Z31maniac's DD 318is

BrewCity11 · 11-15-2009, 09:23 PM

Introducing Holly.

Buddy enlisted the help of Guten Parts to find him a new daily driver. Original plan called for a black, white or red 325is, bring it back to the shop for a long list of maintenance and mods but when this clean slicktop 318is came up, we couldn't pass it up.

Robby, the previous owner, was sad to let her go. Met him halfway between NJ and VA, in Baltimore. (why do people live there BTW?)

Car was slightly modded, including GC coilovers and konis, motor was replaced with an E36's M42, and the much needed ejnight skidplate. This came in handy no less than two blocks away after sealing the deal with Robby. Would've had to tow the car home if not for it.

List of maintenance and mods that the budget allowed:
-carpet swapped to grey
-door cards swapped to black houndstooth
(Buddy has a black sport interior sitting at home which will most likely go in when he gets back to OK)
-the diff, swapping in a medium case 4:10vlsd
-subframe and rtab swapped for poly bushes
-Z3 1.9 SSK
-new rotors and pads all the way around
-timing chain tensioner
-drop lower pan and re-torque upper pan bolts
-trademark blinged out cluster courtesy of ZM
-headliner dyed black
-sound deadening

T minus 5 days till Buddy's flight lands! Lets get started.

BrewCity11 · 11-15-2009, 09:24 PM

Interior and Sound Deadening.

So, being a DD, and getting poly bushings, we elected to put some sound deadening around the car to quiet the ride down a little. I'll be using a combination of eDead and the home depot peel'n'seal. Before i got started, i weighed it all up. 27lbs, and that's if i even end up using it all. Should make a huge difference and adding less than 30lbs, should not sacrifice any of the 318's peppiness.

Got a few hours in today, and will get remainder of pics over the next few days.
Pulled into the shop (excuse the mess!)

Punched out the ski pass through for a future Luke box i hear

I must say, probably the cleanest e30 i've ever stripped the interior out of. Not a single spec of rust. Just some water on the floorboards, most likely from the drain plugs which have rotted out. Already stripped down, and ready to silicone back on.

Decided to start from the rear, and work my way forward.

I've found this is just the right amount to add to the trunk. Any more, and you need to start thinking about messing with the torsion rods to compensate for the extra weight. Still plenty of material to rid of some vibration and give it a nice "thud" when you close the trunk.

That's where i left off for the evening.

**More photos on post #50

BrewCity11 · 11-15-2009, 09:24 PM

Rear Subframe and diff

Pulled out a spare rear carrier and pair of TA's today. Stock bushings removed.

After powerwash, two coats of black paint, and poly bushes installed.

Tonight's plan: install new ebrake shoes and cables, new rotors, then swap over the calipers still on the car. Threw a coat of silver on the diff cover and a coat of black on the diff itself. Once dry, will be attached to carrier and await install tomorrow after dropping the complete rear end tomorrow.

Update: Rear all together minus rotors and pads. I was sent the wrong ones, so those will show up tomorrow.

BrewCity11 · 11-15-2009, 09:25 PM

Engine and SSK

Unfortunately, the after pic of the shifter was accidentally deleted, but you get the idea. Was replaced with a Z3 1.9 shifter, btw.

White325is · 11-15-2009, 09:27 PM

Awsome, Im interested in seeing this build.

daniel · 11-16-2009, 01:49 AM

me too. that's cool you're helping buddy out with this stuff. he's a good guy.

z31maniac · 11-16-2009, 04:56 AM

FredK · 11-16-2009, 05:11 AM

Floors look clean!

TDE30 · 11-16-2009, 05:13 AM

Non-airbag 318is or swapped steering wheel?

BrewCity11 · 11-16-2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredK

Floors look clean!

They are super clean!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDE30

Non-airbag 318is or swapped steering wheel?

Swapped. Is there such a thing as a non-airbag 318is? News to me.

ZM Blue Devil · 11-16-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDE30

Non-airbag 318is or swapped steering wheel?

Swapped steering wheel...

Couple of other goodies going on as well for the cosmetics.

Stay tuned for more updates. Better yet come out Friday to the shop when Buddy flies in to pick up the car.

Details here.
http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthre...30#post1755930

TDE30 · 11-16-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewCity11

Swapped. Is there such a thing as a non-airbag 318is? News to me.

Not that I know of, but I have heard of stranger things.

Car looks very nice though, good luck on the project.

LedJetta · 11-16-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewCity11

Baltimore. (why do people live there BTW?)

whoa whoa whoa! the same could be said for NJ.

lookin good guys.

kishg · 11-16-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LedJetta

whoa whoa whoa! the same could be said for NJ.

lookin good guys.

one part of B'more is nice. Inner Harbor..

Wh33lhop · 11-16-2009, 10:50 AM

Clean 318is slicktop DD: do want. Will be following this one.

11-15-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
BrewCity11 E30 Mastermind Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, NJ USA E30: 1988 325i Touring Posts: 1,788	Z31maniac's DD 318is Introducing Holly. Buddy enlisted the help of Guten Parts to find him a new daily driver. Original plan called for a black, white or red 325is, bring it back to the shop for a long list of maintenance and mods but when this clean slicktop 318is came up, we couldn't pass it up. Robby, the previous owner, was sad to let her go. Met him halfway between NJ and VA, in Baltimore. (why do people live there BTW?) Car was slightly modded, including GC coilovers and konis, motor was replaced with an E36's M42, and the much needed ejnight skidplate. This came in handy no less than two blocks away after sealing the deal with Robby. Would've had to tow the car home if not for it. List of maintenance and mods that the budget allowed: -carpet swapped to grey -door cards swapped to black houndstooth (Buddy has a black sport interior sitting at home which will most likely go in when he gets back to OK) -the diff, swapping in a medium case 4:10vlsd -subframe and rtab swapped for poly bushes -Z3 1.9 SSK -new rotors and pads all the way around -timing chain tensioner -drop lower pan and re-torque upper pan bolts -trademark blinged out cluster courtesy of ZM -headliner dyed black -sound deadening T minus 5 days till Buddy's flight lands! Lets get started. __________________ www.gutenparts.com Last edited by BrewCity11; 11-16-2009 at 07:54 AM..

11-15-2009, 09:24 PM	#2
BrewCity11 E30 Mastermind Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, NJ USA E30: 1988 325i Touring Posts: 1,788	Interior and Sound Deadening. So, being a DD, and getting poly bushings, we elected to put some sound deadening around the car to quiet the ride down a little. I'll be using a combination of eDead and the home depot peel'n'seal. Before i got started, i weighed it all up. 27lbs, and that's if i even end up using it all. Should make a huge difference and adding less than 30lbs, should not sacrifice any of the 318's peppiness. Got a few hours in today, and will get remainder of pics over the next few days. Pulled into the shop (excuse the mess!) Punched out the ski pass through for a future Luke box i hear I must say, probably the cleanest e30 i've ever stripped the interior out of. Not a single spec of rust. Just some water on the floorboards, most likely from the drain plugs which have rotted out. Already stripped down, and ready to silicone back on. Decided to start from the rear, and work my way forward. I've found this is just the right amount to add to the trunk. Any more, and you need to start thinking about messing with the torsion rods to compensate for the extra weight. Still plenty of material to rid of some vibration and give it a nice "thud" when you close the trunk. That's where i left off for the evening. *More photos on post #50 __________________ www.gutenparts.com Last edited by BrewCity11; 11-17-2009 at 10:17 PM..*

11-15-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
BrewCity11 E30 Mastermind Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, NJ USA E30: 1988 325i Touring Posts: 1,788	Rear Subframe and diff Pulled out a spare rear carrier and pair of TA's today. Stock bushings removed. After powerwash, two coats of black paint, and poly bushes installed. Tonight's plan: install new ebrake shoes and cables, new rotors, then swap over the calipers still on the car. Threw a coat of silver on the diff cover and a coat of black on the diff itself. Once dry, will be attached to carrier and await install tomorrow after dropping the complete rear end tomorrow. Update: Rear all together minus rotors and pads. I was sent the wrong ones, so those will show up tomorrow. __________________ www.gutenparts.com Last edited by BrewCity11; 11-16-2009 at 05:06 PM..

11-15-2009, 09:25 PM	#4
BrewCity11 E30 Mastermind Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, NJ USA E30: 1988 325i Touring Posts: 1,788	Engine and SSK Unfortunately, the after pic of the shifter was accidentally deleted, but you get the idea. Was replaced with a Z3 1.9 shifter, btw. __________________ www.gutenparts.com Last edited by BrewCity11; 11-17-2009 at 10:15 PM..

11-16-2009, 01:49 AM	#6
daniel R3V Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lake O, Oregon E30: 2001 530i Posts: 5,984 Images: 2	me too. that's cool you're helping buddy out with this stuff. he's a good guy. __________________ obligatory e39 angel eye sig photo

11-15-2009, 09:27 PM	#5
White325is R3VLimited Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Williamsport,Pa Posts: 2,514	Awsome, Im interested in seeing this build. __________________ Need a 260 trans brace for your 24v swap? Check out my sale thread. http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=176539 Do you wan't air ride suspension for your E30? OPEN ROAD TUNING, LLC *Andrew@Openroadtuning.com* (484)-802-3721 *Tell him Mike sent ya.*

11-16-2009, 04:56 AM	#7
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11-16-2009, 10:50 AM	#15
Wh33lhop R3V Elite Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 4,022	Clean 318is slicktop DD: do want. Will be following this one.