New Member from Milwaukee

[CMart]

I am in the Third Ward, but will probably end up in Bayview for the next move. The girlfriend decided to go back to school so on one income we are looking to downgrade the rent. Definitely not going FI I am just looking to get it running, paint it, then sell it. If everything goes as planned I will build another next summer going the S62 route not M60/62 as currently planned.

I saw you right outside of Benelux and creepily took a picture. I have a buddy that is really in to BMW's - his old man manages the BMW dealership in Schaumburg so I sent it over to him.

[DrLeadFoot]

I remember that!

Sounds like a good plan for the e30s.

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[wasnt m3]

Welcome! Glad you found the forum!

[Bassboy3313]

Welcome! Looking forward to seeing your build once you get it going.

[YoungCR]

Welcome! I look forward to hearing sexy V8 noises coming from a E30

[rampelsauce]

Welcome!  I have a five speed '88 sedan that  may be available...

[Brian.]

Welcome. AA I see. Welcome fellow 11B!

Nice collection. And I cannot wait to see your V8 E30 build!

[CMart]

rampelsauce said:

Welcome!  I have a five speed '88 sedan that  may be available...

I should have noted - I am only looking for a coupe.

Brian. said:

Welcome. AA I see. Welcome fellow 11B!

Nice collection. And I cannot wait to see your V8 E30 build!

Not AA, I wish I would have went down that route. That is just my bike parked in a buddies garage for the winter. Next to his M3, which I am sure y'all appreciate.

[mkoepp]

Welcome to the board. 

I am in Bay View and it is a nice area and nice people. Looking forward to your build.

[CMart]

Thank you for the welcome. I am looking forward to the move. I've heard nothing but great things about Bayview and REALLY looking forward to having my own garage. It has been years since I have worked on a project car and there seems to be a great community behind this platform in case I run into any problems...

[CMart]

I dont know what happened to my intro pictures, but I do have a little update. I missed out an a clean E30 a few weeks back because of some bad timing, but did pick this up.

2000 540i 6 speed with a m5 interior swap, coil overs, rims, racing seats, and some light engine modifications. Car was rear ended so I got it for a pretty good deal considering all the parts included. Engine runs great, compression checked out, and the tranny shifts smooth.

Now I just need to find a clean E30...

 

[jc43089]

Nice find, Are you planning to keep the 6spd behind it in the e30?  Not only will it have ridiculous power, but good fuel economy besides lol.

[CMart]

If I find a good deal on a 5 speed I will pick it up and sell the 6 speed. This will be a fun weekend/auto X car so I don't need the extra gear and it would be MUCH cheaper to go 5 speed.

[CMart]

Picked up an absolutely rust free 1991 318is 5 speed from out of town this weekend. Paint needs some attention and it needs a driver side front fender. Interior is pretty good though all things considered. Cant wait to start cleaning it up. 

Here is a pic with the 540 behind it.

[mkoepp]

Nice find

[jc43089]

This will be a fun mutation when it is done.

[CMart]

It should be!

Does anyone know where to get comprehensive wiring schematics of each car?

[jc43089]

http://wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm

See if what you need is on here, these are all factory electrical manuals.  Very thorough.

[CMart]

Wow that is overwhelming.

The 318is wiring is there, but still need the 2000 540i/6.

Everyone says this swap is near impossible, but I am leaning towards attempting (instead of buying a M60) because it would make it that much better to succeed.

Thanks JC43089!

[jc43089]

It cant be too hard if you have a full donor car.  Unless there are space limitations under the hood.  But it has been done before so it can be done again.