Bought the car a few years ago, a 320i that was stroked using ETA crank, pistons and head. It developed an oil leak on the crank seal so it came out to get an overhaul. So a 885 head was put on it with a hot cam of sorts. It is currently waiting for a supercharger (due to the lower compression). It is generally a fun/project car and daily.
A few months with the car
with OZ 15" 7j front and 8j rear
These were replaced by Alpina's
The first that that needed doing was the breaks. So that was done and then I started with suspension
and some lowering springs, also some platforms to raise the rear a bit.
Then some m tech parts
So to the only surviving photo of the overhaul of the m20
The block was painted a light colour so that any oil leaks could be seen
The motor in place
Some front seats as the old ones were torn, and a 370mm wheel
Map light mirror
Then some messing about with the gauges, for fun...
Time went by and the RSM went bad (common on the Tourings). They are a bit of an ass to get to. So got some stiffer ones
Some more bits to complete the interior
While there I also decided to add A/C and rear electric windows.
All was good and then I had the clutch slave piss hydraulic fluid on a new sachs clutch. So I then opted for someone to make me heavy duty clutch
Started gathering items to redo the suspension as I wasn't too happy with it.
Went Koni with some assortment of different spring rates.
Got the Alpina's on, missing the centers (that was sorted latter)
All refurbished with new locks.
Then I started adding the mtech 2 parts.
Front and rear bumpers with the air ducts.
While at it, some smoked bullseyes
Acquired heated wide angle mirror
New light button
Fixed the key light
Then cleaned the engine up a bit
Added an exhaust manifold, and a strut brace.
Adding the pods and sides
While the car sitting there I added the installation for battery in the boot. It came out of a 324td touring, as the cable is different and the flap where there battery goes has a bulge. Still need to add the battery in the boot
So the car as it sits due to winter and not having the time to do anything apart from drive it
I have a factory 14" winter set for it, it looks horrid and didn't take any pics. However over the winter I acquired and mtech 2 rear spoiler and started on the front suspension
P re-assumbely
Some welding
test assembled
Then this happened
Drove 1 day like this, it was low and awful. So we sped up the process of the front struts
powder coated
Assembled
Touring Mtech 2 spoiler
The spare wheel came in
Was a little bored so fixed the glove box torch/lamp
And then wanted to try something new, to get rid of the monotone black on gray.
Professionally stitched with the correct woven nylon thread.
Some other bits have been acquired like a supercharger, adjustable cam pulley, plastics and other stuff.
A few months with the car
with OZ 15" 7j front and 8j rear
These were replaced by Alpina's
The first that that needed doing was the breaks. So that was done and then I started with suspension
and some lowering springs, also some platforms to raise the rear a bit.
Then some m tech parts
So to the only surviving photo of the overhaul of the m20
The block was painted a light colour so that any oil leaks could be seen
The motor in place
Some front seats as the old ones were torn, and a 370mm wheel
Map light mirror
Then some messing about with the gauges, for fun...
Time went by and the RSM went bad (common on the Tourings). They are a bit of an ass to get to. So got some stiffer ones
Some more bits to complete the interior
While there I also decided to add A/C and rear electric windows.
All was good and then I had the clutch slave piss hydraulic fluid on a new sachs clutch. So I then opted for someone to make me heavy duty clutch
Started gathering items to redo the suspension as I wasn't too happy with it.
Went Koni with some assortment of different spring rates.
Got the Alpina's on, missing the centers (that was sorted latter)
All refurbished with new locks.
Then I started adding the mtech 2 parts.
Front and rear bumpers with the air ducts.
While at it, some smoked bullseyes
Acquired heated wide angle mirror
New light button
Fixed the key light
Then cleaned the engine up a bit
Added an exhaust manifold, and a strut brace.
Adding the pods and sides
While the car sitting there I added the installation for battery in the boot. It came out of a 324td touring, as the cable is different and the flap where there battery goes has a bulge. Still need to add the battery in the boot
So the car as it sits due to winter and not having the time to do anything apart from drive it
I have a factory 14" winter set for it, it looks horrid and didn't take any pics. However over the winter I acquired and mtech 2 rear spoiler and started on the front suspension
P re-assumbely
Some welding
test assembled
Then this happened
Drove 1 day like this, it was low and awful. So we sped up the process of the front struts
powder coated
Assembled
Touring Mtech 2 spoiler
The spare wheel came in
Was a little bored so fixed the glove box torch/lamp
And then wanted to try something new, to get rid of the monotone black on gray.
Professionally stitched with the correct woven nylon thread.
Some other bits have been acquired like a supercharger, adjustable cam pulley, plastics and other stuff.
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