My project 84 318i

[moatilliatta]

i like how it looked befor...

[Jean]

I am glad this is done maybe next weekend I'll tackle rear bumper to do the same (I couldn't find 3rd nut on each side of the rear bumper shock for some reason and couldn't get them out).





Cut the license plate bracket to the same width as the rub strip until I find a filler plate. :D

[rede30]

I cant get over how baddass your early modle looks. That paint just looks mint and the wheels makes the big bumpers fit.

[Jean]

Decided to shorten the bumper shocks today, man you guys weren't kidding about oil spraying everywhere so I drilled them in the box :)






Before and after

Both done

Need to figure out how short I want them to be for a good fit and then probably get them welded.

[Bunta]

needs euro look :)

[Bunta]

blak body with gold center rims ...awesome, j'aime beaucoup !

[BigFurryWhale]

Where can I get those wheels?

+1

[Jean]

Took the front bumper off today to clean it and everything around it etc, also polished the wheels a little bit by hand. Couple new pics, bigger size are here http://www.briangt.com/gallery/e30318i?page=5


Look at the negative camber, GC plates are set to -2.5, still need to replace tie rod ends before I get it aligned .












for {ROn1N} "swap some euro bumpers on there " - do you have more info / links / pics ?

[DanielHStout]

Its easy to just modify the shocks. I took them out, drained the oil from them, compressed them to a predetermined measuered point, then I welded them so they will never change position. A little paint then reinstall! This is the right way to do them IMO.

[f u z z]

spectacular!

[Mike325]

Cleanest 84 evar

[Jean]

you and a bunch other guys around, my suggestion is call bavauto, they're the ones that used to carry them , or i will trade you mine bumper included for a newer 89+ front bumper .:pimp:

Will do, I sent an email so we'll see if they have it :)

[delphini]

Another thing I can't find is the aftermarket front bumper plate filler piece that's attached in place of the license plate holder, I tried bmaparts/bmpdesign/craigslist/ebay to no avail. I was thinking about making one from a spare front bumper molding cut to length, would that work ?

you and a bunch other guys around, my suggestion is call bavauto, they're the ones that used to carry them , or i will trade you mine bumper included for a newer 89+ front bumper .:pimp:

[Jean]

A couple things I want to tackle next and would like to hear suggestions or ideas on how you guys might have already done this. I've taken the front bumper/ bumper shocks off and to just clean the front end from dirt/grime. Has anybody tried making a replacement for the bumper shocks out of same diameter metal pipe, the bumper plate on the shock is removable so it can be attached in a similar fashion to the pipe with a metal bolt so it pivots the same but the other end will need to be welded.

Wondering if this would be easier than drilling them ?

Another thing I can't find is the aftermarket front bumper plate filler piece that's attached in place of the license plate holder, I tried bmaparts/bmpdesign/craigslist/ebay to no avail. I was thinking about making one from a spare front bumper molding cut to length, would that work ?

[Jand3rson]

nice job. a dash swap is a pita. did you have many trouble while swaping?

I've done a dash swap, it's not that hard, it just takes a long time. The only difficult part is remembering where everything goes, and how each part bolts up.

That's probably one of the best looking '84 318's I've ever seen. I think the rims are a huge part of its style.