Bay Area 1988 Alpinweiss II 325is

[Eufonik]

Continued with my plastic bumper swap:

Had to file down the shock mount holes, where the screws go in, to raise and help get rid of the bumper gap.


Did a test fit and came out great! Bolted the rears in.


Did a test fit and noticed the left side was off a tad bit. So I filed the screw holes on the shock to raise it up. Another test fit, passed and mounted.



Wet sanded a bit to get rid of the orange peel, both front and rear (not pictured)


Polished it off with the help of my Uncle.



Snapped in the bumper rivets and added brand new euro trim for the rear.


I was delivered the wrong front euro bumper trim!!! It was the trim for the e46... Going to have to return and exchange, but I'll be rolling without the trim until then.

[Eufonik]

Bay Area 1988 Alpinweiss II 325is

What's up r3v! It's been a long time since I've updated my thread haha. I've been mainly posting on my Instagram account.

Apologies for those who try to read back a few pages because the photos url links, are not cooperating with me haha.

Apologies for the following photos, as they are screen caps off my Instagram with my iPhone.


Landed some great deals on r3v and got myself an Alpina157 trunk spoiler and a local r3v sale on the IS skirts. Took them to get color matched and mounted them up.


Also got myself a set of Genuine Hella Smoked Headlights from a rev member, along with a set of Genuine BMW Smoked Turn lenses, referred/suggested to me by another r3v member. Also did some interior LED upgrades, double trunk LED, along with the bright reverse lights.


Was pulling out of the driveway one day and when I reached the bottom, I heard something snapped around the right side, went underneath real quick, but didn't find anything. Went to drive around my neighbor and the sway bar bushing flew underneath me. My buddy Reinier, helped with the repairs and did some home-made tabs and welded those guys in.


Took care of this little guy as it was always leaking small amounts of coolant. No more random coolant!


Did a brakes refresh with the help of my homie. Rebuilt Calipers, Blank Brembos, Hawk HPS & Stainless Steel Brake Lines.


Since ownership, I have been slowly building up parts for a trans swap and was finally able to get it done! New input, output and selector seals, new reverse light switch, UUC DSSR, derlin shifter bushings, new clip, pin, shifter cup, Z3 short shift w/ ZHP knob and a brass clutch fork pivot pin.


Taking care and upgraded the pedal box. Brake pedal with Derlin bushings and the clutch pedal with Oilite Bronze bushings. Pain in the butt getting them in.


Prepping for the swap, by flushing all the fluids and oils.


Pulled the auto out, e36m3 rack swap and got the getrag in!


When it was all buttoned up, we went to take a drive up Mt. Hamilton. Too excited to put the boot on haha. Easily the best thing done for my Alpine. From Auto to Manual, is a complete Night and Day. Definitely know why people say that you will never fully experience an e30, unless it's a manual. Very happy with it! Love driving it even more.


Got myself a MarkD chip and a Kamotors Cai. As noted, Butt Dyno is happy haha.


And this is how it is currently. I did swap out the ZHP knob to the older vintage knob, as seen a few photos above. I love the look much better!

Next on the list, is to take care of my suspension overhaul. I got myself a full Powerflex set, new suspension components and the UUC sway bar kit. Just need to find time to install them. Not sure if I'm going to do springs/shocks or coils yet, but one step at a time.

Thanks for stopping by everyone!


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[CubbyChowder]

Nice! Looks really clean. Did you feel a big improvement with the new chip and intake?

[PogiMonster]

Cleanest alpine e30 in thee Bay!!IMO

[2002jm]

very nice

Love the seats in your car. Have done a great job on this project!!!!
jm

[Eufonik]

Nice! Looks really clean. Did you feel a big improvement with the new chip and intake?

Thanks! I definitely love the throttle response and the pulls throughout the shifts are much more stronger. The intake does a great job and keeps it much cooler than the oem airbox. The temp has been below the mid-mark consistency since I've installed it and the MarkD chip really brings it alive around the lower rpms.


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[Eufonik]

Cleanest alpine e30 in thee Bay!!IMO

Haha thanks Keoni! Yo, let's link up and kick it sometime. Glad to come across Henry at the meet as well!


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[Eufonik]

Love the seats in your car. Have done a great job on this project!!!!

jm

Thank you! I love them as well, but I'm currently waiting for a full set of houndstooth to arrive soon within the next week. I'll be switching over to that. The lack of tint and the decision of not wanting tint, is putting weight on the leather haha. I'm not sure whether or not I'll be storing it away or selling it.


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[Eufonik]

Bay Area 1988 Alpinweiss II 325is

Yoooo!

Haven't updated my build thread in a while. It's been a slow build haha due to finding or having actually FREE time to get the things installed. Also because it's my daily driver, things that are planned, need to at least be done by Sunday for the work week haha. Quick shout out to the homie Reinier for all your continuous patience, time and willingness to help and teach me!

Like I've mentioned in a prior reply, I've swapped out of the Cardinal and placed in the Houndstooth interior I received. Condition was superb, all stitching and fabric are tight and the seats are still firm, which I love! I was able to snag a rear headrest bracket set from a r3v member and Reinier had also given me his headrests to use. No ski pass here, which isn't a HUGE deal, but having the rear headrests are nice. I went through a "light" clean when I first received the interior. I later bought myself a steam cleaner and did some more work, just to give it that extra clean and bring a fresh scent to the houndstooth haha. I've decided to keep the carpet the way it is as tan, to help contrast the houndstooth because I wanted it to stand out. Although black, is always nice haha. I've also swapped out the zhp weighted shift knob for a shorty condor knob and placed the OEM e30 floor mat set (Thanks Kevin!).

Here are some photos I took on my iPhone:





In regards to a portion of my suspension refresh, I've decided to go with the IE3 Race Springs, paired with Billy Sports. Fronts with drop hats, new strut mounts and for the rears, I went with the Rogue Engineering Rear Shocks Mounts. The ride comfort and feel prior wasn't horrible, but when we pulled out the shocks, they didn't even retract back down or up haha. It was really nice to see some new components on the alpine. I do overall love the the setup now and as some people may say, it is a bit bouncy, but not harsh. I think it was obviously something that stood out instantly coming from 27 year old shocks and springs, but when you start driving it around, you grow into it and I love it.

Here are some photos during the install:









And maybe a day or two after haha. Looking to take better pictures with the new setup soon.




It may not be low to some people's preferences, but it was never my intention to make it extremely low haha. Definitely wanted to head in the functional aspect, having it still upgraded and better the overall feel and handling of the car. Ride height is perfect to me and it's such a relief that I have no problem going up my driveway haha. I've also left all spring pads intact. I will be installing the Red46 Sump Armor as soon as I receive the additional parts that were accidentally not placed into my package. Along with that, I will be replacing my control arms, new bushings, new e36 tie rods, Garagistic Strut Bar and install the front UUC Sway bar.

Til then, thanks again for looking guys! Have a good weekend!


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[CorvallisBMW]

I love everything about this car. Awesome work on the trim (iS skirts, eauro bumper trim, mtech1 spoiler, etc), love those seats, 5-spd swap, mild drop... perfection!

[Eufonik]

I love everything about this car. Awesome work on the trim (iS skirts, eauro bumper trim, mtech1 spoiler, etc), love those seats, 5-spd swap, mild drop... perfection!

Thank you very much! Trying to keep this guy clean, simple and add them small touches haha.

The spoiler is actually an Alpina 157. I was initially looking for an mtech1, but I personally love the "aggressive"-like angle of the spoiler.

Again, appreciate your feedback!


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[jeenyus]

Thank you! I'm really satisfied with cardinal seats and door cards. Keep an eye out, you'll get a hold of them eventually. I just got really lucky with the timing finding a set. How bad are the seats?

The PO put some semi-matching seat covers on the them. They aren't the worst, but I would like to get my color of seats in there. I looked and I guess my car doesn't have crimson red, but they have something called taurusrot or oxblood. A little bit darker color of red.

[Eufonik]

The PO put some semi-matching seat covers on the them. They aren't the worst, but I would like to get my color of seats in there. I looked and I guess my car doesn't have crimson red, but they have something called taurusrot or oxblood. A little bit darker color of red.

Hey did you see this craigslist ad?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pts/5342598980.html

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[Eufonik]

Installed the M20 Red46 Sump Armor





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[animal]

love the film shots you posted!

where's the Renown wheel?