My 1988 325 track build

[Dave-ger]

nice build, is the commanche in the back ground of some of the early pics yours? I like those.

[phenryiv1]

Update-

When I went begin stripping the "free" subframe, I figured out why it was so cheap...I was removing components to prep it and I realized that they (the junk yard) had simply used a reciprocating saw to cut the subframe at the subframe bushings, as opposed to removing the bolts. So much for having the spare one stripped and refurbished for a swap-in install...

I do still have a spare diff (4.10 open), and I did get a good spare set of rear trailing arms. I can use them and have the bushings replaced, which should save some downtime.

I still got it all for $5, which is less than the scrap value.

[evil_twin]

You need to hook me up MAN

[phenryiv1]

Must be nice phenry. What JY did you go to? I want to go too :(

Out near me in WV...I have a source there who calls if they get any 3 series on the lot. I made friends there when I was buying a lot of parts for my Comanche, and they hook me up pretty well.

That is how I got the line on the euro 320 that I parted out.

[evil_twin]

Must be nice phenry. What JY did you go to? I want to go too :(

[phenryiv1]

Went to pick up a few parts at the JY and they asked me if I wanted a spare rear subframe, open diff, rear trailing arms, rear calipers, etc. I asked the price, and they told me $5 for everything. Yes, $5...1, 2, 3, 4, 5 dollars.

Obviously, I took it.

I also grabbed a second (third, actually- if you count the set on the car) set of Girling front calipers, and a set of tan 'vert front sport seats in meh condition. The foam is good, but the leather has really seen better days. I may try to get one re-covered in cloth to run on the driver's side and move the black leather seat that I have to the passenger side where it belongs.

I plan to strip the subframe, paint it, and install new bushings, then install it with the 3.73S differential that is awaiting install. With new rear brake lines in the subframe, I should be in good shape as far as rear suspension and drivetrain is concerned. That will allow me to focus on the front of the car, knowing that the back end is solid.

[phenryiv1]

Latest modification:

8 lb. of weight addition, born 7:51 AM on 12.17.09.



May slow other progress slightly...but more than worth it!

[eur04lif3]

subscribed...:D

[phenryiv1]

ha, thats great, I paid like 350 for mine last year.

Yea, give me a date and I'll make something happen to help out.

Awesome. I have your email address.

I am pretty open, except for the fact that my wife is having our second child this week. :D I will have a lot of time off but it will all be occupied.

I am not in a huge hurry to do it, but I have a lot of parts sitting around and need to get some work done.

I can work out a weekend after the Holidays or can take time off from work- whatever works better for you.

[EtaSport]

ha, thats great, I paid like 350 for mine last year.

Yea, give me a date and I'll make something happen to help out.

[phenryiv1]

Where did you get new azenis for 230 shipped? Am I gonna see this thing at summit next summer?

Discount tires direct...$91 each ($364) minus $50 black friday sale and $80 rebate plus free shipping.

$234 shipped.

And IF I can get it running, I will be at the track.

Any chance you might be able to help throw the "i" top end on this some time in the next few months?

[EtaSport]

Where did you get new azenis for 230 shipped? Am I gonna see this thing at summit next summer?

[Vince30]

Sweet build!

[phenryiv1]

A little more progress...

Got the front housings cleaned up a bit and painted the brake shields (no real reason- just bored).

Then I installed my front Bilstein Sport inserts and the H&R Sport springs with my new front mounts.



I even used the real Bilstein wrench to tighten them down. A quick call to their HQ and they sent the ring to me, free of charge.

PIMP...

Also, cleaned off the spare brake caliers for an impending rebuild.

[phenryiv1]

Disassembled the other strut housing. Now I need to prep them for install of the Bilstein Sports, H&R Sports, and the reinstallation of the brakes.

Need to strip, paint, and rebuild the calipers, paint the rotor hats, and get some pars on the car.

Pics:





New brake lines, rebuild kits, and front upper strut mounts arrived:



Snatched up this steering wheel, just for fun. I may install it and see whether I like it better than the one that I have.