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The 5 Year Restoration - E30 M3 Reborn
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Hard to believe its been 5 years, I remember when you picked this up. Things sure escalated from your initial plans, and in the best way.
Enjoy the car man, you deserve it. Thank you for documenting everything so beautifully. It will come in handy for many people in the future.Current:
1989 325i
1988 M3
1987 325ic
Past:
2001 330ci
2001 M3
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Originally posted by alpinewhite318i View PostWhich a/c compressor were you trying to install with the newer style bracket? I just ordered one so I can install a later style Seiko compressor from an 91 325i. This bracket also fits the M10B18 block for 84 318i.
I finally gave up on it and have gone back to the original AC compressor, which i sent off to be rebuilt (just got it back). Will share more info on that shortly.
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Originally posted by jhaurimn View PostHard to believe its been 5 years, I remember when you picked this up. Things sure escalated from your initial plans, and in the best way.
Enjoy the car man, you deserve it. Thank you for documenting everything so beautifully. It will come in handy for many people in the future.
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Yes I finally received the newer style compressor bracket via special order Germany. I have been hearing a lot of bad things bad using it, doesn't sound promising! Where did you sent out your compressor to be rebuilt? I might just end up using the old one, it still works but it's loud and causing vibrations!
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First off - WOW what is this new hotness on r3v’s redesign? Looks awesome!
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Originally posted by alpinewhite318i View PostYes I finally received the newer style compressor bracket via special order Germany. I have been hearing a lot of bad things bad using it, doesn't sound promising! Where did you sent out your compressor to be rebuilt? I might just end up using the old one, it still works but it's loud and causing vibrations!
The car’s fender is finally fixed (will upload pics shortly). It is getting clear bra on the hood and new fender, ceramic on the glass, a couple other goodies, then should be home this week
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Originally posted by BMG View PostThe electric rad fan from eBay, was this a used item
On the fuse decals, I worked with Pukar Designs to design them. I think he can still do them
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Ok we're overdue for an update. Long slow progress, but the car is now done except for figuring out what's off with my compressor wiring (AC compressor kicks on then off quickly)
Anyways, here's the good stuff
Mr Stratton's handiwork...
Back.
Zinc'd all hardware and powdercoated the factory AC bracket
There's no comparison for robustness between the two (new style on the right, now a paperweight). Also notice the 2 &1/2 bolts between the two? Thats the hardware FROM BMW - one bolt cracked in half without me touching it. Not an over-tighten, sheared off bolt, it split while i was driving the car. Thankfully i didnt Loctite it and the threads were all clean - it backed out easily with finger pressure on the shattered edge. I think BMW must have outsourced the production of these things to China or something. The quality is unbelievably bad.
Compressor on and connected.
Had to get back in here to deal with some blower cage rattle and my wipers refusing to turn off. Trimmed a bit on the blower motor housing to give the hamster cages more clearance and the wipers fixed themselves when i unplugged/replugged them.
My paint protection film guys did paint correction on the newly painted hood and fender (both were cured in an oven, so they were good to polish right away), applied the xpel film, ceramic coated the glass, and then took some glamour shots...
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Originally posted by CurrusDei View Post
I found an OE branded one (not "genuine BMW") - so far it works well. Still need to straighten out some compressor wiring.
On the fuse decals, I worked with Pukar Designs to design them. I think he can still do them
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