My $400 89 325i

[Jean]

I am going to buy a new single mass flywheel instead of wasting time on the dual mass.

[Jean]

Damn dot-r tires aren't cheap.... 2x the price of the car lol.

[mkiiieustyle1]

^ what the hell is competition tire heat cycling????!???

[e34john]

Something about the rubber. Basically heating it up to the right temperature and then letting it cool. Having them do it keeps everything consistant. Slow heat, to ideal temp, holding it there and a gradual cool down. Supposed to help with the molecular bonding or the rubber compounds the dot-r manufacters reccomend it.

[mkiiieustyle1]

hhhmmmm that's cool thanx dude.

[Jean]

Sourced a rebuilt set of front calipers from a forum member here, thanks!



Now to find a rebuilt rear set :)

Got a replacement fuel tank to replace the dented/damaged tank in the car. thanks matt!



Tires awaiting wheels. I am going to wait and see what happens with the TireRack wheels, hopefully they'll go in production and will have correct fitment w/o having to use spacers.

[golde30]

those look nice and sticky.... i never drove a car with slicks before, except for when i threw some advan 225/50/15's on my Team Dynamics wheels back in the day for a mountain run...that was exciting!

[Jean]

Front struts / rear trailing arms and subframe dropped off for hot-tanking and new front/rear bearings.

Thinking AKG subframe bushings and still un-decided on trailing arm bushings.

Front struts going to GC for modifications and koni da inserts.

Still not sure about the drive-shaft, need to confirm which of the two rear ends is the right one to use... I might do the drive-shaft last so that I can test fit both once the engine/tranny/diff is in the car and then get it balanced.

[el bob]

Now that's some progress!

[Jean]

Struts have been dropped off to get cut/welded/powder coated and AD coilovers built.

After a 3 months wait finally got the replacement lic. plate for it.

[Danny]

Bastard.

[MR 325]

Haha, nice!

[E30nate]

nice plates. i see they let you get them with it on non-op.

[Il Duce]

Glad to see you conquered the DMV... sweet plate!

[Jean]

Nate, not exactly I had to get them for my DD and then transfer to the other car (for future use).... stupid dmv.