<![CDATA[ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread]]>Like many, I have always lusted after a clean E30 for a project car. I have always kept an eye out for the perfect car at the right price - I just hadn't run across one.... Until recently.

I had actually seen this car years ago in a friends garage, he had acquired it from Alabama and had bought a set of staggered Borbet Type A's from me to install on it. At the time he had no intention to sell it, so I just admired it and dreamed of owning my own some day.

I ran into this same friend at a local show this summer, and I asked if he had any shells laying around the shop he wanted to part with (he always had cars coming and going outta the shop). He said he could be convinced to sell the E30, since he was moving soon and didn't want to bring it with him. His brother had a "incident" with a pole and curb, and the car had sat for a year or two... And he didn't have the time or cash to fix it back up. I swung up to check it out:

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Obviously is alittle "rough" - but you can tell the paint will clean up really well, has zero rust, and had everything I wanted (manual, sunroof, pop out rear windows, late model, non airbag).

A deal was struck for me to get the car....

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YoungCR said:

Welcome back stranger, what’s in the garage these days?

E30 is still there but looking to get sold before winter.  We moved about 2 years ago into a new bigger place but with kids getting older (10 and 13 now) priorities have shifted.  If anyone’s interested LMK, I’ll get a FS post up sometime soon!

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ClassE said:

7 years…. Where has the time gone…

Welcome back stranger, what’s in the garage these days?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/119561https://wibimmers.com/post/119561Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:03:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:35:56 GMT]]>7 years…. Where has the time gone…

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/119540https://wibimmers.com/post/119540Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:35:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:52:07 GMT]]>OK good. Hung it on the tree? I didn't even think of that, nice!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/78260https://wibimmers.com/post/78260Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:52:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:48:58 GMT]]>I did - Thanks!!!  I could've sworn I uploaded a pic to the Secret Santa thread?!?  I'll take a look - I know I at least got a picture of it on the tree! 😂

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/78254https://wibimmers.com/post/78254Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:48:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:37:05 GMT]]>welcome back.

did you get your secret santa gift? usps confirmed delivery but you never said anything so Ive been worried you didnt.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/78246https://wibimmers.com/post/78246Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:37:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:57:55 GMT]]>

Snap said:

Why did you bump this emoji848.pngemoji16.png

I clicked expecting progress, leaving disappointed

Next time plan for disappointment, that way anything besides a bump will be really noteworthy. 😂

Im still alive, just had a busy winter of house work/kids/life/etc... starting to make plans for the "next project" on this car.  More to come as I start acquiring parts...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/78242https://wibimmers.com/post/78242Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:57:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:20:42 GMT]]>Same.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/78136https://wibimmers.com/post/78136Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:20:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:21:46 GMT]]>Why did you bump this [emoji848][emoji16]

I clicked expecting progress, leaving disappointed

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/78106https://wibimmers.com/post/78106Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:21:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:48:22 GMT]]>3rd page back bump. 😬

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/78094https://wibimmers.com/post/78094Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:48:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Sat, 25 Jun 2016 03:38:10 GMT]]>New FPR diaphragm installed - back up and running!!!

Once again - Brian comes through with MS knowledge and help that has made this whole project happen.  Can't thank him enough for the emails/calls/texts - this car would literally not be running without him.

Got a nice running/driving tune in tonight - hopefully some good video by the end of this weekend!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69980https://wibimmers.com/post/69980Sat, 25 Jun 2016 03:38:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:46:54 GMT]]>Just got off the phone with Aeromotive - It's always nice to work with companies that stand behind their products!  They're shipping me a new diaphragm after I spoke with their tech.  Hoping it gets here soon!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69783https://wibimmers.com/post/69783Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:46:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:38:17 GMT]]>Self cleaning engine bay, oh man that sucks!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69772https://wibimmers.com/post/69772Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:38:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:39:11 GMT]]>When it rains - it pours...

Recieved 6 new injectors, replaced and pressurized system..... No fuel leaks from injectors..... Just fuel pissing outta the vacuum manifold (if I wouldn't have been been soo pissed it would have been hilarious - all 6 vacuum ports were unplugged and leaking fuel EVERYWHERE).

Apparently my brand new Aeromotive FPR was back-feeding fuel out the vacuum port and filling the vacuum system.  So going to call Aeromotive and going to try to order a rebuild kit this AM.  It would be covered under warranty, but I don't wanna mess with removal/shipping/waiting - I just want this thing to run!!!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69771https://wibimmers.com/post/69771Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:39:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:25:00 GMT]]>Well.... That didn't go as planned.

FPR gauge was still showing a very fast pressure drop once it hit operating PSI.  Found injector #5 to be leaking... Thankfully I had ordered 2 injectors when #4 was leaking so pulled apart - replaced - and tried again.

Still leaking down pressure.

So kept looking..... And found this in intake runner #6:

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The greenish hue towards the bottom is standing fuel.  The small silver "spot" in the bottom of the runner just in front of the lake of fuel is the vacuum port... 

So my entire vacuum manifold and some of the lines were full of fuel as well.  Time for all new injectors.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69658https://wibimmers.com/post/69658Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:25:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Thu, 16 Jun 2016 02:16:06 GMT]]>Fancy new catch can is fancy.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69636https://wibimmers.com/post/69636Thu, 16 Jun 2016 02:16:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Thu, 16 Jun 2016 02:14:30 GMT]]>Added an extra ground to alternator - appears to be working great!

Thank the petroleum prophets for this one:

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69635https://wibimmers.com/post/69635Thu, 16 Jun 2016 02:14:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:21:13 GMT]]>Glad you got the injector ordeal square away. I am anxious to see this car and more anxious to hear it. Sorry to hear that your alternator stopped alternating.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69460https://wibimmers.com/post/69460Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:21:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:57:57 GMT]]>Got home - and injectors from MEPEH were there waiting for me!  Injectors installed and back up be running as of last night (thanks Ben!).

Unfortunately, my brand new alternator was not working so as it ran and drove - it was dropping voltage.  So removed alternator and bringing it in after work to test - and likely have a new one ordered.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69457https://wibimmers.com/post/69457Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:57:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:37:03 GMT]]>Long con: MAKS is actually MEPEH. You've now paid the same people twice. Injectors are for a Buick Regal. fuggin, /thread

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69409https://wibimmers.com/post/69409Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:37:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:49:56 GMT]]>Started the PayPal dispute process with MAKSInjection... That should be fun.

In the meantime - I got a referral to "MEPEH" for injectors.  Sent them some messages on my predicament, and got immediate responses back with good info and willingness to help.  Less then an hour later I had (2) injectors and some spare o-rings being shipped NDA - with plenty of unnecessary pictures of him boxing and at post office.

Cant say enough good things about that kind of service - good prices and great communication will always have me coming back!

So temporary injectors will be here tomorrow until I get my crap service resolved with MAKS - which means I should be up and running by tomorrow night!!!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69408https://wibimmers.com/post/69408Mon, 06 Jun 2016 21:49:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Sun, 05 Jun 2016 16:48:55 GMT]]>Agreed

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69378https://wibimmers.com/post/69378Sun, 05 Jun 2016 16:48:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Sun, 05 Jun 2016 14:01:36 GMT]]>

Snap said:

Original owner was a guy in texas, great service and communication, new owner is in florida and leaves you hanging with communication like a depressed 16 year old gamer managing an ebay store

Back from vacation... And no injectors.

Website shows them in stock, I've emailed 5 times over two weeks pleading to please ship ASAP and I'll be happy to pay for expedited shipping.... Zero responses back.

Time to cancel order and buy somewhere else.  I'll never recommend anyone to purchase from Maksinjection - absolute garbage company.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/69377https://wibimmers.com/post/69377Sun, 05 Jun 2016 14:01:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread on Fri, 27 May 2016 23:13:17 GMT]]>Original owner was a guy in texas, great service and communication, new owner is in florida and leaves you hanging with communication like a depressed 16 year old gamer managing an ebay store

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