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

[reelizmpro]

Yes, Blox 18mm adapters so I can run my 5x120 wheels.

[reelizmpro]

I swapped the rear springs/shocks today and confirmed what I already knew. The rear mounts were completely separated. Not like the shocks were doing anything anyway...they were completely blown. Luckily, the rear Bilsteins I picked up already had poly rear mounts with reinforcement plates installed. Perfect.



Just need to bleed the brakes and go for a test drive.

[Mr. Wolfe]

Those wheels look SO good!

Mr. Wolfe

[BUDNUNTA]

Looking sharp

[reelizmpro]

Thanks guys. I think BMW NA put a block on my bolts/clamps. The parts guys assured me they were in NJ and therefore ordering them won't be an issue, etc. Well it's been almost 2 weeks and they still haven't come in. They are now in the process of contacting BMW NA to see what's going on. I am guessing they will want my euro vin. In the meantime I reused 2 old clamps and the rear is on. Front and rear need adjustment so they will come back off at some point and I can improve the body to bumper fitment. Rear bumper trim is a tad short but it's nothing that can't be rectified by keeping the trim flushed along the bumper. You can hardly tell there's an issue at all.

[Old city bimmer]

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

I wouldn't be surprised if you don't receive them. I bought the last 12 in the US few months back and the rest came from Germany which I had to supply my drivers license and current Registration to get them. They arrived 5 days later.
As for the rear bumper strip being a little short. That's because the Mtec one is actually 1.5 longer. Mine was a little rough so I end buying a regular one since Mtec are NLA


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[reelizmpro]

I got the car together for a monthly car show and by the time I got the car ready and drove out there, only 3 people were there. Oh well, at least I got a lot done over the last week.




Took care of a few minor issues, got her cleaned up and installed fresh emblems + M tech stickers. The rear suspension is sitting too high for my taste. Not sure why there's so much rake with Bav Auto sport springs.

[Mr. Wolfe]

Looks good. You have done a ton of work recently!

Mr. Wolfe

[reelizmpro]

Took it for it's first real drive...30 miles each way and it ran great. Just a few kinks here and there with the electrical but great overall. The paint is still in great condition and only needs a good cut/polish. Not bad for 30 year old paint.

Then:


Now:

[kronus]

Awesome transformation.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

Looks fantastic. Should of had the rear side markers deleted though :/

[reelizmpro]

Looks fantastic. Should of had the rear side markers deleted though :/

I was thinking about what to do with those... They cut a 1" diameter hole in the rear quarter panels for those. Not sure if it's worth deleting them or just keeping them to add character. We'll see what happens if I ever have the car resprayed. At least the fronts are gone.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

I was thinking about what to do with those... They cut a 1" diameter hole in the rear quarter panels for those. Not sure if it's worth deleting them or just keeping them to add character. We'll see what happens if I ever have the car resprayed. At least the fronts are gone.

On my euro spec car it had something I had delete plug welded in. Can see in my build thread in my signature.

[2mAn]

Came together pretty well Barry! Is there any during pads left in the rear? Easy way to drop it down a little. It looks great

[reelizmpro]

On my euro spec car it had something I had delete plug welded in. Can see in my build thread in my signature.

Ahh that's exactly what needs to be done. I'll cross that path if I ever paint the car.

Came together pretty well Barry! Is there any during pads left in the rear? Easy way to drop it down a little. It looks great

Yes, both pads are in the rear. Being an early model I imagine they used the thickest ones. I may just remove them. Still, I think it's the Bav Auto springs. I found a similar thread where someone had the same problem and BavAuto switched rear springs with him using z3 springs.