1985 325e | M60b40 | Fifty Shades of Bronzit

[ArtFoodBMW]

I've been holding off on posting this for a while, because I wanted to finish it first, but I got an M-Tech 1 wheel.
And motorsport roundel :D:D:D

[ArtFoodBMW]

Out with the old, in with the new! From what I can tell, the chip has cured my problems. And although my butt-dyno doesn't believe chips do anything, the clock has proven the stroker to be faster! 1.5 seconds faster actually. The rough idle on cold has most likely been eliminated, but i'd like to wait to confirm that until a really cold day comes (this weekend). Fuel doesn't cut out at 5k rpms in 2nd anymore, and overall it seems more happy.

I also decided to take part in reupholstering my rear speaker deck, the old faded dying tan was too annoying for me.

Removed



Carpet removed



Gluing began



Trimmed and glued



Vents installed, speaker holes cut





Clean and dirty speaker covers



And installed again!



Much much improved. Now lets see how long it takes to fade from black to grey!

[ArtFoodBMW]

Well i mean the chip was in a pink box

[ST1G]

Santa is a woman now?

[ArtFoodBMW]

Santa came early! Lets she what problems she fixes

[gome123]

That muffler sounds kinda good actually. And thank you for the sport steering wheel. Need to figure out the rewrap.

[ST1G]

DDM Tuning! It was something like $35+shipping I think and I'm very happy with them.

I'll have to pick up a pair.

[ArtFoodBMW]

Looking good! I see you got the adjusters put in. Those HIDs look great. Where did you get them?

DDM Tuning! It was something like $35+shipping I think and I'm very happy with them.

[ST1G]

Looking good! I see you got the adjusters put in. Those HIDs look great. Where did you get them?

[ArtFoodBMW]

Forgot to post about my HID's as well!
I think they're 5000 at 35w




And i can finally see at night!

[ArtFoodBMW]

YES

Before



After




I've decided not to put in the dead pedal yet. Reason behind that is the cover is flat, but the foot rest is curved in the back, and I don't really want there to be a gap. Also I want black carpets.

Took a trip to see my buddy gome123 and he hooked me up! I was telling him about my exhaust being rusted everywhere and he had this guy sitting in his garbage can about to go away forever, so I figured what the hell!



Took the old guy out. A lot worse than i thought it was. Also explains the rattle every time i shut off the car.



Here's a video of the muffler's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsR1oun8wzs

LSD! the old one was quite and this is the only picture i have. But the new one works great.

[ArtFoodBMW]

Great find on that LDS ;) I recall someone telling you there was an ES out at the yard ;D


The smilies look good! If I find any adjusters I'll snag them for you.

Thanks man!

That looks great!!! what did you use?

Also, kind of long shot, but what happened to that pass side fender? I could use one with good paint. Im really far so its probably not a smart $$$ decision

I think it was a Meg's headlight restoration kit, but i only used the compound and sealant from it, none of the sanding tools.

The fender got scrapped, it was rusty on the bottom and inner wheel side so you wouldn't really want it

[2mAn]

New i.c. plastic cover got restored, look at those reflections!

And put back together, hopefully everything works!

That looks great!!! what did you use?

Also, kind of long shot, but what happened to that pass side fender? I could use one with good paint. Im really far so its probably not a smart $$$ decision

[ST1G]

Great find on that LSD ;) I recall someone telling you there was an ES out at the yard ;D


The smilies look good! If I find any adjusters I'll snag them for you.

[ArtFoodBMW]

The junkyards have served me well once again!

A limited slip diff, 2.93, not great, but better than an open 2.79. It needs some paint and a new bushing before it goes in, so stand by for a week or two and get the update on that posted.

And the yard also provided me with a new headlight grill, one not broken. Just needed a clean up



Since I had the grill out I figured i might as well upgrade the lights a bit!
Before: Yes I know its covered in bugs



Broken headlight



Broken grill



Out with the old


In with the new
And a big thanks to ST1G for some clean Smilies!

They do need some adjustment, and maybe some HID's. Stay tuned