1991 318is Project

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Hey Everyone, I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and document our new e30 project. I will be building this car with my 11 year old son, so this might take a while... Stay tuned!

Here are a few "before" images to get us started.

[Codym42]

Nice car! It looks totally original.

Plans?

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Thanks; We're planning on doing an S52 swap!

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Time to pull some trim! We'll have this ready for paint in no time.

[sam_]

very nice. it'll make for a nice project, full respray or whats the deal?

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Aside from the sun damaged roof and hood, the paint is actually in pretty good condition. We'll be respraying the hood, roof, and bumper/valance, as well as the new OEM IS front spoiler and OEM IS side skirts.

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We're finishing up sanding her down and then it's off to the booth for final prep and respray!

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Just got her back from paint; Now it's time to get busy!
(New trim, fog lights, turn signals & markers)

[econti]

Very nice! Will be a hell of a first car

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Thanks!

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We didn't make a ton of progress today, but we did get the new IS front spoiler installed!

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Made a bit more progress today. We're officially wired for smileys!

[JayBrand]

Love this build...clean car and completing it with your son!

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Thanks!

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We finally got the front clip completed today!
(Euro Grills, Smileys, Grill, Wiper Arms, Blades & Trim)














Before & After