carpeting, a set of Recaro front seats, 13 OBC, power sunroof, additional interior lighting (front center and one each above the sun visors, and new E46 sun visors with mirrors and switched power for lights), lighted rear view mirror and rear licence plate filler

And mechanically, drained, flushed and refilled diffs, transfer case and trans. New low speed fan relay, thermostat, and fan clutch

Sound system - added bluetooth and un-installed the non-working multi-CD player that someone sold me on fleabay

[TrentW]

This thing is looking great!

What did you use to dye the carpet black?

[cbouchez]

Nice looking seats!!


BTW: I wish he had the BMW lic. plate here in WA

[330i ZHP]

Nice looking seats!!


BTW: I wish he had the BMW lic. plate here in WA

please sell me your touring

[sayed ali]

Awesome :)

[330i ZHP]

Black trunk liner