'90 325i Project Log

[8380 Labs]

How hard is it to swap the carpet because this looks amazing!
I like the look of the red carpet and black seats. I really want this now

it's time consuming, but not that difficult.

UPDATE:

recently sold the M-Systems and turbine covers - they're in good hands with Igor at CAtuned, though. I'm still on the hunt for their replacement, preferably some 15x8 kosei k1s, if you have some or know of a set for sale, let me know. otherwise, i'll end up with TRM C1s or something else 15x8 and similar.

i got a few engine parts powdercoated:


in her current winter hibernation state:


i also have some fresh 17lb injectors, which will be a supplement to the mark D chip (still need to grab). new rotors and pads are ready to go on, and there's a super clean, freshly rebuilt 3.73 LSD rear end ready to bolt up to a freshly powdercoated rear subframe with all new bushings.

few other odds and ends will go on when that stuff is installed as well. should be a nice improvement!

anyone who can help track down the 15x8 koseis will be rewarded with some 8380 gear.

[OSU Bimmer Fan]

Getting the Carpet

How does one obtain the cardinal carpet??? That is beautiful.

[bmwstephen]

when you had the fenders replaced and sprayed, did the paint shop have to blend the door panel as well?

[8380 Labs]

How does one obtain the cardinal carpet??? That is beautiful.

same way as any other part pretty much - they came in e30s for awhile, and i had a friend who tracked one down. he sold his car before he used it, so i was able to get my hands on it.

when you had the fenders replaced and sprayed, did the paint shop have to blend the door panel as well?

both rear quarters and the passenger door are nice enough that it's not very noticeable. the driver's door and hood both still need paint, but once that's done i'm gonna call it a day. my goal has never been to have a show car, just a clean driver that i don't have to be super paranoid about. :)

[MattTHEe30GURU]

very nice!

[Jboss12]

Do you happen to know the torque specs for all the bolts on the adapters? I have the 8380 4 to 5 lug adapters and can't find anything on torque specs

[8380 Labs]

Kidney Adapter Plate Main Bolt (1 of these): 90 ft/lb
Kidney Adapter Plate to Adapter (2 of these): 50 ft/lb
Main Lug Bolts (Normal Hub bolt, there are three of these): 90 ft/lb

[8380 Labs]

15x8 konig wideopens (13lbs.) with 225/45 hankooks?

[8380 Labs]

some more parts that have arrived recently:

fully rebuilt 3.73S, upgraded to 30% lockout.


rear subframe bushings and hardware from levent.


have had these sitting around for awhile - going in a different direction, so they're up for grabs.


also have a set of these on the way:


15x8 et25, fully silver powder-coated, under 14lb/wheel. will be wrapping them in 225/45 hankooks.

[8380 Labs]

wheels got here today.

[el bimmer]

Its looking amazing! Great Job!

[8380 Labs]

thanks!

[JinormusJ]

Had a buddy with those Konigs on a civic;
Look way more appropriate on an e30

Loving the Intake and Valve Cover. Makes me almost miss my black one. Almost. ;)
KUTGW

[blackkaa]

I really like where this is going coming from the Vw world as you did puts a big smile on my face . Time for me to find the e30 now

[8380 Labs]

small update: continuing to amass parts.



i pulled the car out of storage on friday, but had to buy a new battery to do so. saturday morning i had some driveway time and replaced the blower motor resistor.

the HVAC was only working on setting 4, it was very squeaky, and also smelled like a slot car track when it was on. after the new resistor and some lubrication, everything was working properly again.



next on the list is swapping the new valve cover and intake manifolds on, but i need to order a few more "while i'm in there" parts before i take that on.

progress should be much more brisk now that the car's out of storage again and the weather is warming up. (it's warming up, right?! :|)