Colorado general chat...

[Iannfld]

Interesting reading..... Few things:

My s52 e30 passed emmisions with the dash full of warning lights. No issue. I'm running custom exhaust with aftermarket cat.

I'm running an e30 m3 driveshaft, but I'm near certain the 328 one discussed works. Just avoid the one with the cv style joint.

I have receipts and records for all the parts I bought. I did not do a budget build, so there is a huge list of replacement "while you're in there" parts. I have 15k miles on mine without issue, so I'm glad I spent the money.

No way I'd run a 4.10 with an e36 trans. Mines running a 3.25 and that's plenty short.

I'd be amazed if you didn't go over budget with a swap, unless you have a pile of time to trouble shoot and Pilage the parts yards yourself.

Sorry - still waiting on the new interior. My trip to get it keeps getting pushed out.

Ian

[blefevre]

I did not do a budget build, so there is a huge list of replacement "while you're in there" parts.

Sorry - still waiting on the new interior. My trip to get it keeps getting pushed out.

Ian

I am the kind of person that replaces all "while you're in there" parts. I can't see me doing it for cheap. I just hope I can do it cheaper then just buying a swapped car.

Keep me updated with the interior.

[Iannfld]

Here's a quick list of what went into mine. I have all part numbers in a binder at home. Drop me a line if you want more info.

I do sometimes miss the sound of the M20 though!

S52 bottom end
S50 OBD1 Head and intake manifold, rebuilt with new valves, valve stem seals and valve retainers, headgasket, valve cover gasket, VANOS unit
M50 wiring harness
New S50 chain tensioner
E34 Base pan and dipstick, new basepan gasket
E28 Motor mounts
New S52 belt tensioner and pulleys
New belts
E36 M3 Transmission
E30 M3 driveshaft
New center support bearing
New Guibo
New water pump
New Thermostat
New thermostat housing
New Intake manifold gaskets
24 lb injectors
Euro HFM
Turner Motorsports chip
K&N cone airfilter
318ti trailing arms
318ti rear brakes
E30 3.25 lsd
M Roadster front brakes and hubs
New wheel bearings
Ground control coilovers
Ground control camber plates
Ground control rear shock mounts
Koni shocks
Racing dynamics sway bars
95 M3 steering rack
New E36 tie rods
96 M3 headers
97 M3 control arms
Offset control arm bushings
Ireland Engineering SS catback
Aftermarket Cat with custom exhaust
New clutch, release bearing, and slave cylinder
New starter
E30 radiator
KMAC trailing arm bushings
Powerflex subframe bushings
E21 brake booster
E21 fan
BBS RGR wheels
Falken Azenis RT615
M tech II Wheel
M Roadster Shifter and new bushings
E46 ZHP weighted shift knob

[iamsam]

Ian, it has been decreed that we need more pics of your car/build.

[blefevre]

Imagine a perfect E30 and that pretty much sums it up.

[Bimmerman325i]

Ross, I'd love that document as well!

Ian, awesome build!

[iamsam]

Ross, I'd love that document as well!

Ian, awesome build!

David, you have no E30 nor any plans to get one!

[monkeytaco]

Ian, your car sounds awesome, you must show up to a gathering soon.

I'll get you guys the document soon, it needs a bit of time spent cleaning/organizing before I "publish" it.

The only thing I didn't do to mine is refresh the valvetrain. Considering a few more parts I've sold my net cost is $1610 and change. Gross cost(which doesn't include parts/cars sold) is at $3180. I bet with the parts left to sell I can break even or maybe even profit!

[Bimmerman325i]

Always in motion, the future is.

[Cloudbase]

Imagine a perfect E30 and that pretty much sums it up.

I second that! I think you are crazy to give up heated cloth seats for leather. The RGR's look tits too, can't wait to get mine mounted.

[monkeytaco]

I second that! I think you are crazy to give up heated cloth seats for leather. The RGR's look tits too, can't wait to get mine mounted.

Hurry up I want to see it rollin on bbs!

Speaking of rolling, is the engine sorted in your alpine now Alex?

[blefevre]

I second that! I think you are crazy to give up heated cloth seats for leather.

Pretty sure they aren't heated, but still 10/10.

[Iannfld]

There's a few pics post swap at the bottom of the page below. The pics up top are real old (7or 8 years) and pre swap. I need to get some good shots the spring when it gets out of storage.

https://Www.cardomain.com/Id/iannfld

[iamsam]

There's a few pics post swap at the bottom of the page below. The pics up top are real old (7or 8 years) and pre swap. I need to get some good shots the spring when it gets out of storage.

Www.cardomain.com/Id/iannfld

yep I did some snooping and checked that out before I posted, but we need more/better pics!

[stoliver54]

oh my god.

this is so funny, yet so painful to watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV2qtvbIPFE

gets even better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2cuAA2NOt4

keeps digging that hole deeper....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF7_VHp95Ps

and worse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q60M4QYGac

I would kill this mofo if he was my lawyer, out clubbin and brings a hooker to my trial. What a douche. The worst part is the case is deciding a life sentence!