The---E30 M3---Build - REVmatch

**MOFO** · #1 10-31-2007, 10:52 AM

Picked it up on Oct. 30, 2007.

-no engine
-no trans
-mint interior
-mint exterior (pait is a bit rough to the touch)
-washed it
-started giving it a coat of wax
-cleaned interior

**MOFO** · #2 10-31-2007, 10:52 AM

i may do all read taillights like this :

http://e30.bmwdiy.info/red-tails/index.html

Upperguy · #3 10-31-2007, 12:42 PM

N54 swap!

**MOFO** · #4 10-31-2007, 02:29 PM

?

m50 swap with a turbo.

for wheels:

if i can find them

may get some RS's w/ slant lips and flat caps.

Oct. 31, 2007

-fully waxed
-sourced some parts

J.Owen · #5 10-31-2007, 03:49 PM

looks good and I bet it looks even better in person.

Sean K. · #6 10-31-2007, 09:05 PM

I actually bought the testors candy apple red paint this summer to do mine but I never got around to it. They sell it at wal-mart but if you need some I have an extra can

**MOFO** · #7 11-01-2007, 05:42 PM

these wheels make me happy. talking with the owner of the car.

**MOFO** · #8 11-01-2007, 09:42 PM

hmm hmm hmmm, talking to a guy in germany with these...

17" x 8.5/9.5

15/22et

Sean K. · #9 11-03-2007, 10:35 AM

what are the gold wheels, I really like them

**MPD47** · #10 11-05-2007, 12:38 AM

Saw it yesterday, insanely clean.

**MOFO** · #11 11-05-2007, 07:15 PM

no clue what the gold wheels are but they are made by bbs.

update today 11 / 5 / 2007:

-black kidney grill came in today
-eyebrow came in, but have to get it painted
-picked up a new headlight knob
-picked up a new uncracked gauge cluster surround
-bought e30 euro smiley headlights

-may have bought a totaled donor car with the motor i need for $500, but............if i bring the car to the junkyard for scrap get $200 for it then i just scored a whole m50 swap for $300!! but i don't think it is the right trans so then i have to buy one for around $400

**MPD47** · #12 11-05-2007, 11:36 PM

PT no eyebrows. I'll seriously rip them off the ****ing car if you install them. That's not a joke either.

giff · #13 11-06-2007, 12:00 AM

Wow, you don't waste any time at all. I also think the gold wheels are awesome.

**MOFO** · #14 11-06-2007, 04:54 PM

mike- not sure if i will use the eyebrows or not, i like it on my gti but not sure about the m3.

giff- yeah i am trying to get everything i need and then work on it all winter to get it all mocked up then have everything pcoated then be back togather and tuned by spring...

pics:

"shadow lined grill"

the gauge surround

and a new headlight knob

Upperguy · #15 11-07-2007, 01:02 PM

PT I love your knob

**MOFO** · #16 11-07-2007, 10:09 PM

thanks dan...

parts list:

-M50 Non Vanos 2.5L inline 6
-ZF Trans
-Clutchnet clutch with pressure plate
-UUC short shifter
-Stewart Warner Gauges (boost,egt,a/f)
-DTA pro8 standalone engine management
-GT35r w/ T4
-aem airfilter
-Tial 50mm blow off valve
-Tial 44mm external wastegate
-e34 M5 Motormounts and trans mount
-Driveshaft
-Crank fan delete
-318 radiator
-front mount intercooler
-valve cover
-aluminum boost piping w/ some wiggens
-setrab oil cooler w/ e46 oil cap
-injectors (42)
-fuel pump
-arp headstuds (10mm) and main
-tubular top mount turbo exhaust manifold w/ 6 -> 1 collector (T4)
-weld oil pump nut
-bottom end reseal kit & gasket set
-wideband
-electronic boost controller