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whatsacivic?
03-23-2012, 02:12 PM
Ok to start this off i bought the car as is like the pictures below it is a 1986 325i with and 350 bored .60 over and a 400 crank. which = 388 cubic inches

build should put out 400+ hp

here are the current mods

*Eagle Crank
*APR Bolts
*Flat top Pistons-10.5:1 C/R
*Vortec Heads 60's z28 Cam Profile w/ Roller Rockers
*Modified Canton Oil Pan
*GM Saginaw 4 Spd Close Ratio Xmsn Rebuilt not new
*Hurst Super Shifter
*Aluminum Radiator HUGE
* Electric and Mechanical Fans
*Sanderson Ceramic Headers
*Polished Pro Comp Crosswind air gap Intake
*Ball Milled Rocker Covers
*Holley Carb, Vacuum Secondary
*Accel HEI ignition
*Custom Drive Shaft (made in ATL) Trans Tunnel and Hood Mods
*Indestructible, Stock BMW Limited Slip Rear End
*Eibach Springs
*Lowering Struts not sure name brand
*Ventilated Disc Brake Rotors
*Stainless brake lines Braided
*Wilwood Brake master Cylinder and Adjustable Proportioning valve
*Flowmaster 50 series mufflers with Magnaflow X-pipe
*17 inch non name wheels with spacers and longer bolts
*Custom wiring harness Front to back
*No powersteering-No power brakes-No A/C components at all
*Power windows and Sunroof still work

This is what it look like when i first bought her.

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Then i put in a new Speedo because the stock one was not operational : No Pictures

The next modification i am proceeding to do is a complete paint job engine bay and all new hard brake lines and have the bay as much as i can of all the sealant they apply to the bay

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some of the first paint supplies I bought

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some pictures updating the engine bay clean up debating on painting it or having it powdercoated im thinking blue

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body work all primed and just about ready for paint

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no more attenna hole yay@!

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more bay work! man, metal work takes forever

http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/whatsacivic/1986%20Bmw%20E30/IMG_6195.jpg
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dont need that tray any more!!!

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green91
03-23-2012, 03:31 PM
What a cool ass project! I bet its a blast to drive.

miatasaint
03-23-2012, 03:41 PM
Holy shit dude. Reps.

C230K
03-24-2012, 09:38 PM
I would love to own that car:)

whatsacivic?
04-02-2012, 12:37 AM
updated

AZN_Pride
04-02-2012, 06:48 AM
Bitch. Get that shit painted so we can finally color match my damn engine bay.

GOfast
04-12-2012, 06:43 PM
Sweet build!!!

whatsacivic?
06-09-2012, 09:16 PM
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Catnip
06-09-2012, 10:03 PM
Cool project! Ever tried some sticky tires with the stock rear end?

whatsacivic?
06-10-2012, 07:14 AM
nope not yet just those eagle f1's lets just say they would not hold!

whatsacivic?
06-10-2012, 10:07 PM
what color should i paint my e30, options?

Catnip
06-10-2012, 10:16 PM
White. Throw some green and gold pearl on it.

uho
06-11-2012, 12:10 AM
I'm liking what i see here.

Drummerboy
06-11-2012, 02:58 AM
Have you done any paint work prior to this? Reason I ask, I'd love to get into painting my own stuff, but it's a fairly large investment for all the stuff.


Did I understand you right? Did you say you were considering powdercoating the engine bay? Can they even do that?

speedminded
06-11-2012, 03:01 AM
what color should i paint my e30, options?First, please change the wheels! As for the color, anything works on an e30. I literally have thousands of e30 & e30 M3 photos, there is no wrong color...only wrong wheels and suspension setups.





Have you done any paint work prior to this? Reason I ask, I'd love to get into painting my own stuff, but it's a fairly large investment for all the stuff.


Did I understand you right? Did you say you were considering powdercoating the engine bay? Can they even do that?You can powder coat entire cars and trailers...locally. http://www.procryo.com (http://www.procryo.com/)

whatsacivic?
06-11-2012, 05:35 AM
Im probably going to paint it white and im looking at 16x8 +0 xxr 002.

AZN_Pride
06-11-2012, 11:57 AM
Im probably going to paint it white and im looking at 16x8 +0 xxr 002.

I told you to keep it white. Ass munch.

whatsacivic?
06-14-2012, 08:40 AM
update the color of the car will be super white paint code 040

alex14
06-14-2012, 09:26 PM
please dont put those rims on it. If it were me I would put some sort of foose style muscle car rim on it or something similar.

whatsacivic?
06-15-2012, 09:00 AM
what do you guys think about diamond racing steelies

www.diamondracingwheels.com : Stock Car Series (http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/stockcar.html)

what you guys thing 16x8 or 16x9 +12

alex14
06-15-2012, 09:41 AM
Super heavy and super trendy. I personally hate them.

CptWitwiki
06-15-2012, 12:05 PM
i only see 14s and 15s ... do they sell a 16?? i personally kinda like them.

whatsacivic?
06-16-2012, 07:51 AM
give me some options there guy i dont know other options....

Catnip
06-16-2012, 09:02 AM
Bogarts, since it makes power!

http://www.crankandpiston.com/brain/media/2011/06/DSC_0190-728x484.jpg

alex14
06-16-2012, 09:22 AM
http://www.dubzdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/GT_7_Matte_Black_MRR_Wheels.jpg

whatsacivic?
06-17-2012, 08:47 AM
not digging those wheels.. sorry bro

whatsacivic?
06-17-2012, 08:47 AM
Bogarts, since it makes power!

http://www.crankandpiston.com/brain/media/2011/06/DSC_0190-728x484.jpg

those arent to bad

AZN_Pride
06-17-2012, 12:41 PM
I keep telling him to go with Borbets, BBS, SSR, and so forth. But nope, its always XXR's, Diamond racing, or Rotas....

whatsacivic?
06-19-2012, 08:28 PM
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Catnip
06-19-2012, 08:34 PM
So what color did you decide? Just curious, but why not pull most of the trim/lock cylinders that's being taped up? The quarter glasses are pulled, front end taken apart, all the lights, etc, you may as well!

whatsacivic?
06-20-2012, 12:58 PM
pure white white is what i chose as a color and because eh to much more work im ready to put it back together and for the money ive spent so far and what i am going to use it for it will be nice enough for me!!

efNawesome
06-22-2012, 12:44 AM
awesome build deffinately gonna hang around for more updates

whatsacivic?
06-24-2012, 05:58 AM
Teaser.... sorry phone pictures

http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/whatsacivic/1986%20Bmw%20E30/2012-06-22_09-31-07_203.jpg
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CptWitwiki
06-24-2012, 08:05 AM
looks good man! in for some more pics

Catnip
06-24-2012, 09:05 PM
Hell yea! Time for a cage :P

whatsacivic?
06-27-2012, 09:25 PM
Not sure about the cage maybe, maybe not

Saung
06-28-2012, 04:52 PM
Nice project. What brand and welder model did you used on this project?

whatsacivic?
07-18-2012, 10:46 PM
Not sure about the cage maybe, maybe not

Lincoln welder

alex14
07-18-2012, 11:32 PM
motor back in yet?

whatsacivic?
07-22-2012, 11:50 PM
motor back in yet?

Good Question!

Answer Below VvVvVvV

whatsacivic?
07-23-2012, 12:08 AM
So here is our update, my dad came down to visit me and help me put the car back together i have had it for a couple weeks now just sitting in the garage. My Bro and Dad are here we will have lots of progress!

here is a update

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Thanks to my Dad and Bro, More progress Tomorrow!

whatsacivic?
07-24-2012, 11:27 PM
Sooooo, day 3 into brakes and we have tried 7 times..... found to be back and fourth between metric threads and standard. along with standard flare and double flare...... ahhhhhh, i could rip my hair out for buying this car. :no::no::no::thinking:...better yet im glad my dad is down here helping me find and trouble shoot all the leaks. I have traveled to the parts store about 10 times.....:2cents::2cents::2cents::2cents::2cents: :2cents::2cents::2cents::2cents::2cents::2cents::2 cents: more money spent of course. maybe tomorrow morning we will service them bad boys up and we will be leak free. Which means on to the HP!!! MOTOR TIME! :boobies::boobies::boobies::boobies::boobies::craz y::crazy::crazy::crazy::crazy::idb::idb::idb::idb: !!!! cant wait keep you guys up to date with all the Fuck ups! Thanks! see you guys at the end of the road!

whatsacivic?
07-26-2012, 06:08 PM
so to keep from going insane, we went to panama to ride some jet skis and hangout at the beach and catch some rays. Tomorrow morning is the big day the heart goes back into the shell! Wish me luck, here are some other pictures until then. Once again thanks a lot to my Dad!

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Progress! I love it!

whatsacivic?
07-27-2012, 03:36 PM
I love pictures

Brother disassembling the engine hoist!!!
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MOTOR BACK IN ITS PLACE

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More pictures of things going together!

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chaseamundo
07-27-2012, 03:54 PM
i have a kirk racing cage for this car if you are interested.

whatsacivic?
07-28-2012, 11:10 AM
Is it a bolt in or a weld in cage how many point? How much and pictures?

whatsacivic?
07-29-2012, 07:37 AM
VIDEO CLICK THE PICTURE!


http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/whatsacivic/1986 Bmw E30/th_2012-07-28_11-56-37_139.jpg (http://s1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/whatsacivic/1986 Bmw E30/?action=view&current=2012-07-28_11-56-37_139.mp4)

whatsacivic?
08-01-2012, 07:51 PM
brakes stopped leaking, serviced clutch today... need to install exhaust and some body moldings and polish the bumpers!!!! wooot for the fun that is about to come my way!!!! raw fuel out the exhaust pipe here i come lol!!!

:taun::taun:

whatsacivic?
08-14-2012, 12:09 AM
Polishing bumpers how to? - R3VLimited Forums (http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=258360)