2nd e30, 87 Lachssilber Revival

[Reichart12]

I got a new camera yesterday. Basically I have no clue what I'm doing. Played with some settings and have a trial of lightroom to mess with, just turning up clarity and saturation. I need tips lol.

[Reichart12]

Problem developing in the lachs car.... water leaks!!! Originally there was a slight leak to the drivers front floor, wasn't too bad. Now after a rain storm the other day I had a pretty soaked passenger rear floor. Checked the trunk too, water in the left cubby. My battery tray already rusted a hole before I got it. I was driving in the rain so not sure if that helped the water in. Looks like I have a project this weekend.

[Reichart12]

Sooo I bought my neighbors car she was going to send to the junkyard. Hopefully I can save it as its not in bad shape to begin with, just a blown headgasket.

Stinky iphone pics



And all paper work since new



Now I need to figure out how to split my money between the two cars

[Reichart12]

So today I went to put my shocks and springs on.

Here's the before



Here's some during the process. My dads friend owns a shop that he allowed me to use to make the install easier.



Obligatory shock comparison pic (fronts)



And some afters. Id like to be a little lower in the front but I'm pretty happy with how it sits now. The ride feels real tight and I don't think its too bumpy/stiff.

[Reichart12]

something exciting showed up today!

[Reichart12]

Well today I put in a clutch stop I got from JetBlackE46 on here. Its a nice difference. I have it unscrewed most of the way out because my clutch engages so far out.

And on Friday I'll be going home from college for a week long break so hopefully I'll get some good updates in that time.

[Reichart12]

There has been way too much snow here recently. I don't know how the people in colder places can deal with the ridiculous amounts of snow they get normally.

Heres my poor car from the storm this past Sunday night. I think it ended up 7-8 inches. I feel bad not having a garage to park in.

[Reichart12]

nice... get some euro bumpers for it. will you sell me that BMW CCA badge? I'd love to rock one in Germany...

I can do a straight trade, euro bumpers for the badge ;)

[evil-diesel]

nice... get some euro bumpers for it. will you sell me that BMW CCA badge? I'd love to rock one in Germany...

[nickflic3]

I actually really like those. Lower it!

[Reichart12]

Update time!
I know before I said I was looking into suspensions parts, well somehow I got sidetracked and ordered something else.

NEW RIMS!!!!
They are Drag Dr-37 16x7 with Falkens 205/50


I think they look pretty good for the price I paid. Now I just need to get it lowered to make it even better. This isn't the best picture but its all Ive taken so far. Maybe Ill go take more if it ever stops snowing here.

[Reichart12]

Well here's my little mistake today. I had seen this and ordered VDO odometer gears to finally get it working.



Buutttt BMW thought it would be funny to play a trick on me. Opened up the cluster and here is what I found on the inside.



So my odometer is just going to have to wait a little longer before being fixed. Oh well, these things happen.

[Reichart12]

I swear I've seen this car before.

You may have, I got it from just north of Philly not too far from the Jersey state line.

[peter321]

I swear I've seen this car before.

[Reichart12]

Well with one more paycheck I should have enough to buy shocks and springs. I'm terrible at making choices so this may take awhile. Of course it will be Bilstein sports. The springs are the tough decision. I'm looking up some info but any advice for early models on hr race/sport/super sports or ie3 would be greatly appreciated.