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New ride! 89 e30 vert

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    bfinley
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    Nicely done John!

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    • patsbimmer1P
      patsbimmer1P
      patsbimmer1
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      #127

      That is one of the coolest shift knobs I have ever seen!

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
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        #128

        Thanks!  You can get them at mid america motorworks, cheap too.  It has to be drilled out to fit though, I have a drill bit that is the right size if anyone would like anything drilled for a custom shift knob.  I have some more pics to put up I have just been too busy.

        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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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
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          #129

          I recently cleaned, the connectors for the taillights, a battery post/terminal scrubber works great, then a light coating of vaseline to keep corrosion away.

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          Here are a couple of quick pics of the new spoiler and antenna.

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          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
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            #130

            I never understood why BMW had to make that third brake light so ugly and out of place=/ Looks great otherwise 😃

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            • KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRolls
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              #131

              Earl said:

              I never understood why BMW had to make that third brake light so ugly and out of place=/ Looks great otherwise 😃

              Maybe like a safety regulation or something?

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              • jc43089J
                jc43089J
                jc43089
                wrote on last edited by
                #132

                Yea, same reason for the diving boards.

                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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                • jc43089J
                  jc43089J
                  jc43089
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                  #133

                  I guess the Royal Purple cleans a little too well, I developed a steady oil drip from the oil cooler thermostat end cap, around a drop every 3-5 seconds.  I planned to replace all of the gaskets and o rings on the oil cooler but I called the local BMW dealer and the only part that they had in stock was the cap and o ring.  Good deal because that was the only thing actually leaking.  The parts guy said it was odd because it had been on the shelf since 2008 and they normally don't have stuff more than a year.  I replaced it without removing the whole housing.  Just use a C clamp to hold it in place while installing the retaining ring.

                  New on the bottom, old on top, the new retaining ring would have been easier to use if it was off of the car, I just reused the old one.  The old o-ring pretty much crumbled when I took it out.

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                  And good to go, no more leak.

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                  And it is time, for sale ad photoshoot.

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                  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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                  • jc43089J
                    jc43089J
                    jc43089
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                    #134

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                    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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                    • jc43089J
                      jc43089J
                      jc43089
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #135

                      The only bad points are this little bit of cracking body filler on the fender, and a paint line on the same fender, the carfax shows an accident in '99.  It must not have been too serious because the vin tags all match, it appears the fender was repaired and the ES valance was put on at that time.

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                      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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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #136

                        The last project was installing foglights.  Mike had some extra e28 fogs so I fabbed a mount to hold them in the es valance.  The e28 lights have the same plug as the e30 so they plug right in.

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                        Let there be light!

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                        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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                        • jc43089J
                          jc43089J
                          jc43089
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                          #137

                          SOLD to a gentleman from north of Madison.  This is now your thread Matt, Hope you are enjoying it and post pictures from time to time.

                          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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                          • RamRod E28R
                            RamRod E28R
                            RamRod E28
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                            #138

                            Dang! Those lights really completed the front end!

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                            • Brian.B
                              Brian.B
                              Brian.
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                              #139

                              Finally sold it eh? Nice! Whats in store now?

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                              • 6670charger6
                                6670charger6
                                6670charger
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                                #140

                                Glad you sold it. Verts seem to be becoming increasingly more unpopular. Hope you got what you wanted, and that the new owner enjoys his new ride.

                                88 325ic, Cirrus Blau; 120,000 miles

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
                                  jc43089
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #141

                                  Ramze46 said:

                                  Dang! Those lights really completed the front end!

                                  Yes they did, I should have done that sooner.

                                  Brian. said:

                                  Finally sold it eh? Nice! Whats in store now?

                                  I need to do a few house projects and then back to my e36 over the winter.  http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/2092-savin-big-money-project-thread/

                                  6670charger said:

                                  Glad you sold it. Verts seem to be becoming increasingly more unpopular. Hope you got what you wanted, and that the new owner enjoys his new ride.

                                  I think they are still pretty popular, it was really fun but I can't have/don't need two summer cars.  I wish I could have kept it.  I actually got a lot of contacts from farther away than I thought I would, Chicago, Minneapolis etc.  And it was only listed on the Madison craigslist.

                                  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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