E30 DD project! Picture HEAVY! *COMPLETED*

[89DelphinE30]

So I've been looking to purchase a E30 daily driver for quite awhile now. It seems like its getting harder, and harder to find a solid E30 here in the SF Bay Area. Finally after a long search I purchased a 1 owner 1990 325is that will be the perfect DD for me! I've always wanted to start a build thread on one of my vehicles so here it goes! My main focus is making this car into a time capsule! So if you're into "stanced" E30's this will not be your thread, thanks for staying tuned!

1990 Sterling Silver BMW 325is

Parts Purchased (Exterior)
-Smoked Headlights
-MHW Smoked Front Lenses
-Shadowline Kidney Grill
-European Front Grill
-4 Piece Euro Bumper Trim
-Euro Plate Filler
-IS Front/Trunk Lip
-Yakima Roof Rack
-ZKW OEM Fog Lights
-MHW Tail Lights
-Bmw Motorsport Door Handles

Parts Purchased (Interior)
-Nard Deep Corn 330mm
-Alpina Cluster Conversion
-Corbeau GTS II Suede Front Seats
-Suede Headliner
-Blunttech Shift Knob
-OEM BMW Floor Mats
-New Dashboard
-Podi Vent Gauge

Parts Purchased (Mechanical/Etc.)
-UUC Evo 3 Short Shifter
-Dinan Chip
-Front L/R Tie Rods
-Bilstiens Struts
-H&R Sport Springs
-Brakes Pads/Rotors/Sensors

Currently waiting for all parts to arrive to start build! The car will be undergoing a full repaint process in the next week or so.

[ttrousdell]

Aside from the obvious cosmetic defects it looks like a good start. Glad to see another one saved with the intent of bringing it back to original condition. Nice rides in the garage also.

[E30NJ]

YES. Looks like a awesome project.

[WERDNA75]

I really like that color. Good for you keeping it OEM. Im so sick of the Stanced/Yolo scene.

[JimAlameda]

Looks like you have a nice project. Nice stable of bimmers in the garage too!

[Matt341]

Looks like a good start. So glad to hear you are not going stance with it.

[89DelphinE30]

Thanks for all the kind words guys! My goals just a simple/clean E30 (almost a time capsule) that I could daily commute with. I am expecting some parts tomorrow so I'll definitely be posting some updates.

[89DelphinE30]

Trying to keep the ball rolling with this build! Christmas came late for me! These Corbeau GTS II's have always been one of my all time favorite seats, very era appropriate IMO.

[Neil1138]

Ooooh, I like those seats

[IronFreak]

Where are all the heavy pictures?

[89DelphinE30]

I'm leaning towards purchasing the Podi vent package. Does anyone have any recommendations for gauge setups?

Ooooh, I like those seats

Thanks man!

Where are all the heavy pictures?

Haha! It's coming! I'm still in the process of gathering parts together.

[89DelphinE30]

Finally got a chance to unbox somethings!

[89DelphinE30]

Probably one of my favorite mods! My buddy just refinished my gauges.

[MPLFoster]

nice!

[KnockOffBrand]

Oooooooooh I like that cluster