325i Delphin Mtech1

[thatphysicsguy]

porn

One of my favorite colors plus my favorite body kit. It's looking great!

[robrez]

I like all of it. The headlights are a cool change from the typical smileys.

[TrentW]

Lovely.

That's a crackin' motor!

[Reynolds]

Car back! feels so much better.

Lots of little issues with valves / sensors / timing etc... think it had been a while since its last service!

Have postponed suspension upgrade for now to order some more bits although i have ordered Bilstein B8 shocks, Eibach Pro spring kit (full B12 kit); and have the rear B8s currently fitted to overcome my poorly shocks for the time being!

Lost a wheel centre so had to take them all off for now! Gave the car a serious clean today, got some new plastic and black trim restore which worked really well around the windows and bumpers - car looks amazing!

Pics:












I think I've decided to ditch the red rears and sell my smoked indicators after all that .... so indecisive!! But alot of people have approached me asking about the car asking if it is standard and i want to be able to say yes! (cosmetically)

So ill wash them down with some carb cleaner and polish them back to new! PM me if you are interested in smoked front (lenses) and side indicators.

[TrentW]

These are always a good idea:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=276637

[Reynolds]

Right, so while the car was at the garage they tried to change a rear top mount and one of the rear shocks pissed its stuff everywheeeere!

Obviously I want to avoid buying new shocks without them being the uprated ones so 'unfortunately' they will have to keep the car for another week and do it all!! (£-fuck).

Ordering:
Bilstein B12 kit (B8 shocks / Eibach springs)
New (solid rubber not poly) BMW bushes all round
M3 Front control arm bush

Anything else you guys might suggest?

[retro-bmw]

Nice tech 1 you have there

Currently restoring a diamond schwarz metallic tech 1 which I have had stored for over 2 years can't wait to finish it :D

[DELPHINtimecapsule]

Looks smart mate, have to do some research on this this week! although wont be doing much, Car has gone into BW chiptune for a big service and a quick look at what else needs replacing with shocks / springs

I love the research part. I know there's a place in your part of the world that has great Cibie beams in 5 3/4" called larkspeed. http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?c=...category&part=
Great Delphin you have there! I'm inspired to take mine on a photo safari and post pictures soon.

[Reynolds]

So you still have em? LOL ill buy them from ya ;D

If you want to pay shipping!? I'm in the UK!!!

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Love Delphin and also have an early model. To replace the shit sealed beams I spent some money and got Hella Bi-focus w city lights for the main beam (shown in photo w city lights on) and Cibie for the high. The lights have flat lenses which look very clean and proper.

Looks smart mate, have to do some research on this this week! although wont be doing much, Car has gone into BW chiptune for a big service and a quick look at what else needs replacing with shocks / springs etc!

[e30damen]

Beautiful

[DELPHINtimecapsule]

Love Delphin and also have an early model. To replace the shit sealed beams I spent some money and got Hella Bi-focus w city lights for the main beam (shown in photo w city lights on) and Cibie for the high. The lights have flat lenses which look very clean and proper.

[e30rapidic]

very nice!

[ohthejosh]

I got both from ebay!

RED tails:

I read DIY threads for the all reds as you guys are all in the US the recommended paint is Testors red enamel 'Candy apple red' - I think! although check before. TBH i just bought any red tail light spray - the DIYs are nice to see, but when it comes down to it its just another spray job, just prep well!

Smoked indicators:

eBay! but then again I'm across the pond so you may have to hunt around a bit, all sorts of stuff on ebay as long as you don't pay stupid Chinese prices and check reviews I've always found the stuff on there great?

So you still have em? LOL ill buy them from ya ;D

[Reynolds]

Thanks for the nice comments guys!

[Reynolds]

Yes-what spray? I may just have to do that this Spring.

Oh, and love the car.

Where'd you get those smoked indicators from?

This.

Really nice E30. Ive seen a few Mtech1/euroweaves combo and I must say i love it.

I got both from ebay!

RED tails:

I read DIY threads for the all reds as you guys are all in the US the recommended paint is Testors red enamel 'Candy apple red' - I think! although check before. TBH i just bought any red tail light spray - the DIYs are nice to see, but when it comes down to it its just another spray job, just prep well!

Smoked indicators:

eBay! but then again I'm across the pond so you may have to hunt around a bit, all sorts of stuff on ebay as long as you don't pay stupid Chinese prices and check reviews I've always found the stuff on there great?