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  • my 320i.

    My name is ross ruiz and this is my car.


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    It's a 1981 bmw 320i. I picked it up in 2009.

    I saw an ad on craigslist for a "old bmw" the seller said it had sat for years, that was enough for me to take a trip from michigan to indiana, I pulled up into his driveway. looked under the hood. Paid him $600. bought a vaccum hose. drove it home. It wasn't just a good deal price-wise, It was a 1 owner, 58,000 mile, 5 speed with full history.

    only on craigslist.

    anyways, this is going to be a long term project with a bmw heritage theme.

    and my winter reality is: shave, drop, wheels. done

    I really enjoy this community, I love the passion and the cars.

    thanks. -ross

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    Ross, love it!! Really excited to see this progress!
    @slowprogress

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    • #3
      Good luck with the build! Looks like you got a very nice base.

      BMW e30 323i '83

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      • #4
        What plans do you have for this beautiful car then?

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        • #5
          Welcome to sw, from tumblr

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          • #6
            Awesome tumblr btw. Looking forward to the build.

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            • #7
              Holy fuck that's an amazing deal!
              Can't wait to see what you do with it
              I dislike Byron.

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              • #8
                thanks guys, and what im thinking for the car is this:

                No engine swaps. tune the m10 like the factory or alpina did:


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                For the wheels im thinking OEM bmw bbs turbo fan style wheels. Im pretty shure there euro only and a 5 lug swap will be needed. but oh well.


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                Then a healthy drop on gc coilovers.


                And this winter Im shaving the front end and fender bolts. prepping and painting.


                come spring a euro rear bumper will be in the works.


                and for other odds and ends:


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                Scheel Mann plaid seats.


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                An ash tray delete with these.


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                enrico nardi classic.


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                And the hard to find big rubber spoiler. I might have to get an 02 turbo one though.

                My taste is odd I know. but I think it will work.

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                • #9
                  I like where this is going.
                  Originally posted by rossrz View Post
                  And the hard to find big rubber spoiler.
                  btw, there is one on german ebay: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-Heck...item4160107ca3

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by p4ddy View Post
                    I like where this is going.
                    btw, there is one on german ebay: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-Heck...item4160107ca3
                    The motorsport roundel is stamped on it. Im bidding.

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                    • #11
                      Good taste. I really like it. You may want to consider adapters over a 5lug swap though.

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                      • #12
                        thanks stephen. adapters sound like a plan. any recommendations on brands?
                        Last edited by rossrz; 12-04-2011, 06:31 PM.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by rossrz View Post
                          The motorsport roundel is stamped on it. Im bidding.
                          But he doesnt offer shipping at all?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by p4ddy View Post
                            But he doesnt offer shipping at all?
                            emailed him.

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                            • #15
                              also p4ddy I enjoy your 1er very much. if only we got the hatch in the states....(sigh)

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