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    It was right about this time, a year ago.......(56K death)

    ....when I bought my 325is. It's been a fun year, and I'd like to think I made some decent progress, especially considering the stumbling and trouble of a broken rocker arm early. Some good additions have been made in these recent months, and I held out on posting about them for this one thread. Nothing major but Euro Plate, Type C's back on, and a replaced foglight. I was going to replace my rear red sidemarker, but i liked the black duct tape, lol....and paint the rear spoiler black, but it got overplayed, and I still might.

    I haven't been able to adjust the rear height yet, with being busy with work and dates. But hopefully Sunday. I want to drop it a half-inch so I'm right at 22.75" from the ground to rear fender.

    I purchased the car for $3,500 with the front resprayed and rear oxidized, the rear real low and looking saggy, and those Borbet Type Ts. It had 118604 miles on it, and I have put on about 8 grand in a year....including about four months when it was parked during the time I was saving to fix the rocker arm.....(and debating whether to try the M50 swap). But I kept the 12V.

    I've come a long way in the year, and with my post count, it's hard to believe I had only joined E3S in like July 2003. A lot of the progress with my car I owe to the members on this board and would like to thank them. Forgive me if I forgot you.

    Greg, always the Euro Part Source. Jordan, more knowledgable about E30s than is healthy. Stu, E30 technical help is genetic. Ely, wiht the advice and suggestion of 325i M30 airbox mod. Ryan (Super Eta) the ABS sensor for $30 shipped. Ryan Stewart, Bill, Arik (e9nine)....always helpful. Charlie, who I bug often with questions, but is helpful. And Rob, with his humor and help. Weston and Jay, my car's twins. The Florida triple threat are always cool. Ken, Drew, Kris...everyone. Ted was a big help and a nice guy. And Bryson very key to some certain projects - like sending me those 19# injectors.

    Since buying my car, I did a few things, if I can remember them:
    Taller rear spring
    M30 AFM
    M30 injectors
    Drilled stock airbox
    JC chip instead of Dinan
    Sparco strut brace
    Borbet Type C's, not T's
    Yoko ES100s
    Better Alpine CD player
    Euro grills
    Black kidneys
    Euro non-smileys
    Oscram Silverstars
    Replaced broken foglight
    Red sidemarkers in front, then black-taped
    Smoked turn signals.
    Euro plate.

    Will post with pictures soon.

    edit: oh yeah. the Type C's and tires are 3lbs lighter per corner. Not much, but a difference still. And I like 6 spokes a lot better. :)

    #2
    w00t for twins!

    congrats for still being happy on your purchase a year ago.

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      #3
      Yup, I've had my car for exactly 2 years as of yesterday.

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        #4

        Here's the picture from the Cars.com ad that made me drive up to Chicago and bring a Cashier's check with me. I wanted it before I saw the picture, because of the GC's but that did it for me.


        First day home.


        I got these last Tuesday and put them on Friday, and love them.

        Notice the wiring hanging by the back brake? Yeah, that was the reason my brake lining light was on....simply unplugged.

        Fucking worn. One 180 spin in the rain too much and I wanted ES100s ASAP! The back tires were smooth as heck.




        Hmmm, back on. 8) Whoring it up.


        Hehehehe. :twisted:


        I need a tripod.....

        Took this shot while installing the foglight:

        And another thread mentioned I got the euro plate holder while putting in the foglight.

        $40 shipped, and much better than one that didn't work and had a hole in it! Jay beat me to it, and has new, but oh well. heh.


        Even more euro now!

        I love this shot. Actually saw how nicely it looked, reparked it away from other cars, but in the same light, direction, angle.


        I aim to lower the back half an inch, but we'll see.


        Here is the comparison from then to now.

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          #5
          Best mod? Black duct tape! :up:

          Seriously though, you've done wonders for that car! It looks amazing! It makes me wonder what mine will look like in a year. ;)
          The BMW 318 is back. With a vengeance.

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            #6
            Been a year since I've owned mine too. Bought yesterday one year ago.

            meant to mention do you know where your plates from? Limburg-Weilburg
            https://www.facebook.com/BentOverRacing

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              #7
              i can honestly say i like the type t's better. the type c's are still hot though. good work :)
              173rd ABN

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                #8
                Glad to see you're having fun with the car man. My mod list has gotten way too big in the exact same time frame, my first mod was my first system exactly a year ago.

                Also, I can't stand Euro grills, the way they cut off the low beams. Am I the only one? The rims look good though. Borbet whore.

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                  #9




                  Do I spy a medium between you and the car? You shouldda went into the garage... :P

                  Congrats on the progress so far...e30 addict or what? :twisted:

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by e9nine
                    OMG YUM! That's the look I'm going for... I wish I could source a set of smoked tails for less than like $300.

                    "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by e30Matt
                      OMG YUM! That's the look I'm going for... I wish I could source a set of smoked tails for less than like $300.
                      Shoulda asked Stu.... ;)

                      I know I'm glad I did!
                      Reminiscing...

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