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[rossrz]

My name is ross ruiz and this is my car.




















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

[SlowProgress]

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

[JohnD]

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

[frayass]

What plans do you have for this beautiful car then?

[Stephen]

Welcome to sw, from tumblr

[jasonklee]

Awesome tumblr btw. Looking forward to the build.

Welcome to StanceWorks

[got splits?]

Holy fuck that's an amazing deal!
Can't wait to see what you do with it

[rossrz]

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

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






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.





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:





Scheel Mann plaid seats.





An ash tray delete with these.





enrico nardi classic.





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.

[p4ddy]

I like where this is going.

Originally Posted by rossrz

And the hard to find big rubber spoiler.

btw, there is one on german ebay: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-Heck...item4160107ca3

[rossrz]

Originally Posted by p4ddy

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.

[Stephen]

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

[rossrz]

thanks stephen. adapters sound like a plan. any recommendations on brands?

[p4ddy]

Originally Posted by rossrz

The motorsport roundel is stamped on it. Im bidding.

But he doesnt offer shipping at all?

[rossrz]

Originally Posted by p4ddy

But he doesnt offer shipping at all?

emailed him.

[rossrz]

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

[Stephen]

Adaptec is most likely your best bet for those. They're a site sponsor to boot.

[rossrz]

sounds good. ill get in touch with them.

[deckard]

i like this car.

[rossrz]

Originally Posted by deckard

i like this car.

I like your sig.

[sixonefive]

holy shit.
one day im gonna have an epic craigslist find like this. still waiting on that day.
cant wait to see the progress on this thing, gonna be dope

[rossrz]

In michigan 10 out of 10 people think old euros are junk.

I just emailed a guy with a 1964 Mercedes sel Fintail, mint.

$650. needs a brake master cylinder....

people are throwing away priceless cars.

Oh well more for us.

[BoostedE21]

Wow, a lot of people are getting into E21's.

Nice car!

[Mr. Gumby]

Very nice. Let us know about the wheel adapters when you get them.

[aaron22]

Very nice score, I love all of the period correct mods you have planned

[selah777]

that interior looks minty!