Seemed appropriate for a name
So.. I just picked up a 325i a few weeks ago. There is a few things wrong with it, and thought a build log with results may be worth posting.
It's a basic 4 door, M20b25 automatic, nothing special car. It was purchased from an auction, so I know nothing about the previous history.
What I do know, is it's down on power, and the suspension is bad. very bad. So, as things get updated I'll start posting results.
My goal for the car, is just a fun work commuter. It may get a track day at some point, but my end goal has nothing to do with racing, street or track. I may drive this back to Florida and give it to my son, or may just sell it once this contract job is over. So, I'll do the cheap reliable upgrades, not go to far out on a limb, trying to stay price conscious, and upgrade what is necessary with the idea that I need something cross country reliable, but also totally willing to sell.
Since I am in a temporary location, I don't have much for tools. Some jackstands from craigslist, a $60 stanley combo socket kit, a $20 stanley wrench kit, a $20 jack, and a $25 multimeter. I have no garage, no carport, and no concrete, all work will be performed in the dirt drive.
God of blacksmiths and fire (Huh-fess’-tus)
Distinguishing Features: Ugly face, scraggly beard, massive powerful hands. Usually wears a mechanic’s uniform with his name embroidered on the pocket so he doesn’t forget who he is.
Now: The god likes to hang out in his workshop fixing cars and building inventions. He’s not very good with people, but he can do anything with machines. You want a robot to do your homework, or a life-sized metal giant to stomp on your enemies. Hephaestus can have one ready in a matter of hours.
Then: Poor Hephaestus was ugly from birth, but he didn’t get any prettier when his parents chucked him down the side of Mount Olympus, making him a cripple forever after. He’s not much to look at, but he’s clever with his hands. The Olympians made Aphrodite marry him, thinking that it would settle her down, but that didn’t work out too well. Hephaestus is a jealous husband, always on the lookout for that scoundrel Ares and anyone else who might want to flirt with his wife (which is basically every man with a pulse).
Symbol: The anvil and hammer
Distinguishing Features: Ugly face, scraggly beard, massive powerful hands. Usually wears a mechanic’s uniform with his name embroidered on the pocket so he doesn’t forget who he is.
Now: The god likes to hang out in his workshop fixing cars and building inventions. He’s not very good with people, but he can do anything with machines. You want a robot to do your homework, or a life-sized metal giant to stomp on your enemies. Hephaestus can have one ready in a matter of hours.
Then: Poor Hephaestus was ugly from birth, but he didn’t get any prettier when his parents chucked him down the side of Mount Olympus, making him a cripple forever after. He’s not much to look at, but he’s clever with his hands. The Olympians made Aphrodite marry him, thinking that it would settle her down, but that didn’t work out too well. Hephaestus is a jealous husband, always on the lookout for that scoundrel Ares and anyone else who might want to flirt with his wife (which is basically every man with a pulse).
Symbol: The anvil and hammer
It's a basic 4 door, M20b25 automatic, nothing special car. It was purchased from an auction, so I know nothing about the previous history.
What I do know, is it's down on power, and the suspension is bad. very bad. So, as things get updated I'll start posting results.
My goal for the car, is just a fun work commuter. It may get a track day at some point, but my end goal has nothing to do with racing, street or track. I may drive this back to Florida and give it to my son, or may just sell it once this contract job is over. So, I'll do the cheap reliable upgrades, not go to far out on a limb, trying to stay price conscious, and upgrade what is necessary with the idea that I need something cross country reliable, but also totally willing to sell.
Since I am in a temporary location, I don't have much for tools. Some jackstands from craigslist, a $60 stanley combo socket kit, a $20 stanley wrench kit, a $20 jack, and a $25 multimeter. I have no garage, no carport, and no concrete, all work will be performed in the dirt drive.
Comment