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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
    wrote on last edited by
    #186

    Well - had another pretty good night!

    Subframe is up and bolted in, rear coils are in, ebrake and driveshaft are bolted in, rear seats are in, new front sway bar end links and steering boots are in, new front tie rod ends are in.... Didn't install the new swaybar bushings though when I ran across this:

    DE57DF74-5598-48F1-9970-AE1D69FE8DDC.jpg

    Apparently the passenger front sway bar bushing mount was broke/stripped at some point and a PO or shop did this. I'm going to leave bushings "as is" until I can replace the front substructure.

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #187

      Hoping wheels are done at paint tomorrow so I can get tires mounted and set this thing on the ground.... Hopefully Saturday is a productive day!!!

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
        wrote on last edited by
        #188

        This is the e30 weekend!  Parts for mine are coming Friday so hopefully Monday it will be ready to go.

        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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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
          wrote on last edited by
          #189

          I'll just leave this here....

          86B7AF15-CF51-4171-80A2-1B3EE09DA9C4.jpg

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
            wrote on last edited by
            #190

            Interior is 99% done (for now at least):

            996B178C-A093-428E-89C1-EA40AC91E3B6.jpg

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            • wasnt m3W
              wasnt m3W
              wasnt m3
              wrote on last edited by
              #191

              I love everything about this except for the wood wheel and shift knob. Of course, you're building it for yourself, not me. Either way, this thing is awesome!

              m3sig-1.jpg

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              • ClassEC
                ClassEC
                ClassE
                wrote on last edited by
                #192

                I've always had a "thing" for wood wheels - but I do have to admit I'm undecided on if this one is gonna stay. The same wheel with brushed silver center - but wrapped in black leather - could be on the "to do" list.

                I've got a long list of stuff to do though before I get to that point!

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                • jc43089J
                  jc43089J
                  jc43089
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #193

                  Looking great!  Keep up the good work.

                  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
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #194

                    Dude.....  Hell yeah!!

                    That thing is looking good!!

                    15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                         @DrLeadFoot

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                    • ClassEC
                      ClassEC
                      ClassE
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #195

                      Not a bad day.

                      AC606907-398D-472E-8AEA-42AFD0DFC4DB.jpg

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                      • B
                        B
                        B C
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #196

                        Oh that is killer

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                        • wasnt m3W
                          wasnt m3W
                          wasnt m3
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #197

                          Oh my. Perfect!

                          m3sig-1.jpg

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #198

                            YES!!!

                            NSFW.

                            Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

                            15924991875a64c599885m.jpg

                                 @DrLeadFoot

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #199

                              Looks fantastic. Hopefully you make the e30 meet!

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                              • ClassEC
                                ClassEC
                                ClassE
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #200

                                Oh it better make it! Just need to bleed brakes, get exhaust on, install new tie rods, and get it aligned to have it driving!

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #201

                                  You already know how I feel about it=)

                                  museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                  • ClassEC
                                    ClassEC
                                    ClassE
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #202

                                    "Meh"

                                    :P

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #203

                                      Brakes bled - exhaust installed with new hangers - rear suspension adjusted. Just awaiting new tie rods Wednesday and it's ready to go!

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                                      • ClassEC
                                        ClassEC
                                        ClassE
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #204

                                        Two more cell pics from the weekend!

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                                        • B
                                          B
                                          B C
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #205

                                          You have the best year and best color of E30 ever made.  Just letting you know.

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