Official Indiana Thread

[asuj158]

Yes, it's a '73 Bavaria. Biggest changes are the 17" wheels, lowering springs, 5 spd conversion, and the repo Alpina front airdam.

Thanks for the compliment Jeepman.

that is most sick, pic a part actually had a bavaria out there with good parts on it a while back

[Blind Curve]

Really. How recent? the one on 16th in Indy?

[Kyle M3]

There we go. I was hoping that some other people in the area could appreciate older cars. What year and model is your Audi?

The Audi's an 84' 4KQ. It's not perfect but it's the nicest example of any I've seen. 84's are pretty rare as Audi brought very few here...

[Blind Curve]

Looks nice. I have always liked those. Certainly don't see many of the 4000's anymore.

[asuj158]

Really. How recent? the one on 16th in Indy?

about 3 months ago, yea that one. Its gone now

[Blind Curve]

Crap. I'm still searching for a few pieces. Appreciate the update.

[airboss1998]

It's been a while but I'm looking for some parts help here in Indy. Have an '06 X3 and need a couple of retaining clips off the sill in on top of the rear bumper. BMW wants me to buy a new sill and doesn't appear to sell the clips separately. Anybody know a source in town where I can go for a wreck or two? Thanks.

[asuj158]

call Reggie at reggie's motorworks 3178049313

[Blind Curve]

Swung by his shop today. Nice guy. He sure like his E30's. I need to do some research regarding my motor, then I will probably be taking my car there for a rebuild or possibly a swap to a 3.5.
Thanks for the lead.

[asuj158]

Swung by his shop today. Nice guy. He sure like his E30's. I need to do some research regarding my motor, then I will probably be taking my car there for a rebuild or possibly a swap to a 3.5.
Thanks for the lead.

Haha thought I heard him talking about you today. He was saying something to someone about a guy rebuilding a bavaria in town and thought it could only be you. I was working for him today but I got there around 11. I think I missed you.

[Yahweh]

Any big indy meets planned yet for this year?

[Blind Curve]

I was there around the same time. Was that you I tried running over when I was leaving? I was in my Volvo wagon backing out.

Right now it looks like my head might be cracked. Just doing the head will probably be about the same price I can find a good running 3.5 for. So the performance increase makes the choice pretty easy.

From what I have found out so far looks like the B34 motor fits the same motor mount and bolts to my 265. I want to stay carbed instead of FI. That is my only last things I need to figure out(distributor and fuel pump).

[Kyle M3]

I was there around the same time. Was that you I tried running over when I was leaving? I was in my Volvo wagon backing out.

Right now it looks like my head might be cracked. Just doing the head will probably be about the same price I can find a good running 3.5 for. So the performance increase makes the choice pretty easy.

From what I have found out so far looks like the B34 motor fits the same motor mount and bolts to my 265. I want to stay carbed instead of FI. That is my only last things I need to figure out(distributor and fuel pump).

I have a whole E32 with your 3.5 in it I'll sell you for $500.

[blueblood]

Hi there fellow Hoosiers, I just found this thread while trying to catch up with everybody here. Good to see some Indiana boys (gals too?) representing. I read the forums several times in the last year because of Bimmer fever and wanted to gleam some wisdom before buying. I bought a Honda early last summer but it just didn't satisfy the fever. So, I sold it a couple of months ago and have been saving and looking for my first Bimmer. I have been combing our local cl listings but just haven't anything tempting. Looking for 3 series including m3 price range of 3-6k. I'm look forward to getting to know all of ya. Dave

[Blind Curve]

KyleM3,

you got my attention. What condition is the motor? Miles? More information please.

Thanks,

Chris

[asuj158]

KyleM3,

you got my attention. What condition is the motor? Miles? More information please.

Thanks,

Chris

So where did you find the bavaria? when did you start the resto?

[Blind Curve]

I have owned it for about a year and picked it up down in GA. Most of the time it has spent at the bodyshop or upholstery shop.

[asuj158]

post more pics of the bavaria

[Blind Curve]

Here's a link to pictures. There is also a sub-album from when the car was at the bodyshop. I think that has 108 pics in it. They were taken from when they first got the car to when they finished all the repair/repaint.

I now have the beltline trim back on, but haven't got the rocker trim on yet.

http://s328.photobucket.com/albums/l...cpZZ1QQtppZZ12

[asuj158]

thats really cool stuff, I love old old bimmers. So what was it about the car that made you want it/restore it? if you ever need help with anything let me know. Im about to crack into the 5 series tomorrow and put a 2.5 head on a 2.7 block hurray for 2.8 stroker

[Blind Curve]

Funny thing is when I was a lot younger a guy down the street from me had two. I thought they were the ugliest cars, and couldn't understand why anybody would want one.

His cars were bone stock with the steel wheels and dog dish hub caps.

I love e28's, but wanted something even older. I was searching for an e12, and came across a picture of a Bavaria that was lowered, and running on 17" wheels.

That did it for me. The perfect blend between classic and unique in my mind. I knew I had to have one. I chose this car because it was already lowered and had a 5 spd conversion done as well. To top it off, it was a rare color. An original Turkis car. Only done a couple of years and I think just 2 or 3 models, Bavaria and 2002 and possibly the CS's.

Not something you see on every corner.

[asuj158]

you just think youre sooooooooo special haha

[Blind Curve]

Yeah, short bus special.

[asuj158]

yeah, short bus special.

lmao

[Green335i]

So are there any indy meets or anything? Or just short bus meets?