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  1. 06-06-2007, 06:39 PM #1
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    Default my 5th bmw

    Here is my latest addition.......
    1990 325i
    I just picked up the car a couple of weeks ago
    It came with:
    M3 springs and Bilstien Touring Struts
    Dinan Chip
    New ReUphostery
    Sony Head Unit with Sony Speakers
    And Gun Metal Basket Weaves
    Hella H1/H4 Conversion Headlights.
    Everything is working on the car right now and im getting 178whp so im pretty happy with that.
    I plan on replacing the driver's side impact strip and fog light lense and thats about it for the cosmetics.
    I have about $2000 to spend on this car so I am open to any suggestions and comments about my car.



    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    i like it
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    so why did you get rid of all the other ones?
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    Quote Originally Posted by magicandmisc
    I have about $2000 to spend on this car so I am open to any suggestions and comments about my car.
    Coilovers. Not springs, not sleeves, but coilovers.
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    my car is an automatic my overdrive button wasnt working during the dyno i fixed it afterwards. i live out towards cartersville and me and ted were messig around the hole way to powder springs so he converter was hot also... after i dynoed it i puyt it back to stock and it felt stronger and my wheels bent on the pass. side hell fr what it was ying on th dyno ican still manage to get a 14.00 in the 1/4
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2kaccord
    Coilovers. Not springs, not sleeves, but coilovers.


    I'd get an IS front chin spoiler and an IS rear trunk lip spoiler, too.
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    i love e30's
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    yea i was thinking about the 'is' lip spoilers
    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    dude you need some bad ass rims. Seriously those mesh...never work on the bmw unless there BBS. I've always like the 5 spoke massive lip on those cars.
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    yea i was thinking about rims, but i would like to focus more on the mechanics of the car rather than the cosmetics (when talking about spending a lot of money)
    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    I like it man.
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    Looks to be in good shape for a 17 year old car, good luck with it.

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    I think the car looks badass as is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by magicandmisc
    I have about $2000 to spend on this car so I am open to any suggestions and comments about my car.
    Don't do shit to it.

    Except removing the Georgia plate. Takes away from the car. Seriously. Anything more will be a waste. Car is beautiful as it sits. Later, QD.
    FOR MORE INFO, CLICK THE PIC!!!

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    I'm going to have a agree with QD.
    Mod it, and the value will drop on such a nice car.
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    slam it IMO
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    ground control coilovers, then take them off for the next E30 when you sell it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by joesblk_teg
    slam it IMO
    ...agreed. slam that bitch & get a new front bumper & that motherfucker will be clean as hell
    Quote Originally Posted by Nemesis
    that suede is amazing. It just screams " drive me naked and let my seats caress your nuts"
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    thats a fucking nice BMW...

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    i agree w/ QD too,to nice of a car....and i like the wheels
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    thanks
    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    Washed and Waxed today












    My Girlfriend...
    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    Ah, I love e30's. This one looks awesome and it's already got some good stuff in it. If anything, I'd just put a little lip spoiler on it...but otherwise, this car is perfect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VooDooXII
    Ah, I love e30's. This one looks awesome and it's already got some good stuff in it. If anything, I'd just put a little lip spoiler on it...but otherwise, this car is perfect.

    Thanks!
    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    Really good tires (Azenis 615's, etc.), upgraded [anti-] sway/roll bars, IS lip...it will practically be a differant car.

    If you really want differant wheels i'd suggest the team dynamics or oem E36 M3's
    i would love e46 m3 wheels, but i have to think 4 lug
    and im thinking about the IS lip spoiler for the rear but it would scrape everywhere i drive if i had the front one.
    Quote Originally Posted by TRDwasiq
    FRont bumper
    it just needs an impact strip for the drivers side
    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    Unless you do a 5-lug conversion(pretty expensive) you're kinda limited on wheels, there are sometimes good looking stuff on ebay...other than that you're shit out of luck....Nice car BTW... if its got an open diff, i'de change it, a little suspension work and that may be it...my boy just finished his 5-lug conversion on a 91 325is, we dropped an S50 eng in there too, little shit moves...there's a lot you can do, just depends on the pockets and if you feel the car is worth putting all that money into it....good luck! here is my boys car.



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    Quote Originally Posted by quicksylver
    Unless you do a 5-lug conversion(pretty expensive) you're kinda limited on wheels, there are sometimes good looking stuff on ebay...other than that you're shit out of luck....Nice car BTW... if its got an open diff, i'de change it, a little suspension work and that may be it...my boy just finished his 5-lug conversion on a 91 325is, we dropped an S50 eng in there too, little shit moves...there's a lot you can do, just depends on the pockets and if you feel the car is worth putting all that money into it....good luck! here is my boys car.
    5 Lug conversion is a bling mod. It is pointless and stupid. What does it give you? A better choice of wheels that are too big for the car?

    The car will handle better on 15s than it will on 17s. 225.50.15 in either an Azenis 615 or Hankook zz2 is what you need and all you need. Rims that fit this size tires are plentiful. In fact I have one set on my e30 now and another set in my garage. 16s are even just a touch too bi but not too bad.

    and while your boys car does look decent. The wheels look way too big and it is jacked up now... 15s on a slammed e30 with 225 tires tucked is the way to go if you are going for looks.

    If you are going for performance then 15s with 225s and a decent spring/shock combo with some upgraded sways and replace all the bushings so they are fresh is the way to go.

    Cliff Notes:

    5 Lug swap on e30 is for bling. There is no real benefit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    5 Lug conversion is a bling mod. It is pointless and stupid. What does it give you? A better choice of wheels that are too big for the car?

    The car will handle better on 15s than it will on 17s. 225.50.15 in either an Azenis 615 or Hankook zz2 is what you need and all you need. Rims that fit this size tires are plentiful. In fact I have one set on my e30 now and another set in my garage. 16s are even just a touch too bi but not too bad.

    and while your boys car does look decent. The wheels look way too big and it is jacked up now... 15s on a slammed e30 with 225 tires tucked is the way to go if you are going for looks.

    If you are going for performance then 15s with 225s and a decent spring/shock combo with some upgraded sways and replace all the bushings so they are fresh is the way to go.

    Cliff Notes:

    5 Lug swap on e30 is for bling. There is no real benefit.
    I totally agree that 5-lug swap on a E30 is a complete bling job. We did it because most of the parts came from his brothers' donner car, otherwise it would've been ridiculous to pay for. as far as the wheels, yeah they're a little big but this particular car was jacked up a little to accomodate the 255 on the rear wheels. he's working on getting coilovers, smaller tires and lowering the car some.
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    Really good tires (Azenis 615's, etc.), upgraded [anti-] sway/roll bars, IS lip...it will practically be a differant car.

    If you really want differant wheels i'd suggest the team dynamics or oem E36 M3's
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    FRont bumper
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    damn sexy
    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    Gorgeous car. Always loved the E30s. They make good rally cars with a little work. I'd keep the look mostly stock but beef up the suspension and engine and keep the wheels.
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    boost it
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    Quote Originally Posted by -SkInNy-
    boost it
    after college, im trying to keep my mods under $2K
    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    sweet ass car! love all your other bimmers but this one is top notch!
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    i love e30s.
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    best advice you'll get: to avoid wasting money on foreign over priced parts and obvious problems that will happen, SELL IT.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kayfuNk
    best advice you'll get: to avoid wasting money on foreign over priced parts and obvious problems that will happen, SELL IT.
    Are you retarded? I think that is the most uneducated single dumbest post I have ever read.

    Please explain sir? I would LOVE to here your response...

    My 89 325i has 200,000 miles. Everything works. It passed emissions with 1/20 of the limits. It gets almost 30mpg on the highway(I bet that is better that that shit box 350z in your sig)

    PLEASE explain your retarded comments. PLEASE!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kayfuNk
    best advice you'll get: to avoid wasting money on foreign over priced parts and obvious problems that will happen, SELL IT.
    im sure the parts for my car are cheaper than your parts
    It's not a question of how fast it will go, it is a matter of how fast do you want to go.


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    Quote Originally Posted by magicandmisc
    im sure the parts for my car are cheaper than your parts
    No way man...

    he has a "FairladyZ" baby!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    No way man...

    he has a "FairladyZ" baby!!!
    lol parts for the Z are prettyyy expensive, trust me...i know
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    Quote Originally Posted by Driftk1d350z
    lol parts for the Z are prettyyy expensive, trust me...i know
    I was being "sarcastic"
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