My POS BMW....

CampbellsChunkySoupra · 10/19/2009, 10:52 PM

1994 BMW 325is
5 Speed Manual Gearbox
Hellrot Red/Sandstone Leather
18x8.5 HPR 5
Powered by Turner Motorsports

Autocrossing in DStock:

As she sits now:

benstuh · 10/24/2009, 02:47 PM

Thats one sick car!!

nate2k5 · 10/25/2009, 12:58 AM

needs an M bumper for sure. i'm kind iffy on the wheels, they are either a little too big or not enough drop...

CampbellsChunkySoupra · 10/25/2009, 10:53 AM

Trying to keep it as stock as possible so I can drive it all year round. Slammed BMW's don't exactly do well in the snow :)

Wheels are big and heavy. Hurt me in a straight line...but all of the extra rubber and higher performance tire sure helps in the twisties.

nate2k5 · 10/26/2009, 10:12 PM

i see, thats cool. i wish my bimmer was in better shape when i got it but i got it for cheap so i was expecting to have to put some money into it to make it roadworthy.

i plan on M converting it, repaint, and just doing some hardcore maintenance on it so it remains reliable.

nixholas · 05/26/2011, 03:36 PM

Are you aware of Projektgerman? Local forum for German cars. Have you made any recent progress on your ride?

nate2k5 · 05/26/2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nixholas

Are you aware of Projektgerman? Local forum for German cars. Have you made any recent progress on your ride?

i am a member over there, its just sitting now till i can figure out the clutch change.

nixholas · 05/27/2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nate2k5

i am a member over there, its just sitting now till i can figure out the clutch change.

It's not terribly difficult... I've done 4 clutches on bmw's. Pretty straightforward, the worst parts are taking the exhaust down and the top 3 bolts on the bellhousing... Where are you located? I might be down to help.

nate2k5 · 05/27/2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nixholas

It's not terribly difficult... I've done 4 clutches on bmw's. Pretty straightforward, the worst parts are taking the exhaust down and the top 3 bolts on the bellhousing... Where are you located? I might be down to help.

i live in iowa city but the car is in des moines right now. the exhaust bolts are rusted to shit so i was thinking itd be best to remove the engine and install a header, replace fuel filter, and replace some seals to stop an oil leak. it'd make doing the clutch simple also.

i just don't want to start snapping studs in the head. that'd suck.

edit: oh damn, i just realized this wasn't my thread...the guy copied my thread title. well he sold his e36 but is also a member over on PKG

nixholas · 05/27/2011, 01:43 AM

It's cool, I figured you were talking about your e28 from your signature... If you're gonna go so far as to take the engine out, you should get an "i" head and a fresh cam grind for it. 2.7i would be pretty fun.

I have a moates ostrich so I can tune motronic 1.3 (and alot of other ecu's) to compensate for an aggressive cam... I've been able to convert my barn-door AFM to a Ford Taurus MAF (hot wire type) by playing with mine (not quite 100% yet, but getting there).

ctiggs88 · 08/02/2011, 08:15 AM

looks good! ive got an 03 325i thats all stock along with my cav and its an awesome car to drive if you dont mind spending a little money lol i would love to have an e46 m3

lulzcow · 08/05/2011, 09:33 PM

Looks far from a POS, at least the pic in the OP.
Also, nixholas; I see your ride in Ames all the time. That thing is sick!

10/19/2009, 10:52 PM	#1
CampbellsChunkySoupra JDM Soldier Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 370	My POS BMW.... 1994 BMW 325is 5 Speed Manual Gearbox Hellrot Red/Sandstone Leather 18x8.5 HPR 5 Powered by Turner Motorsports Autocrossing in DStock: As she sits now: __________________ CampbellsChunkySoupra. "It's better to be dead and cool, then alive and uncool.." Harley Davidson - Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

10/24/2009, 02:47 PM	#2
benstuh JDM Soldier Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 433	Re: My POS BMW.... Thats one sick car!!

10/25/2009, 12:58 AM	#3
nate2k5 Human Bean Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 3,430	Re: My POS BMW.... needs an M bumper for sure. i'm kind iffy on the wheels, they are either a little too big or not enough drop... __________________ 1999 Ford Expedition 1989 Volvo 245 1977 Volvo 244 1978 Cobalt 19' BR

10/25/2009, 10:53 AM	#4
CampbellsChunkySoupra JDM Soldier Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 370	Re: My POS BMW.... Trying to keep it as stock as possible so I can drive it all year round. Slammed BMW's don't exactly do well in the snow :) Wheels are big and heavy. Hurt me in a straight line...but all of the extra rubber and higher performance tire sure helps in the twisties. __________________ CampbellsChunkySoupra. "It's better to be dead and cool, then alive and uncool.." Harley Davidson - Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

10/26/2009, 10:12 PM	#5
nate2k5 Human Bean Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 3,430	Re: My POS BMW.... i see, thats cool. i wish my bimmer was in better shape when i got it but i got it for cheap so i was expecting to have to put some money into it to make it roadworthy. i plan on M converting it, repaint, and just doing some hardcore maintenance on it so it remains reliable. __________________ 1999 Ford Expedition 1989 Volvo 245 1977 Volvo 244 1978 Cobalt 19' BR

05/26/2011, 03:36 PM	#6
nixholas JDM Lover Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ames, Ia Posts: 50	Re: My POS BMW.... Are you aware of Projektgerman? Local forum for German cars. Have you made any recent progress on your ride?

05/27/2011, 01:43 AM	#10
nixholas JDM Lover Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ames, Ia Posts: 50	Re: My POS BMW.... It's cool, I figured you were talking about your e28 from your signature... If you're gonna go so far as to take the engine out, you should get an "i" head and a fresh cam grind for it. 2.7i would be pretty fun. I have a moates ostrich so I can tune motronic 1.3 (and alot of other ecu's) to compensate for an aggressive cam... I've been able to convert my barn-door AFM to a Ford Taurus MAF (hot wire type) by playing with mine (not quite 100% yet, but getting there). __________________

08/02/2011, 08:15 AM	#11
ctiggs88 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: woodward ia Posts: 11	Re: My POS BMW.... looks good! ive got an 03 325i thats all stock along with my cav and its an awesome car to drive if you dont mind spending a little money lol i would love to have an e46 m3 __________________ Projekt German

08/05/2011, 09:33 PM	#12
lulzcow JDM Soldier Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ames Posts: 108	Re: My POS BMW.... Looks far from a POS, at least the pic in the OP. Also, nixholas; I see your ride in Ames all the time. That thing is sick!