E30 323i rebirth

[Court M3]

looking much better court. Lets get that swap done. The PM you sent me was blank btw.

Greg Thanks you know how it is working and trying to get a car together :(

John I'll get pack to you. Looking at Friday.

Still need to get some minor wiring cleaned up and get new center console for the e36 switches done.

[T3rd Ferguson]

very much looking forward to updates

[RainierHooker]

Court, good to hear that the car is going forward. When can ours meet up and play? I finally got my euro bumpers (I'm just dragging on installing them, you know the deal, too busy), when they get on there, our cars should be twins, at least from the outside.

[Court M3]

Holy crap man it's been awhile since I've updated this thread!! After using the car as a DD for awhile, found out I was going to be stationed isolated duty for over a year :-( So it was off to Jpakr's shop for a mini resto :-)

Original plans were for 2.6 stroker, but after saving awhile the 24V bug bit and it was time to go all out. No M5x it was straight to S5x. Really missing turning wrenches, but duty calls.
Plans are an OEM+ theme:

S52 swap (awaiting shipping)
Moonroof install
Cd43 install
Refinish Alpina wheels (complete)
Engine bay repaint (maybe entire repaint when I get back)

Here are a few pics that I've neglected to put up. Sorry for large size

Freshly refinished Alpinas.

Moonroof installed

[M-technik-3]

About time! kinda thought you fell of the planet when you said you took a remote tour.

[TexasTerp]

that moon roof is sexy!! Glad to see you're back on track!

[DTM190]

Love the moony, looking forward to more pics

[CorvallisBMW]

Sweet!! Eagerly awaiting more pics

[Court M3]

Just a quick update. After dealing with too many hassles being overseas, going to stay m20, yeah I know a dying breed. But hey got all the parts and it saves money, and get other work done to the car. Big thanks to Jparkr for taking on this project.

Moonroof install (Complete)
Refinish Alpina wheels (complete)
Engine bay repaint (Pending, and maybe entire repaint when I get back)
Antenna delete (Pending engine bay repaint)
16 in BBS RS
S52 swap (ixnay going 2.6 m20)
Cd43 install (Pending)

Sure I'm forgetting somethings but now it can get moving for my possible return in Nove/Dec for a drive back to Louisiana. As soon as I get pics will update more

[brutus87]

Cant wait to see pics!

[StereoInstaller1]

Hey Court, I have everything you need to swap that car to Motronic 1.3 if that is part of your plan.

Sorry to hear you can't find a decent 24V motor. I thought you had that one all set up, bummer it fell through.

[Court M3]

Thanks Luke, but I have most everything. Do you need top and bottom end kit for your S5x?

Still need to get together on copying Edris's design into my car. Not looking for a big soun setup, just clean install with amp mounted on back. I'll try and give you and John a call later.

[RainierHooker]

You going back to Louisiana for good? Or do we get to keep you in the PNW for a while longer?

I know its not the most popular thing 'round these parts, but I like the fact that you're keeping the M20.

[Court M3]

Man it's been forever since I've had any updates, but as soon as I can upload pics on this here gov comp, pics will be posted.

So excited car is going into paint on Tuesday for a complete Henna respray :-)

[Court M3]

Few pics of the progress.




Excited as heck to see this!