My 88' e30 325i Touring build thread, wiretucked, ITB'd M20, Bagged.

[325ix]

Check mark d for chips and 2.5in. for exhaust. I think real alpinas are single pattern. Also, the real ones have a different number of spokes vs. the fakes. I'm not sure how many each has though.

[cbouchez]

Dang it!^^ just save the money and get some long headers if possible.

[bmwandhonda]

Just noticed that the Ireland engineering headers don't fit RHD cars... :( sigh.

[bmwandhonda]

Thanks for the info^^ I need to replace the speakers here soon.

Headers: I have the Ireland fitment is not the greatest but if you are doing some custom job on your exhuats then a little modification to the headers shoudl be fairly easy. I have them on my car and they perform well.

Ok cool, thanks mate. I have read mixed reviews on the 'Ireland Engineering' headers to be honest. But I have also noticed that it is pretty hard to find headers at all for the m20 out here in AUS :/

[cbouchez]

Thanks for the info^^ I need to replace the speakers here soon.

Headers: I have the Ireland fitment is not the greatest but if you are doing some custom job on your exhuats then a little modification to the headers shoudl be fairly easy. I have them on my car and they perform well.

[bmwandhonda]

Also any decent performance chips out there to suit 98octane for the m20. Or is this all worth it?

[bmwandhonda]

I am thinking of getting the exhaust re-done. Probably just a custom job, what size would be a good option for a little power gain but not too loud? Any ideas? Also suggestions on a decent set of headers for the m20?

[bmwandhonda]

The fronts were 5 1/4" and the rears are 4". Small but they both fit perfectly into the OEM speaker location. Although the front kick panels are hard up against the tweeter on the speaker... Won't effect it although not ideal.

The wheels didn't have an alpina logo on them anywhere :/ sigh

[cbouchez]

I need to replace speakers, what size are the rear ones?

Regarding the wheels they look like replica. Did you find anywhere on the back of the wheel with alpina logo?

[bmwandhonda]

New speakers installed :) away with the OEM cardboard items...

Alpine Type S, nothing too crazy but still decent.
Rears:


Fronts:


Also decided to take one of the back wheels off, suss out the swaybar bushings and suspension a bit closer. Rear swaybar bushings are pretty much wrecked so i going to assume the fronts are pretty much the same as well as the rest of the front control arm bushings...

Took the center cap off the wheel and found it to be a multi-stud pattern as well as the centre caps to be cheap plastic... Had a look at the back of the wheels and they are a 17"x 7.5" which is telling me that they are just Alpina Replica's...

But then, I am a noob when it comes to Euro wheels so not sure what the Gen Alpina wheels should look like. so what do you guys think. Replica or not? I am leaning towards replica :(

[bmwandhonda]

Thanks guys :)

unf! nice

I wouldn't even change the wheels I think they're perfect already

The Alpina's won't go to waste, going to put them on the coupe for daily duties.

[squidmaster]

unf! nice

I wouldn't even change the wheels I think they're perfect already

[crazy80's]

That Touring is bananas...Love the DTM style exhaust as well!

[cbouchez]

I can't wait to see the Touring with my next set of wheels!!

[Eric535]

so jelly of your cars