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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostGlad to see it getting reincarnated
How do people mount the 325i expansion tank in a 318is bay usually?
In the alpine car I welded the bracket on from the 325i, so I may do that again and just spray the welds with some spray paint. It's not visible.
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Bye bye beast. You will be missed, but Brilliantrot has me feeling some type of way.
So I had to grab a lot of parts from the beast, including its front subframe. So pulled the m42 and its front subframe and stock suspension to swap with the beast. Here are some pics of that
Pressure washed the BAE
Subframe and suspension dropped
Dropped the steering column to put in the pedal box from the beast that was welded when it broke a little while back. I figure it is much stronger and it will prevent the same breakage from happening to the stock pedal box.
I've done more since then, but need to take pics still. I am awaiting some important parts, too.
Pumped to get my coilovers on, but I don't have the correct strut not from vorshlag. So hopefully I can get that sorted out.
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Subframe bushings are seized on the chassis arghhhh :down:Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Success. Rebar vs an extension helped. Also helped to have my dad beat it while I heated it with torch.
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Just some adventures of the day
Burned out the subframe bushings
Painted the brake line holders brackets or whatever just to tidy things up. I also painted the custom coupler nut for my swaybar should I made from e36 m3 endlinks
Test fit the struts with the e36 m3 swaybar tabs welded on and the end links I made. Seems like it will work great. I'll know more when it's on the ground.
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Originally posted by TheWipprSnappr View Postway to bounce back :up: and nice work. Im really digging that front suspension setup. What spring rates are you going with on the gc's?
I have 700# in the rear and 550# up front. I'm not going to run a rear bar and see how it feels.
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Forgot to post this earlier. Front subframe is back in with new redesigned Condor mounts. They are much nicer
Drilled the holes for the brake booster relocation and notched the firewall for the steering column.
Removed RTABs. This is definitely better than burning them out
Installed delrin brake pedal bushings and bronze clutch pedal bushings
Installed new front wheel hubs with new dust covers and new nuts
Also got wheel studs on
Got the proper strut nuts from vorshlag
Rebuilt the half shafts
Got new parking brake cables installed
Installed a differential stud kit from garagistic
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Excellent work swapping to a new chassis, though it sucks to hear about your old one.
I rocked a 91 318is with an S52. Was a blast. Hope you get to enjoy yours soon.My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
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Originally posted by MR E30 325is View PostExcellent work swapping to a new chassis, though it sucks to hear about your old one.
I rocked a 91 318is with an S52. Was a blast. Hope you get to enjoy yours soon.
I can't wait to get it on the road!
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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Installed bronze pivot pin
Did the differential flange seals and orings
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1989 BMW 325i SOLD
1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207
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