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[Panici]

Welcome! Post up some details about your car!

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I'm on to v2 of my single 3" exhaust setup, but still looking for other options.





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First owner always takes a bath.
I can understand if you want a warranty, aren't mechanically inclined, and want to change cars every 3-5 years.

For me there is zero appeal as working...

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Looks like you've got a great start to the project.

I like your parts shed. Most of my parts are crammed into the basement, would love to have a dedicated shed to store everything. ...

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I have the bad habit of tracking what I've spent on my E30 over the last 9 years. Let's just say I could almost have a new corvette instead. 😅

But that doesn't matter, because maintaining,...

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Thanks guys! It's fun to see the body panels finally come together.
I bought that Kamei rear valance/apron from Albie325 in 2019 and this is the first time it's been bolted to the car!
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I've used autotune like that before as well. Clearly showed the results of the classic M52 to M50 intake manifold swap on my car.

Your build looks wild! You don't see a BMW powerplant in...

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You're going to love the X3 booster.
IMO it modernizes the pedal feel while still being able to threshold brake without ABS.

I like how you mounted the rear prop valve. Mine is tucked...

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I used half of the e30 cable (connected to E30 cruise control actuator under the dash) and half of the E36 cable (connected to the throttle body).

I actually wouldn't recommend this now,...

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Looking good, nice cowcatcher!

Your video isn't working for me btw.

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The E30 is ready for the 2023 season!
I still have a few small items to button up, but I can work on them as time allows.

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Finally got the back end together....

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Here is 35411163228 compared to my modified (shortened) cable. Almost the exact same length.

Had to add an extra (aftermarket) cable stop to take up some of the slack at the throttle body....

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Oof those cold days are unforgiving. Glad you are on the mend though. Were you wearing any kind of protective pants?

Had a guy lowside right in front of me while I was walking one day. Cold...

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Torbaymods / torbayshop makes some reproduction E30 stuff.

I ordered some stuff for my E28 and am pleased with the quality so far (although I have not mounted it on the car yet).
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Definite James Bond vibes!

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I replaced it as a maintenance item. Rear u-joint on my old shaft was quite notchy even though it was from a lower mileage vert 328i E36.
A new OEM shaft costs significantly more then this upgrade....

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I have a set of Turner Motorsport Rear shock mounts (HP Aluminum/Rubber).

I got mine used, but pretty sure these are it:
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...shock-mounts-r...

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That does look satisfying with the parts laid out on the ground!
Nothing builds momentum like a new project. Last two months I've been working my tail off getting the E30 ready for spring (so I...

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Two months of wrenching every weekend and the E30 is back on the ground!
Still more to do before spring but we are getting close! 🙂

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Thanks! 😁...