I thought I'd make a "quick" build thread to keep track of things on the car.
Basically I live in Germany now, and while I don't ever plan to sell my e30 in Australia, It just pains me too much to be without it months to a year at a time. So I filled that void with this 318is.
Couple quick specs when I picked it up:
1990 318is
Brilliant Rot
Dark plaid Sport interior :))
M52B28 with M50 intake manifold
Koni adjustables, K.A.W Springs
Huge OZ Futura 16x9.5, 16x10, tiny tires.
Wiechers Sport Roll bar, front strut bar, rear strut bar
4.1 open diff
296mm MiniCooper Works Big brakes with e36 Callipers.
I picked it up in not too bad condition, but really it needed quite a few things.
I would say paintwork is average but good enough for the job. Clearly been some resprays in the past on almost every panel, but minimal rust which is great over here, and generally it's pretty straight. Oh and stupidly the rear roundel was shaved..
The ride was pretty terrible, vibrations and shakes, blown shocks and worn bushings everywhere, but taking care of all that bit by bit.
Engine was idling pretty rough and stalling occasionally, but it pulls nice and runs very smooth on throttle.
Generally though, it was a good start.
First thing was to get the engine inspected and serviced, Got it running and idling better. Wheel bearings, rear disks, and brake pads replaced. Oh and threw some new Konis on the rear.
Sorted out the wheels too, OZ were too loud for me, Just wanted something a bit less bling and more functional.
Picked up these Azev A's and some new Michelin PS3's
Got some fitted floor mats and wired in aux for the stereo
Basically I live in Germany now, and while I don't ever plan to sell my e30 in Australia, It just pains me too much to be without it months to a year at a time. So I filled that void with this 318is.
Couple quick specs when I picked it up:
1990 318is
Brilliant Rot
Dark plaid Sport interior :))
M52B28 with M50 intake manifold
Koni adjustables, K.A.W Springs
Huge OZ Futura 16x9.5, 16x10, tiny tires.
Wiechers Sport Roll bar, front strut bar, rear strut bar
4.1 open diff
296mm MiniCooper Works Big brakes with e36 Callipers.
I picked it up in not too bad condition, but really it needed quite a few things.
I would say paintwork is average but good enough for the job. Clearly been some resprays in the past on almost every panel, but minimal rust which is great over here, and generally it's pretty straight. Oh and stupidly the rear roundel was shaved..
The ride was pretty terrible, vibrations and shakes, blown shocks and worn bushings everywhere, but taking care of all that bit by bit.
Engine was idling pretty rough and stalling occasionally, but it pulls nice and runs very smooth on throttle.
Generally though, it was a good start.
First thing was to get the engine inspected and serviced, Got it running and idling better. Wheel bearings, rear disks, and brake pads replaced. Oh and threw some new Konis on the rear.
Sorted out the wheels too, OZ were too loud for me, Just wanted something a bit less bling and more functional.
Picked up these Azev A's and some new Michelin PS3's
Got some fitted floor mats and wired in aux for the stereo
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