85 323i grey market euro - M tech 1 build.

[efficient]

Did you ever test fit the front mtech1 valance?

[cactusjacks1]

Barry, it is coming along beautifully, the dash looks great! I have a set of 16" x 7" Alpinas made for an e30 with et 23, 4 lug. Ran them on the M-Tech early on & fit that stance very good, fully restored with caps/locks/keys/logos/ BFG's almost new (bottom pic) Give me a call when your ready.

I have a set of euroweaves and have considered both euroweaves and BBS but I feel the M tech 1 has more of a classic look. Alpina wheels are very classy. I have BBS style wheels on the M tech 2 vert, Style 5's on other cars, etc. I figure I can swap them back and forth if I prefer Alpinas on the M tech 2 instead. Time for something different but if I come across a deal, who knows what I'll end up with.

[MR 325]

I didn't even bother smogging mine if you catch my drift. :p

[reelizmpro]

I was reading up on the air slide valve being coolant temp controlled and often failing but there's not a lot of info about the valve. I may be experiencing the same issue as you.

[kronus]

I've smogged mine. they check the distributor advance with a timing light and it has to match their specs.

if yours is timed to the correct mark, it should not be idling weird unless you are having an issue with your aux air slide valve being stuck open. I had that, ended up hiding the end of a finger of a rubber glove under the hose going to it to block it off, passed.

[reelizmpro]

Been busy but today I adjusted the timing to try to get this thing to run decently without idling too high. If I lower the idle to around 900, there is no power. If I advance the distributor, the power is there but it idles at 1500RPM. I wonder if the smog shop will take issue with this. Anyone with a 323i in CA have experience smogging one of these?

Anyway, although the plasti dipped dash looks a lot better than it did before. I sprung for a used dash since the price was right. At the end of the day, I am sort of a perfectionist/purist and the dash being such a critical part of the interior is no different. So, I will be installing this new crack free dash and probably have this one wrapped.

[Old city bimmer]

True- Alpina wheels are time classic that never get old.

[reelizmpro]

I have a set of euroweaves and have considered both euroweaves and BBS but I feel the M tech 1 has more of a classic look. Alpina wheels are very classy. I have BBS style wheels on the M tech 2 vert, Style 5's on other cars, etc. I figure I can swap them back and forth if I prefer Alpinas on the M tech 2 instead. Time for something different but if I come across a deal, who knows what I'll end up with.

[Old city bimmer]

Most Mtec look good with some kind of BBS wheels

[2002jm]

euroweaves

Might want to look into euroweaves. Something about the m-tech one and euroweaves, that looks really good...of course Alpinas are nice too:)
jm

[reelizmpro]

At this point, I'm trying to decide what suspension to put on it, wheels (thinking Alpinas) and which bodyshop to drop it off at. It's registered non-op for the year so I am taking my time.

[Court M3]

Updates?

[KIRIEIW]

Can't wait to see pics of the car with the kit installed, I also refuse to pay $3k for a kit that needs work and paint. The dream would be to put a Mtech 1 kit on my coupe but I don't see it happening anytime soon being the cheap ass I am.

[2002jm]

m-tech 1

You are ahead since you do not need to pay to repair the m-tech 1 kit. Unless you are re-building a 'real' m-tech euro car, I think this is a great way to have a kit and not have the work of repairing. Going to look good!
jm

[jaywood]

I have the CEP kit as well. Please post up pics of mounting. I haven't gotten around to doing mine yet!