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  1. 03-23-2012, 02:12 PM #1
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    Post 1986 BMW E30 Build Thread

    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.













    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





    some of the first paint supplies I bought



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
























    body work all primed and just about ready for paint






    no more attenna hole yay@!








    more bay work! man, metal work takes forever





    dont need that tray any more!!!



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  2. 03-23-2012, 03:31 PM #2
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    What a cool ass project! I bet its a blast to drive.
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    Holy shit dude. Reps.
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    I would love to own that car


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    updated
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    Bitch. Get that shit painted so we can finally color match my damn engine bay.
    (919): so I was just driving high and I stopped to let a pinecone cross the road because I thought it was a hedgehog.
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    Sweet build!!!
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    Cool project! Ever tried some sticky tires with the stock rear end?
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    nope not yet just those eagle f1's lets just say they would not hold!
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    what color should i paint my e30, options?
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    White. Throw some green and gold pearl on it.
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    I'm liking what i see here.
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    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?


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    Quote Originally Posted by whatsacivic? View Post
    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.




    Quote Originally Posted by Drummerboy View Post
    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
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    Im probably going to paint it white and im looking at 16x8 +0 xxr 002.
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    Quote Originally Posted by whatsacivic? View Post
    Im probably going to paint it white and im looking at 16x8 +0 xxr 002.
    I told you to keep it white. Ass munch.
    (919): so I was just driving high and I stopped to let a pinecone cross the road because I thought it was a hedgehog.
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    Default UPDATE

    update the color of the car will be super white paint code 040
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  19. 06-14-2012, 09:26 PM #19
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    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.
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    what do you guys think about diamond racing steelies

    www.diamondracingwheels.com : Stock Car Series

    what you guys thing 16x8 or 16x9 +12
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    Super heavy and super trendy. I personally hate them.
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    i only see 14s and 15s ... do they sell a 16?? i personally kinda like them.
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    give me some options there guy i dont know other options....
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    Bogarts, since it makes power!

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    not digging those wheels.. sorry bro
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    Quote Originally Posted by Catnip View Post
    Bogarts, since it makes power!

    those arent to bad
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    I keep telling him to go with Borbets, BBS, SSR, and so forth. But nope, its always XXR's, Diamond racing, or Rotas....
    (919): so I was just driving high and I stopped to let a pinecone cross the road because I thought it was a hedgehog.
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    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!
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    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!!
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    awesome build deffinately gonna hang around for more updates
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    Teaser.... sorry phone pictures



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    looks good man! in for some more pics
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    Hell yea! Time for a cage :P
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    Not sure about the cage maybe, maybe not
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    Nice project. What brand and welder model did you used on this project?
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    Quote Originally Posted by whatsacivic? View Post
    Not sure about the cage maybe, maybe not
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    motor back in yet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by alex14 View Post
    motor back in yet?
    Good Question!

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