<![CDATA[Re-engaging in the community!]]>Was friends with some of you guys before this forum blew up got locked out of my account probably due to inactivity or just lost the username and password. 

I'm Austin, out of Oshkosh, WI. I've got a bunch of BMW stuff going on to where I thought it would be senseless to not share and engage with the community and ask and answer questions. I'm a pilot by trade have been working on airplanes and cars for some time.

I've got my fair share of projects going on for work, however, playing with cars is primary past time.

I'm always collecting tools, buying and selling and trading parts etc...

As of now, I'm working on two e30's and an e36 m3.

This is my '86 325e. M20B27 is on the way out and she'll be getting the S52B32 out of the 99 M3, along with 5 lug conversion and plenty of other cool bits while I'm at it...

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Also working on this... will need help finding someone with the bits and technique to do the bodywork, if even repairable otherwise will part out...

1991 325ix in otherwise perfect shape if it hadn't been for this dudes daughter rear-ending a semi. Fortunately, all of the damage to the front is above the main frame rails and the title is clean...

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For now, id like some advice as to whether or not you think the ix is salvageable, some contacts to quote the bodywork (id prefer someone with e30 experience to have it completed properly)

Ill start independent threads when I really get going on both of them... 

In the meantime, I'm always selling and trading parts and ill have a bunch of e30 stuff including some m20's complete and or parted, as well as a bunch of e36 m3 stuff since I bought the whole car to do the swap and will sell odd bits off her.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/5145/re-engaging-in-the-communityRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:33:15 GMTThu, 04 Jan 2018 21:04:32 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:58:06 GMT]]>use the bearing opening in the trailing arm (or the existing bearing if its still in place) to figure this out. the 1.8 has a smaller bearing.

z3 2.5 6cyl - Angular ball bearing 42mm x 75mm x 37mm

z3 1.8 4cyl / 318ti - Angular ball bearing 39mm x 72mm x 37mm

(inside diameter x outside diameter x depth)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/96639https://wibimmers.com/post/96639Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:58:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:12:17 GMT]]>Ouhhhf. Yeah IDK. Have you tried googleing or running the numbers in RealOEM?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/96632https://wibimmers.com/post/96632Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:12:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Sat, 08 Dec 2018 21:26:13 GMT]]>Curious if anyone can help me identify these rear trailing arms by part number. Ive searched around and nothing comes up with this part number or any variation of it.. 

They're thought to be off a 6 Cylinder Z3 for my 5 lug swap, I just want to confirm so I order the right bearings but nearly all of the trailing arm part numbers start with 333.

These start with 385... if you drop the 7. Haha.

The numbers end in 762 and 761 for right and left which is consistent with the other trailing arm part numbers ive found but nothing starting with 385... And those 7's look an awful lot like 1's...

Im embarrassingly confused. 

Help PLEAAAAASE!

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snap said:

Mods GTF in here

@mods

EDIT: I just realized it was already moved. Carry on gentlemen. Looking forward to progress and inpending compression test results

Hahaha. Well i drove the car I pulled the engine out of.. Happened to do a few donuts on the way to the garage. Its strong.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/96427https://wibimmers.com/post/96427Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:49:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:05:23 GMT]]>Mods GTF in here

@mods

EDIT: I just realized it was already moved. Carry on gentlemen. Looking forward to progress and inpending compression test results

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GunMetalGrey said:

There is frequently a ground point on the opposite frame rail. 
Just a stud chilling out with a bit of a flat plate behind it. 

Mods should move this thread to the build thread area. 

Please do

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GunMetalGrey said:

Mods should move this thread to the build thread area. 

AGREED.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/96364https://wibimmers.com/post/96364Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:52:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:49:19 GMT]]>There is frequently a ground point on the opposite frame rail. 
Just a stud chilling out with a bit of a flat plate behind it. 

Mods should move this thread to the build thread area.

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AsparagusMike said:

It looks as if the bracket was used as a grounding point. Found this pic off a thread on r3v that shows a ground strap hanging from there.

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Thanks Mike! Did you end up grounding that there on your swap or going elsewhere?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/96173https://wibimmers.com/post/96173Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:07:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:54:44 GMT]]>It looks as if the bracket was used as a grounding point. Found this pic off a thread on r3v that shows a ground strap hanging from there.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/96140https://wibimmers.com/post/96140Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:54:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:11:21 GMT]]>Also what is this bracket for on the drivers side frame rail!?! I don't recall removing anything useful from there and I'm having a hard time seeing it in other e30 bay pictures and it doesn't exist on my 1991... you can also see it in the last picture I just posted above... this picture below is NOT mine. Not sure what hes doing but its the only thing ive found that references this bracket! Just want to know before I hack it off for my tuck! 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/96134https://wibimmers.com/post/96134Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:11:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:04:32 GMT]]>Alot of behind the scenes progress so to speak as far as acquiring information and components for my harness. I've got the harness out of the donor car, ill be working on getting that crossed over to utilize the C101 to mate to the chassis of the 86 e and deleting whatever isn't necessary. Also a ton of time spent cleaning up the engine and bay, deleting brackets for a mild wire tuck and chipping off and wire wheeling 20 years of crusties off the S52 cast block. Also still have to swap the pan and sump, build a dipstick with CCV and safety wire the oil pump gear on.

Im working on a complete list of things that have yet to be done so I can logically go about completing them so I don't have to back track! Ill get my list together and post it up so if you guys can help me out that way that would be awesome!!

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/96133https://wibimmers.com/post/96133Wed, 21 Nov 2018 22:04:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:47:40 GMT]]>haha yeah. So am I! I didnt make much progress this summer due to work travel but Ill hopefully continue to make progress now. At this point im cleaning up the bay, Im going to tuck as much as I can and clean it up. Probably just paint the bay black and be on my way to engine install.

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AJK430 said:

Well considering the engine isnt in the car and its basically just a roller I have no opinions to share. Other than the brakes are massive and according to everything I've read the parts I've used are the best set up for the e30 in regards to handling improvement (late e36 m3 control arms up front)

Fair enough haha, it didn't click in my head that the empty engine bay pic went along with the suspension swap, I'm definitely interested to hear how you like it once it's on the road!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/95169https://wibimmers.com/post/95169Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:43:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:28:58 GMT]]>Well considering the engine isnt in the car and its basically just a roller I have no opinions to share. Other than the brakes are massive and according to everything I've read the parts I've used are the best set up for the e30 in regards to handling improvement (late e36 m3 control arms up front)

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AJK430 said:

z3 components

Nice, I have been thinking of selling my setup (but don't own any 4x100 wheels so I want to stay 5 lug) and have been considering switching to some sort of e36 m3 combination. Have you noticed any brake bias or handling differences from stock geometry/brakes?

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AJK430 said:

No adapters. Its for real. 

Awesome! What did you use on the rear?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/95164https://wibimmers.com/post/95164Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:12:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:49:44 GMT]]>No adapters. Its for real.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/95156https://wibimmers.com/post/95156Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:41:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Tue, 23 Jan 2018 03:31:00 GMT]]>Hey for all of those that asked... I’ve got a e36 m3 part out thread going in Parts for Sale section!

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i_love_cars said:

In for S52 swap progress posts. Do you have a timeline for that? Would be an awesome addition to see at the E30 picnic in May

No idea. As always the delicate balance of time and money. I can try to bust ass to make it happen... it’s not unrealistic, just keep pushing me along! Hahaha

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/86992https://wibimmers.com/post/86992Sun, 07 Jan 2018 16:26:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Re-engaging in the community! on Sun, 07 Jan 2018 15:26:00 GMT]]>In for S52 swap progress posts. Do you have a timeline for that? Would be an awesome addition to see at the E30 picnic in May

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