Ill4noreason's 87 Vert Swap Project...

[e30rapidic]

euros man!! euros!

[ill4noreason]

I may just bolt up a set of plastics until I can find some local euro bumpers. I like the look of both but the euros just seem classier the plastics make it look modern. my old vert I did a bumper swap and I liked it maybe I'll just get an is lip and rear valance for the summer and then find euros for next summer...

[ldsbeaker]

I think that is a great approach.

[ill4noreason]

These came in today teaser pic...

[CabrioPunk]

Judging by that cardboard I would say those are Borbet Type........


I just got new tires today. 225/50s, hope they aren't too big. What size you got there?


More pictures
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[ill4noreason]

they are 215 40 16's Goodyear eagle f1 gs d3 need to buy two more to match up... took the one wheel to ye olde wheel $120 should be done in a week or so... they said it may not be 100% but i think they should be able to get it straight... pics will be up soon gotta get them shiny before I show em...

[ck_taft325is]

Nice Startecs. Definitely want to see how this turns out.

[drutt23]

Cool build man. The euros definitely sound like a very nice touch since it's not as common. Props on this!! Keep it up!!!

[devon.818]

saw the rims in person today. all i gotta say is its money!
knowing this guy, he'll have one of the cleanest verts in bmore.

[ill4noreason]

Cool build man. The euros definitely sound like a very nice touch since it's not as common. Props on this!! Keep it up!!!

Thanks! I think I am gonna do my bumper swap soon. I am just putting on plastics for the summer. Then when I find euros I will restore them and mount them up. I found a 318ti radiator in junkyard two days ago. I'm gonna clean it out and swap over that way I can clean my engine bay up a little bit... The thermostat finally opened idk why but it takes forever... I am gonna pull it out and install a new oem one just to make sure its opening when it's supposed to. I am ordering new throttle cable and intake boot. Then getting exhaust done this weekend or I may just do it myself. Once I get the wheel back get my tires mounted and get an alignment. I am excited to see how the car looks with new wheels...

[ck_taft325is]

Thanks! I think I am gonna do my bumper swap soon. I am just putting on plastics for the summer. Then when I find euros I will restore them and mount them up. I found a 318ti radiator in junkyard two days ago. I'm gonna clean it out and swap over that way I can clean my engine bay up a little bit... The thermostat finally opened idk why but it takes forever... I am gonna pull it out and install a new oem one just to make sure its opening when it's supposed to. I am ordering new throttle cable and intake boot. Then getting exhaust done this weekend or I may just do it myself. Once I get the wheel back get my tires mounted and get an alignment. I am excited to see how the car looks with new wheels...

Pop it in a pot with water and turn on your burner to medium/high. Stick a meat thermometer in there and see when the thermostat you have opens up. Best way to test 'em ;)

[ill4noreason]

what is a good wheel compound? I've heard regular rubbing compound works good.


yea i'll do that for the hell of it but I still want to get a new one that way one less thing to worry about. especially with no mechanical fan and hot and humid summers...

[ck_taft325is]

Definitely run an electric at the least. Mostly for stop and go traffic on 90f+ days on the highway.

I use Mother's Polishing Compound. Takes some elbow grease but God damnit it makes shit shine.

[ill4noreason]

Yea I have a pusher hooked up just need to get it wired so it works automatically. I will get the new radiator and that installed on Saturday.

[5spoke]

I vote euros.... but I am sort of partial to them.