ttrousdell's Project Thread (E30 M3 & S38 swap content)

[Doughnut]

All those studs in the cardboard look like little soldiers!

Great thread.

[F34R]

Still waiting Tom...thought they were going to be on Facebook by now

[ttrousdell]

Doughnut- funny because thats exactly what I thought they looked like. As I was maticulously polishing them all I could think of was that scene from 40 year old virgin. "I am now painting your silver pants blue"
F34R- Next day air has failed. I guess ordering at 5pm thurs doesnt mean they will get to you by sat.

I wish I could have read this thread 2 two months ago because it would have prevented some costly mistakes on my part. Ill explain my mistakes in this post and hopefully you can avoid doing the same. Below are the spacers and hub rings. The spacers are 10mm and the hub rings are 57.1 to 74.1mm. I bought 72.56 initially and they are too small.

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Centers came back from VR Wheels. I must say I'm satisfied with the results. While researching I have seen some cheap looking redrills where they cut into the centerbore. The centers on these are unmolested. Originally I purchased standard lug bolts with 10mm extra thread to compensate for spacers. It immediately became clear that these would not fit. Studs or tuner bolts would have to be ordered.

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Began to put the wheels back together. I threw a little thread locker on each bolt and torqued them down 13-15ftlbs. *note-dont send any extra bolts with wheels. They forgot to repack mine and I'm trying to get 6 bolts back from California.

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Finished product. They are so much more beautiful in person.

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Little teaser until I get my tuner bolts. To put tires on rims and balance cost 100 bucks. Hopefully thats the last expense.

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[F34R]

I wish I could have read this thread 2 two months ago because it would have prevented some costly mistakes on my part. Ill explain my mistakes in this post and hopefully you can avoid doing the same. Below are the spacers and hub rings. The spacers are 10mm and the hub rings are 57.1 to 74.1mm. I bought 72.56 initially and they are too small.

I told you the hub ring size you needed the next day I believe...but that was after you ordered.

They look awesome man! going to be insane on your e30 =)

Little slice of heaven to go with all the hell under the hood :D

[ttrousdell]

Two months after purchasing the wheels they are finally on the car. Enjoy.

[CW325]

wow those look really good on your car! ...sell me your weaves?

[F34R]

Pure smiles from me, looks so awesome man!!! Cannot wait to slam her with ya next year =)

[ttrousdell]

wow those look really good on your car! ...sell me your weaves?

Need them for winter. I'm sure you can pick up a decent set for 200.

Pure smiles from me, looks so awesome man!!! Cannot wait to slam her with ya next year =)

Yea dude coilovers in the spring. The whole rear of the car is gutted so it sits high there.

[mdlimy]

looks awesome, lip on those looks great! more pics please?

[yakev724]

Nice work; came in here expecting n54 lol

Might have to nag you for advice once I find a clean e30 locally!

[ttrousdell]

Nice work; came in here expecting n54 lol

Might have to nag you for advice once I find a clean e30 locally!

That's no problem. Where on LI are you?

And as requested more pics...




3.5 w/ style 5s...a winning combo



I bought a new momo wheel and hub a few months back. I also finished the rust repair on the floor and to prevent the infection from coming back I applied a layer of gloss POR-15. This paint is tough stuff and hasn't faded or chipped since I applied it 2 months ago.

[FreedS4]

Great build thread. Keep up the good work on both!

Chris

[Den_k321]

looking good! what are those sideskirts?

[J308]

Thanks for the complements and yes they will have to be redrilled. They will also need 10mm spacers to clear the brake calipers and 57.1 to 74.1mm hub rings. Fenders will have to be rolled at the very least.
From the start of the build I have always tried to keep the stock look while trying to make the powerplant anything but. Its simple, no ridiculous body kits, no stickers, no roof racks, and no trinkets hanging off the car. The car should look like it did when it came out of the factory but make it lower and bigger weaves. Sorry if you disagree but this is my opinion.

Holy crackpipe this build is amazing.

Way to have a plan and be patient. Much respect.

[StreetMafia21]

props sick build , im also planning on doing this swap in the near future