88' Zinno M3 (Progress Thread)

[markseven]

Nope. We kinda just knocked it out and didnt spend much time taking pictures or anything. Swap was completed though in relatively short time. Thing is a beast, and the csl box sounds AMAZING.

:up::up::up:

[jhaurimn]

:up::up::up:

If you have questions on the swap, you can PM me and I can get you contact info for the guy :)

[markseven]

If you have questions on the swap, you can PM me and I can get you contact info for the guy :)

Thanks man, I appreciate the offer. I will keep this option for future knowledge gathering :D

[Bimmer_man]

What are your spring plans man?

[jhaurimn]

Mostly just maintenance things.

-Replace cooling system parts I havent replaced already, such as water pump, radiator, misc hoses
-New oem windshield
-Replace the dash and maybe some things in the dash while I have it out. I have a minty dash thats been waiting to be put in
-Finish up replacing front suspension parts and get the car aligned

[KIRIEIW]

Do m3's not have a "engine oil" light on the check panel? I know they have a oil pressure gauge but

[jhaurimn]

Do m3's not have a "engine oil" light on the check panel? I know they have a oil pressure gauge but

You are correct.

[jhaurimn]

Is it spring yet?

[jhaurimn]

Things are starting to get rolling again now that the weather is warming up.

My face when its suddenly in the 50s and I can work on the m3 again


Pulled the injectors and send them off to be refurbished.


Grabbed a picture of the engine vin sticker while it was still in one piece.


Somehow this missing nut went unnoticed all last year, lol.


And grabbed one of these. My current windshield is not OEM and leaks air on the highway. Still need to buy the oem bonding materials and seals.


Thank you blunttech ;)


Someone on s14.net mentioned they bought a new windshield, and it came stamped with a new brand called "Starglass". I'm glad this one is the original manufacturer.


A suspension order is in the works to replace everything I haven't already. That includes aluminum control arms, control arm bushings, sway bar end links, and drop hats for the front.

[Bimmer_man]

Omg finally I have been waiting to see an update. Btw if you go to bmw with your car and pics of the vin and such they can have all new vin stickers for you in a month or two lol. I think it costs like 20. I could be wrong on the cost but if you wanted to go that far just thought I'd let you know.

[markseven]

You scored on the windshield :up:

Btw if you go to bmw with your car and pics of the vin and such they can have all new vin stickers for you in a month or two lol. I think it costs like 20. I could be wrong on the cost but if you wanted to go that far just thought I'd let you know.

I think the new VIN decals are visually different from the original ones. If I understand correctly they look like the current model VINs. I could be wrong though.

[jhaurimn]

Got some good stuff in. :)

• Aluminum Control Arms
• Control Arm Bushings
• Front sway bar end links
• E90 Drop hats
• Rear sway end links
• Exhaust hangers
• High pressure PS hose
• Fuel lines
• Vacuum hose

Unforuntately, usps sent my injectors to the wrong post office. They were supposed to be delivered on the 11th, but even now they are still in limbo somewhere in CA. So once those finally get where they need to go and back to me, Ill get all this stuff installed. :)

[Bimmer_man]

Awesome man. Now install them. Do it. Don't now.

[greg1333]

I really wish the ball joints on the M3 aluminum control arms were rebuildable/replaceable...

[jhaurimn]

Awesome man. Now install them. Do it. Don't now.

I have to wait for my injectors before I can move the car.

I really wish the ball joints on the M3 aluminum control arms were rebuildable/replaceable...

No kidding. Cheapest place I could find them were $550 for the pair.