Car is just about finished..
New pics on page 2
Well after stripping the car down to a bare shell and rebuilding it I have made the decision to let it go. My wife and I are having a baby and the M5 makes more sense to keep.
This E30 M3 was in Performance BMW before I sold it with the turbo S38, since buying the car back last year i have gone through and reworked it to be a complete daily driver.
I was planning on building this one last time and not having to touch it except for BS maintenance issues.
Its a 1990 M3 with around 164k on it painted Viper Red, all fenders/quarters have been widened 3/4". The car has an Evo rear wing with CF adjustable flap, OEM BMW Evo front lip,
and shaved washers on the hood. After removing the S38 the engine bay was completely redone--partially shaved, seam sealed, convertible reinforcements installed and then
primed/base coat/cleared/wet sanded/buffed. The interior was removed including all wiring and any hint of a flake of rust was removed and POR15'd.
The drivetrain is an S52 from a 1998 M3. It has a lightweight flywheel with a brand new Sachs heavy duty clutch on a ZF trans and 3.25 LSD. The motor has Euro HFM with a Turner chip
and OBD 1 cats through a Magnaflow muffler.
The suspension is Ground Control coilovers with Bilstein sports.
Fikse FM10 17x9 front 17x10 rear with no rubbing at all.
I have installed a Pioneer headunit with Iphone/Bluetooth, component speakers up front. The trunk has a custom sub built with the amps mounted within a false floor.
I was building this car with the intentions of being able to drive it anywhere, anytime.
However at this stage in my life i'll stick with the M5 and pay down some bills before the baby comes.
$20,500 However i will take partial trade on a car i can sell to make the difference.
Thanks
Last edited by bemdub; 07-04-2012 at 01:28 PM.
did this car have hre's on it at a point in time?
Sure didOriginally Posted by twhlax3
Can't wait to see pics. This sounds nice...
"It takes character to withstand the rigors of ignorance."
i remember this car because it was sold for a smoking price with those HREs. those were my favorite model HRE wheel ever (fortunately owned a set once) and looks so proper on the car. definitely in my top 5 all-time! different car with the turbo s38, but still gorgeous I'm sure. can't wait to see how she sits now. good luck!
Last edited by twhlax3; 05-30-2012 at 12:54 PM.
Some of the pics are older and some are from the rebuild. I will get more pics as I finish the car.
Last edited by bemdub; 05-30-2012 at 07:14 PM.
pm sent
sweet ass car
2006 M3 ZCP--Black/Black, NO sunroof, GruppeM Titanium exhaust.
2001 740i--Black/Black(Sport). Mods: Angel Eyes, MKIV Nav, 750 Brakes(front)
1995 525I (Touring)--White/Tan. Mods: M-Pars, BMW low slung springs
Here are a few more pics taken yesterday. The car needs a few more things like mount front bumper and ps sideskirt, align fenders/hood, install headunit, and a few other little things. I am going to try to get them all done by this weekend.
Last edited by bemdub; 06-05-2012 at 10:13 AM.
how bout ill be a full time baby sitter all it will cost you is your car.
I wouldnt trust you to babysit Pete.Originally Posted by MalakaSpeed
Lololol
awesome car ! bump from nj ! glws !
any interior pics.. pretty interested...
CURRENT:
2003 E46 M3 vert 6MT (Jet Black/blk)
2004 Audi A4 1.8T avant (blk/blk)
SOLD:
2005 Ducati Supersport 800 (Red)
1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet (Red/blk)
1998 528i with full OEM M5 conversion (Blk/blk)
1992 Alfa Romeo 164 S *47k miles* (White/blk)
1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S *57k miles* (Blk/blk)
1991 Alfa Romeo 164 S *56k miles* (Red/blk)
2001.5 Audi S4 2.7 bi-turbo 6MT (Nogaro Blue/Nogaro Alcantra)
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 5MT (Blk/blk)
1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia Nuova Super 1300 with Euro 2liter motor swap (Blue/red)
2002 Mercedes Benz E 55 ///AMG (White/blk)
2006 Mercedes Benz E 55 ///AMG (Charcoal/blk)
1986 Mercedes Benz 560 SEC widebody ///AMG *70k miles* (Red/beige)
2002 BMW M3 coupe 6MT (Imola/blk)
1999 BMW M3 coupe 5MT (Hellrot/black Vaders)
2003 Mercedes Benz E 500 sport (Silver/grey)
1999 BMW M3 coupe 5MT (Techno Violet/Dove Gray Vaders)
wow, this used to be AW correct? The paintwork looks amazing. Gorgeous Car.
Current: 1988 325is m20b25
2004 GSX-R 600
1978 yamaha rd400
1975 yamaha rd350B
Sold: 2004 GSXR 600
Sold: 05 honda 600rr
Sold: 87 E30 325Is With T3 Turbo/intercooler
Sold: 96 1.9l Z3
Sold: 97 318ti with s50 swap
sold: 95 m3
Sold: 89 Garret Turbo'd e30
GLWS to the guy whose car is my wallpaper.
I miss this car. Bump for a great dude and a great car. I have some experience with this vehicle. Its wicked fast.
This is my Signature.
Hey bemdub, is there a way to contact you? I can't PM
email meOriginally Posted by scopedog
Jwvalia (at) gmail
Does it have a functional AC?
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Car is about done, took it out for a drive yesterday and feels real good.
I have a few tiny things to button up but all minor.
Fantastic looking build. Is the head from an S50 and the block from an S52?
98 M3/4/5 - Kid Hauler
95 M3 - Trakrat
Ermergerd em freeeee!
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