Photo threads:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=230284 http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=225356 Photo's:
Basic info:
- 1990 BMW 325i
- Brilliantrot
- 190,173 miles on chassis.
- VIN: available once feeler becomes a for sale
Engine/Drivetrain
- 71k (claimed mileage 4 years ago) 1998 BMW M3 s52b32 Engine
- 71k (claimed mileage 4 years ago) 1998 BMW M3 zf320 Transmission
- New starter with warranty
- 24lb High Independence Injectors
- 413 Silver Label with Chuck & Stickley Chip
- Walboro 255lph Fuel Pump
- 3.5” HFM from (740il)
- 1995 BMW M3 Obd1 Converted
- Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
- E36 M3 Obd2 headers
- E36 M3 Midpipes
- Custom 2.25” Dual in/ 3” Dual out catback by DMS
- 2.93 lsd
- Beisan system vanos full rebuild kit
- Dyno corrected numbers 230-240whp/225-235wtq on dynojet (on exact setup)
Suspension/Steering/Brakes
- 1998 BMW M3 Complete Front 5 Lug conversion
- 1997 318ti Complete Rear 5 Lug conversion
- 1998 BMW M3 Steering rack Conversion
- Ground Control Coilovers (f525/r700)
- Koni Top Adjustable Front and Rear Shocks for E36 M3
- Bilstein Sport Shocks (On rear because rear E36 M3 Top Adjustable Koni [one of them] leaks)
- DMS Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
- Ireland Engineering Race Subframe Bushings
- Ireland Engineering Street Trailing arm Bushings
- E36 M3 sway bar links
- Treehouse Control arm bushings
- Ground Control Rear Shock Mounts
Wheels
- BBS RS 262 17x8 Fully Rebuilt (Fronts) with 215/40/17 Falken Ziex 70% Tread Left
- BBS RS 263 17x9 Fully Rebuilt (Rears) with 235/40/17 Pirelli P-Zero 3% Tread Left
Will be replacing rear tires with my spare set I have on the side with about 60% tread
Exterior/Interior
- Euro trims
- Euro Plate Filler
- Depo Euro smiley’s
- Eurostop Smoked turned signals
- Apexcone/DDM 55watt HID 6k H1 Kit
- iS Lip + i Lip
- Premium Sound System
- E30 Eye-brows
- Windshield Replaced 3 years ago
- Sport Seats
- Keyless Entry
- Does not come with Alpine Head Unit
Pros
The car is as reliable as it can get. I’ve used it as my daily since the day it was swapped back in 08’. The swap was done at 163k miles.
Mechanically, the only thing that has yet to fail were the vanos unit (rattling) and the starter going out on me at one of the hospitals I had clinicals at. Basic maintenance of course has been done throughout its life. New radiator hoses/fluids/etc.
The car gets approximately 23-24 mpg city & highway. Maybe more if strictly highway.
All electronics work.
Cons
The paint was re-sprayed I believe in 3-4 years prior to purchasing the car (2005i sh) so the paint has trouble spots where the paint is lifting below trimmings/areas they taped off. It’s not totally horrid to the untrained eye but they’re there.
The only things that were left to change out were the sway bars/links and camber plates (still on stock strut mounts in the front). The rear sway bar links are old. The front sway bar links were new.
A while back I had a water seal leak that resulted on the left side of the trunk (where the car jack is located) to pool with a little water during heavy rain. I have yet to fix it as little water gets in and it hardly rains here in California. No rust anywhere and water was drained immediately through drain ports.
The front right passenger fender has dents. Hardly noticeable as well but I will point it out. Overall exterior I would rate a 7-8/10 as I am meticulous. Interior is not perfect but would rate it an 8/10. Has two small cracks on the dash board passenger side.
I'm sure I'm missing some things on the modifications part. As far as price goes, I'm guessing anywhere between 12-14k. Willing to trade cash + stock e30 (late model preferable) or 318ti (stock/clean). As of right now I have no interior pictures. Rocker panels are no longer black but red. Will take photo's this week.
-Jasper