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popey7676
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Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:23 pm

Well after selling my last e30 about 9 months ago, Ive decided to buy a low mileage 65k fsh previous MOT,s 84 323 2 door.
I will be picking her up on wednesday so i will upload pics then.

I have lots of plans for this car... so i managed to pick up a e34 525, 96model with 72k fsh!

So obviously going down the m50 route!

Im also planning on some b6,s and lowering springs about 30mm.
willwood brakes, Fritz complete system as they will be doing the conversion for me!

The car is very clean so i will get some before and after pics up :D
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Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:48 pm

Welcome back :D
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Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:55 pm

Welcome back...I look forward to seeing the conversion, hope you post all details and pics.
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Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:02 pm

Gavla wrote:Welcome back...I look forward to seeing the conversion, hope you post all details and pics.
Thank you, Yep i will be!
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Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:57 pm

The New chariot :)
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The Donor.
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Its also forsale minus the engine!

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Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:11 pm

What a shame there is not any 323i's left especially with low miles, same goes with the E34.
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Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:33 pm

Blitz wrote:What a shame there is not any 323i's left especially with low miles, same goes with the E34.
I have to totally agree with you,each to there own,but 1984 323i with 65k FSH, its a shame its not going to be saved as an unmolested car.Good luck with the project anyway.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:32 pm

Blitz wrote:What a shame there is not any 323i's left especially with low miles, same goes with the E34.
I will be keeping the engine and gearbox for originality, so i dont really see why its a shame?

Its my car and im spending alot of money improving it.

I sold the e34 to guy who is going to restore it, so i guess everyones a winner.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:41 pm

Crack on mate, look forward to seeing it finished. People who moan about these things not being saved, rarely put their hand in their pocket to save them.
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Rosc0PColtrane wrote:Crack on mate, look forward to seeing it finished. People who moan about these things not being saved, rarely put their hand in their pocket to save them.
:D Cheers, its almost finished, i took some pics today so il put them on in a bit.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:50 pm

Yeah crack on fook it, it's your car and money mate! Can't wait to see it done on those wheels you bought :)

I remember the car for sale it looks a nice turd 8)
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:03 pm

Image wheels just back from a refurb, those boys at sw wheels in Exeter did a good job.

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Progress so far.....
Billy b4's with eibach springs and ARB's
Brake wise for the time being im going with yellow stuff pads with braided lines.
I may go with the wms set up in the future.
Exhaust system is getting fitted tomorrow.
Ive done quite a bit cosmetic stuff like re painted the black trim, chrome windscreen surround.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:04 pm

Duke137 wrote:Yeah crack on fook it, it's your car and money mate! Can't wait to see it done on those wheels you bought :)

I remember the car for sale it looks a nice turd 8)
Loving the wheels :cool:
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:06 pm

YEEEEEES!

Cracking! Can't recommend WMS enough mate, got the full set up on mine 8)

What interior is in it?
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
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It had is cheq sport recaro's when i bought it, but it had the old blue door cards and blue carpet old 4 spoke steering wheel.....

I bought some IS door cards but as it stands i still have the blue carpet!! il change it to a grey one at some point.

I bought a tec 1 wheel, i like them!

Whats the cost for a full wms set up ferg?
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:18 pm

About £1200 give or take for the WMS 8O

It will be a nice car dude! How have you gone about the exhaust?
How do you pronounce 'either'? I say 'either', but some say 'either'. Either is correct.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:20 pm

Fritz are doing the exhaust for me, they did the conversion.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:32 pm

Looks cool with the Hartges on it.
SWWR did a set of wheels for me last year and I was impressed for money.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:37 pm

popey7676 wrote:Whats the cost for a full wms set up ferg?
Give Keri-WMS off here a pm, but I wouldn't bother going with the rears unless it's for motorsport use.

Can't remember how much my fronts were, seem to remember sub £500
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:38 pm

ross_jsy wrote:
popey7676 wrote:Whats the cost for a full wms set up ferg?
Give Keri-WMS off here a pm, but I wouldn't bother going with the rears unless it's for motorsport use.

Can't remember how much my fronts were, seem to remember sub £500
cool, i will do.
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:01 pm

Noice :cool:

I even kinda like the mudflaps :mad:
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:17 pm

Saw this last week when I called in to see Dave - he was just finishing the wiring.

Looks a very tidy car, seems to be in great nick especially for its age! 8)
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:08 pm

jmc330i wrote:Saw this last week when I called in to see Dave - he was just finishing the wiring.

Looks a very tidy car, seems to be in great nick especially for its age! 8)
Dave's done a great job on it especially the wiring, using the e34 loom, And the engine bay looks spot on, i can't wait to take it for a spin!
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:10 pm

The 320td is going up for sale soon, if anyones interested winkeye
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:38 am

Chromies look great with the Hartge treatment.

Very nice :cool:
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Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:49 pm

The e46 compact in the picture is for sale on pistonheads, if anyone is interested in derv!
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Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:57 pm

Well the car is pretty much finished now, just waiting for 3.64 lsd (which is frustratingly holding me up) hopefully it turns up before midweek.
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On plus note, the exhaust system sounds awesome and my looks just how i wanted it too!
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