91' 318is S52 Swap "The Beast"

[craiggroves91]

looks good Craig (its Craig, yes?)

did you source everything separate?

Thanks! Yes, it's Craig.

Pretty much. I got the strut housings, camber plates, and springs a long time ago from a friend. I got the sleeves and adjusters nuts from ebay. Shocks new. Struts from a fellow r3ver.

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[2mAn]

Sweet, Im at a bit of a crossroads myself. I need to get new struts soon and already know Im getting the Konis, but Im thinking of making the crossover to coilovers as I think Ive taken these IE3s as far as they can go

[craiggroves91]

Sweet, Im at a bit of a crossroads myself. I need to get new struts soon and already know Im getting the Konis, but Im thinking of making the crossover to coilovers as I think Ive taken these IE3s as far as they can go

I'd just hop over to coilovers. Doubt you'll regret it.

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[craiggroves91]

Just need jam nuts. Since it's an oddball thread I have to hunt some down online. I'll probably pretty them up a little.



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[craiggroves91]

Got the jam nuts finally


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[craiggroves91]

Bad day. Someone hit my car and didn't leave any info. Even worse it was out front of my house. I live on a very quiet street with plenty of room. So my mind is blown someone found a way to hit it. Door and lock mechanism no longer work from outside.





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[jeenyus]

People are the worst. Sorry that happened. Good news though, probably not the worst damage and easily fixed! :)

[craiggroves91]

Well, I lost traction in the rain on an onramp a couple weeks ago...



I picked this up the day after to swap my powertrain into


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[MrBurgundy]

Noooooooooooooo!What a string of bad luck....

The new e30 is very clean, though. was it resprayed?

[craiggroves91]

Noooooooooooooo!What a string of bad luck....

The new e30 is very clean, though. was it resprayed?

I know, tell me about it :(

I believe the brilliantrot has had some parts resprayed. I know for sure the hood, fender, and front bumper have been resprayed because my friend who I bought it from had those done.

Overall it's a pretty straight car, looks to be very rust free.

Here are some more pics I have




The damage that was repaired. Still needs work to be perfect but for now it's okay.



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[MrBurgundy]

That's a nice one!

How was the motor after the crash?

[craiggroves91]

That's a nice one!

How was the motor after the crash?

Motor is fine mechanically. I inspected a little bit and I've found everything has shifted forward and the metal on the Trans where it bolts to mount broke.


I have to wait till it's out to see what she going on. Motor mounts may have gotten messed up.

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[sam_]

jeez, that sucks! but the replacement looks clean - hopefully everything can go into it w ease


sam

[2mAn]

So we lost an Alpine car AND a bronzit car in a week... the delphin curse is broken and replaced with an Alpine and bronzit curse

[craiggroves91]

Tear down has begun on the beast.
Heart is ready to come out. Just have to undo clutch line





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