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    shEck3lls0's 318i Rallycross/ DD (slow) build

    The car is actually owned by my friend Spencer(shEck3ls0), but seeing as he has no camera and no time to be on here much, I'm starting it. The car was bought from Joe(ill4noreason) after it was rear ended about a week ago. Plans are basic maintenance, rally lights/ skid plate, harness etc to get this thing read for the first event in 4 weeks. I'll update when I get more pics or progress!





    Car is stock aside from billy sports and a short shifter(note: H&R races still on the front at time of pics).
    Last edited by FunfGan; 02-13-2012, 07:26 PM.


    Go here be happy!

    Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

    #2
    Delete this now.
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    1989 Alpine 325is 2dr m50 swapped
    Build Thread:
    Current ongoing build. Check it out!
    1991 318is 4dr rallycross
    Rallycross Build Thread.
    1991 Alpine 318is coupe - sold

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      #3
      this thread title is disappointing :)
      Stage rally/rallycross e30 build/competition journal
      Track/street e21 build
      visit Condor Speed Shop
      visit Motorsport Hardware



      [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"] 1985 318i/M50 Rally Car - 1988 Porsche 924S - 2005 Sequoia tow pig - 2018 GTI

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        #4
        but happy to see it's a sedan!
        Stage rally/rallycross e30 build/competition journal
        Track/street e21 build
        visit Condor Speed Shop
        visit Motorsport Hardware



        [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"] 1985 318i/M50 Rally Car - 1988 Porsche 924S - 2005 Sequoia tow pig - 2018 GTI

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          #5
          dude, it's a 318i, even with an LSD.

          iS = 2dr

          however, very cool start, get stock springs on there and rock out!

          91 318i | 87 535iS

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            #6
            In before this turns into another funfgan chit chat thread

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              #7
              Originally posted by CW325 View Post
              In before this turns into another funfgan chit chat thread
              he's using his chit-chat in my rallycross build thread, so Spencer might be safe
              Stage rally/rallycross e30 build/competition journal
              Track/street e21 build
              visit Condor Speed Shop
              visit Motorsport Hardware



              [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"] 1985 318i/M50 Rally Car - 1988 Porsche 924S - 2005 Sequoia tow pig - 2018 GTI

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                #8
                needs more lift and knobby wheels
                -FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
                -The Beauty in the Tragedy-
                MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
                Got Drop?? ;-)
                Originally posted by JinormusJ
                But of course
                E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking

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                  #9
                  Got it in position..... I really wish I had a garage for this thing.



                  Started by taking the h&r races off the front. (they are up for sale btw, I have the whole set)

                  Suspension off.


                  Here is what i am working with engine wise.... Has upwards of 200k on it.
                  I plan on doing a top end tune up and possibly a new head gasket if I can find the time(considering I have 3 e30 projects right now).


                  Some rust I need to take care of on the hood. Yeah, the paint job and body work was half assed.


                  I also took the front bumper off and started to clean up some stuff. I couldn't get the rear bumper off probably because of the damage. More to come as I find more time to work on this.
                  Last edited by shEck3lls0; 03-14-2012, 09:04 PM.
                  sigpic

                  1989 Alpine 325is 2dr m50 swapped
                  Build Thread:
                  Current ongoing build. Check it out!
                  1991 318is 4dr rallycross
                  Rallycross Build Thread.
                  1991 Alpine 318is coupe - sold

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                    #10
                    So... None of the rust was fixed before painting...? This thing pulls for 200k+. And an m42.


                    Go here be happy!

                    Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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                      #11
                      All M42s pull ya dummy :D

                      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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                        #12
                        Well... Wednesday's are practically my only free days to work on this thing. I tore the rear end apart and did some other things. Anyway, I am picking up some stuff this weekend including..... A set of bottlecaps with some snow tires on them with a 70 sidewall, which will leave me sitting high. Hope the soft sidewalls of them don't cause the tire to fall off the wheel. Also picking up a new trunk and rear panel to weld in there. I am excited for the first event, March 18th... I need to get working. Anyhow, here are some pictures of the rear end. I have no idea why they totaled this car. There is like no damage. (estimate was for $2500 though)





                        And I might make a cool sig out of this picture. Currently painting the grilles and rewiring the headlights for sealed beams since there was euro smilies in it before.


                        I plan on finishing up the exterior by next weekend. Then I will be moving on to cleaning up the interior and then freshening up the engine.
                        Last edited by shEck3lls0; 03-14-2012, 09:06 PM.
                        sigpic

                        1989 Alpine 325is 2dr m50 swapped
                        Build Thread:
                        Current ongoing build. Check it out!
                        1991 318is 4dr rallycross
                        Rallycross Build Thread.
                        1991 Alpine 318is coupe - sold

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                          #13
                          progress, progress

                          keep going!
                          -FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
                          -The Beauty in the Tragedy-
                          MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
                          Got Drop?? ;-)
                          Originally posted by JinormusJ
                          But of course
                          E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking

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                            #14
                            Nice build. I use 185/70/14 Hankook iPike snow tires on bottlecaps for RallyX. Gives enough clearance with the H&R sport springs.
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                            2011 335i/1995 Mercedes C220 (rallyx)

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                              #15
                              You'll be fine with the soft sidewalls, the bead is pretty strong. Just don't run insanely low tire pressures (like 4x4 guys do when they go offroading) and you'll be fine.

                              If you need a set of sealed beams I have a set you can have. One of the high beams needs to be replaced but is otherwise good to go.

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