Project Neil1138. Adventures of the Cream Machine

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  • Northern
    R3V Elite
    • Nov 2010
    • 5033

    #76
    Originally posted by MPLFoster
    just for reference...http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=338153

    Some people have had issues with the IE strut brace.

    not saying the IE brace wont work but the sparco bar fit without any issues for me.
    I feel like most of the issues with the IE brace are with it hitting the M20 intake manifold or throttle cable bracket (this is why mine has been in my basement for a few years) Otherwise, if you order the correct width, it should fit decently.
    Originally posted by priapism
    My girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.
    Originally posted by shameson
    Usually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30

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    • 318aye
      E30 Modder
      • Jun 2010
      • 895

      #77
      Sub'd. Really answered several OBD 1 questions for me as well. Thanks!
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      • Tougerunner01
        Wrencher
        • Apr 2014
        • 237

        #78
        Amazing pictures! Great job with the swap!

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        • Neil1138
          E30 Addict
          • Feb 2010
          • 527

          #79
          Originally posted by fresh_TD
          anyone know what strut bar he's using in the last pic he posted above? thanks
          Ireland engineering. Also, thanks for the comments guys. The swap has been great, I've had no issues whatsoever. Few more photos, nothing specific.













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          Last edited by Neil1138; 01-05-2015, 05:49 PM.

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          • Zreberlcoe
            E30 Mastermind
            • Jan 2012
            • 1555

            #80
            oh my...
            1991 325i Calypso Coupe

            Like Grandfather, Like Father, Like Son
            BMW

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            • Neil1138
              E30 Addict
              • Feb 2010
              • 527

              #81
              Updated the OP. I'm trying to find a better way to immortalize the parts list in such a way that I can update the list without having to edit the OP every time. Might host it on my website instead of flickr.

              As far as updates to the e30, I'm going to retire the style 5's for a while. They'll still be around, I'm not going to sell them. But, I need a more functional setup like some Ronal LS's and some meaty 15's. The main issue I'm consistently running into is that the e30 bottoms out all over the place. It's not even as low as I ran the chalkboard e30 but guessing, I'd say that the s52's 3" exhaust is the culprit. My only solution is to raise it up and that means going with some 15's and meaty tires to make up the gap.

              Does anyone know how I can get some 225/50/15's that aren't R compound? I've read that tire production might pick up in the spring but right now it seems like there are no DD'able options in that size.

              Oh and also, sexy pic!



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              • E30NJ
                E30 Modder
                • Aug 2013
                • 921

                #82
                LOVE it! Love the Style 5s. Awesome work.

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                • fresh_TD
                  R3VLimited
                  • Aug 2013
                  • 2457

                  #83
                  I'm running a set of these 225/50/15s

                  Discount Tire Direct is retiring, but check out our partners at Tire Rack! With tires and wheels for virtually every vehicle make and model, Tire Rack is your new source for the best prices and selection for online and mail-order purchases.


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                  '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
                  '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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                  • Neil1138
                    E30 Addict
                    • Feb 2010
                    • 527

                    #84
                    Do you think those have enough grip for the s52?

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                    • fresh_TD
                      R3VLimited
                      • Aug 2013
                      • 2457

                      #85
                      Originally posted by Neil1138
                      Do you think those have enough grip for the s52?
                      they Should..I'm running these on my stock '87is. On my S52 e30, I'm running 215/40/17s with no issues

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                      '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
                      '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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                      • Neil1138
                        E30 Addict
                        • Feb 2010
                        • 527

                        #86
                        The power bug is really itching at me. S52 obd1 is fun, but it isn't enough. I'm so far down the rabbit hole with the S52, a swap to something else... Oh god I don't even want to think about it.

                        Turbo... A few months ago I seriously looked into it but eventually dismissed it on a reliability basis. I've been toying around with the idea again but some part of me still thinks it will be 5 minutes of epicness followed by a motor rebuild. What would r3v do?

                        Maybe I should just buy another e30





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                        • fresh_TD
                          R3VLimited
                          • Aug 2013
                          • 2457

                          #87
                          Supercharger

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                          '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
                          '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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                          • Neil1138
                            E30 Addict
                            • Feb 2010
                            • 527

                            #88
                            That was my first thought, but it seems like all of the s52 e30/e36 guys who go s/c, eventually go turbo. Figured I would just skip that step :rofl:

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                            • fresh_TD
                              R3VLimited
                              • Aug 2013
                              • 2457

                              #89
                              I may SC mine here in the next few months

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                              '91 318i (Alpine) - daily
                              '88 325ix (Zinno) - drive here and there!

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                              • TimKninja
                                R3VLimited
                                • Mar 2009
                                • 2131

                                #90
                                Ill be running Style 5s on my S50 car eventually when I 5 Lug.

                                Have you thought of running like a 225/50/16 and raising it? MANY tires to choose from in that size. Im not going to be nearly as low as you ethier.
                                1985 325e M50TU(Sold)
                                1991 318is Slicktop (Sold)
                                1990 325is Brilliantrot S50/5 Lug Swapped.
                                1992 525i Manual shitbox Winter Beater

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