OK about time I started an actual progress thread, so I can keep everything in one place.
I'll try and include any updates as often as possible.
Some info on the car:
1985 (09/1984 build date) e30 323i.
Original BMW achatgrun-metalic paint
2 door
Manual
Crank windows
No sunroof
CRACK FREE DASH
Essentially stock when I got it.
So Lets start with the beggining:
I purchased it in January 2007 as my 1st car when I was 17. Here's how she looked rolling into my driveway.
Fucking clean. A few issues, but nothing that can't be fixed.
New Clutch new tires and new timing belt when purchased
Gene Turbo exhaust system, with OEM chrome tips
First load of goods to be installed (Most of which I purchased before The car even arrived lol)
Lights:
Stereo:
Couple of before/after pics:
The super fun Installation process! saved myself $270 by doing all work myself, that was a fun weekend...
The new Head unit
Hacked up one of my 6 stacker cassette Holders into an ipod holder/ tray thing.
Plus made my own (p)leather hand brake and gear boots.
Off to the rice store :roll: lol:
New seats:
Steering wheel, Shift knob and MISSILE SWITCHES!!!!11
Airhorns and boss kit
The new Badges i ordered from overseas. Bought the wrong size so ordered new OE Badges
So now i have the blue ones on order...
Before and after shift knob:
Overall before after pics of the interior.
(before seats)
Fabricated some brackets for the seats:
I hated the seats! They had to go, They were so uncomfortable and I soon realised what this whole "purist" thing was about..
MARCH 2007
Painted bottlecaps:
Installed Push button start:
Changed up the back a little. Much better but I still wanted something more comfortable nad period correct.
JUNE 2007
Been pranged a couple of times (not at fault!!)
This was from the PO but was also repaired under the same claim:D
The serious damage was all covered by insurance,
But I threw a couple of hundred $ at the shop to do a full body paintless dent repair,
taking care of all the small dents and dings from the PO.
Meaning now, aside the occasional paint chip,
my 1985 BMW body and paint are near immaculate!
more little things:
1st, Debadged the rear
LED boot lights with hidden wiringl
Charcoal grey Taylored floor mats front and back
no pic atm
Started lookinf for some real recaros like these:
Got lucky and found some wheels in an old ass thread on DTM:
Some glory shots:
Dent in my new badge :(
JANUARY 2008:
Bought an early model euro rear plate filler.
Also found my new interior (OE e30 RECARO seats from a JPS car)
Ordered some euro plates:
MAY 2008
Total barn find. Mtech-1 kit for $250 AU!!!! Missing left hand side skit and no boot spoiler though. Overall pretty good nick but a few issues that can be taken care of:
Added some Euro Smily elipsoids somewhere along the line:
OCTOBER 2008
Bought and installed these:
and this:
Bought some new wheels:
Simmons V4 15x7 4x100 CB 57.1
To be completely rebuilt and repainted silver.
Full simmons build thread here:
**lol word limit**
I'll try and include any updates as often as possible.
Some info on the car:
1985 (09/1984 build date) e30 323i.
Original BMW achatgrun-metalic paint
2 door
Manual
Crank windows
No sunroof
CRACK FREE DASH
Essentially stock when I got it.
So Lets start with the beggining:
I purchased it in January 2007 as my 1st car when I was 17. Here's how she looked rolling into my driveway.
Fucking clean. A few issues, but nothing that can't be fixed.
New Clutch new tires and new timing belt when purchased
Gene Turbo exhaust system, with OEM chrome tips
First load of goods to be installed (Most of which I purchased before The car even arrived lol)
Lights:
Stereo:
Couple of before/after pics:
The super fun Installation process! saved myself $270 by doing all work myself, that was a fun weekend...
The new Head unit
Hacked up one of my 6 stacker cassette Holders into an ipod holder/ tray thing.
Plus made my own (p)leather hand brake and gear boots.
Off to the rice store :roll: lol:
New seats:
Steering wheel, Shift knob and MISSILE SWITCHES!!!!11
Airhorns and boss kit
The new Badges i ordered from overseas. Bought the wrong size so ordered new OE Badges
So now i have the blue ones on order...
Before and after shift knob:
Overall before after pics of the interior.
(before seats)
Fabricated some brackets for the seats:
I hated the seats! They had to go, They were so uncomfortable and I soon realised what this whole "purist" thing was about..
MARCH 2007
Painted bottlecaps:
Installed Push button start:
Changed up the back a little. Much better but I still wanted something more comfortable nad period correct.
JUNE 2007
Been pranged a couple of times (not at fault!!)
This was from the PO but was also repaired under the same claim:D
The serious damage was all covered by insurance,
But I threw a couple of hundred $ at the shop to do a full body paintless dent repair,
taking care of all the small dents and dings from the PO.
Meaning now, aside the occasional paint chip,
my 1985 BMW body and paint are near immaculate!
more little things:
1st, Debadged the rear
LED boot lights with hidden wiringl
Charcoal grey Taylored floor mats front and back
no pic atm
Started lookinf for some real recaros like these:
Got lucky and found some wheels in an old ass thread on DTM:
Some glory shots:
Dent in my new badge :(
JANUARY 2008:
Bought an early model euro rear plate filler.
Also found my new interior (OE e30 RECARO seats from a JPS car)
Ordered some euro plates:
MAY 2008
Total barn find. Mtech-1 kit for $250 AU!!!! Missing left hand side skit and no boot spoiler though. Overall pretty good nick but a few issues that can be taken care of:
Added some Euro Smily elipsoids somewhere along the line:
OCTOBER 2008
Bought and installed these:
and this:
Bought some new wheels:
Simmons V4 15x7 4x100 CB 57.1
To be completely rebuilt and repainted silver.
Full simmons build thread here:
**lol word limit**
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