Andrew's 1989 325i Project

[5Toes]

Ill be there. Lol car looks like shit though!

Might be able to get a lip on it in time for the picnic

[kid325e]

I have a I lip I can sell you for an arm and a leg. ;)

Not an is lip. The flat one.

[5Toes]

Okay. Skipped school today (the last day) to clean the car up

Reupholstered the rear speaker deck with Mom - came out alright.

Pulled seats (back was already out) and shampoo'd all of my carpet. Looks 98% brand new now

Messed with my fuel gauge, seems if I push harder on the plug on the side of the tank opposite of the fuel pump the gauge doesnt jump around

Cleaned all of my seats

Installed new thermostat to water pump hose, no more clearance issues between the fan and the hose

Washed my car for first time in like 4 months.. in the rain (worked in the rain all day today). Actually washed it two times

All ready for picnic tomorrow

[5Toes]

Nothing new to update, buying some gorund control very soon (next month or so) then an ebay chip.

Car got a new TPS not too long ago but idle is still wacky.

[lambo]

Nothing new to update, buying some gorund control very soon (next month or so) then an ebay chip.

Car got a new TPS not too long ago but idle is still wacky.

Noice! Why not save up for a MarkD?

[FunfGan]

Noice! Why not save up for a MarkD?

Support the good people, not the thieves on ebay.

[5Toes]

Im not even sure if I want a chip yet.

But yeah coilover conversion kit will be installed by end of summer

[Court M3]

Wait how about fixing idle first?

[5Toes]

Im working on it. Im thinking I need a new o2 sensor.. because everything else on the intake is fresh.

[E30 Wagen]

Are you building a track car?

[5Toes]

Not at all.

Yeah everything on my intake is new, so I am fairly sure I dont have a massive vacleak (Im sure there is a small one)

o2 sensor sat in my exhaust outside for a few months, it likely is bad, but Ill grab a mustang one and go for it soon. I need to try and drive the car with it unplugged (Ill reset the DME first)

My coolant temp sensor checks out fine, I dont think that is the problem. TPS is brand new and installed properly (I actually think my throttle body has some slop and the old one just went out of adjustment, lol. new one I had to make the slots a tad longer so it would fit right.)

[AbsorbantNut]

You know you might get a better ride out of some h&r race/sport and bilsteins over coilovers. If you dont know your rates then it could get a little confusing for you and your shocks most likely wont get revalved to match your new spring rates. h&r race/bilsteins are a great combo, just ask any of the spec guys.

[Jparkr]

I tried to get him interest in the bilstein BTS-7511 kit, he wants coil overs and won't take any advise despite how much as he asks for it. Shrug, one day in a few years after this car runs its course he will look back on it and shake his head.

Most of us did the same thing. Andrew is just a lot more annoying because of the internet and the way he comes across.

[5Toes]

For the money, the H&R and Bilstein cup kits seem great. Plug and play and godly ride quality. I have ridden in James Criv's car that I believe is sitting on the Bilstein kit.

However, I really like the idea of adjustable ride height though. Maybe it wont be the best ride quality, but atleast I can drive to a car meet slammed over the weekend and drive to school monday morning at a tolerable height.

Ground controls have a very good resale value as well, so its not a huge loss if I decide this is too crazy for me (I dont think it will be however)

Edit: The H&R kit is far cheaper and likely the same thing. Rumor has it H&R makes the spring for the BTS kit.. according to some other forums

[freeride53]

h&r's are nice.
don't buy eibachs, i regret it ;) :up: