1985 325e | M60b40 | Fifty Shades of Bronzit

[oprahhwinfreyy]

I dig it all. I've been wanting to do most of the stuff you go going on.

[CubbyChowder]

cool build! Subscribed

[JeLani]

That e90 m3 👍🏼👍🏼


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[ArtFoodBMW]

Update!!

Got new timing chains guides on




Cut and trimmed some wood for roof racks!



Lining up the wood to drill holes for the screws before staining



Decided on purple stain



Right three with clear coat vs. left two w/o



And finished! They'll be mounted tomorrow after a little more cure time



Took out the drivers seat because one of the cables that folds the seat up fell off





Also got my care package from garagistic!!









New head gaskets and heads installed tonight as well







I should be able to get the engine mostly timed and at least the lower timing cover installed tomorrow. A very productive day to say the least! :D

[gome123]

That looks damn good!!

[Grishnackh]

Jealous.

[ST1G]

What a transformation! Seriously impressive work, Bronzit has never looked so good.

Wut.



Ben, Willy probably has some higher quality spacers you can buy. I got a 5mm set for $20 from him. They are laser cut.

[Nick_S]

What a transformation! Seriously impressive work, Bronzit has never looked so good.

[CRBR30]

Noiiiicee

[BavarianCult]

just went through this whole thread, awesome turnaround

[ArtFoodBMW]

Your wishes have been granted! Wheels!!!

I had had ordered ESM-004 in the 17x8, and got a call from ESM the next day saying they have been discontinued, but they had 17x9's in stock for the same price. I questioned fitment, but the guys at ESM said the fronts would fit with a fender roll and a 5mm spacer.

So I ordered motorsport hardware Studs and some 5mm spacers as well.

I wanted a square setup, for rotation purposes, so they are wrapped in a 215/40/17... It's a little skinny for my taste, but I was under the impression the wheels would rub. I rolled the rear fenders just slightly as a safety precaution and have yet to rub at all. I think my next set of tires will be 225/40's.

Well it turned out, an 8mm spacer was needed to clear the front struts, and I scraped up the inside lips of the wheel thanks to the guys at ESM :hitler: Needless to say I was pissed, but they do look damn good.



I had to buy spacers locally, and they BARELY clear the front brake caliper













:ST1G:

The front needs to be just a little lower, so I'm currently looking into e90 drop hats.

[Hafadazed]

Awesome project! What wheels are those?? More pics please!

[ArtFoodBMW]

[2mAn]

quoting Simon 10x because he's a genius

:ST1G:

I like the way you think, I think I will go do the same

[gome123]

Did that new Sub and Amp rattle the Skirts off?? :nice: