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The One That Didn't Get Away [100K Mile E30 325is]

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  • jc43089J
    jc43089J
    jc43089
    wrote on last edited by
    #46

    SteelBlue said:

    Time to drive no where because everything is closed and Road America season is probably cancelled...

    Don't say it...

    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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    • SteelBlueS
      SteelBlueS
      SteelBlue
      wrote on last edited by
      #47

      jc43089 said:

      Don't say it...

      Probably EAA as well...It's incredibly depressing.

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      • RekpointR
        RekpointR
        Rekpoint
        wrote on last edited by
        #48

        jc43089 said:

        Don't say it...

        He Jinxed it. 😦

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        • straight6pwrS
          straight6pwrS
          straight6pwr
          wrote on last edited by
          #49

          Another great thing to add about AAA or roadside - works good for if you're home and you try to fix your car and you fail so you need to get it to the shop, in pieces. Just tell em the car broke down in your driveway, viola.

          Dan
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          • jc43089J
            jc43089J
            jc43089
            wrote on last edited by
            #50

            straight6pwr said:

            Another great thing to add about AAA or roadside - works good for if you're home and you try to fix your car and you fail so you need to get it to the shop, in pieces. Just tell em the car broke down in your driveway, viola. 

            Works both ways, I had my Maxima Towed to the dealer because I thought the security system had locked out and on '99 models the only reset was from a dealer.  It wasn't the problem and I had it towed back to my house no questions asked.  The only stipulation towing from a shop is that they call to verify any work performed was paid for before removing the car.

            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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            • SteelBlueS
              SteelBlueS
              SteelBlue
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              #51

              Has anyone done an SI battery replacement on their cluster before? Never soldered anything before and would prefer this to not be first go around at it. I am going to check the fuses first, but my guess is the batteries are dead or partially dead and is causing half my cluster to not work(tach, fuel economy,  and temp). Temp is the most important one to get back.

              Car has been driving great. I know theres a love and hate relationship with the M20, but so far I'm really enjoying it. First and second gear are snappy enough to have a little fun with and it's a pretty smooth motor at cruising speeds. Maybe in the future would consider doing a 2.7 stroker with a cam or something for a little more punch. Who knows, my first swap didn't go exactly to plan.

              I do have a buddies garage welded exhaust from his S52 car with a Vibrant muffler and resonator. Sent a message to the shop that did my exhaust for the Calypso E30 to see if they could cut the res and muffler off that exhaust to use for the new one.

              Just random pic from yesterday.

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              • SteelBlueS
                SteelBlueS
                SteelBlue
                wrote on last edited by
                #52

                @YoungCR did I see your suburban on Ballard today? 
                 

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                Pic with dog

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                • YoungCRY
                  YoungCRY
                  YoungCR
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #53

                  Yessir! Car looks great going down the road.

                  Chris Young
                  BMWCCA #458972
                  1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                  • RekpointR
                    RekpointR
                    Rekpoint
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                    #54

                    I need an e30 after looking at this. Someone please stop me.

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                    • m42b32M
                      m42b32M
                      m42b32
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #55

                      Rekpoint said:

                      Someone please stop me.

                      no

                      1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                      • SteelBlueS
                        SteelBlueS
                        SteelBlue
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                        #56

                        Repainted faded rocker panels. Makes a big difference. Still have to do the rear valence. I put a car cover over the whole car and taped it to the paper so there was no chance of overspray. Wheels were also covered further. And no, I did not put the jack-stands on the pinch welds, someone must have done it before my ownership(have to make disclaimer due to previous jack placement miscues).

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #57

                          Much better. What paint did you use?

                          Chris Young
                          BMWCCA #458972
                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          • SteelBlueS
                            SteelBlueS
                            SteelBlue
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #58

                            YoungCR said:

                            Much better. What paint did you use?

                            Just some metal specific spray paint. Was debating using bed lines for the texture and toughness, maybe the next time I do it.

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                            • SteelBlueS
                              SteelBlueS
                              SteelBlue
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #59

                              Took some pics with @suspenceful today. 

                              Jake also rolled the front fenders, seems to have taken care of the majority of the issue. Will have to see with some more steep inclines.IMG9014.JPG

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                              @suspenceful as always with the fire behind the lens.

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                              • RekpointR
                                RekpointR
                                Rekpoint
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #60

                                You forgot to paint the lower rear bumper 😦

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                                • SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlue
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #61

                                  Rekpoint said:

                                  You forgot to paint the lower rear bumper 😦

                                  I will be taking care of it tomorrow hopefully. Didn't have enough time to finish it last week.

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                                  • B
                                    B
                                    B C
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #62

                                    @suspenceful can sure do some nice stuff with cameras.

                                    Those seats look mint!

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                                    • SteelBlueS
                                      SteelBlueS
                                      SteelBlue
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #63

                                      B C said:

                                      @suspenceful can sure do some nice stuff with cameras.

                                      Those seats look mint!

                                      I try my best to be as gentle as possible getting in and out of them. Probably should do another leather treatment on them.

                                      Real nice day out today. Got the rear valence painted and swapped the rear stud conversion from the Calypso car to the red one.

                                      Then vs. now, miss the E46

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                                      • SteelBlueS
                                        SteelBlueS
                                        SteelBlue
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #64

                                        Maybe it’s from the cold the past couple of days, and not driving it due to the rain, but my clutch and throttle pedal have a small squeak like the Top Gear brake pedal on the old people car.

                                        Might be time to replace the bushings on the pedal or break out the L U B E

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                                        • SteelBlueS
                                          SteelBlueS
                                          SteelBlue
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #65

                                          SteelBlue said:

                                          Probably EAA as well...It's incredibly depressing.

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