***Editors Note: This was a no-brainer. Nicks car is a stunner. Its old "stanced out" version was nice, but not quite my own personal taste, though it still look amazing. I knew when he changed it up to really enjoy he was caught with the bug. They certainly look great dropped to the ground, but throw some proper suspension on it and watch out world. After finding out the story behind it, I knew I had chosen well. Congrats Nick!***
Factory options:
Bose Sound, Sunroof
Color:
Schwarz
Interior color:
Beige sport leather
Engine modifications:
OBD1 S52
21.5# injectors
Euro 3.5" Maf/Bimmerworld silicone intake boot
Lightweight flywheel
Fresh gaskets from head to toe
Shaved engine bay
Full wire tuck/brake line tuck
Condor solid mounts
Exhaust:
Custom longtube headers
2.5" straight pipe with vibrant race resonator
Transmission:
G260, Sachs HD clutch, Condor solid mounts
Differential:
3.73
Suspension:
E36M3/ti 5 lug
GC/Koni "Bastard Kit" (E36M3 front, 318ti Rear) (550/750)
ST 22/19mm sways
Garagistic 5 lug adjustable end links
E36M3 brakes on all 4 corners (SRS concepts rear brackets)
Massive booster delete
23mm master cylinder
ECS brake lines
Brembo E36M3 blanks, Hawk HPS pads
AKG 95a offset CABS
AKG 95a diff bushing, subframe bushings, trailing arm bushings
New axles, wheel bearings, etc.
Wheels:
Street
17x8/9 Style 32
205/40 Achilles ATR
Track
7.5/8.5 M Contours
Exterior modifications:
Late model front valence w/OEM brake ducts/fog deletes
iS lip
iS rear spoiler
Zender rear valence
shadowlined trim
Deep smoked smileys
All red tails
Smoked side markers
Interior modifications:
Mtech1 wheel
Tech styled shift boot
M 5 speed knob
Coco mats
Pioneer radio
Story behind the car:
My father gave me this car when I turned 16. He bought it brand new in '87. Over the course of 7 years of ownership, the car has been through multiple stages, from lowering springs and stock wheels, to air ride, wide and low offset schmidts, to a now more functional setup. It made the cover of PBMW Mag in April of this year, something I never possibly could have dreamed of. For those that have a copy, I hope you enjoyed it!
The car has original paint, which shows sometimes but i enjoy its character. Its an absolute blast to drive.
Come 2017 I'm excited for it to see some track time. I have a cage and some nice recaros lined up for it this winter, as well as complete euro bumpers as aesthetically the US bumpers are killing me. I enjoy taking it to shows and driving it as much as I do, but want it to perform on the track as well.
Owning the car has been a blast. Met tons of close friends, traveled all sorts of places, done lots of burnouts, been great. R3v is a great resource and although I dont frequent the site as much as I used to, its always been a great community. Very thankful for and appreciate the opportunity for the car of the month!
-Nick
Factory options:
Bose Sound, Sunroof
Color:
Schwarz
Interior color:
Beige sport leather
Engine modifications:
OBD1 S52
21.5# injectors
Euro 3.5" Maf/Bimmerworld silicone intake boot
Lightweight flywheel
Fresh gaskets from head to toe
Shaved engine bay
Full wire tuck/brake line tuck
Condor solid mounts
Exhaust:
Custom longtube headers
2.5" straight pipe with vibrant race resonator
Transmission:
G260, Sachs HD clutch, Condor solid mounts
Differential:
3.73
Suspension:
E36M3/ti 5 lug
GC/Koni "Bastard Kit" (E36M3 front, 318ti Rear) (550/750)
ST 22/19mm sways
Garagistic 5 lug adjustable end links
E36M3 brakes on all 4 corners (SRS concepts rear brackets)
Massive booster delete
23mm master cylinder
ECS brake lines
Brembo E36M3 blanks, Hawk HPS pads
AKG 95a offset CABS
AKG 95a diff bushing, subframe bushings, trailing arm bushings
New axles, wheel bearings, etc.
Wheels:
Street
17x8/9 Style 32
205/40 Achilles ATR
Track
7.5/8.5 M Contours
Exterior modifications:
Late model front valence w/OEM brake ducts/fog deletes
iS lip
iS rear spoiler
Zender rear valence
shadowlined trim
Deep smoked smileys
All red tails
Smoked side markers
Interior modifications:
Mtech1 wheel
Tech styled shift boot
M 5 speed knob
Coco mats
Pioneer radio
Story behind the car:
My father gave me this car when I turned 16. He bought it brand new in '87. Over the course of 7 years of ownership, the car has been through multiple stages, from lowering springs and stock wheels, to air ride, wide and low offset schmidts, to a now more functional setup. It made the cover of PBMW Mag in April of this year, something I never possibly could have dreamed of. For those that have a copy, I hope you enjoyed it!
The car has original paint, which shows sometimes but i enjoy its character. Its an absolute blast to drive.
Come 2017 I'm excited for it to see some track time. I have a cage and some nice recaros lined up for it this winter, as well as complete euro bumpers as aesthetically the US bumpers are killing me. I enjoy taking it to shows and driving it as much as I do, but want it to perform on the track as well.
Owning the car has been a blast. Met tons of close friends, traveled all sorts of places, done lots of burnouts, been great. R3v is a great resource and although I dont frequent the site as much as I used to, its always been a great community. Very thankful for and appreciate the opportunity for the car of the month!
-Nick
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