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    Originally posted by Zreberlcoe View Post
    Here we go, the beginning.

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    What brand paint are you using?


    1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
    1991 318i 4dr slick top


    Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
    Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
    Mtech 2 turbo restoration
    Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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      Omni I believe it's called.

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      1991 325i Calypso Coupe

      Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
      BMW

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        I also have a Calypso , but mine is a vert .

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          Good way to start off this project, I knew ordering anything from ECS was a mistake. Their prices are just so attractive.


          Did a little screwing around today. I had bought an AFM from a user on here and ever since it was put in the car I had a terrible idle and rpm dip off idle. So I hooked up a scan tool and watched the O2 sensor voltage.

          Sure enough the car is scewed rich.


          Did a little fondling of the AFM, made sure it had no dead spots.
          Sorry, we couldn’t find that page


          Then played with the spring setting to get more air during idle and came up with this. It's slightly better, a little more scewed towards 450 millivolts.


          And now there's no bog off idle, at operating temperature at least.
          Sorry, we couldn’t find that page


          There's only so much you can do with these AFM's and this car has always ran rich. Someday I'll pay the car the respect and rebuild the motor with a snail attached to it.

          To end the day I finished splitting the wheels so I can go get a quote on sandblasting and powder coating this week.


          If there's time tomorrow I'll get started on sanding as many square feet of the car as I can in the day. Progress, progress, progress.
          1991 325i Calypso Coupe

          Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
          BMW

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            Don't loose your bolts.

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              Originally posted by ST1G View Post
              Don't loose your bolts.
              Yes dad.

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              1991 325i Calypso Coupe

              Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
              BMW

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                There's really no turning back now.

                1991 325i Calypso Coupe

                Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
                BMW

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                  Got the roof and trunk sanded last night. Worked till 12 and was beat so not many pictures were taken.


                  Ugghhh the anticipation


                  The parts pile is growing
                  1991 325i Calypso Coupe

                  Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
                  BMW

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                    Photo dump








                    I hate people on this planet. This happened 2 weeks after paint, on the passenger door.


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                    More updates soon, the wheels are being powder coated. The Fog light deletes, brake ducts are going to be painted soon as well. Also I have to finish the rub rails. Near future plans are to run the Miller WAR set up to learn how to do basic tuning, and side skirts. Next big job is interior!
                    1991 325i Calypso Coupe

                    Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
                    BMW

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                      meh

                      Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                      Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                        After polishing that color should look like a boss
                        keep it up!
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                          Originally posted by abit View Post
                          After polishing that color should look like a boss
                          keep it up!
                          Thank you so much! I know I can't wait to get it cleaned up.

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                          1991 325i Calypso Coupe

                          Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
                          BMW

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                            Awesome work! Looks really good.

                            Is that a special front valance? Its missing the upper cut out. Also looks like you took the texture off the rear valance and rockers. How hard was that?

                            My car is getting painted soon. Hopefully mine turns out as good as yours. It looks like you did it the proper way and removed all of the trim pieces and glass.
                            '90 325i - 5 speed coupe
                            '05 330ci 6MT ZHP

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                              Originally posted by Codym42 View Post
                              Awesome work! Looks really good.

                              Is that a special front valance? Its missing the upper cut out. Also looks like you took the texture off the rear valance and rockers. How hard was that?

                              My car is getting painted soon. Hopefully mine turns out as good as yours. It looks like you did it the proper way and removed all of the trim pieces and glass.
                              It turned out pretty good! I'm happy with the result. It's a euro Valence, I ordered it from ECS.

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                              1991 325i Calypso Coupe

                              Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
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                                fresh paint looks awesome
                                Simon
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