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    Quote Originally Posted by Meatball546
    Hey, everyone.
    I've got a 1996 328iC. So far I have:
    Ceramic brake pads & Bav Auto discs
    Upgraded brass caliper bushing inserts
    Debaffled stock airbox
    Bilstein sport shocks and struts
    Half-assed fan delete mod

    In a couple weekends, (when I have some money...) I'll install stainless steel braided brake hoses, CDV delete and flush the whole system,
    K&N Apollo closed cold air intake system, and that's about it.

    It took me about two years, but now I really don't like convertibles. I'll admit, I don't have a prime example, (and I'm sure the prime examples are excellent) but I'd much rather go with a 96-98 328i sedan. I'm tired of lugging around the extra weight associated with having a convertible along with the reduced chassis rigidity. The seats are a pain in the ass to fold forward to get people and stuff in the back, the automatic roof mechanism doesn't work, and the roof has a small water leak in the rain that drips right down onto my left leg... I'd be much happier in the lighter, stiffer, more practical sedan. My plans for the 328 are multiple suspension upgrades, S52 swap, and possibly forced induction...
    Once you get it all setup you will be happy!
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    2004 X4 4.4i
    1987 325iS 24V 6speed


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    -Wheels/Tires/Suspension/Brakes
    sportmax 513 16x8, 0 offset Wheels
    Goodyear Eagle F1 Tires, less than 30 miles on them
    brembo blank rotors
    hawk hps pads
    ireland engineering stainless brake lines
    new master cylinder
    custom brake ducting with factory3performance backing plates
    koni's/ie3 springs
    ST swaybars
    akg 75d poly subframe bushings
    akg 75d poly adjustable trailing arm bushings- fully adjustable camber in rear
    subframe and trailing arms heavily reinforced (thanks to Thomas @ AutoFab Motorsports)
    bmw rear shock tower reinforcements

    -Engine/Transmission
    m20b25, 130,000 miles, excellent condition
    rebuilt head
    new radiator
    Spark Plugs (NGK V-Power ZGR5A)
    custom electric fan
    4-5 lbs removed from stock flywheel
    new sach's hd clutch kit
    new clutch slave cylinder
    z4 2.5 lever shortened slightly
    trm race shift knob
    new guibo
    4.10 lsd from 318is
    m coupe diff bushing

    -Interior/Exterior
    cloth sport seats from 318is
    jvc cd player
    infinity reference 5.25" coaxial speakers in front
    is front lip
    tucked bumpers
    ellipsoid headlights




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