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    Finally got wheels on the ground. Rear subframe is refreshed with new subframe bushings, SS brake lines, and swaybar endlinks. The diff bushing was starting to go bad, I have a replacement but didn't have any success removing it in-situ. I'll pull the diff cover later and press it out on the bench.

    Otherwise things went smoothly, hoping to get the driveshaft in tonight. From a mechanical standpoint, all that's left then is all the various reconnecting/buttoning up in the engine bay.

    Getting closer!

    '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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      this build has me nail biting.
      Last edited by blads99; 06-06-2016, 08:05 AM. Reason: spelling.

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        Man, I sure hope your fenders come through. I am waiting for this to order mine.
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        88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
        92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
        88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
        88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
        87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
        12 135i M sport cabrio grey/black

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          This build makes me want to get a vert.
          How to remove, install or convert to pop out windows
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=297611


          Could be better, could be worse.

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            fuqqqq yes Aaron. Fuqqqqq yes
            -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
            91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
            08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
            04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


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            Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

            Originally posted by 2mAn
            Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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              what are you going to do about the trunk? Keep it clean with no spoiler? Shave the 3rd brake light? Zender M3 rep wing? F&F wing?
              Simon
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                Originally posted by 2mAn View Post
                what are you going to do about the trunk? Keep it clean with no spoiler? Shave the 3rd brake light? Zender M3 rep wing? F&F wing?
                No wing, no 3rd brake light. Just like BMW made 'em!
                '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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                  Got some bad news this morning.

                  ECS have updated my order for the e30 M3 convertible fenders, saying they are backordered with no ETA. Really sucks for me as I triple checked with them that they could get them, my status was "Product Inbound", so I sold my coupe fenders locally.

                  Now I have to rebuy coupe fenders and modify them, unless some miracle happens. I'm going to keep my order open just in case, as it'll be a while before this thing is ready for paint. Worst-case scenario I run the coupe fenders, and if one day I come across vert M3 fenders I can paint them and bolt them on.


                  Really bummed out about this turn of events.
                  '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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                    That's a kick in the pants. Keep your head up!

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                      Originally posted by IronJoe View Post
                      Got some bad news this morning.

                      ECS have updated my order for the e30 M3 convertible fenders, saying they are backordered with no ETA. Really sucks for me as I triple checked with them that they could get them, my status was "Product Inbound", so I sold my coupe fenders locally.

                      Now I have to rebuy coupe fenders and modify them, unless some miracle happens. I'm going to keep my order open just in case, as it'll be a while before this thing is ready for paint. Worst-case scenario I run the coupe fenders, and if one day I come across vert M3 fenders I can paint them and bolt them on.


                      Really bummed out about this turn of events.

                      Very sorry to hear that, Aaron. Stories like this are exactly why I will never ever buy from ECS Tuning. I'll keep an eye out for a pair of fenders for you.
                      '72 2002 pickup | '88 M5 | '89 330is | '89 M3 | '01 Z3M | '11 328xi-t

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                        Originally posted by IronJoe View Post
                        Got some bad news this morning.

                        ECS have updated my order for the e30 M3 convertible fenders, saying they are backordered with no ETA. Really sucks for me as I triple checked with them that they could get them, my status was "Product Inbound", so I sold my coupe fenders locally.

                        Now I have to rebuy coupe fenders and modify them, unless some miracle happens. I'm going to keep my order open just in case, as it'll be a while before this thing is ready for paint. Worst-case scenario I run the coupe fenders, and if one day I come across vert M3 fenders I can paint them and bolt them on.


                        Really bummed out about this turn of events.

                        damn! that really sucks......
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                        Gigitty Gigitty!!!!

                        88 cabrio becoming alpina b6 3.5s transplanted s62
                        92 Mtech 2 cabrio alpinweiss 770 code
                        88 325ix coupe manual lachsilber/cardinal
                        88 325ix coupe manual diamondschwartz/natur
                        87 e30 m3 for parts lachsilber/cardinal(serial number 7)
                        12 135i M sport cabrio grey/black

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                          That's pretty typical of ECS support tbh, I like the ease of using their site but they have always lied to me when I contact asking about products.
                          1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                          willschnitz

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                            Hit a pretty major snag yesterday. Apparently when the core support made contact with the cap & rotor, it did a little more damage than we initially thought.

                            Cam tray has about 4-5 cracks in it. This most certainly prohibits me from bringing the car to the e30 picnic this year :(





                            '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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                              1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                              willschnitz

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                                Damn, that sucks man.
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