Had this car for sale while I was chasing 2 others. Both deals fell through, fortunately for me. Wife and I love this ride, so we're gonna keep it and get it just the way we want.
AS "CALLIE" LOOKS TODAY
I try to keep these pics updated so people don't need to troll through the whole thread. read on though so you can see the build progression.
Pics showing current state
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4377/36374330385_ed79fd5198_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/36374330525_dfeafcf662_b.jpg)
![](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1863/44461839431_e8c7fbe002_b.jpg)
Pending work in process:
Need to get the E34 RD header downpipes modified, V-bands added and ceramic coated
Still need to reach out to Scott at Strömung re my mtech1 tips
Top motor installed but my electric top had some hinge damage so retrofit on hold til I get it repaired or replaced
Mtech1 front spoiler still awaiting finishing
Other long term work still pending:
install new stroker and tranny, PS pump rebuild, another round of PDR, paint
MAR 2020
- Metric Mechanic goodies arrived: 3200 Sport/Rally with lightened flywheel, M5 clutch and MM G260.
NOV-DEC 2018
-- Ordered a Metric Mechanic 3200 Sport/Rally engine and G260 transmission. Should be ready by mid-spring.
-- Found a set of original stainless E34 M20 Racing Dynamics/ANSA headers in Greece via e30m3s54turbo. Getting them ceramic coated this coming spring in time for the MM 3.2 stroker.
SEP 2018
Fixed an oil leak at the breather / bitch tube. Re-did the plenum and picked up a Renewed Finishes valve cover from Levent. Picked up front strut bar and x-brace from Garagistic
OCT 2017
-- Strömung angled tip exhaust needs modification for Mtech1
Needs sharper angle on exhaust tips like OEM 325i. working with Scott at Strömung on a plan
-- Complete electric top retrofit Top cover of top motor needs repair
-- Complete the Mtech1 body kit Repair slots on front spoiler
LATE MAY 2017
-- Start electric top system retrofit HARNESS & LID MOTOR IN, MOST PARTS HERE
-- New OEM electric top with zip out window NEW OEM TOP HERE - ZIP OUT NLA
-- Mtech1 kit at the body shop SIDE SKIRTS DONE
-- Coupe deck lid with Mtech1 spoiler PAINTED READY FOR ASSEMBLY
APR/EARLY MAY 2017
-- Full shadow line treatment including M-Technic door handles DONE
-- Body color bumpers PART DONE - NEEDS SANDBLAST AND RESPRAY
-- Interior trim refresh including Leatherique carpet dye and natur color matching DONE
-- Analog clock DONE
-- CM5908 slider with prototype jaysterling BT retrofit board WORKS GREAT!
-- Reinstall premium amp and harness support for speaker level inputs DONE
-- Euro cluster with US gauges, rear fog and ISO indicators DONE, NEW SI BATTERIES
MAY 2016
-- finally mounted front euro valance and fogs after body schütz and paint
-- replaced the chrome bumpers (my re-crhomed bumpers are completely rust free, but the chrome work was terrible)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4427/35566489663_24f13f926d_b.jpg)
Also repaired hardtop headliner and replaced all the hardtop seals. Unfortunately the headliner started sagging again after a couple of days. Secret to finally fixing it was to score some 1/4" headliner fabric at the local fabric store, glue that to the fiberglass, then re-glue the original fabric to the new stuff.
dbilas is installed! my stage 1 setup is just about done (ITBs, M30 AFM, 19# Mustang injectors, SSSquid tune). The ITBs sound glorious I must say, and I finally got them tuned in.
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4393/36239667101_a3f5e02276_b.jpg)
dbilas have been criticized as ITBs being too big for a stock motor (45 vs 40-42 mm) and the plenum being too small. As I've mentioned elsewhere if I were starting new with ITBs I'd go RHD right now, since they finally have a plenum available. check 318aye and kamotors build threads for more info on those.
APRIL 2016
Staggered Alpinas mounted, dbilas ITBs M30 AFM and 19# injectors installed
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4404/36374777595_9d0324fc83_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/35538976534_843687f162_b.jpg)
MARCH 2016
1) Bought dbilas ITBs in 2013. Finally going in this summer. read on starting at this post for the background.
2) 772 and M3 fogs are finally getting installed this spring.
3) Another Mtech1 kit has been acquired too! Will be tackling that later this year.
4) FOUND THEM!!!! I'm on the hunt for 4x100 staggered Alpinas ala rapide30ic. Not holding my breath.
5) Jimmy Hill lip with AC/oil cooler vents installed a while back. Not shown in the pics
APRIL 2014
H&R vert sports and billie sports, new in box nogaro euroweaves from Levent, hardtop with matching headliner. I have the M3 fogs and 772 euro valance.. they are awaiting installation.
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/35566483753_8e3a52a755_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4437/35538971994_8782f64aa7_b.jpg)
FALL 2013
Eibach front and OEM rear springs. bottomed out in front regularly, also tire rubbing on fenders. You can see the HLCS and Bosch Euro Smileys. Also has the windshield intensive clean option with "S" button on wiper stalk. Car now has Morimoto Bi-Xenons too.
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4404/35566481933_eda493085c_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4418/35566480883_93a002f4c0_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4359/35566480133_bae4590359_b.jpg)
German houndstooth with nappa natur leather - work by Justin @ Euro Interiors in New York. Natur Husco installed as well (added later, shown in last pic)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4416/35566479813_be75dea8ba_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4417/35566479763_31353fb576_b.jpg)
AS "CALLIE" LOOKS TODAY
I try to keep these pics updated so people don't need to troll through the whole thread. read on though so you can see the build progression.
Pics showing current state
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4377/36374330385_ed79fd5198_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/36374330525_dfeafcf662_b.jpg)
![](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1863/44461839431_e8c7fbe002_b.jpg)
Pending work in process:
Need to get the E34 RD header downpipes modified, V-bands added and ceramic coated
Still need to reach out to Scott at Strömung re my mtech1 tips
Top motor installed but my electric top had some hinge damage so retrofit on hold til I get it repaired or replaced
Mtech1 front spoiler still awaiting finishing
Other long term work still pending:
install new stroker and tranny, PS pump rebuild, another round of PDR, paint
MAR 2020
- Metric Mechanic goodies arrived: 3200 Sport/Rally with lightened flywheel, M5 clutch and MM G260.
NOV-DEC 2018
-- Ordered a Metric Mechanic 3200 Sport/Rally engine and G260 transmission. Should be ready by mid-spring.
-- Found a set of original stainless E34 M20 Racing Dynamics/ANSA headers in Greece via e30m3s54turbo. Getting them ceramic coated this coming spring in time for the MM 3.2 stroker.
SEP 2018
Fixed an oil leak at the breather / bitch tube. Re-did the plenum and picked up a Renewed Finishes valve cover from Levent. Picked up front strut bar and x-brace from Garagistic
OCT 2017
-- Strömung angled tip exhaust needs modification for Mtech1
Needs sharper angle on exhaust tips like OEM 325i. working with Scott at Strömung on a plan
-- Complete electric top retrofit Top cover of top motor needs repair
-- Complete the Mtech1 body kit Repair slots on front spoiler
LATE MAY 2017
-- Start electric top system retrofit HARNESS & LID MOTOR IN, MOST PARTS HERE
-- New OEM electric top with zip out window NEW OEM TOP HERE - ZIP OUT NLA
-- Mtech1 kit at the body shop SIDE SKIRTS DONE
-- Coupe deck lid with Mtech1 spoiler PAINTED READY FOR ASSEMBLY
APR/EARLY MAY 2017
-- Full shadow line treatment including M-Technic door handles DONE
-- Body color bumpers PART DONE - NEEDS SANDBLAST AND RESPRAY
-- Interior trim refresh including Leatherique carpet dye and natur color matching DONE
-- Analog clock DONE
-- CM5908 slider with prototype jaysterling BT retrofit board WORKS GREAT!
-- Reinstall premium amp and harness support for speaker level inputs DONE
-- Euro cluster with US gauges, rear fog and ISO indicators DONE, NEW SI BATTERIES
MAY 2016
-- finally mounted front euro valance and fogs after body schütz and paint
-- replaced the chrome bumpers (my re-crhomed bumpers are completely rust free, but the chrome work was terrible)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4427/35566489663_24f13f926d_b.jpg)
Also repaired hardtop headliner and replaced all the hardtop seals. Unfortunately the headliner started sagging again after a couple of days. Secret to finally fixing it was to score some 1/4" headliner fabric at the local fabric store, glue that to the fiberglass, then re-glue the original fabric to the new stuff.
dbilas is installed! my stage 1 setup is just about done (ITBs, M30 AFM, 19# Mustang injectors, SSSquid tune). The ITBs sound glorious I must say, and I finally got them tuned in.
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4393/36239667101_a3f5e02276_b.jpg)
dbilas have been criticized as ITBs being too big for a stock motor (45 vs 40-42 mm) and the plenum being too small. As I've mentioned elsewhere if I were starting new with ITBs I'd go RHD right now, since they finally have a plenum available. check 318aye and kamotors build threads for more info on those.
APRIL 2016
Staggered Alpinas mounted, dbilas ITBs M30 AFM and 19# injectors installed
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4404/36374777595_9d0324fc83_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/35538976534_843687f162_b.jpg)
MARCH 2016
1) Bought dbilas ITBs in 2013. Finally going in this summer. read on starting at this post for the background.
2) 772 and M3 fogs are finally getting installed this spring.
3) Another Mtech1 kit has been acquired too! Will be tackling that later this year.
4) FOUND THEM!!!! I'm on the hunt for 4x100 staggered Alpinas ala rapide30ic. Not holding my breath.
5) Jimmy Hill lip with AC/oil cooler vents installed a while back. Not shown in the pics
APRIL 2014
H&R vert sports and billie sports, new in box nogaro euroweaves from Levent, hardtop with matching headliner. I have the M3 fogs and 772 euro valance.. they are awaiting installation.
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/35566483753_8e3a52a755_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4437/35538971994_8782f64aa7_b.jpg)
FALL 2013
Eibach front and OEM rear springs. bottomed out in front regularly, also tire rubbing on fenders. You can see the HLCS and Bosch Euro Smileys. Also has the windshield intensive clean option with "S" button on wiper stalk. Car now has Morimoto Bi-Xenons too.
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4404/35566481933_eda493085c_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4418/35566480883_93a002f4c0_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4359/35566480133_bae4590359_b.jpg)
German houndstooth with nappa natur leather - work by Justin @ Euro Interiors in New York. Natur Husco installed as well (added later, shown in last pic)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4416/35566479813_be75dea8ba_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4417/35566479763_31353fb576_b.jpg)
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4442/35538972394_82b74f838d_b.jpg)
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