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Hi guys, On the hunt for a set of OEM aero roof racks for my E34 Touring. Really not keen on some of the other aftermarket options. I have included a photo of what I am after, and what they will be going on. Cheers guys!
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Hey team, Picked up this E91 not long ago and currently looking at options for lowering springs. Does anyone have any recommendations? H&R,Eibach,Jamex ect? Feel free to drop pics of you’re E91’s Cheers 👍🏼
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well... yesterday, I figured it would need rubber to pass it's forthcoming WoF... so I went to Bridgestone Torrens Tce. Rather than cheap out - despite likelihood of selling it soon - I went for Bridgestone RE-003s. Stock size is 205/50R16. Ahhh, better.
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So after my grief with the N46 in my 318i I decided to turn it into a project car. The car is a 2004 318i auto msport wagon with 130,xxx kms. It will be getting a m62b44 non vanos v8 m62b46 v8 with a m122 supercharger It will be mated to a 420g 6 speed manual, and a m3 rear end. I'll also be upgrading suspension and brakes, and setting the car up for flex fuel to run e85. Cosmetically it will get some upgrades, but nothing too over the top. The goals for this project are; #Do as much myself as possible. #No compromises except on budget. #Make something unique. #Learn as much as I can in the process. So lets get started - heres the car; First job was to completely strip the exterior of the car. Everything came out, engine, trans, suspension, subframes, fuel tank, even the fuel lines and brake lines. Up on stands and ready to do some work With everything out I set to work cleaning the underbody. This took ages because I'm a perfectionist. I used degreaser and a waterblaster, and eventually degreaser with a rag to get the real stubborn areas. There was no damage to the underbody but because I'm increasing the power output I wanted to strengthen it. I made strengthening plates out of 2mm steel. A huge thank you to forum member @Karter16 who posted me paper templates to make them from. I bought myself a cheap gasless mig welder and taught myself to weld. This enabled me to make plates like the one below. There are 6 plates in total, 2 for the front subframe mounts, 2 for the rear subframe mounts, and two which are like spacers. Welding is really difficult, but I managed to weld in all 4 of the subframe plates. First I used a grinder with a flap disc and a drill with a wire brush, to get the places to be strengthened back to bare metal, then I coated the area with weld through primer. I coated the back of the plates in weld through primer also and then I welded in the plates. Then I used the grinder to grind the welds back. I then coated the bare metal with crc rust converter primer to protect it - I really like this product. https://www.crc.co.nz/Rust-Converter/6895-2548b7ca-2a00-4114-b2e1-17eb0e6a576b/ Then I used a Vht top coat, followed by seam sealer, and finally Septone stone shield rubberised coating. I coated the whole cleaned underbody in Septone stone shield. Its black, but looks green in the photo for some reason. The side skirts were removed to clean and paint behind and then reinstalled with new clips from Schmiedmann. The inner arches were cleaned and painted, and the cleaned plastic pieces were reinstalled. The cleaning process takes ages. Inner arches before cleaning and painting; And after; While all this was going on I was accumulating parts. All suspension and brake parts I sandblasted in my mates sandblaster. This took many days, and would have been more cost effective paying a professional, but I want to do as much myself as possible. Then they were expertly powdercoated by forum member @aja540i who really does a nice job. Here is a pic of the before and after the sandblasting; And a pic of the same part powdercoated and assembled;
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Hey guys, So about a year ago I picked up a 1995 525i auto touring with 275,000 kms (now has 302,000 kms) which has been my daily driver and now turning into a project car. The car is in alright condition but does need some love to bring it back to its former glory. It will be getting a manual transmission from a second e34 sedan that I own. I'll also be upgrading suspension, brakes, wheels and eventually tinkering with the motor once I decide what I want to do (m60 v8 vs turbo m50b25 open to opinions). Cosmetically I would like to clean up both the interior and exterior to what should be original condition and maybe some minor upgrades, but nothing too over the top. Exterior paint is in pretty rough condition with the clear coat peeling in many areas. Inside, the leather seats have torn where you sit (already bought replacement seats), headliner is sagging, and steering wheel is fairly worn, instrument cluster lcd has gone out, would like to install factory radio or something similar back in. The goals for this project are; #Do as much myself as I can. #Learn as much as I can in the process. #Teach others what I've learnt in the process. #Build a pretty neat car by the end of it. Obligatory pictures below! Oh and if anyone has any ideas or parts for sale that might help me out, please shout out!
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Up for sale is my trusty wagon, been a great car but time for a change Comes with a 2 year autosure warranty which is a great bonus! Runs well, highish KM's but injectors and coils where done at 20000kms and its got a good service history http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1060381200&ed=true 2.0L Engine (125kw version so more power than the standard 320i) 6 speed manual Cruise control Reversing sensors Dual Climate Control Tinted windows Illuminated door handles (Great at night) Best to contact me via trademe listing After $11k ono Thanks Sean -
Hi all I'm interested in locating an E30 325i touring wagon, or alternatively an E30 325i . If anyone has one for sale or knows of one that could be potentially for sale please get in touch. Preferably anything over 200k would have been reconditioned, manual transmission, and original's preferred (i.e. no 320i's converted to 325i's). I'm in Wellington. Only German made, no S.A.
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Hi there, trying to track down an e91 330i touring. Doesn't seem to be a lot (if any) floating around on trademe. Prefer >100k kms. >$20. And leather. Any ideas?
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Hey lads and ladies Looking for a clean rust free e30 shell, wanting pre facelift coupe or touring Im planing on doing a engine swap so engine and gear box aren't necessary ... neither is a diff. Ideally would be wanting a shell with most of the manual gear in it eg, pedalbox and master cylinder nd sh*t but not to fused. Am willing to buy a full car (eg running and wofd) if it has all the bits i want and is mint condition on the out side... cbf painting it. cheers ace Will also add that if theres any e12 or e28 shells out there ... I WANT ONE
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Hey guys, Dad's car is up for sale, If you know anyone who would be keen get at me Haven't been on the forums in such a long time, hope this is posted in the right section :/ Any way contact the numbers in the auction for more info! Thanks! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=647456858
