brockie123 31 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 This is my BMW325i not looking the best at this stage. I've had this car about 6 years and it started life as a 320i auto. this was quickly changed to the B25. Then it had it's 2.5 blown going on 2 years ago now. So hauled the motor out and so it sat there for 2 years while i drove around my newly aquired at the time E30M50B25 (since sold). finaly got around to dropping in a 2.5 from a pfl with the higher compresion and got that going just before i travelled over seas. I'm back now and ready to make this car into what i always wanted. What drew me to buy this car all those years ago was that it had a full BBS body kit on it and a nice set of orriginal BBSRS003 the guy i got it off didnt know what these were worth! neither did i at the time though HAH! Anyway here it is and here are some pics of it in its dirty state. But not for long! sorry i'll clean and take photos on not an iphone in the near future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Heck of a lot of potential there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 The Matchbox E30 is a nice touch Had no idea BBS did aero kits too. Is this just an E30 thing or did they do kits for later models as well? Wil be following this one with interest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 I've seen them on e21s and e30s. Some e28s are sporting bbs fronts but I haven't seen side or rear skirts. The bbs front spoiler looks pretty similar to the zender on the e28s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
328bema 18 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Nice collection of bmws you there even the toy lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 Sooo, long time no posts. Been saving my money and seeing as a bunch of parts are arriving thought it was time to update. Start with wheels. shame to see an original set of RS003 looking like that. So threw em in the oven and split them and had some new lips made up (2.5 and 2' Barrels are 6') by Gavin Bateman thanks to Jasjot heaps for putting me onto him and helping me out a whole heap finding what i needed. They arived a while ago but had to order new caps and the centers are still being painted. these arrived. I'm heading over seas again from june to september so wont be painting the car before i leave This means the bodykit is staying off for another 4 months... Anyway i wanted to lower the car just the right amount on the wheels when they are done, so i went down the coilover path and these arrived today In order for these to fit i needed the 51mm struts as mine was a 320i, a friend had a wrecker and he was happy to swap as long as the body of the wrecker was still rolling, so i did the swap sorry no photos of the wrecker i forgot to take my phone, but heres the bumpstop out of it nearly forgot to mention, bought a daily driver bit cheaper on gas and gives me time for the E30. picked up this pug 106 XSI at a good price and have been driving it for 3 months now.. What a car! so much fun! and at 320km round town driving for $50 its cheap as chips! anyway will update in the next few days with an install on the coilovers (hard to find a well documented one on the net) hope pics arnt to big! : / Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 106 is a great choice!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1062 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 Those lips look great! How much did they set you back? PM me if you like, I'm thinking about getting some for my hartges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 PM'd also did a battery to boot conversion today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) few pics of battery in the boot. I didn't have the part that you conect the main cable to, that sits on the firewall. At the moment i've got a jetski part : / it's not solid but i'm not driving the car at the moment. would like the original with the cap. If anyones got one gimmie a yell. this one here. Also put the rear BC's in. happy with hieght ( no pics till fronts in ) can't wait to get the fronts welded and in.. Hopefully this week. sorry for crap pics i don't have a proper camera just my phones.. Edited April 15, 2014 by brockie123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1062 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Did you get the standard spring rates with the BCs? I find the e36 ones are slightly too soft for my liking, too much guard rub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Yeah 6kg ones front and rear. i've read a lot of guys saying they prefer the 8kgs in the rear in the E30. But i wanna get the fronts in and give it a few months first and if im not satisfied i'll order some 8's who certified your ones? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1062 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Haven't got around to certing it yet as wanted to do a few more things first. 6/8 is standard for the e36 but with the extra weight of the touring I think 8/10 might be more suitable. There is only one guy in Christchurch now who does certs Don Mclean - not sure on his last name but will be on the NZTA website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Thats okay i dont think ill be driving the beemer too much before i leave. Ill book it in before i go and get the old man to drop it down when he has time. Did you get the drop you wanted out of the BC's? And hows the ride been round chch roads other than your gaurd rub? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1062 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Up front yes, they will go lower than you will ever need. I would like a little more in the rear which is also why I would like 10k spring in the rear. The roads, yea well I used to live in Dallington and it wasnt the greatest but everywhere else they ride like a dream. Edited April 15, 2014 by Gaz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted April 29, 2014 Got the BC fronts in over Easter/Anzac. Really happy with them! Will be going lower, but will bother with that when the rs's are on. Looking to put the bodykit on before i go away, mainly so i dont lose any pieces. The rs's caps arrived. Waffles are being painted Sorry for ph pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Spent most of the day preparing and finishing off my RSs. So happy with how they look. Just letting them cure for the next 24 hours then one more coat of silicone and theyre done! Except the bbs center caps, theyre on the way though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbeattie 63 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Is that your e21 in the garage?? Any time you wanna get rid of that let me know! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Its dads one. Ill mention that to him, who knows . It is imaculate with a m20b25 in it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Few pics of the week just been. Better pics to come once i have sorted rear guards, bit of rub with the 8.5s if pushed into a corner. Also put some BC golds in my freinds pfl. I still need to do a write up on this as it seems daunting when reading about it on the internet, but it could not be easier! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted May 16, 2014 Project with in a project. http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/49300-e30-recaro-seadan-to-coupe-retrofit/?p=531852 Interior is looking so much better. Things really coming along now. The RS center caps should just about be here.. then i will do a photo shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted May 21, 2014 Got my center caps and thought id take the car for a decent drive seeing as i havnt since i threw the new engine in. Car went great! Although when i got home i could hear a hissing, and it looks as though the intake manifold is leaking past the gasket at one of the ports. But i think it may have been there before my drive and would explain the very occasional fuel smell i would get in the engine bay. Will replace in next few days. Anyway heres some pics from today. I really need to get a camera Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted May 21, 2014 Are you running 50 or 55 profile tyres? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Just 50, needs a little guard work in the rear though. But for casual driving it is okay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 21, 2014 by brockie123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1062 Report post Posted May 21, 2014 Dam that looks good. Those red caps really set it off. Just needs a euro plate filler to clean the rear end IMO 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
