89is Alpine Progress Thread: e30 Hibernation - e90 swap complete

[cutsham]

I had discovered these coin holders in a random car at PnP. Picked them both up as the textures are different. Added to the box of parts that are waiting to be painted.

Just reminded me I have a black coin holder laying around to throw in my car. They are pretty useless nowadays but still neat to have!!

[Codym42]

Hey, I sold you those gauges!

Very nice build so far.

[stonea]

Let me know if you find anyone who does zinc plating in the area

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[VBe30]

Just reminded me I have a black coin holder laying around to throw in my car. They are pretty useless nowadays but still neat to have!!

Haha right? I never have cash anymore...but since I keep my mailbox key in my ashtray now, it will relocate to the coin holder once the gauges go in.

[VBe30]

Hey, I sold you those gauges!

Very nice build so far.

Thanks man! They showed up perfectly fine. Can't wait to get them in.

Let me know if you find anyone who does zinc plating in the area

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Will do! I haven't tried very hard yet..I also need to find a good Powder coat place. I've heard J&J powder coating is good. Have you gotten anything coated around here?

[stonea]

Not yet, but I will need to in the near future.

[VBe30]

More Junkyard Steals

Not much movement on installing any of the parts I've purchased...but I'm still collecting more!

This past Saturday I spent a good 5 hours at the junkyard pulling all the parts below in the pictures.




M30B35 Starter, ECU, AFM, ICV, Power Steering Pump all from an 89 735
2.93 LSD from an 89 325e
Cluster and 99% Mint Cardinal Rot door cards from an 89 325is
And some window switches from an e36

Very productive day...not sure I even want to put the door cards in, but they were too nice to leave there haha



Also snagged this guy for the trunk...its the little things am i right?

I also ordered up some Garagistic m30 motor mount arms, throttle cable bushings, and clutch pedal bushings for my swap during their instagram 20% off sale.

I still need to get a driveshaft, as my car is an auto. So i'm looking for either an ES large giubo manual or a 325 manual driveshaft and matching trans output flange. That is the last MAJOR thing i guess...but still need a bunch of little accessories..and rebuild the engine.


As far as hardware refinishing, the bolt below was the first try I had with my new vibratory tumbler. This bolt looks great..started with the green triangles from HF then a run of crushed walnuts. I've been looking at the caswell copy cad plating setup to finish them off. I think i would prefer to use the black chromate instead of the yellow. Even though the yellow/gold color is more original, I would prefer the black.

[jeenyus]

I have an M30 179(?) DME if you need an extra. Let me know, I have no problem sending it your way if you pay the shipping.

[frshmaestro]

sub'd great work man

[MR E30 325is]

Awesome build, and the car looks like a fantastic starting point.

[spiDmang]

nice progress! I should be picking up an 90' 325i Alpine Coupe in about a week. This thread is making me excited :)

[VBe30]

I have an M30 179(?) DME if you need an extra. Let me know, I have no problem sending it your way if you pay the shipping.

I appreciate it man! - Not sure I will need one though (unless it has a chip ;D). I just pulled the 179 DME from the junkyard last weekend.

sub'd great work man

Thanks Man!

Awesome build, and the car looks like a fantastic starting point.

Thanks! - Starting point it is. I'm going for Suspension/Brakes (done), then engine, then interior, then exterior...with little updates to all in between. I'm just like most people on here...big plans, not enough $$$ haha

nice progress! I should be picking up an 90' 325i Alpine Coupe in about a week. This thread is making me excited :)

Nice, congrats! I love a good alpine

[jeenyus]

The DME might have a chip honestly. I will double check tonight.

[VBe30]

The DME might have a chip honestly. I will double check tonight.

Did you get a chance to take a look? No rush..I’ve got plenty of time before start up haha

[jeenyus]

Did you get a chance to take a look? No rush..I’ve got plenty of time before start up haha

Negative, but I am pretty sure it's stock. I got the DME from a kid at a local meet and then put my chip in it to run with my M20. Amazingly it worked out, but when I think back on it, there was no chip.

I'm still down to send you this if you ever need it.