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    Brilliantrot 318i....Touring.

    Update 06/09/10...some fresh pics in post #9...


    Bought it off of a guy around here about 2 months ago, just reg'd it today(no decent pics yet). For 2 yrs I have been searching on & off for a cheap and decent shape Touring that I won't mind putting a little money and (alot of time) into. Well here it is, after I picked it up before starting the Lowtec 40/35mm install to eliminate the 4x4 status.....

    My assistant, she was a huge help.

    My Lab/Doberman mix(mutt, but to each his own). She turned 7 this Spring.


    This is the rear, just off of the jack.


    And the front, just dropped off of the jack. They have both since settled quite a bit. BUT, I discovered that the RF strut is totallly blown and the Left isn't far behind....I'm not concerned, 5-lug is on the way.



    I don't usually ever stop wroking to take photos but with this project I will. They were all quickies taken with my old 10D, and the 18-55 kit lens(modded to fit the EF-only body, of course)IIRC. Some proper photos may be up this coming weekend as I have 4 days off, wooohoo.
    Plus, I just drove it for the first time since I test drove it, and I drove the balls off of it. It has no tq like the seta, but gets up nice and quick even for 20yr old 1.8l sohc 113-hp(if i'm lucky) 4cyl. I need a shorter diff for the time being though.
    My next plans are to install the facelift E36 side blinkers and Z3 shifter, source the rest off my 5-lug parts. Then get the M50tu on the stand and do the refresh that I bought parts for back in September. That should take us into the winter.
    Last edited by MikeDE; 08-11-2010, 08:50 AM.
    -03/2005 E46 330D Touring 6spd(204hp/410nM) Sapphire Black/Naturbraun Sport...300k KM & 35mpg(mixed)

    #2
    This will turn into something awesome (it already is )
    Great car!
    Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

    1989 BMW 325i SOLD
    1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
    1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
    1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207

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      #3
      ya.

      1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
      1983 Peugeot 505 STI
      1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
      2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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        #4
        M42 swap, do it
        Originally posted by kendogg
        Don't know, but the E90 wasn't designed from the ground-up intending to be a racecar like the E30 was.
        OG RACECAR

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          #5
          so sick!
          sigpic

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            #6
            i want one so bad...looks good
            "no, i didnt slap u...that was my hand giving ur face a high five"

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              #7
              Originally posted by M42Power View Post
              M42 swap, do it
              Yes, i'm teetering between the M42(way easier/quicker) and the M50tu that's sitting in my cellar. There is an E36 M44 in the 'yard I frequent. They want 800euro, 110k km, harness, FW/PP/Clutch, accessories. I might be able to squeeze the DME out of them. But I still have to mod the e30-e36 harnesses.

              Anyway, I have a set of iS skirts to install this weekend. And if I have time, the side blinkers go in as well. I will shoot a few fresh ones this weekend regardless.
              -03/2005 E46 330D Touring 6spd(204hp/410nM) Sapphire Black/Naturbraun Sport...300k KM & 35mpg(mixed)

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                #8
                dibs on the mutt

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                  #9
                  Dinner was in the oven so I only had about 30 minutes to shoot.
                  BTW, it's dirty. Got caught in a downpour 5 minutes after leaving work.









                  and my favorite...


                  I adjusted the toe on the LF wheel today. It was visibly out and I could hear it on the highway. While I was doing that, I temporarily removed the pre-facelift lip in favor of the "i" lip. I'll be stopping at the junkyard in the next few days to see what else I can find.
                  Last edited by MikeDE; 06-09-2010, 01:10 PM.
                  -03/2005 E46 330D Touring 6spd(204hp/410nM) Sapphire Black/Naturbraun Sport...300k KM & 35mpg(mixed)

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                    #10
                    Thats a nice looking car. A bit of a drop and it would be done for me. We done so far. :up:

                    COTM

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                      #11
                      niccee ride.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by N2MYE30 View Post
                        Thats a nice looking car. A bit of a drop and it would be done for me. We done so far. :up:
                        It's already been dropped 40/35mm:finger:...It's my DD and unless I go coilovers, it goes no lower.
                        -03/2005 E46 330D Touring 6spd(204hp/410nM) Sapphire Black/Naturbraun Sport...300k KM & 35mpg(mixed)

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