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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #214

    I thought Wednesday was the alignment goal?

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
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      #215

      It was - until I found a "meh" condition inner tie rod. So ordered new tie rod assemblies for both sides as a "better now then later" but they won't arrive until Wednesday. So I'll install Wednesday night.

      We're heading to the Dells Friday-through-Sunday to hang with my family, so planning to pack Thursday night or I'd try to get it aligned then. So will be driving it around next week, hopefully getting aligned Monday or Tuesday night!

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
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        ClassE said:

        It was - until I found a "meh" condition inner tie rod. So ordered new tie rod assemblies for both sides as a "better now then later" but they won't arrive until Wednesday. So I'll install Wednesday night.

        We're heading to the Dells Friday-through-Sunday to hang with my family, so planning to pack Thursday night or I'd try to get it aligned then. So will be driving it around next week, hopefully getting aligned Monday or Tuesday night!

        Let me know when you're cruising around. I might be up to stretch the legs on the bimmer.

        wasnt m3 said:

        I think chrome kidneys would set the car off real nice. The polished window trim really compliments the wheels.

        This car is sick but the one ounce of a purist in me agrees with the chrome kidneys. Get a brand new one from the dealer, so worth it.

        Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
          wrote on last edited by
          #217

          I have mixed feelings on the chrome kidneys.... May need some photoshoping.

          Where do you live John? I'm always in for some drive time - especially once this thing is up and running next week!

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
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            ClassE said:

            I have mixed feelings on the chrome kidneys.... May need some photoshoping.

            Where do you live John? I'm always in for some drive time - especially once this thing is up and running next week!

            Sounds like a cruise is in order.....

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            • ClassEC
              ClassEC
              ClassE
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              #219

              Well - didn't get much "work" done but did take the car for a quick spin through the neighborhood!

              Car felt great, suspension was tight/firm but comfy... Can't wait to stretch it out! Only got to 25-35mph, but tracked straight - steering was tight - overall a perfect test drive.

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              • ClassEC
                ClassEC
                ClassE
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                Side note: For a old - slightly "holey" exhaust.... It sounds friggen AWESOME. Damn it felt good to drive it around!

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                  328ci
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                  where are you located? Looks like a new neighborhood

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
                    wrote on last edited by
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                    ClassE said:

                    I have mixed feelings on the chrome kidneys.... May need some photoshoping.

                    Where do you live John? I'm always in for some drive time - especially once this thing is up and running next week!

                    I'm in Whitefish Bay (minutes north of the Murda Mil).  Meet half way somewhere where there are some twisties and good pic spots?  Are you in Oshkosh?

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                         @DrLeadFoot

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                    • ClassEC
                      ClassEC
                      ClassE
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #223

                      328ci said:

                      where are you located? Looks like a new neighborhood

                      We built a house about 3 years ago on the west side of Oshkosh and commute to Appleton daily.

                      I'm in for some cruising around this summer as soon as the car is ready to go!

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
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                        ClassE said:

                        Side note: For a old - slightly "holey" exhaust.... It sounds friggen AWESOME. Damn it felt good to drive it around!

                        My e36 muffler must have the inside blown out of it because it actually sounds awesome as well, nice low rumble idling, loud when on the throttle, and you can hear a little burbling/popping on downshift.  I only want to do something different because it is so rusty/junky looking hanging under there.

                        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                        • EarlE
                          EarlE
                          Earl
                          wrote on last edited by
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                          DrLeadFoot said:

                          I'm in Whitefish Bay (minutes north of the Murda Mil).  Meet half way somewhere where there are some twisties and good pic spots?  Are you in Oshkosh?

                          So.......KETTLE MORAINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                          • ClassEC
                            ClassEC
                            ClassE
                            wrote on last edited by
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                            I like driving the kettles!

                            So - we found out this past weekend we're expecting a baby girl in August... Better order some more car parts now while I still can!

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                            • jc43089J
                              jc43089J
                              jc43089
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #227

                              Congratulations!

                              2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                              3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                              '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                              '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                              '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                              '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                              '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
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                                Congrats!!!!

                                Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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                                     @DrLeadFoot

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
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                                  #229

                                  Cngrts =D

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                                  • B
                                    B
                                    B C
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                                    #230

                                    Awesome news :) 

                                    they are so cute

                                    if I can say the word "cute" amongst a group of other men without repercussion

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                                    • mkoeppM
                                      mkoeppM
                                      mkoepp
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                                      #231

                                      Congrats!!

                                      The car looks awesome!

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                                      • ClassEC
                                        ClassEC
                                        ClassE
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #232

                                        Thanks guys!

                                        We knew we were pregnant (well... She was) - but didn't know if it was a boy or girl. Happy it's a girl, my wife is more then excited!

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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #233

                                          You're lucky to get a boy and a girl like that=) That is what I will be hoping for when I create offspring

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