<![CDATA[87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!!]]>Money spent so far:
55 - fan and clutch from forum member
15 - new odometer gears from Garagistic
250 - Carpet and Ellipsoids from forum member
162 - hood shock and clips, entire hose and clamp kit grille clips from Bavauto
115 - Reconditioned exhaust manifolds. New nuts, studs and gaskets.
100 - New lower shift boot and shift linkages from autohausaz.
80 - z3 shifter

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too much

Hey guys, new to the e30 . mostly an e34 person so far, but i saw a deal i couldnt pass by and figured i could use a project :)

as it stands right now
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paint is PERFECT. car is dirty because its been sitting under a tarp for a couple months due to it lacking a rear window. paint was redone about 4-5 years ago by bmw and the car is from texas.. so no body rust!
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yes, these are e46 fender ducts. no I dont know why.
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guy i bought it from said he was stripping interior out to restore the car. he threw out the carpet because it was shitty.... i cant find another carpet! anyone have one for sale? :)
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no floorboard rust
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trunk full o parts
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exhaust off a ford lightning. no mufflers. dont ask.
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parts that were in the back seat. none of the seats have holes. minor cracks.. could use some TLC
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minor corrosion on the rear floorboard. i imagine this will just wash out.
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checkin out my current car
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bay shot... its really dirty but the engine started up fine when i replace the battery. 'fine' is defined as loud as fck due to one of the exhaust manifolds not being bolted to the cats. I get a check engine light but im hoping its either due to no pressure on the exhaust or due to there being no sensor on the coolant resivoir
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worst part of the car. ill probably take as much of it off with a sander as i can then coat it with anti-rust paint.
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Hoping i can find some parts on these boards and get it running and looking good with your guys' help!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/139/87-e30-vert-build-thread-now-with-m50-swapRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:36:31 GMTSat, 04 Jun 2011 07:25:07 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:09:45 GMT]]>May have sourced an mtech 1 kit. will let you know :)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/52665https://wibimmers.com/post/52665Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:09:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:12:17 GMT]]>Wire from starter solenoid to starter itself was lose.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27677https://wibimmers.com/post/27677Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:12:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Fri, 06 Sep 2013 21:38:08 GMT]]>what was the crank issue

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27674https://wibimmers.com/post/27674Fri, 06 Sep 2013 21:38:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Fri, 06 Sep 2013 06:11:57 GMT]]>

Blaine0002 said:

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u gonna tuck that rear bumper?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27661https://wibimmers.com/post/27661Fri, 06 Sep 2013 06:11:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Fri, 06 Sep 2013 06:10:19 GMT]]>

CYoung said:

Cool. That has been on my list of colors to own, looks awesome on E28s.

I may have found the color to do my e28!!!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27660https://wibimmers.com/post/27660Fri, 06 Sep 2013 06:10:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:36:50 GMT]]>Cool. That has been on my list of colors to own, looks awesome on E28s.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27646https://wibimmers.com/post/27646Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:36:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Thu, 05 Sep 2013 21:10:19 GMT]]>Just kidding. Royalblau

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27637https://wibimmers.com/post/27637Thu, 05 Sep 2013 21:10:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:32:07 GMT]]>pretty sure its orientblau. ill check it once i get home :)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27633https://wibimmers.com/post/27633Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:32:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:52:29 GMT]]>What color is your car again? Looks great

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27513https://wibimmers.com/post/27513Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:52:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 10:53:29 GMT]]>What suspension did you go with?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27458https://wibimmers.com/post/27458Tue, 03 Sep 2013 10:53:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:28:11 GMT]]>love having new suspension

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menomonie roads meet my skidplate

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/27450https://wibimmers.com/post/27450Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:28:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:45:59 GMT]]>6KEp9X4.jpg

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/23811https://wibimmers.com/post/23811Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:45:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Wed, 01 May 2013 17:22:22 GMT]]>wo0t i can finally change thread titles.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22331https://wibimmers.com/post/22331Wed, 01 May 2013 17:22:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:59:15 GMT]]>asdfasdf

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22288https://wibimmers.com/post/22288Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:59:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:33:21 GMT]]>i see lots of good work done, yet those fenders are still lingering....

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22268https://wibimmers.com/post/22268Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:33:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:28:00 GMT]]>Neat valve cover!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22258https://wibimmers.com/post/22258Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:28:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:13:34 GMT]]>Your lack of battery may cause no crank ;)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22238https://wibimmers.com/post/22238Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:13:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:59:55 GMT]]>377208101513640787674111747072412n.jp

Everythings together, but no crank.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/22237https://wibimmers.com/post/22237Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:59:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:22:17 GMT]]>

someone said:

Do you still have the parts car? I havent heard back from you about snagging the parts I need=\

Naw man, the police were on my ass awhile back about it sitting in my yard for so long, and so I had to get rid of it. Luckily, i dont think I had any parts you needed, definately none in good shape.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10009https://wibimmers.com/post/10009Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:22:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:51:42 GMT]]>Do you still have the parts car? I havent heard back from you about snagging the parts I need=\

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10007https://wibimmers.com/post/10007Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:51:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:08:22 GMT]]>

wsor said:

it's in! Did you delete your Facebook? Haven't heard from you in a while!

nope i just blocked you ;)

kidding, yeah i deleted it.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10006https://wibimmers.com/post/10006Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:08:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:25:10 GMT]]>it's in! Did you delete your Facebook? Haven't heard from you in a while!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10005https://wibimmers.com/post/10005Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:25:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:55:44 GMT]]>Well, after 4 months (what?) of work at the machine shop, i only have one really quick update.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/10003https://wibimmers.com/post/10003Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:55:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to 87' E30 vert build thread! Now with M50 Swap!!! on Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:27:09 GMT]]>Weathers been nice, so i did some work.

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Got the top as a christmas gift from the parents.

Top is from topsonline. I did replace the tension straps and cables.

Unfortunately the crimped part of the front window seal guide broke off, so i need to order new ones for both sides before i can fit the cables and finish the project.

The frame also isnt secured down fully, thats why theres so much gap between the top and the frame.

The top quality was pretty good. The instructions suck, but the top actually wasnt a complete #$%^ to replace. If i had to sit down, i could definately point out some imperfections in it, but its the best quality you can get besides overpriced OEM.

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