1991 318is M52 / Shaved bay / Wire tuck / Air Ride / NOW PAINTED!!

[E30NJ]

Nice build but why did you get rid of the Mtech 2 Steering wheel?

[CubbyChowder]

I definitely agree with you to some extent. A lot of car enthusiasts are strictly interested in stance and stance only. Upon first glance, it's usually the first thing people notice about a car, especially if its over the top. It seems people also seem to hate to take the time to read through build threads, and usually scroll through until they find stance related material.

For me personally, what really drew me to your thread was the attention to detail and thoroughness of your restoration/swap. This has always been one of my favorite E30 builds because no corners were cut and the end product is nothing short of amazing. The car as a whole is a prime example of a unique, personalized and proper E30 build in my opinion.

[lambo]

You built the car to please you. Why get caught up in what others think? The true admirers are the ones that see beyond the wheels and ground clearance.

But seriously though. Those wheels are insane!

[Mr Mpower]

Everybody is only interested in the stance and wheels of a car now a days instead of anything else.


Im using a 328I driveshaft from a E36

with the original m52 gearbox and flex disc true?

i can't stop reading all your post..i think this is maybe the best e30 thread i ever read

[mtlbloodshot]

Nice build but why did you get rid of the Mtech 2 Steering wheel?

Honestly.. At the time it was too big for my liking but now looking at the prices that they shot up to, I really really regret selling it. It was in good shape too :(

I definitely agree with you to some extent. A lot of car enthusiasts are strictly interested in stance and stance only. Upon first glance, it's usually the first thing people notice about a car, especially if its over the top. It seems people also seem to hate to take the time to read through build threads, and usually scroll through until they find stance related material.

For me personally, what really drew me to your thread was the attention to detail and thoroughness of your restoration/swap. This has always been one of my favorite E30 builds because no corners were cut and the end product is nothing short of amazing. The car as a whole is a prime example of a unique, personalized and proper E30 build in my opinion.

Thanks dude, I easily say the same about your build. Basically doing the same thing but on a 02 ( which i love on air ).

You built the car to please you. Why get caught up in what others think? The true admirers are the ones that see beyond the wheels and ground clearance.

But seriously though. Those wheels are insane!

Thanks dude. They should be making some good progress within the next 2 weeks or so. Im hoping on having them close to being completed actually.

with the original m52 gearbox and flex disc true?

i can't stop reading all your post..i think this is maybe the best e30 thread i ever read

Thanks bud. Im actually using a E36 M3 tranny but I believe its the same as the 328 trans. I used the flex disc according to the tranny.

[NickL]

Those wheels are gonna look incredible dude.

[getouth]

2 words......Real Deal!

[LJ851]

Keep your old wheels.

[henryki]

CubbyChowder

Just went through your build thread. Very nice. Makes me want a 2002 that much more.

During the summer I'm gonna head up to San Jose and Sacremento, might have to make a slight detour to come check that thing out, its too sick haha

[lambo]

Thanks dude. They should be making some good progress within the next 2 weeks or so. Im hoping on having them close to being completed actually.

Let me know if you ever think of selling them ;)

[mtlbloodshot]

Keep your old wheels.

LOL funny guy

Let me know if you ever think of selling them ;)

If I sell them, I'd post them up for sale on this forum without doubt, but I'm gonna run them for this year :)

[mtlbloodshot]

Friday, February 14, 2014 --

Well today, I didn't want to post this but after numerous attempts at polishing the face, I have given up. After speaking with "professional" polishers, they all tell me that " they will try to get them better than this ". I guess that the wheel is a mix of different types of metals or whatever. I give up. They shine so so but they are not PERFECT and I've built this car to make it PERFECT. I have decided to send them to powder coat. They should be done next week. For now the color will be a secret. I hope that they come out looking good or else, they'll be stripped and powdered a new color.

Here are a few pics of my attempts at polishing

[Jozi]

Have you looked into ceramic polishing? It's a process where abrasive stones are used in a tumbler, the results are quite good and meant to be better than hand/machine polishing. Only thing is it will do the whole lot and you look to have the spokes covered so they dont get polished?

[jrockbk]

Have you looked into ceramic polishing? It's a process where abrasive stones are used in a tumbler, the results are quite good and meant to be better than hand/machine polishing. Only thing is it will do the whole lot and you look to have the spokes covered so they dont get polished?

Know anyone who does this on east coast it's what I want done to my bbs Rs faces?

[Jozi]

Know anyone who does this on east coast it's what I want done to my bbs Rs faces?

I wouldn't have a clue, I live in Ireland :D (I'd have to send them to the UK or Belgium to get it done)