Year in photos: Lachsilber 1988 325is

[CorvallisBMW]

great progress. I would diffenently take the time though to repaint grills/trim/rockers. It will make a big difference.

Definitely! Shadowline the trim while you're at it too

[Bimmerista]

great progress. I would diffenently take the time though to repaint grills/trim/rockers. It will make a big difference.

As far as the rockers go, its something I've been meaning to do for a long time. But I also have thought about getting side skirts & a rear valence eventually.

[Kilawin]

great progress. I would diffenently take the time though to repaint grills/trim/rockers. It will make a big difference.

[WillisE30]

That's quite a transformation. Looks good.

[CorvallisBMW]

Awsome work! It's come a long way. Throw some H&Rs on there and it'll be perfect!

[Bimmerista]

Well....almost one year :p

Here is the formal introduction of my 1988 325is. I will continue to add pics as I progress with this car.

Purchased it the day after Thanksgiving 2007. At that time, the car needed paintwork & the usual maintenance work. It was a strong running car, very tight, & mechanically solid. I was lucky to come across a car like that. The color is Lachsilber or Salmon Silver.

Either way, I paid a very reasonable price for it & took it home. At that time, I also had a 1986 325es. The 325is was to replace the eta once it was cosmetically perfect. I sold my eta on June 24, 2008.

I do have plans of improving suspension, but since auto-x season is over & winter is coming up, I figured I'd put it off until next Spring.

Anyways...on to the pics. Pics are in the order in which the transformation took place. Couple pics are from my phone. I also do have a M-Tech I spoiler in paint at the moment. I will add pics once that is installed.

Enjoy! Mike

November/December 2007:








Paint: June 2007





Today, October 31, 2008:










Newly painted rear speaker deck: