1991 BMW 325i Coupe - Build Thread - The end is in sight!

[N2MYE30]

Nice project car and I dig the color. :)

[MaksV]

ok so the op is updated with a new list including pn and prices, as well as vendors and manufacturers. give people a better idea of what it costs to build a car like this.

[MaksV]

So time for another little update.

-Replaced the Voltage regulator - charging still isnt in the high 13s yet, but it seems to be around 13.5V and working ok, I believe its trying to recharge the battery first. will keep investigating
-----Thanks Steve at Blunt Tech.
-Put in a ZHP knob - best interior mod ever
-----Thanks Jason and Even at Tischer for the great deal.

Pictures:

New voltage regulator


New vs old


And I managed to strip a screw :censor:


Couldnt find a replacement in my garage that fit right, so I did the Phillips to Flathead conversion


Are you too good for your hole? thankfully not.


I wonder whats in here?


busted old knob


the definition of happiness


And a few more exterior shots I remembered to take:







Do not like the full recline, need race seat. Please help

[MaksV]

A mini update.

- Gave the leather seats another treatment of leather conditioner. and armoralled everything. It was thirsty - sucked it right up. Since the car can chill in the garage in the next few days I am gonna use this time to get them nice and supple.
-pulled the shitty voltage regulator - picture tells the whole story. got 13.3V w/ no increase at reving after I put it back. New one is on its way. thanks Steve from blunt tech.
- battery is almost back to 100% - another 24 hours and it will be fully charged again. no rush.
- got a few more pics of the car for you guys.
-:censor: Front seat now stuck in full recline - POS is broken, got it back to driving state but I want a new seat.

Battery charging


a few interior shots





the culprit - original voltage regulator


engine bay


a few inside garage exterior shots





and her brother (the more reliably of the two ATM)

[MaksV]

Update: Voltage regulator is in process of being ordered and will replace that ASAP. got more bolts but didnt hvae time to bolt the driver side in. for whatever reason it is threade for 3/8" coarse rather than a metric size. No clue why. Also found out driver side seat does not want to recline at all. not sure why. gonna find out though.

[MaksV]

Looks like a solid car & you're already off to a good start.

One thing I'd suggest is dying the interior carpet black or dark gray to flow with the seats better.

thats a good idea. Gonna add that to thelist thanks.

[Bimmerista]

Looks like a solid car & you're already off to a good start.

One thing I'd suggest is dying the interior carpet black or dark gray to flow with the seats better.

[MaksV]

pm sent.

[blunttech]

would you recommend the bosch over the hella? or does it really not matter?

Id get the Hella They have a good name and the warranty is the same

[MaksV]

would you recommend the bosch over the hella? or does it really not matter?

[blunttech]

ahhh. sounds like i need a new Voltage regulator. best price i found is $37 @ BMA for the bosch unit.

I have bosch at 36 or Hella at 24.80
I also have Huco at 15 lol wtf is Huco?

[MaksV]

ahhh. sounds like i need a new Voltage regulator. best price i found is $37 @ BMA for the bosch unit.

[blunttech]

brushes come with reg. just buy the reguklater

[MaksV]

are the brushes part of the regulator? I thought they were two seperate wear components?

[blunttech]

the brush set is 16 bucks but the whole regulator is only 26