My project 84 318i

[MikeE30325i]

nice car dude! looks amazing.

[Jean]

woot, got a matching spare :D

[hendrixvodu]

still trying to figure out what's the right part number to order for the fender trim :(

just think how nice its going to look when you get the all black trim:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


best looking 1984 318i you will ever see!.....hands down!



EVER!

[markseven]

whats up sucka :)

Hey dude, I was at Willow this past weekend - were you there?

[rThor432]

Its a good lever because it sits high, so there is less time from your hand leaving steering wheel to shift and back.

Thats exactly what I need for my car. But back on topic..

[skatebline]

Hell yeah! thats why i wanna do it!!! Good job man

[Jean]

I have a chance (lol) to pick-up a complete m10 from a one owner with about 100k on it, I checked it out under the valve cover and it's got no gunk , it's clean. Considering that my tranny has a new clutch, flywheel and master/slave cylinders would it make sense to get the m10 and have it "refreshed" with all new gaskets and a simple head/valve job to try and get the most out of it ? Guy is only 3 miles away from, engine (intake manifold to oil pan) is in his garage so it's not out in the dirt under elements or anything, he is asking $200 cash.

Another option is to turbo the engine in the car, and let it be the test mule and build up the 2nd m10 on a side with new parts etc.

For some reason I am thinking about going this route would be simpler than doing an m50 swap ??

[Fanzotti]

Nice job. Love the interior.

[StereoInstaller1]

Turbo M10 FTMFW.

Especially since you ruined the car with those boring plastic bumpers.


Haha. J/K. Except about the turbo.

Do it or BAN!

Luke

[Jean]

I gotta learn how to weld, I want a nice manifold for the m10, I hate the stock manifold and the location of the TB. But for the $ I wonder if it makes sense to turbo it vs. m50 swap, should have more hp but would it run ok on a track in 100F weather is the question..

[Jean]

Made some more progress - part 3

Finally got working, new, seats. Ordered them from apexperformance, free s/h, no tax. :thumbup: I really wanted microsuede option but they were on back order for 2+ weeks, so I had to get them in cloth (didn't want leather) in time for next autox. Corbeau TRS, regular size.



Not a bad packaging job, no damage.







dual locking sliders / mounting brackets



mounting was pretty straight forward





using factory belts for now







ready for install



installed










close



They are pretty comfortable and bolsters are high enough to keep you planted. Good seats for the money imho. I know they aren't baller Recaros, but this isn't a show car and seats aren't some made in china ebay specials so they will do for now.

flame away ;)

[golde30]

Jean,
im loving your 318i man. it just keeps getting better and better.

[bjhcamaro]

Those look ballin as hell in there how much were they for the pair?

[fwappy]

They resemble Gumby-like aliens sitting in your car.

[MR 325]

I wants seats similar to these for my 89. Reclinable racing seats are ftw.