Hello and Progress report on my E30

[ZM Blue Devil]

Hey everyone a quick update on my E30. I have been buying parts from many of you and learned a ton so here is a progress report.

History...
89' 325is Auto with 120k miles, 1/2 inch thick folder with receipts, female mature owner. I bought her two months ago.

Now the current...
5 speed swap
Clutch, Flywheel, guibo, etc
M Z3 Short Shifter(had it bent for the right angle)
HR racing Springs
Bilstein Shocks
Centric Rotors
Axis Pads
SS Brake lines
Brake Pad Sensor
RD front, e30 m3 rear sway bars
IE front and rear strut bars
Front Control Arms
Tie Rods
Sway Bar links
Rear/Front Bearings
Coil, plugs, wires and distributor
Thermo, all hoses, all belts including Timing
Valve adjustement
Fuel filter
UUC Custom Exhaust
IE Transmisstion mounts
Engine Mounts
Washer Pump
Oil pan gasket
16" Slipstreams
Smoked Euro Smileys
Smoked Rear MHW
Blackline Euro Steering Wheel
Mtech I Rear Spoiler

And I'm sure im forgetting a few things, basically if it could be replaced it was replaced while the car was up.

The Future...

Reiger Front Lip
Kopi Rear Apron
Smoked Turns
Euro Plate Filler
Arm Rest
Rear reflector delete/fill
New Roundels
MD Chip
Respray
Shadowline

Will get better pics once complete, cant wait...just wanted to share the progress so far.

[4ce30]

Very nice!

-Brandon

[rede30]

sick progress, is that yoru lift? Your car sounds like a perfect car to start with. Tranny swaps are a pain but i got the most satisfaction i have ever gotten after i finished one, it so weird to drive a car that was once auto.

[Teaguer]

Nice progress .

Did smurf's do your brake job ? :D

[ZM Blue Devil]

sick progress, is that yoru lift? Your car sounds like a perfect car to start with. Tranny swaps are a pain but i got the most satisfaction i have ever gotten after i finished one, it so weird to drive a car that was once auto.

I wish that was my lift. I came across my mechanic through a friend of a friend of a friend kind of thing. 20 year BMW mechanic that is sick about e30s. He has the most amazing ix, everything you can think of and things you cant think of.

Thanks for the well wishes I am very excited. Ill see if i can record a video clip becuase the exhuast sounds awesome.

[ZM Blue Devil]

Nice progress .

Did smurf's do your brake job ? :D

Nice, i was wondering when the comments would start on that. Two reasons, B10 Alpinas have the same color on their wheels and always liked the look, second, check out my user name.(Duke Alumni)

[ZM Blue Devil]

Picked her up tonight

Better pictures coming this weekend...

Love the way she drives, hope to take it on some back roads this weekend and see how she likes it.

[Stu]

Looks great Levent, are those H&R Race or Sport springs?

Backroads should be a blast with your susp/brake setup

Edit: How are the roads up your way? Is the suspension reasonably comfortable?

[ZM Blue Devil]

Looks great Levent, are those H&R Race or Sport springs?

Backroads should be a blast with your susp/brake setup

Edit: How are the roads up your way? Is the suspension reasonably comfortable?

Thanks Stu,
They are Race, the backroads are nice but not as nice as NC... The ride feels comfortable but Ive only spent about 30 minutes in it. My only concern is the exhaust, hope I dont start thinking its too loud. Everything feels different, the sounds, the feel... with going from an auto car to manual and doing brakes, suspension I have to spend some time getting to know the car.
ZM

[ZM Blue Devil]

Put the Sliptreams on, the spoiler and the plate filler. Would have done more but such an awesome day for driving:p

[mtechnik]

ahhh lets scrutinize said report

j/k

Mighty fine direction. USDA, ADA & CDC approved!!! lol

[Mako18]

looks great mang!!

[Jean]

Great job! what size tires are on the slips ?

[blck325is]

Wow, short time lotsa change. Nice progress. What wheels did you have on it before?

blck325is

[uofom3]

great progress