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    #16
    Ok, so here is the story behind my car since I have posted less about my car than 325i has.... haha

    I got the car as a gift in april 2010 for my 18th birthday. I had been searching a lot and finally got lucky enough to find a late model 325is. It was just forgotten in the back of some random Chrysler dealer when I found it. We talked to a salesman who finally found the keys for it and of course, it didn't start. So, we haggled with the guy and got it for $1500 which was on the high end considering it didn't run.

    After we had towed it home we messed with it and messed with it and couldn't get it to fire. So through the power of the internet I had discovered the stomp test and found out it was the ICV. After cleaning that it ran! Now it seemed like the $1500 wasn't so much after all. Now I started driving it daily for about three days when it stranded me first... bad clutch. Luckily I have access to a lift so we changed the clutch and the rear wheel bearings along with other parts that were worn out.

    After that it turned out to be pretty reliable for a couple of months... Until I lost an upper radiator hose. Stranded a second time and third time being towed home ha. Now was time to do the water pump and timing belt along with new hoses. At this time I thought it was about time to actually upgrade it which I wanted to start doing right when I got it but with an e30 thats not realistic.

    I lowered it first with bavauto springs and bilstein sports (current setup). We also dropped the subframe, upgraded all the bushings, and welded in camber adjustments. Then got a custom exhaust done and put on the Enkei92's.
    Since college started upgrades have definitely gone down but she is a work in progress!

    Hoping to do IE stage 3 springs and mess with wheel spacers and tire sizes next

    Hoped you enjoyed,
    Thanks!
    - 1990 325is
    - 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X

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      #17
      They're enkei92's 15x7 up front 15x8 in the back
      - 1990 325is
      - 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X

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        #18
        Damn, looking at these pics makes me want moar low haha
        - 1990 325is
        - 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X

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          #19
          Originally posted by ADOPEWITASCOPE View Post
          Damn, looking at these pics makes me want moar low haha
          I TOLD YOU!!
          1997 Audi A4 1.8t 5-Speed (bamboo metallic): ST Coilovers, Sport Edition 17x7.5 Et35, 215/45/17 Kumho AST, Panzer, Depo Ecodes, 55w 5k bulbs, Magnaflow 14815, Res delete, JHM Vent Boost gauge
          2001.5 Audi s4 2.7tt 6-Speed (Imola Yellow)
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            #20
            Dude.. its bad! Because I have zero income! but as soon as I make the money I know where its going now hahaha
            - 1990 325is
            - 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X

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              #21
              Originally posted by ADOPEWITASCOPE View Post
              Dude.. its bad! Because I have zero income! but as soon as I make the money I know where its going now hahaha
              MOAR LOW!:hitler: haha
              1997 Audi A4 1.8t 5-Speed (bamboo metallic): ST Coilovers, Sport Edition 17x7.5 Et35, 215/45/17 Kumho AST, Panzer, Depo Ecodes, 55w 5k bulbs, Magnaflow 14815, Res delete, JHM Vent Boost gauge
              2001.5 Audi s4 2.7tt 6-Speed (Imola Yellow)
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                #22
                Now, MUCH sooner than later haha
                - 1990 325is
                - 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by ADOPEWITASCOPE View Post
                  Now, MUCH sooner than later haha
                  Thatll be sweet, your gonna bottom out in front of CTLM haha i scrap in the a4 there
                  1997 Audi A4 1.8t 5-Speed (bamboo metallic): ST Coilovers, Sport Edition 17x7.5 Et35, 215/45/17 Kumho AST, Panzer, Depo Ecodes, 55w 5k bulbs, Magnaflow 14815, Res delete, JHM Vent Boost gauge
                  2001.5 Audi s4 2.7tt 6-Speed (Imola Yellow)
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                    #24
                    Looks great man! Don't lower it any more. It's just right. So many E30's get bastardized into ridiculous stances. It's kind of like tattoo's, sometimes less is more. Spend the money you would lowering it on a Z3 1.9 shifter and a Z3 non-progressive steering rack. I have H&R Sports w/ Bilstein Sports and I hate the way mine rides, but it's probably the 17's more than the suspension.
                    JOY IS AN E30...

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                      #25
                      Enkei 92s are among my favorite wheels for an E30.

                      Also, you do need more low. I'd suggest just start saving for coilovers if you want to be aggressive, or if you want to stick with traditional springs then go for H&R Race or IE3 springs, and make sure you get E90 drop hats while you are at it, it's only $20 for another 1/2" of low in the front!

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Cloudbase View Post
                        Looks great man! Don't lower it any more. It's just right. So many E30's get bastardized into ridiculous stances. It's kind of like tattoo's, sometimes less is more. Spend the money you would lowering it on a Z3 1.9 shifter and a Z3 non-progressive steering rack. I have H&R Sports w/ Bilstein Sports and I hate the way mine rides, but it's probably the 17's more than the suspension.
                        Yeah, we will see what happens when the money starts coming back in.. ha I ran 17's for a little bit and couldn't stand the ride and finally got fed up with it

                        How much custom work does it take to put the z3 steering rack in an e30?
                        - 1990 325is
                        - 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X

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                          #27
                          None. All you have to do is bend one of the hard lines. You have to bend the tabs on the subframe down too, but as long as you are careful, it's no prob. It was one of the best upgrades I did to mine.
                          JOY IS AN E30...

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                            #28
                            Yeah I'll for sure have to do that then and my rack is starting to go out anyways....
                            - 1990 325is
                            - 2016 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X

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                              #29
                              I think i saw your car at i-70 & Morrison accompanied with bunch or JDM, i waved.

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by boriksh View Post
                                I think i saw your car at i-70 & Morrison accompanied with bunch or JDM, i waved.
                                Haha i was riding shotgun. we were with the CSM racing club. Your m3 sounded nice we hoped youd hop in line behind the subbys. We were just out on a cruise
                                1997 Audi A4 1.8t 5-Speed (bamboo metallic): ST Coilovers, Sport Edition 17x7.5 Et35, 215/45/17 Kumho AST, Panzer, Depo Ecodes, 55w 5k bulbs, Magnaflow 14815, Res delete, JHM Vent Boost gauge
                                2001.5 Audi s4 2.7tt 6-Speed (Imola Yellow)
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