<![CDATA[New member something " a little" different]]>Hey fellow forum people. I've been trolling this site for a few weeks now seeing that I just bought a 1994 BMW 325is, and I figured it was time to introduce myself.

First off, I’m Jake. I am currently going to school at UWO for marketing and I have been into cars for quite some time now. Something that might be a bit different than your typical new member is that fact that I’m only 3ft 9in tall. No joke. I try not to let that get in the way of my driving hobby though. I have been auto crossing on and off for about 3 years with the Fox Valley sports car club, and Central Wisconsin sports car club. Other than cars I don’t do too much, I dabble in photography occasionally. I just like hanging out with my friends most of the time, I’m a pretty relaxed guy.

Enough about me here is a bit of where my car obsession began.

I started off with Hondas (had 3 of them this was my favorite)

Here is my 1991 Honda CRX HF that had a Japanese GSR motor and LSD transmission.

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Then I switched car types completely, I didn’t want FWD anymore.

So I bought a very clean low mileage semi-built Galant VR4 (AWD turbocharged, The "EVO Zero" of the U.S, only about 3,000 were imported). I just wasn’t feeling that car at all, way to big for me. A serious sleeper, wolf in sheeps clothing.

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So I went back to small cars and picked up a 1996 Mazda Miata that was turbocharged. Super fun car, wish I didn’t sell it. Sleeper status for sure, car rips.

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4516278915_cca62440b7_b by Touge Photo, on Flickr

Then I wanted a bit of a project/fun car over the winter so I picked up a 1990 BMW 325is from texas, the factory LSD was fun but the car had way to many issues for me to tackle still being in school so I sold it.

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After the E30, I still wanted a fun project through winter so I bought a 1990 Nissan 240sx. Car was a blast to slide around in the snow with, but once the snow was gone the car didn’t have enough power to slide…. So like the others it got sold too.

When I first bought it.

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2 by Touge Photo, on Flickr

When I sold it.

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24 by Touge Photo, on Flickr

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23 by Touge Photo, on Flickr

For the following summer I went back to a car that I knew I loved, another Miata. I had this car up until about a month ago, I was forced to sell it so I could find something a bit better for winter. I had a blast building, and driving this car. I will buy another come spring.

When I bought it.

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69 by Touge Photo, on Flickr

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70 by Touge Photo, on Flickr

When I sold it.

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Now my most recent car, and the reason for me joining this site. For the winter I picked up this 1994 BMW 325is. I was looking for an E30 (another 325is, factory LSD is kickass), but couldn’t find one for around 3k with less than 200,000 miles on it. So I opted to try something new and purchased this E36. Long story short the previous owner of the car in Chicago lied about its condition, when I got there the car was a lot rougher than expected. I still ended up leaving Chicago with the car, but only paid half the asking price( cash in hand does wonders). Bottom line…. It’s a blacked out 325is, with 110,000 miles and it needs a little TLC. I’m not a fan of the “blacked out” look, so that should be its first change, headlights/taillights ect.

Enough rambling here are the pictures I have of it.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6295311822_8bfe1ae78b_z.jpg

7 by Touge Photo, on Flickr

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2 by Touge Photo, on Flickr

Well thanks for reading the overly long intro, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/342/new-member-something-a-little-differentRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:04 GMTSun, 30 Oct 2011 16:39:04 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:29:49 GMT]]>Actually, the rear is still rocking the stock suspension hahaha. "Hella Raked yo". I didn't have the time to do the rears before the snow hit. I installed the fronts on the 55 degree day we had, then two days later it snowed on me. As soon as I get the garage time the rears will be on, it looks pretty goofy right now.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/4898https://wibimmers.com/post/4898Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:29:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:55:45 GMT]]>That's my favorite non m bumper;) I have one that I need to paint and put on. Is that the lowest the back goes?

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kalib0y said:

You got good taste my friend.

Thanks!

A little update for everyone, Coilovers are on the front. Teaser shot (more tomorrow).

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/4808https://wibimmers.com/post/4808Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:44:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:34:45 GMT]]>Coilovers on? please say yes!!!!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/4635https://wibimmers.com/post/4635Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:34:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:32:08 GMT]]>You got good taste my friend.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/4399https://wibimmers.com/post/4399Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:32:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:25:42 GMT]]>Here is a video from awhile back of me messing/sliding with the E36. Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/zYiIQWOH3a4

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/4282https://wibimmers.com/post/4282Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:25:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT]]>Been awhile since I have updated anything. I still suck, and have not had the chance to install the coilovers....

Took some pictures the other day.

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Decided to paint my fog lights with some 2$ stained glass paint from the hobby store. Not sure if I like them or not yet.

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Yeah, used a Q-tip as a paintbrush

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/4257https://wibimmers.com/post/4257Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:08:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:02:55 GMT]]>im looking to sell my 18in Style 67s, like new tires. let me know if you are interested.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=2226981107911&set=a.1486575838242.68710.1049303530&type=1&theater

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3970https://wibimmers.com/post/3970Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:02:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:00:02 GMT]]>yup absolutely no issues here=)

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someone said:

Ive got mystock 15's on right now brah=) lol They sure fit. I'm going with 16's or 17's though=P

I keep reading online how 15's don't clear somehow, and you need a 5mm spacer. So I have been waiting trying to score a set of 16's or bigger before installing the coilovers, but if you are still runnning 15's with no issues I am going to try and throw them on this weekend if I find the time.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3965https://wibimmers.com/post/3965Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:02:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:13:08 GMT]]>Ive got mystock 15's on right now brah=) lol They sure fit. I'm going with 16's or 17's though=P

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3959https://wibimmers.com/post/3959Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:13:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:50:28 GMT]]>318t'ill do you run 16's on your car? I want to install the Rokkors this weekend, but I am worried they wont fit with my 15's....

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3949https://wibimmers.com/post/3949Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:50:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:28:03 GMT]]>Thanks guys

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3948https://wibimmers.com/post/3948Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:28:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:12:38 GMT]]>I saw the 944 too. Didn't look at it much though.

Wheels I assume are balanced. The car didnt shake like this when I brought it back from chicago.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3947https://wibimmers.com/post/3947Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:12:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:44:36 GMT]]>Why yes I did. There was one but it looked pretty beat. Tons of Zeds though=(

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3946https://wibimmers.com/post/3946Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:44:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:20:48 GMT]]>Last time at Gibson's did you see any Porsche 944's? I'm looking for a couple parts. ( I know it's not a BMW- but it is German!)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3945https://wibimmers.com/post/3945Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:20:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:07:56 GMT]]>Are your tires balanced? And They're hiding in with all of the e30's and misc. other european cars. There were only two last time, one black and one white. Me and Justin got the bumper off of the white one so they both have no front end and it makes it harder to look for....

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3944https://wibimmers.com/post/3944Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:07:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:15 GMT]]>Just got back from gibsons, didn't see any E36's there on my quick walk through.

Where are they hiding?

Also, this was my first time driving my car off campus in a few weeks. So its the first time its seen 50+ MPH.... This car shakes bad after 45mph. The wheel shakes, and I can feel it in my seat. No long trips for me until I figure out what it is.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3941https://wibimmers.com/post/3941Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:31:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:21:58 GMT]]>I don't remember how many but we love getting together and cruising=)

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someone said:

Last photoshoot we had was at the Big meet and my hood wash crumpled to ish=P lol The only thing I see bad about your car are the one piece lights.

Ricer headlights and tailights, 4x4 stance, its just dirty.

What is this big meet you guys had? Like 10 cars? 20? I enjoy large community get togethers.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3938https://wibimmers.com/post/3938Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:40:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:57:23 GMT]]>Last photoshoot we had was at the Big meet and my hood wash crumpled to ish=P lol The only thing I see bad about your car are the one piece lights.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3937https://wibimmers.com/post/3937Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:57:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:44:36 GMT]]>I am unable to make it on thursday. I don't think my car is quite photoshoot ready yet anyway.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/3936https://wibimmers.com/post/3936Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:44:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New member something " a little" different on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:09:20 GMT]]>Yeah... If we can all meet up around 4:15 at my place... we could get a few shots off I think before it got too dark.

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