My 86 325... from stock an shot to so hot

[The Driver]

My Daily Driver as of now. It's sort of a project but only exterior/interior wise.

PROJECT E30


1986 BMW 325 sport
Candy Blue/ Horrific interior

Automatic
Engine Bmw M20 2.5 I6
Hp: 121
Tq: 161

Miles 180,068

The Pro's ~
*Timing chain done - 1300 job
*Fresh paint only 3 years old, car was garaged for 2 years
*Converted to power everything except sun roof
*Custom painted grills
*Aftermarket deck and speakers
*Handles awesome

The Con's ~
*Nicks all over the place
*Shot interior
*Big scratch buy the back right trunk area
*Tail light Cracked
*Glove box latch busted
*Ash tray stolen
*Front marker cracked
*Side trim drivers side broken
*Fog's don't work
*Pinecones and tree sap assaulted it the year that it wasn't stored
*Runs lean on start up




Total Cost so far ~
920.10

[The Driver]

Original interior...

So many things busted I don't where to begin...

[The Driver]

11/25

Removing all the tree sap ~ There was about 40 or so spots on the entire car...










Old ash tray ~






New Ash ~






System ~








Stock Deck came with ~





Badge shave ~




Oxidized remover and polish ~






Everything off and washed ~

[The Driver]

11/29 ~ Pick up new interior!

[The Driver]

12/10

That road called progress...

[The Driver]

12/20 to present...

Update: Most recent look as of 4 days ago...

[e30s52]

Good start. My wheels would look really good on your car! Did you paint the DB's?

[blunttech]

Oh man, where to start. Well it looks a lot better than when you got it. First 2 things id do assuming its safe is id drop it and lose the kenika inspired bumper trim. Id rather run ala spastic than use the painted stuff. Go to the boneyard and get some black trim. Then start saving for a 5 speed swap. Paint looks a lot better nice start

OH EDIT, I JUST SAW YOU ALREADY FIXED THAT SHIT. LOOKS GOOD

[Jesse30]

car looks WAY better without everything painted the same color.

good base to start with, you have a lot of work ahead of you.



p.s. the m20 does not have a timing chain, it uses a belt. the m10 and m30's use chains.

[The Driver]

Thanks for the comments guys :)

Side note, FUCK crylon clear coat, lying bastards said gloss and protects. Made my lights matte, dull and no color (Bumper lights as you can see). I'm going to just buy new lenses and spray them with VHT like the tails.

Tip use VHT night shades as a clear coat on dark/black peices, it shines and protects way better then those false advertising bastards.

Stupid BS stuff on the way ~
6 Button clock (LED's going in) - I like it over the 13 button, My theory is simpler is better.
New Door pins
Ellipsoid headlights
New wheel center caps

Then down the road ~
BBS 14's
Tokico or KYB shocks (I heard the KYB's are alot softer and less driving spirited) and some nice springs that I can get a 2.0 drop or more... What are your guys recommendation for springs?

[Bimmerista]

Definitely heading towards the right direction

Some black wheels & tinted windows will set your car off well.

[accident]

If I'm seeing it right, that badge said 325, which makes this car an ETA. If that is the case, and it is judging by your HP and torque specs, it has a 2.7l motor, not a 2.5l

[The Driver]

Definitely heading towards the right direction

Some black wheels & tinted windows will set your car off well.

I plan on getting 15% all around but windshield tint strip for me.

Also it is a 2.7 I messed up on that

[The Driver]

Good start. My wheels would look really good on your car! Did you paint the DB's?

Thanks, I just noticed you have the steel bumper, you can throw the plastic sport valance on the bottom of that? Or do have custom?

So far everything thats been done ~

Replaced battery
Seafoamed the engine - so much came out
Oil change - Castrol
Replace antenna + New gromit
Replaced whole interior
Replaced Rear speaker panel deck
Premium speakers
Replaced all dash bulbs ~ Note LED's SUCK int he dash, they don't transmit any light because of the focus.

Installed
Kenwood Deck
Custom Front Kenwood speakers
Custom LED Dash light - center console
Alpine 10 sub 750 watts
1000 watt amp

Work wise
Smoked all lights
Painted grills
Painted bumper
Rubber Jet black under coating on low body panels
Cleared the Lip
Removed the fogs

Paint care wise to get it to top shape ~
Mothers gold care wash 1x
Mothers quick detailer 1x
Clay barred 1x whole body
Mothers gold care wash 1x
Mothers quick detailer 1x
Clay barred 1x whole body
Mother gold care wash 1x

Next up ~
BMW Center caps
Rear view with dome light
3m compound for all those spots
Buffer wheel wax 600rpm
Buffer wheel wax 1500rpm
Buffer wheel wax 2500rpm

Should be smoother then a babys bottom :)

So far total cost right around 1600 ~

[kamotors]

great work, looks 100x better than before.