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  • PutterMcGavin
    Mod Crazy
    • Mar 2009
    • 605

    #16
    A few updates for the interior









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    • PutterMcGavin
      Mod Crazy
      • Mar 2009
      • 605

      #17
      Going S50!

      Been busy. Was originally going to rebuild the M20 but am going S50 instead. Z3 2.7 rack installed, brand new suspension all around, Mtech II body kit sourced. Going to be a great E30!









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      • PutterMcGavin
        Mod Crazy
        • Mar 2009
        • 605

        #18
        So I haven't updated in a while and a TON has happened...

        For the most part the swap is in, the car runs, an exhaust is mounted (not ideal but it is on), suspension is aligned and she can scoot. I haven't pushed it at all yet as I'm breaking in the clutch but power is nice! Still working on misc. little things and like with all swaps have a TON of smaller projects (wiring, covers, mounting brake res, intake routing, etc.). I was able to run it over to Cars and Coffee on Saturday and it didn't blow up! So that was a little boost of confidence...

        I've been eyeing the GC street kit (coils, Konis and camber plates) but have that on hold as I'm buying a house and have a wedding in a month and a half. Fun, fun. Once that all settles down I'll finish the Mtech II kit, hopefully get some Apex Arc-8 wheels and the suspension!

        Hopefully I can get a video up soon!








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        • squidmaster
          R3VLimited
          • Aug 2011
          • 2666

          #19
          wow very nice finds and very nice work. All you find in FL on craigslist is complete junk and ricer trash. Very jealous.

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          • PutterMcGavin
            Mod Crazy
            • Mar 2009
            • 605

            #20
            Originally posted by squidmaster
            wow very nice finds and very nice work. All you find in FL on craigslist is complete junk and ricer trash. Very jealous.
            Thanks!

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            • PutterMcGavin
              Mod Crazy
              • Mar 2009
              • 605

              #21
              Some updates since I replaced the head and cleaned up a TON of stuff!

              Engine
              - ’95 S50B30. Originally 130k miles (correct oil pan, etc. put on it)
              - Rebuilt Head form Auto Head Performance (new seals, polished valves, etc.)
              - NEW Headgasket set and all seals (Goetze)
              - NEW Headbolts (duh…)
              - NEW Rebuilt Dr. VANOS unit
              - NEW N52 Exhaust Studs and new copper nuts
              - eBay Headers with resonator and Remus muffler (NO CAT present)
              - Turner Motorsport Stage 2 items (Tune, 800 Maf, 24lb injectors, intake)
              - NEW Graf Water Pump
              - NEW Oxygen Sensor (Bosch)
              - NEW Spark Plugs (Bosch)
              - NEW Upper Timing Chain Tensioner
              - NEW Lower Timing Chain Tensioner
              - NEW Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
              - NEW Coils Boots
              - NEW 80*C thermostat
              - NEW SPAL 30102048 16" Curved Blade Pusher Fan (wired to thermostat switch)
              - NEW Radiator Temp switch
              - NEW Gas Tank (yes NEW)
              - NEW Walbro 255 fuel pump
              - Powder Coated Valve Cover (wrinkle black)
              - NEW Vanity cover with associated hole covers
              - NEW Motor Mounts
              - NEW Battery (Advance Auto parts)
              - NO WORKING AC BUT ALL PARTS ARE INTACT. May need to change over original E30 AC parts but I haven’t looked into that yet.
              - E30 M3/318is Engine wire cover

              Suspension
              - NEW Control Arms (Lemforder)
              - NEW Inner and Outer Ties Rods (Lemforder)
              - NEW Strut Mounts (Boge)
              - NEW Treehouse FCABs
              - Z3 Steering Rack (2.7 lock to lock version)
              - NEW RTABS (Condor Poly)
              - NEW rear subframe “riser” bushings (Condor Poly)
              - NEW IE Billet/Poly Rear shock Mounts
              - NEW Meyle HD front swaybar links
              - NEW Rear Sway links (Febi)
              - H&R Adjustable Sway bars
              - Bilstein Sports (5k miles)
              - H&R Sport springs
              - Cleaned Repainted Front and Rear subframes

              Brakes
              - Rebuilt/Painted calipers all around
              - iX/E32 Brake Booster
              - 2002 remote fluid reservoir
              - Goodridge SS brake lines
              - ATE Type 200 fluid (need to confirm, whatever the non-blue stuff is)

              Driveline
              - G260 5-speed swap with ALL linkage rebuilt with delrin rear bushing and new pins, bitch clip and Z3 short shifter. Redline fluids.
              - NEW Tranny mounts
              - NEW Clutch Slave Cylinder (Febi)
              - NEW Clutch Master Cylinder (FTE)
              - NEW Spec Stage 2+ Clutch
              - Lightened M20 flywheel
              - NEW Clutch Fork
              - NEW Pivot Pin
              - NEW CSB
              - 3.46LSD with great lock-up. Painted to clean it up. Redline fluids.
              - Cleaned up diff cover with new mount

              Wheels/Tires
              - NEW Falken FALKEN ZIEX ZE-912 (less than 500 miles) on pretty clean weaves.

              Body
              - NO RUST at all. Check over the whole body and no issues at all. All wheels wells sealed with rubber liner.
              - Paint overall is a 7/10. Will shine up with polish.
              - Some small dings/dents. I’ll probably get them pulled before sale. One dent/scratch on passenger rear that I will look to get addressed as well.
              - Hella Euro SMOKED Headlights (minimal pitting) with 55w HIDs (seller can chose non-HID Euro Smileys in great shape if they want)
              - Euro Grills
              - WORKING Foglights with no cracks and probably 7/10 on pitting (HID kit included but not installed)
              - Euro rear plate filler
              - NEW Front and Rear Roundels
              - Volvo Lip (looks decent)
              - Smoked reflectors
              - All-Red taillights (to be done)
              - Painted window trim (to be done)
              - NEW Bosch wipers
              - Authentic MTECH II pieces (EVERYTHING except front valance included) for EXTRA

              Interior
              - AMAZING condition. Seats are a honest 9/10 leather (black). Some wear on driver’s outside hip area but that is it.
              - Carpet has been painted black. Good but not show worthy. Is very clean.
              - EVERYTHING WORKS with no CEL or other odd lights. Blinkers blinks, wipers wipe, etc.
              - Mtech I Steering wheel
              - E30 M3 one piece shift lighted knob/boot combo
              - Painted/Dyed Rear parcel shelf (black)
              - NO dash cracks
              - All seat functions work but I think the passenger seat needs to have both levers pushed to lean forward. It is a little finicky but not a big deal.
              - Replaced blower motor with good unit
              - MISSING knee panel. I’m still looking but want one in great shape!

              Misc.
              - SumpArmor Skid Plate
              - …I’m sure I’m missing something else














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              Last edited by PutterMcGavin; 04-02-2014, 10:41 AM.

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              • AbsorbantNut
                Non faccio funzionare questa merda
                • Jun 2010
                • 2491

                #22
                Originally posted by squidmaster
                wow very nice finds and very nice work. All you find in FL on craigslist is complete junk and ricer trash. Very jealous.
                this


                '73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]

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                • matthugie
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 1810

                  #23
                  Damn nice work. That car has come along way, and looks amazing. Out of curiosity, how does that thing drive on weaves and tires that size?
                  88 325is - S52 powered

                  Originally posted by King Arthur
                  We'll not risk another frontal assault, that rabbit's dynamite!

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                  • sector6
                    E30 Modder
                    • May 2009
                    • 909

                    #24
                    You sir are a complete and total @sshole! haha:D

                    ...seriously though, that is a great find!! I'm jealous!
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                    • PutterMcGavin
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Mar 2009
                      • 605

                      #25
                      Some updates on the car. It has come a long way and actually if FS as of now!



































                      Last edited by PutterMcGavin; 07-02-2014, 08:05 AM.

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                      • iwantspeed
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Dec 2007
                        • 3164

                        #26
                        Nice car!!


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                        • PutterMcGavin
                          Mod Crazy
                          • Mar 2009
                          • 605

                          #27
                          Originally posted by iwantspeed
                          Nice car!!
                          Appreciate it!

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