November 2016 Car of the Month: 318aye

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  • 2mAn
    Moderator
    • Aug 2010
    • 20016

    #1

    November 2016 Car of the Month: 318aye

    ***Editors Note: I had another S52 car in mind that I wanted to round of the "24v swap" group, but his car always seems to be on jack stands haha. Anyways, this car is definitely worthy. A true car built to what the owner wanted. Its uncommon, but its so right. I love everything about it and Im sure you can agree that this is a well deserved Car of the Month, Congrats!


    Factory options: LSD - Leather Seats - Premium Audio

    Color: Delphin Metallic

    Interior color: Black

    Engine modifications: Stock Longblock, RHD 40mm ITB set w/ CF Airbox - Whodwho's MS2 - 21# Injectors - AKG Poly mounts

    Exhaust: Topspeed IE Clone Headers - 2.5" Stainless Exhaust

    Transmission: Stock Getrag 265 w/ AKG DSSR + DTM Shifter

    Differential: Stock 3.73 LSD

    Suspension: Eibach Pro-Kit Springs - Bilstein Sport Shocks

    Wheels: HRE Techno Fins - 15x7 + 15 - 195/50/15 BFG Sport Comp 2

    Exterior modifications: - Depo Smileys - Abrahams Motorsport Grille - OEM Euro Bumper Trim - IS Lip - Z3 Antenna

    Interior modifications: - Recaro SE's on Custom Mounts - Momo Mod .78

    - Bavarian Restoration Cluster Overlays - Blaupunkt Manhattan w/ Bluetooth

    Story behind the car: Had an E30 in college, really wanted to get back into one after bouncing around bit (S13, E36, etc). I really did too much on my last E30, so I wanted to take it easy on this one. Found this up in PA on R3v. Flew up, shook his hand, drove it 8 hours home without issues. I'm the third owner, first owner was an Army Officer who did european delivery. His son drove it through the early 90's, and the PO bought it from them around 2000. PO was a local SCCA officer who kept the car until I bought it in 2014. I'm trying to keep everything reversible should I want to put the car back to stock in the future. Started talking to Rama @RHD about his throttles a few years back, and was able to give him feedback as the first airbox install for his M20 kits. Future includes a 3.1 stroker and revised suspension as the Pro-Kit's are a bit soft, and the car needs swaybars/bushings. Hoping to be able to hold onto the car for a decade as both previous owners did!

    link to his build thread here













    Yup, they know whats up


    Last edited by 2mAn; 11-13-2016, 04:28 PM. Reason: added build thread
    Simon
    Current Cars:
    -1966 Lotus Elan
    -1986 German Car
    -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

    Make R3V Great Again -2020
  • Neil1138
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2010
    • 527

    #2
    I like it. Last shot is great.

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    • Cabriolet
      R3V OG
      • Apr 2010
      • 9620

      #3
      that engine. damnnn! i need build deets.
      Much wow
      I hate 4 doors

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      • 318aye
        E30 Modder
        • Jun 2010
        • 895

        #4
        Originally posted by Cabriolet
        that engine. damnnn! i need build deets.
        Stock longblock with a stroker in the works. Makes 180/165 whp/wtq currently.

        sigpic

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        • MR E30 325is
          No R3VLimiter
          • Dec 2008
          • 3298

          #5
          :drool
          My previous build (currently E30-less)
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

          A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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          • kronus
            R3V OG
            • Apr 2008
            • 13000

            #6
            this is a nice car

            I like that tach way more than I thought I would! familiar wheels too :D
            cars beep boop

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            • glnr13
              E30 Fanatic
              • Oct 2011
              • 1334

              #7
              dope car! I really dig that tach.
              sigpic

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              • 2mAn
                Moderator
                • Aug 2010
                • 20016

                #8
                Originally posted by kronus
                this is a nice car

                I like that tach way more than I thought I would! familiar wheels too :D
                Originally posted by glnr13
                dope car! I really dig that tach.
                I love the tach too, but then again I love pretty much everything about this car.
                Simon
                Current Cars:
                -1966 Lotus Elan
                -1986 German Car
                -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                • getouth
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Jan 2010
                  • 3343

                  #9
                  Very tasteful!
                  FEEDBACK:
                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316212

                  BMWCCA #398608
                  IG @yagayo38

                  "The Best E30's were built with two camshafts four cylinders and sixteen valves!".

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                  • N2MYE30
                    R3V Elite
                    • Oct 2007
                    • 5536

                    #10
                    Congrats Daniel! Keeping it real with a period correct engine. :up:

                    COTM

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                    • MC Hammered
                      R3VLimited
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 2076

                      #11
                      Great shots and love the setup!


                      My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                      My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                      My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                      Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                      • NYCDelphin
                        Wrencher
                        • Aug 2016
                        • 223

                        #12
                        i have found my inspiration...

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                        • M10Power
                          Advanced Member
                          • Oct 2016
                          • 125

                          #13
                          Metallic dreams

                          Looks the business - really nice build. Thanks for sharing!

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                          • MrBurgundy
                            R3V Elite
                            • Mar 2012
                            • 5281

                            #14
                            This is probably the 10th time I've come back to look at this car. I'm planning on doing an ITB stroker m20 soon, so this is inspiring the shit out of me. :up:
                            Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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                            • 2mAn
                              Moderator
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 20016

                              #15
                              Originally posted by MrBurgundy
                              This is probably the 10th time I've come back to look at this car. I'm planning on doing an ITB stroker m20 soon, so this is inspiring the shit out of me. :up:
                              you should check out his build thread... hmm maybe I should start posting those in here too since a solid build thread is what usually gets me to select you.
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
                              -1966 Lotus Elan
                              -1986 German Car
                              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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