My 1986 Mtechnik-1 328IS

[James Crivellone]

Things I like:

Attention to detail with regards to using BMW parts.
Smoothed body and kit
OBC delete
glovebox latch delete
M3 cluster
Heated seats
M3 hoodliner


Things I don't:

Chrome around windows. Sports didn't have these (at least UK and NZ markets didn't, unsure of germany :D )
Chrome bumpers - its a tough one, but with the subtle body mods, i reckon body colour bumpers would be titties.
black mirrors.
Retention of washer nozzles and no apparent washer bottle?


Overall, I love it James, and it's a seriously sweet car, just needs an M88 now :D

Really? I was unaware they did not have chrome around the windows. Most of the photos I saw had chrome, I will need to recheck that, although I do prefer the chrome.

Chrome bumpers /v body colored I went back and forth on, and I decided on the chrome as it really stands out, I was afraid it would look too much like a late model with body colored bumpers.

Black mirrors i kept as they were different, I may get another set and paint them body color and see how I like them, its just another of those I'm not sure kinda things.

Yes, that was my mistake, after the hood was painted I realized I had the holes there still, completely forgot, so I just tossed 2 brand new squirter's in there and called it a day. If I did it again they would not be there at all.

[backtrail69]

What about some 16x8 7 series weaves with 225/45s?

[James Crivellone]

:up: wow, beautiful job but all that time in the making and you went
with kopis?! love everything about it except for the wheels and the all black motor.

thank you!

I agree on the wheels, while I really do enjoy them, they do not really flow with every other thing I've done on the car. I have most of the 5lug components, and in some point I will go to a nice large basket weave wheel.

Its on my list =) I do really love the all black interior though.

[Kruzen]

Other than the bumper tuck what ya do? You gotta be careful, some say it doesn't matter, but pushing those diving boards in to me seems dangerous.

Holy fuck please tell me you're kidding.

[Miso Beno]

Glad to see the damned thing on the road, Im tired of bleeding all over it. :love:

[Axxe]

:up: wow, beautiful job but all that time in the making and you went
with kopis?! love everything about it except for the wheels and the all black motor.

I agree with you on all points. Car is screaming for some 16x8 BBS RS.

[DarkWing6]

Looks great. Such a fun build that I am glad I had a part in. Now we just gotta keep her lookin' pretty. ;)

[egk2]

:up: wow, beautiful job but all that time in the making and you went
with kopis?! love everything about it except for the wheels and the all black motor.

[M42Technik]

I have been waiting for this THREAD for 4 years. Absoulte attention to detail, and a car I absolutely love to see! Well done James!

[Ender.]

Im in love.

[madjurgen]

Is there still an S38 in this car's future?

[DEV0 E30]

I don't like chrome on euros much either, but you've got an amazing machine James.

what is up with the washer fluid bottle delete?

Some places you don't need them. :P

[Dave]

what is up with the washer fluid bottle delete?

Looks like a damn clean - off the showroom floor car.

But Kopis? :zzz:

[Ramon]

:up: me like ... one true example of a perfect e30 ... great job james :bow:

[KBMW222]

Other than the bumper tuck what ya do? You gotta be careful, some say it doesn't matter, but pushing those diving boards in to me seems dangerous.

Those bumpers are not tucked, those are Euro bumpers that give me a boner every time i see them