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    Not your typical 84 325eA project

    We have big plans for this car. Couple that with a small time-frame, and this should be fairly entertaining. Bimmerfest is in five and a half weeks, this car will be there, though in slightly different form.

    Specs on the car:
    1984 325e Automatic, 160k miles
    Hennarot exterior (believed original paint). Paint is decent, has a couple door dings and 4 scratches.
    Black leather sport interior (original) in great shape.
    Fully optioned from the factory except foglights and limited slip diff (13 button OBC, power sunroof, sport interior, leather, etc), and nearly everything works.

    Currently the car has the factory drivetrain, but the engine has a mean rod knock. I will keep you all posted when I post up a new video titled "Death of an M20". (background) :mrgreen:

    The car will be receiving our standard M30b35 treatment, but will be retaining an automatic transmission. We have some, uhhhhhh, "other" things planned for the car as well. I wonder how much we can get done in 5.5 weeks.

    So far all we have done is borrow the KW 60/40 suspension and Hartge's off of my black car project (which has been put off indefinitely until I find a better shell), Also we added the suede Mtech2 wheel, and H1/H4s as well.

    Here are some pics as of 2 weeks ago...
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    Last edited by Funkmasta; 03-23-2009, 09:59 PM. Reason: smaller pictures
    Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
    That Guy.
    03 X5. 3 liter obviously.
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    Hartge's and still 4x4
    Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
    That Guy.
    03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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      #3
      that's better.

      In my opinion, a 60mm drop is too low for a daily driver, I'd ideally like something a little higher, so I don't have to stress about my oil pan and fenders...
      Last edited by Funkmasta; 03-23-2009, 09:28 PM.
      Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
      That Guy.
      03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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        #4
        That's with the eta in derr, right?

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          #5
          Yep, still has the 2.7 in it... for a little while longer.
          Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
          That Guy.
          03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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            #6
            lookin' good!

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              #7
              Henna?

              Henna Mentenna?

              So that is the new love, huh? Pretty decent, Joe.

              I believe you might actually keep this one...at least until someone offers you enough money for it.

              Luke

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              "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

              Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

              Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                #8
                Nice lookin ride man. I want a henna car!!!

                Is it always raining there?
                -Chris

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by StereoInstaller1 View Post
                  Henna?

                  Henna Mentenna?

                  So that is the new love, huh? Pretty decent, Joe.

                  I believe you might actually keep this one...at least until someone offers you enough money for it.

                  Luke
                  I told you the paint looked pretty decent! :)
                  I have a feeling you will get to know this car very, very, intimately.

                  Originally posted by So Live View Post
                  Nice lookin ride man. I want a henna car!!!

                  Is it always raining there?
                  This was definitely a score and a half, to find a henna car with an original 8/10 exterior, and an original 8/10 interior.

                  And yes, those pictures were taken 3 separate days, all of which were raining. That's spring in the NW for you...
                  Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
                  That Guy.
                  03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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                    #10
                    Man that car looks great. I'm not sure I understand why the automagic will be retained, but I'm sure you guys have a good reason.

                    Cool project, I'll watch.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by rThor432 View Post
                      Man that car looks great. I'm not sure I understand why the automagic will be retained, but I'm sure you guys have a good reason.

                      Cool project, I'll watch.
                      Just for something a little different. I'm not gonna lie (maybe I am getting old?), driving around an automatic is pretty dang convenient... I know that I really enjoy driving E34 535i's, and I think that drivetrain would turn the E30 into a total sport cruiser.

                      ...and the build is flexible. We can always change it over to a 5 speed down the line.
                      Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
                      That Guy.
                      03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Funkmasta View Post
                        Just for something a little different. I'm not gonna lie (maybe I am getting old?), driving around an automatic is pretty dang convenient... I know that I really enjoy driving E34 535i's, and I think that drivetrain would turn the E30 into a total sport cruiser.

                        ...and the build is flexible. We can always change it over to a 5 speed down the line.
                        I think it's actually a cool idea, it'll be the only car i've ever seen/heard of to do it!

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                          #13
                          Slight change in plans, I think we are going to convert to manual, will keep you posted! M30 swap is happening in the next 2 weeks!

                          New stuff!
                          Joe Funk -- Portland Oregon
                          That Guy.
                          03 X5. 3 liter obviously.

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                            #14
                            Hey, that lip looks familiar. Glad to see you guys found a common language :)
                            cars beep boop

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by kronus View Post
                              Hey, that lip looks familiar. Glad to see you guys found a common language :)

                              I was gonna ask, but I thought maybe he found another one primed the same color.

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