Let's make an E30 M3! (M3 S14 cabrio clone project)

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  • reelizmpro
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2003
    • 9444
    #91
    Late model verts have 2 150N shocks vs 1 300N shock.
    "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

    85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
    88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
    89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
    91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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      • McGyver
        R3V Elite
        • Jun 2009
        • 4426
        #92
        Originally posted by reelizmpro
        Late model verts have 2 150N shocks vs 1 300N shock.
        That makes sense, equal loading would keep the trunk from being high on the drivers and low on the passenger side. It's annoying.
        sigpic
        1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
        1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
        1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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          • reelizmpro
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2003
            • 9444
            #93
            Except now, when one shock gets weak, it won't keep the trunklid open. Then you have to replace 2 shocks vs 1. 150N shocks are pretty weak especially if you have a spoiler. I ended up using 1 old 300N shock from the JY that has weakened as a replacement for one of mine. It is annoying how the trunk tilts a bit but at least it stays open when you want it to.
            "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

            85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
            88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
            89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
            91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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              • alas
                Wrencher
                • Oct 2015
                • 291
                #94
                Dude! Did only 'verts get that clean battery cover!?


                -E
                -ALaS

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                  • IronJoe
                    R3VLimited
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 2275
                    #95
                    S14 is in! Hope to get the rear subframe back in this week, then hook up the driveshaft. Other than that, it's just a matter of hooking up all the little things (fuel, coolant, wiring, etc).

                    I can't wait to start this thing up.

                    '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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                      • flyboyx
                        R3V OG
                        • Sep 2008
                        • 8371
                        #96
                        did the fenders come through?
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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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                          • 2mAn
                            Moderator
                            • Aug 2010
                            • 20057
                            #97
                            Yea are you planning on having this painted properly in less than a month?
                            Simon
                            Current Cars:
                            -1966 Lotus Elan
                            -1986 German Car
                            -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                            Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                              • IronJoe
                                R3VLimited
                                • Oct 2010
                                • 2275
                                #98
                                Originally posted by flyboyx
                                did the fenders come through?
                                Not yet, the latest from ECS is they are in transit to their warehouse. So not shipped to me yet.

                                Originally posted by 2mAn
                                Yea are you planning on having this painted properly in less than a month?
                                Nope! My one goal is to get it to the picnic, cosmetic shape is irrelevant. If it runs and drives, it's going to be there. Most likely it will look like some sort of Mad Max vehicle ;)
                                '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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                                  • spiDmang
                                    No R3VLimiter
                                    • Nov 2010
                                    • 3941
                                    #99
                                    much yasssss.
                                    -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
                                    91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
                                    08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
                                    04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


                                    Originally posted by IronJoe
                                    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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                                      • staysideways
                                        Grease Monkey
                                        • Dec 2013
                                        • 373
                                        #100
                                        I saw this today and the first thing that popped up in my head was the title of this thread


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                                          • sonomabimmers
                                            E30 Modder
                                            • Dec 2015
                                            • 802
                                            #101
                                            Originally posted by staysideways
                                            I saw this today and the first thing that popped up in my head was the title of this thread


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                                            What's that white car behind it ?


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                                            i love bmws

                                            Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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                                              • staysideways
                                                Grease Monkey
                                                • Dec 2013
                                                • 373
                                                #102
                                                Originally posted by sonomabimmers
                                                What's that white car behind it ?


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                                                E21 truck. If you guys are intrested I know where these are I can go take a pic of them in case some of you guys are building something alike


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                                                  • sonomabimmers
                                                    E30 Modder
                                                    • Dec 2015
                                                    • 802
                                                    #103
                                                    Not building but Bmw trucks give me morning wood [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7][emoji1303][emoji1316]


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                                                    Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

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                                                      • IronJoe
                                                        R3VLimited
                                                        • Oct 2010
                                                        • 2275
                                                        #104
                                                        Wow nice find!! Pretty cool to see one in the wild. Wonder what motor lives inside ;)
                                                        '89 Schwarz E30 M3 Cabriolet Build

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                                                          • staysideways
                                                            Grease Monkey
                                                            • Dec 2013
                                                            • 373
                                                            #105
                                                            Originally posted by IronJoe
                                                            Wow nice find!! Pretty cool to see one in the wild. Wonder what motor lives inside ;)


                                                            It's got an s52


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