Euro 316i and unknown BMW history!

[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.

also true

[Andrew325is]

Those wheels look great.

[2mAn]

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

[pipeuy]

Finally some good progress.

Got the wheels back from the body shop. They were painted in Bmw 144 (Felgensilber).





Then they were mounted with Toyo Tm1 (there weren’t too many options in 205/55/15)



Swapped steering wheels with the Italvolanti, driving position was much improved with the steering wheel being closer to the seat.



A friend, Gonza, helped me adjust both doors and bumpers.



And finally Gonza polished the entire car and we applied AMMO Reflex to give it some protection and improve the overall finish.