I think its a BMW

[Psycho_Teddy]

Im new to the BMW world do its been some reading of forums but I think its going to be fun. Im open to parts suggestions, the only thing is know is NO Forced induction or Nitrous. I have a fast car dont need another this is really just something to play with/DD. It looks rough in the pictures but it started up and drove 90 miles on over 2 year old gas so that made me happy. Smelled like I was refinishing furniture while I was driving. Not Really wanting to put a ton into it just have something to drive and buy parts for that I dont really need.

None the less Im Meeks and Im odd. Hello

1986 325e
2.7


So Mods as of now
Vogtland Springs
Kyb GR2 struts/shocks
Mostly stripped
M3 Spec Reground cam


So today I ordered a bunch of random odds and ends.
Shifter rebuild kit
New Guibo
New Carrier Bearing
A bunch of little interior switches (Going to build a custom switch console where the radio was)
Intake boot and pieces to create new air intake
...Zebra Print Dash Cover

Had it a whole day and already spending, I love it. haha

Next Mods-
LSD Differential
Sway Bars
Replace more bushings
Gonna fix some of the rust
Single stage black paint
Clean off old wheel paint and Paint them blue


Here it is as it sits right now after we washed washed it off with scotch bright sponge lol. And seafoamed...










Plans for the next couple weeks...
Install New parts
Tune up (plugs, fuel filter, oil change, etc)
Clean up some of the exhaust work
Clean up wiring and finish striping "un-needed" stuff
Kind of reattach front lip

[Psycho_Teddy]

So the wiper linkage was broke...

The only feasible way to get it out take the dash out and strip out all the Hvac stuff :D
Also cleaned out some plugs wires and switches that Im never going to use.

Now just need the linkage, build heat box, make swith panel where factory where radio and HVAC was and then the dash can go back in.

[Psycho_Teddy]

Got some more stuff stripped out, yet another few pounds taken out of the car, its amazing what you find


Replaced the Guibo and found its problem...



Got the elbow replaced now just have to take care of the filter.


Started cleaning the back out. Now need to take care of a little of the rust.

[freeride53]

why not put a new crack-free dash on when done?
Looks pretty rough, but it could be saved.
Hit up the finish, clean it up. GL.

[JK_E30]

Nice to see someone taking care of a rough e30 to bring it back to what it should be. Good work so far, keep it up!

[Psycho_Teddy]

why not put a new crack-free dash on when done?
Looks pretty rough, but it could be saved.
Hit up the finish, clean it up. GL.

The dash will be repalced later with a nicer one, Im just wanting to get some parts mocked and get stuffed cleaned up before I add extra wear and tear to the new dash. Right now Im not wanting to get it structually safe and then get it cleaned up. The finish is long gone tho.

[hyperE30]

nice start up, keep up the good work.

[freeride53]

Good plan. When the time comes, the exterior could use a respray!
I see a diamond in the ruff.

[kingston]

Do work, son! Nice to see that even though you're new to BMWs, you're not afraid to dive in there.

Where aboot in Missouri are you located?

[Psycho_Teddy]

Do work, son! Nice to see that even though you're new to BMWs, you're not afraid to dive in there.

Where aboot in Missouri are you located?

Macon its about an hour north of Columbia.

[kingston]

Look forward to seeing you at one of the Missouri meets this summer!

[IRON-E]

My hat's off to you, for taking the task of restoring that car, to make make it drivable and presentable again.

[ZM Blue Devil]

in for this, first timer and looks like you are doing it right. Welcome and enjoy your stay.

[Psycho_Teddy]

Rebuilt the shift linkage with the help of the kit for Pelican Parts
Ordered New mounts for the engine and trans from silence
And new offset control arm bushings
So while I was waiting on them I cleaned up the tunnel brace and trans mount bracket also.
Got started on the Exterior body work (picked the color and got the paint.... Satin Black) and my new heat system is started. I didnt want to mess with it much on the inside with it being up in the air like that waiting on the mounts.
Also started mocking up my new exhaust setup (this Pacesetter muffler is 5 years old I ran it on a Civic I built then it wound up on a RX-7 Im glad to have its luck back with me for this project even tho it might sound like crap, who knows.

I dont have a lot of pics cause I cant find my camera now so its phone only for now.

[Psycho_Teddy]

Look forward to seeing you at one of the Missouri meets this summer!

I hope I can make it to, this car is really starting to grow on me.

My hat's off to you, for taking the task of restoring that car, to make make it drivable and presentable again.

Thanks Its a lot of fun, I have access to about every tool ever made so it helps a lot.

in for this, first timer and looks like you are doing it right. Welcome and enjoy your stay.

Thank you, I like to tinker

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