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    I honestly think you can pull those Viennas off, just not sure how. Somehow I feel they would look right on an e30.
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    Originally posted by Wh33lhop
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      Originally posted by trackjunkie21 View Post
      I honestly think you can pull those Viennas off, just not sure how. Somehow I feel they would look right on an e30.
      plus one

      1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
      1983 Peugeot 505 STI
      1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
      2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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        Thanks guys. I think I can too, I just need to see them mounted up there. I just wish I could run some slim tires on these, but they're already pretty skinny and I need some meat on the tires. Oh well, only a test fit will see! Hoping somebody can do a chop though.

        Also, they have 4x114.3 stamped on the back, but they were most definitely 5 lug...


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          Is this a build thread or a discussion on how your wheels will look on your non running car?
          Originally posted by ebelements
          Also, for those who don't know, negative camber is the greatest thing since sliced bread(panera). Even tire wear is for city busses and the elderly.

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            Do build threads normally include running cars? I feel like thats the whole point.


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              i also have a 16V in my 318is its called an m42 :D

              idk if you ran across this guys thread before, something you might be interested in
              It started as an 89 i automatic that i am almost finished installing a engine and trans from a 93 LX 5.0 t5 car that i bought complete. I still have a bit of finishing work including exhaust from the cat back, cooling fan, and throtle cable but all of the hard work is done.
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                Originally posted by Brilliantrot 318is View Post
                i also have a 16V in my 318is its called an m42 :D

                idk if you ran across this guys thread before, something you might be interested in
                http://forum.ih8mud.com/atlanta-cust...-5-0-swap.html
                Exactly, 3 times the displacement but same number of valves. And I haven't! Thanks!


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                  Originally posted by FunfGan View Post
                  Also, they have 4x114.3 stamped on the back, but they were most definitely 5 lug...
                  A lot of wheel companies do this, they are too cheap/lazy to make another wheel mold so it will have some random bolt pattern stamped into the mold when really it's something different. (The bolt pattern is machined in later.)

                  I can't remember if it was Gram Lights or Enkei that did this but a lot of their wheels have "5x100" on it when they were actually 5x114.3 for STi/Evos/etc.

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                    Originally posted by kts View Post
                    A lot of wheel companies do this, they are too cheap/lazy to make another wheel mold so it will have some random bolt pattern stamped into the mold when really it's something different. (The bolt pattern is machined in later.)

                    I can't remember if it was Gram Lights or Enkei that did this but a lot of their wheels have "5x100" on it when they were actually 5x114.3 for STi/Evos/etc.
                    Weird... I would assume a company charging $500+ for each wheel would pay more attention to detail, but maybe not. Good to know!


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                      cant remember if you mentioned b4 but are you planning on running ps? Ill be picking up an e36 m3 rack and draining/capping it doesnt sound like the greatest idea.

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                        Originally posted by eurotrash View Post
                        cant remember if you mentioned b4 but are you planning on running ps? Ill be picking up an e36 m3 rack and draining/capping it doesnt sound like the greatest idea.
                        No I'm not, I'm going to have to pick up a "custom" belt to run. And I'm capping /draining my steering rack but I don't know what the m3 one is like when thats done. If you need any help running it pm me, I can help you out.


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                          theres a kit that is linked on one of the e30tech 5.0 builds for the a/c ps delete kit. Im gonna go today to pick and pull to check out and posibly pull the p/s pump on a mountaineer. may pull the gt-40s if i feal up to it to.

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                            No real updates, ordering stud conversion kit and tires soon, after I pick up the rest of the drivetrain parts this coming month. Also, found some pics of the car before I had it, think I cleaned it up a bit haha.

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                            Last edited by FunfGan; 02-06-2012, 07:25 PM.


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                              Stud conversion kit and tires for a car that doesn't run? makes sense
                              Originally posted by TSI
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                                Originally posted by lolcantturn View Post
                                Stud conversion kit and tires for a car that doesn't run? makes sense
                                I know :) Why buys parts for a project?


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