My E30...

[White325is]

Hey fellas, My names Mike. Been looking around. Have done some posting of my own just didnt share anything..
My car is a 90 325is. Right now its a work in progress. Getting a fully shaved engine bay. Motor swap. paint work. You know all the good stuff.
I took care of all the suspension and brakes a few months ago.

Well here are some photos of it in its current condition.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/045-2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/044-2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/043-4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/041-4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/040-4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/039-5.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/038-3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/037-4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/036-3.jpg

Heres a photo of the engine bay during work.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/017-9.jpg

A photo of my work so you know what to expect from me and the car.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/004-8.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/007-5.jpg


This is going to be a pretty slow build, So dont expect anything to happen to fast.
Enjoy..

[slocar]

I already can't wait for the update. :D

[BFalconer]

you sir are the one who got me hooked on DR steelies,
nice build!

[SeanDub]

Absolutely gorgeous car!

[jpod999]

Hey Mike.

[White325is]

I already can't wait for the update. :D

Me also. ;)

you sir are the one who got me hooked on DR steelies,
nice build!

Ha, Thanks. I love them. I just wish they made the 16s with chrome lips. I was looking at a set of SSR Professors. Still might happen if I find the right set.

Absolutely gorgeous car!

Please adjust your screen. This thing is a heap right now. Only thing any good on it is the 3000.00 in suspension and brakes it sitting on.
Well maybe the interior is nice too.
Just messin with ya. Thanks. :D

Hey Mike.

Hey whats going on? hows that hood turning out??

[southpaw]

Omg. I love it. Keep it up!

[sergov]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/045-2.jpg

i just looove this rims, theyr so unusual and whreally big :o

[SeanDub]

Please adjust your screen. This thing is a heap right now. Only thing any good on it is the 3000.00 in suspension and brakes it sitting on.
Well maybe the interior is nice too.
Just messin with ya. Thanks. :D


That was half fail on my part. I didnt read and thought the lower pic was after paint haha. Still a fuckin badass project, and I have no doubts that it will be amazing

[Achilles]

I want!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/Black%20e30/041-4.jpg

[B Rod]

Welcome! I look forward to see this updated.

[hootie]

What suspension are you running?

[Burn535i]

Those wheels are so damn cool. Keep up the good work

[handsome.garage]

Cool beans.

[00bmw323]

nice! wide steelies FTW!

[jpod999]

Hey whats going on? hows that hood turning out??

The metal has a thick layer of scale which doesn't allow it to rust. I moved away for college and don't have a grinder or anything to work on it with so I'm just going to leave it for a while. I have a friend who said he wants to make it a cowl hood so maybe I'll do that eventually lol. Would be weird looking.

[White325is]

What suspension are you running?

Suspension wise I have Ground controls front and rear 650/750. Bilie sports in the rear, Koni adjustable in the front with the housings cut 3 inches. Ground control camber plates. IE 22/25 sway kit. All AKG bushings through out the whole car. IE rear camber kit. AKG upper shock mounts.

Need anything else?


The metal has a thick layer of scale which doesn't allow it to rust. I moved away for college and don't have a grinder or anything to work on it with so I'm just going to leave it for a while. I have a friend who said he wants to make it a cowl hood so maybe I'll do that eventually lol. Would be weird looking.

Did you try putting some vinegar/water mix on it? Should rust up within the hour.


And thanks fellas I appreciate it.

[Stephen]

I knew youd make it over here. Very nice

[BadSeed]

So sweet lookin! Love the Diamonds

[Tuck&Poke]

stance is absolute money

[grippymonkey]

this E30 is killin it! can't wait to see everything come together!

[Royal_T]

Man I know this build is going to be good... That engine bay is money. Can't wait for more to come

[White325is]

I hope it comes out good, Its a shit ton of work to do this. Some people dont realize that you need to strip all of the undercoating out of the wheels wells when you do this.
Then self etching primer, primer sealer, undercoating. Its a big pain in the ass but I hope it is worth it in the end.

I got to finish up my DD..

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/87%20325e/013.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/87%20325e/001.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f121/sk8trhockman/87%20325e/005.jpg


Why cant I leave anything alone. :(

[Byron]

Still cant believe those are 10's in the front lol.

Lovin it

[jpod999]

Did you try putting some vinegar/water mix on it? Should rust up within the hour.



Vinegar and hydrogen peroxide actually, doesn't do anything unless it rape it with a wire wheel. Shit is strong.

24v swap into the daily? You sir have a BMW sickness.

[White325is]

Gotta run the swap. I had it in the back of the shop so I figure it would be at home with the car.

[White325is]

Just got the DD done tonight. few more things like exhaust and shifter then she is road worthy. Should have pics very very soon.

[BoostedE21]

Wow, thats a badass E30. I can't wait to see it when its done!

[lespaulman16]

cannot wait to see this car on the road. it's going to look sick

[slimadi]

I love E30s and this looks to be an awesome build,them DRs look so sweet must get some shipped to me soon top job so far fella keep it up :cool

[schroedin]

Winnnnnnnnnnnnn

[RJTeeter]

Cheers for good cuddles Friday night. Wheres the updates??