My 318is after suspension overhaul and new wheels

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  • NC318e30
    Advanced Member
    • Aug 2011
    • 170

    #16
    Haha thanks bud :)

    I actually need to post new pics as I flipped the sleeves so its a tad lower as well as polished the lips on the wheels (what a major pain lol). Think ill actually plasti dip the centers white here soon, just to do something different but temporary. Also looking to shorten my housings this next year as its pretty clear I don't have a lot of suspension travel. Started drifting as well as its been something I've wanted to do for a long time. So stiffer springs when I shorten the housings (300f 550r currently). Motor swap this summer as well. Pretty sure I will be going m52

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    • CubbyChowder
      E30 Fanatic
      • Mar 2012
      • 1488

      #17
      Originally posted by NC318e30
      Haha thanks bud :)

      I actually need to post new pics as I flipped the sleeves so its a tad lower as well as polished the lips on the wheels (what a major pain lol). Think ill actually plasti dip the centers white here soon, just to do something different but temporary. Also looking to shorten my housings this next year as its pretty clear I don't have a lot of suspension travel. Started drifting as well as its been something I've wanted to do for a long time. So stiffer springs when I shorten the housings (300f 550r currently). Motor swap this summer as well. Pretty sure I will be going m52
      Sounds like some solid plans! Can't wait to see how it turns out. I'm considering going s52 down the road after I finish my roundie


      --Roundie Revival 2.0 - 1973 BMW 2002 Build Thread--
      --Golden Boy E30 Build Thread-- (sold)

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      • clavinZERO
        Hella sick E30
        • Mar 2004
        • 2027

        #18
        Wheel/tire fitment looks tasty and proper.

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        • einhander
          R3VLimited
          • Apr 2004
          • 2024

          #19
          Car looks great, OP. Well done!
          2011 1M Alpine white/black
          1996 Civic white/black
          1988 M3 lachs/black

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          • CubbyChowder
            E30 Fanatic
            • Mar 2012
            • 1488

            #20
            Thanks everyone for the nice comments


            --Roundie Revival 2.0 - 1973 BMW 2002 Build Thread--
            --Golden Boy E30 Build Thread-- (sold)

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            • pilotskillse30
              E30 Mastermind
              • Dec 2006
              • 1957

              #21
              your car has character!
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              • e30abe89
                Mod Crazy
                • Oct 2012
                • 699

                #22
                ah so this is what you bought? right on! looks good. good platform.

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                • 325Drew
                  Advanced Member
                  • Oct 2012
                  • 180

                  #23
                  i love the look just the way it is :)
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                  1986 325es
                  1998 328is
                  2000 toyota 4runner

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                  • Albuquerque30
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 1349

                    #24
                    Lookin' good! Paint will definitely set off the look.

                    I just can't get over your roof rack. Haha.

                    WTB NorCal: Z4 shifter + misc. parts

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                    • CubbyChowder
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Mar 2012
                      • 1488

                      #25
                      Thanks dudes!

                      Originally posted by Albuquerque30
                      Lookin' good! Paint will definitely set off the look.

                      I just can't get over your roof rack. Haha.
                      Haha what's wrong with my roof rack? I like it.


                      --Roundie Revival 2.0 - 1973 BMW 2002 Build Thread--
                      --Golden Boy E30 Build Thread-- (sold)

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                      • 8380 Labs
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                        • Oct 2006
                        • 2990

                        #26
                        looks great!
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                        • InNeedOfBoost
                          E30 Addict
                          • Aug 2012
                          • 512

                          #27
                          I like it, bump for another 91 318is driver! Haha

                          Keep up the good work
                          1991 318is - Daily/weekend track car.

                          An on-ramp is a terrible thing to waste...

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                          • MacroCosm
                            Wrencher
                            • Jan 2012
                            • 215

                            #28
                            I viewed your build thread not too long ago and I like the simple look. I also want to do the same set up with the style 5s. How flush are the wheels with the fender using 18 mm in the front and 20 mm in the rear. I was thinking of running 18 mm all around. Do you have some close up pictures so I can see the amount of poke you have?
                            Last edited by MacroCosm; 12-07-2012, 01:19 PM.
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                            • kronus
                              R3V OG
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 13021

                              #29
                              Nice. Looking forward to the video.

                              Where'd you get the spacers? Also, you said you shortened the struts, but also spaced the inserts up? Did you do both?












                              also I think you should even out the forward rake just a tiny bit
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                              • pegase747
                                Wrencher
                                • Jul 2006
                                • 279

                                #30
                                I agree it looks great !

                                Get rid of this ugly roof rack and it will be perfect !! unless you carry boxes all day round...

                                Cheers Pierre
                                1988 E30 ALPINA B3 2.7 #224/257 Made in Buchloe

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