1991 318i Covertible Schwarz: Progression

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  • Jboss12
    Grease Monkey
    • Jan 2012
    • 357

    #1

    1991 318i Covertible Schwarz: Progression

    (WARNING A LOT OF PICTURES) - i wish i put this on the thread title

    Hey R3v,

    Just wanted to make a thread to have everything in one place for this. I will add to it when I have time and answer questions when I can.

    Picked up this 1991 BMW 318ic a year ago as a beater and have done quiet a bit in a short period of time. Keep in mind this is a budget build just to have a nice cruiser for the summer.

    Located in Bellingham, WA where all it does is rain.

    Here is a bunch of pictures from the start to the current status of the car. Will add text later.


    Cost to buy car: $300


    Enjoy!














































    Pick N Pull











































    Dyno:

















    Some H&R race springs with bilstein sports




















    New Waterpump







    New Thermostat







    Some temporary Wheels (sport edition)











    New door finally








    Some 16x8 style 5’s with 42draft adapters
















    A little photoshoot is in order




















    Thanks for looking! Will update as changes occur
    Last edited by Jboss12; 04-10-2013, 01:58 PM.

  • SirWolfian
    Advanced Member
    • Mar 2012
    • 132

    #2
    Not a big fan of verts, but this black one is the one that makes me like verts a lot more. Kudos!
    I Say... that is some awesome shit!

    '86 325e- (parts car)
    '89 325i- DD and project aka "Shirley"

    Progress thread for Shirley

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    • Jboss12
      Grease Monkey
      • Jan 2012
      • 357

      #3
      Originally posted by SirWolfian
      Not a big fan of verts, but this black one is the one that makes me like verts a lot more. Kudos!
      thanks much appreciated!



      I am working on resizing these pictures. They are wayyyy to big

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      • yberther
        E30 Fanatic
        • Feb 2008
        • 1246

        #4
        Wow man, it looks awesome. Nice work on the m42 maintenance! I'm going through all the same stuff now.

        Skid plate?
        Flickr
        Originally posted by Indecline06
        For some reason, when I get super duper ultra stoned... The M30 motor reminds me of big bird from sesame street.

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        • Jboss12
          Grease Monkey
          • Jan 2012
          • 357

          #5
          Originally posted by yberther
          Wow man, it looks awesome. Nice work on the m42 maintenance! I'm going through all the same stuff now.

          Skid plate?
          thank you! the difference was like night and day after the timing overhaul.

          and nope, haven't had any problems with hitting the oil pan... so far "knock on wood"

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          • hendrixvodu
            R3VLimited
            • Jan 2007
            • 2514

            #6
            awesome man great turn around ! keep up the great work !!!!!! looks like my car before i got my borbets !

            -His-
            87 e30 325i
            87 e24 m6
            05 e83 x3
            94 e32 740i 5spd
            -Hers-
            89 e30 325i
            18 f48 x1

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            • yberther
              E30 Fanatic
              • Feb 2008
              • 1246

              #7
              Originally posted by Jboss12
              thank you! the difference was like night and day after the timing overhaul.

              and nope, haven't had any problems with hitting the oil pan... so far "knock on wood"
              That's awesome to hear, I'm excited. Again looks great!

              Edit: interested in why/what your dyno numbers were?
              Last edited by yberther; 04-10-2013, 09:58 PM.
              Flickr
              Originally posted by Indecline06
              For some reason, when I get super duper ultra stoned... The M30 motor reminds me of big bird from sesame street.

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              • Link
                E30 Modder
                • May 2012
                • 834

                #8
                Love the progression.
                View my build thread. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=287724

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                • CrusherCurtis
                  R3VLimited
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 2532

                  #9
                  Wow nice. Didn't expect the end result. Its come a long way. Nice progress.
                  I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line)
                  Free Stuff!!:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273454

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                  • evandael
                    R3VLimited
                    • Oct 2009
                    • 2881

                    #10
                    wow! that was great, thanks. you turned that thing around.

                    also, i liked the sport edition wheels. different.. you still have them? you should put them back on every now and then.


                    also.. *cough chrome kidneys cough* and find a passenger side quarter panel trim!

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                    • series88
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Nov 2011
                      • 1231

                      #11
                      Im a fan of your vert. You are my car's darker twin :)

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                      • E30Jigzaw
                        E30 Enthusiast
                        • Dec 2011
                        • 1197

                        #12
                        looks amazing motivation to finish mine !!!
                        Buy e30 cup holders
                        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...41#post4159541

                        Buy BMW Motosports handles
                        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=302846

                        Buy BMW MOTORSPORT valve covers http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=330146

                        sigpic

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                        • Larzzz
                          E30 Addict
                          • Jan 2013
                          • 531

                          #13
                          Looks awesome man! Nice job!
                          1991 318i Slicktop - Sold
                          1991 325ix - Sold
                          1997 Estoril M3 Coupe - Sold
                          1986 325es - RIP
                          1997 328is - Sold
                          1995 Avus M3

                          instagram @MattLarzz

                          //M42 GOON-SQUAD
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=281596

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                          • Mr. Tasty
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • Jul 2011
                            • 3421

                            #14
                            Damn, i need a vert so bad now.
                            2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
                            (Daily Driver)
                            Full Mperformance Aero

                            2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
                            KW V2 Coilovers
                            VRSF Catless Downpipes

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                            • SirWolfian
                              Advanced Member
                              • Mar 2012
                              • 132

                              #15
                              How much did those adapters cost, I'm getting very curious
                              I Say... that is some awesome shit!

                              '86 325e- (parts car)
                              '89 325i- DD and project aka "Shirley"

                              Progress thread for Shirley

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