I figured if I just start a build thread now I'll be more apt to work harder and dump as much cash as I could into this car. There will be LOTS of photos.
Big thanks to Bigwilly. He let me know the car was up for sale, couldn't have picked it up without the heads up.
Background:
1990 325i Calypsorot Metallic. 2 door, 220,000 miles, standard transmission. completely stock. $800 picked up locally.
Cosmetically it's both rough and straight. Paint is shot (most calypso's are). There is a single dent in the rear clip, and a few spots on the hood where it's been dented. Interior is dirty and the driver seat is thrashed.
Mechanically it seems sound. Timing belt was done 20,000 miles ago, and the head looks clean through the oil cap. There is a shutter when accelerating. Not sure if it's the guibo or the diff, but I'll get it figured out. It also needs new suspension, the shocks are shot, I'm sure the bushings are worn as well.
I'm planning on first getting this car up to snuff (fluids, cleaning, maintenance..ect)
Short term I'm going to add some cosmetic goodies that I can get from my german hook up.
Euro grilles ✔
Euro clock ✔
Smilies ✔
M-tech 2 wheel ✔
Euro plate filler ✔
Window tint
Sound system ✔
lip
Then move onto intermediate plans
Short shift
Coilovers ✔
Black interior ✔ (hounds tooth is great for now)
Vaders
Respray the calypso
LSD
Long term plans
24v
Okay, enough words.
Getting her home.
There she is, dirty as all get out. I got right to it and cleaned out the engine bay. It still needs lots of love, but I was running out of light.
Spruced up the wheels as well.
Stickers removed. I have new trim so I'll just get that last one soaked off.
Well, there is the start. Tomorrow I plan on shampooing the carpets, cleaning the glass, removing all the go fast stickers, and changing the oil.
As of 04/20/15
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