HenRoc's E30 Sedan Build

[ecuastyle84]

Hello everyone and welcome to my build thread. After many years of being in the 240 scene I decided to try something different. I picked up a 1991 BMW 318i around 4 months ago. I've done a few things to it since then and I would like to share it with you guys. Enjoy!

My last 240 before I converted lol



Now on to the e30...

When I first got her











First things first, did some motor maintenance and alittle bit of engine bay cleaning





Now its time for the fun stuff










My buddy Cesar from E30 Motoring helping me with the cutting and welding part of the install







Coilovers installed











Oil pan is pretty low and the roads in Jersey ain't so pleasant...


So I went ahead and got me a Race Skids plate





Also installed an OEM lip, the "IS" lip is cool and all but I kinda like the way this one looks on the e30s



After about 3 weeks of driving around and enjoying the car, I accidently took a lane that I know I shouldn't have taken. I was in a rush to get to work when a car in front was going to slow for me. So I went around it and there lied a nice big and wide sewer drain that dipped down a good 6in, enough to destroy some shit. Lesson learned!


OUCH!






Hammered it back in place


Luckily I had an extra oil pan lying around



Finally got some new shoes and tires










Why didn't I roll the fenders the first? another lesson learned lol


Time to get rolling











So that's it for now, the car still needs some suspension tlc such as trailing arm bushings, control arm bushings, etc. I'll keep you guys updated, thanks for looking.

[bigdom]

what wheels are those?

[ecuastyle84]

what wheels are those?

ESM 002R aka BBS RS reps

[ecuastyle84]

It's been awhile since I updated this. The car is running great and the coilover ride is pretty good. So far I'm happy with it but still not 100% satisfied, then again what builder isn't lol.

So it was time for me to replace my waterpump and tstat. Easy task right? Unfortunately it ended up being a pain in the culo!

The tstat was no problem but the waterpump wouldn't budge. I tried giving it a little bang with a rubber hammer, nothing...so I tired using the two threaded bolt holes used to remove the pump, that ended up snapping off...then I said fuck it and let me just hammer the shit out of it. Not a good idea....





Ended up breaking it off but part of it was still in there and I could not get it out. I tried using a chisel and hammer to break off the remaining pieces but that was too time consuming.

So I had my buddy use his air hammer and luckily it came out. What a relief!

In the next couple days I'll be doing some more suspension work/cosmetic things here and there to get ready for this years Bimmerfest 2012 in Maryland. More updates later to come...


On a side note here's my daily accomplishment lol

[99sil-teg]

I'm liking this very much, also nice Lincoln haha

[Devocat]

looks like steves e30 from scraped crusaders.



his haz sr20

[Dutchy]

looks like steves e30 from scraped crusaders.



his haz sr20

Engine swap enables my lowzzzz

[ecuastyle84]

I'm liking this very much, also nice Lincoln haha

Thanks man

looks like steves e30 from scraped crusaders.

Except his looks wayyyy better than mine.

Engine swap enables my lowzzzz

Haha it sure does, I kinda regret selling my sr swap not knowing how low these damn oil pans sit on the e30s, oh well gotta work with what I got for now lol

[Rob&co]

shits almost tits fine work sir!

[ecuastyle84]

shits almost tits fine work sir!

thank you kind sir

[ecuastyle84]

So the CSB was getting worst so it was time of it to be replaced.




Markings made for reinstall




Clearly it was shot


The bearing it itself wasn't an easy task to take out since I didnt have a press


So ended up getting it air hammered out




New one install




To end the day after a successful install

^^^The rear definitely needs to be lowered more

[Mesarina]

Those are 16x9 all around right?

[ecuastyle84]

Those are 16x9 all around right?

Yea with 8mm spacer up front and 15mm in the rear.

[Adam.]

Looks good man! How you finding the BC's? Looking at getting some for mine in the near future

[ecuastyle84]

Looks good man! How you finding the BC's? Looking at getting some for mine in the near future

They're great! For the price they go for I can't complain, not to mention the custom rates/lengths etc. that they offer.