Euro 316i and unknown BMW history!

[ElRico_e30]

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Hi Pipeuy,
I've been lurking r3v for some time, reading your thread inspired me to join and post. I also have a (mighty) M40B16-powered 316i coupe down here in NZ. Mine's more 'poverty spec', being a slick-top with wind-up windows, no aircon, and steelies/hubcaps. 1989 build, sold new in my city in 1990.

While the M40B16 is never going to do well in the traffic light grand prix, they're certainly a hoot to drive.

I'll be watching your thread with interest. I'll get to putting one up of my own, soon.

Regards from down under.

[mike.bmw]

What an amazing transformation! Also very cool that you had a R3V E30 meetup while members were in town.

[getouth]

I like it a lot!


Drive Tastefully!

[pipeuy]

Firstly I installed a new ZHP gear knob, it doesn't really goes that well with the Italvolanti but it's the only knob I like that doesn't cost 300 dollars.








Finally got to install the KW with new wheel bearings and top mounts. Oem top mounts for the front and E46 cabrio for the rear along with ECS reinforcements for some peace of mind.

Ride height was set to what we thought was acceptable for the shitty streets of Montevideo. Ride quality is quite good, it isn't too stiff and you can feel the suspension working over bumps. Only tested them for a few km but first impressions are good. When the suspension settles we'll corner balance the car and dial out the ride height.

[pipeuy]

You too Quique! Let me know when you do, the asado wont be as good but I can still show you around.

Pipey, hows it coming along? KWs on yet?

I'm installing them tomorrow ;D

I'll try to get some nice pictures from the install and a before and after.

[2mAn]

Nice meeting you man ! When i travel to the west coast i’m going to do my

Best to stop by your house ! Hahaha

You too Quique! Let me know when you do, the asado wont be as good but I can still show you around.

Pipey, hows it coming along? KWs on yet?

[QuiqueUy]

It was the highlight of my trip meeting you and the Uruguay CCA group haha good times!

Cant wait to see the next phase ;)

Nice meeting you man ! When i travel to the west coast i’m going to do my

Best to stop by your house ! Hahaha

[2mAn]

Hope you liked the car and Uruguay! It was great meeting you, now I should travel to California haha.

It was the highlight of my trip meeting you and the Uruguay CCA group haha good times!

Cant wait to see the next phase ;)

[pipeuy]

I cant wait to see it!

Hope you liked the car and Uruguay! It was great meeting you, now I should travel to California haha.

[2mAn]

The car is mostly complete now.

I cant wait to see it!

[pipeuy]

The car is mostly complete now.

Some random pictures of the car it its current state.











And these have arrived, KW V1. I should be able to install them probably next week, finally getting a non camel like ride height haha.

[pipeuy]

Yup, be there from 2/27 - 3/1 ... another R3V member will also be there with me.

Nice, I'm going to be in Montevideo too so we can all meet for sure. Do you have WhatsApp?



Random picture of how glossy the car actually is.

[2mAn]

Haha I might, I really want to buy an entire euro cluster though.

Still coming to Montevideo?

Thanks! Going to look better once the Recaros are installed.

Yup, be there from 2/27 - 3/1 ... another R3V member will also be there with me.

[pipeuy]

Buy a tach, have it shipped to me and I will deliver it for you haha

Haha I might, I really want to buy an entire euro cluster though.

Still coming to Montevideo?

Those wheels look great.

Thanks, they turned out really good. When I bought them they were in similar shape as yours.

also true

Thanks! Going to look better once the Recaros are installed.

[2mAn]

That steering wheel look great.

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