1989 325i 4 door auto

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Oioi saveloys.....

I have owned my 325i for two years this month... and it’s been left in the state that I bought it in the entire time.
Now comes the time to start finally doing something with it, as I’m passionate about e30’s, but I’ve been so flat out with ‘life’ as I’m sure you can relate!

So basically, over the past couple evenings I have stripped her back and got it ready for my good friend on the Isle of Wight to start sticking metal on!! (yes he’s a Ford specialist, but he’s no doubt the best welder locally)

Afterwards I suppose I ought to carry on removing the engine etc to access the steering etc for cleaning up all of that.

It’s done 169k and has a full service history until 165k
It runs like a peach, very smooth and delivers well!

So naturally I will keep it as it is and try to make a good example of it.

I plan on a couple of subtle modifications to my personal taste, but it’ll be nothing that can’t be undone in the future if need be

Now with some pictures.....

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[steve_k]

well going from what i can see in the pictures it looks a pretty good base to start with,

what mods do you have planned?

[Acaciastrain360]

well going from what i can see in the pictures it looks a pretty good base to start with,

what mods do you have planned?

Hi Steve, well that’s a relief! Hopefully there isn’t much behind the front panel either!

Few subtle things like, exhaust system, lowering, remove spoiler, patch up aerial hole, wheels maybe, steering UJ, literally odds and sods.
I need to get a couple sheered exhaust studs extracted so I’ll get the head polished etc whilst it’s off.

[steve_k]

well going from what i can see in the pictures it looks a pretty good base to start with,

what mods do you have planned?

Hi Steve, well that’s a relief! Hopefully there isn’t much behind the front panel either!

Few subtle things like, exhaust system, lowering, remove spoiler, patch up aerial hole, wheels maybe, steering UJ, literally odds and sods.
I need to get a couple sheered exhaust studs extracted so I’ll get the head polished etc whilst it’s off.

sounds like a plan, keep the updates coming as the mods you've planned sound pretty subtle.

[Acaciastrain360]

well going from what i can see in the pictures it looks a pretty good base to start with,

what mods do you have planned?

Hi Steve, well that’s a relief! Hopefully there isn’t much behind the front panel either!

Few subtle things like, exhaust system, lowering, remove spoiler, patch up aerial hole, wheels maybe, steering UJ, literally odds and sods.
I need to get a couple sheered exhaust studs extracted so I’ll get the head polished etc whilst it’s off.

sounds like a plan, keep the updates coming as the mods you've planned sound pretty subtle.

Sweet thanks Steve, yes I’ll try my best to

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Front Valance off now.... doesn’t look too bad in there either... just a few mounting points have got scabby holes around them

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Little update, still waiting on my mate to finish his current welding job.... but in the mean time I picked up this 316i which I’ll just strip for some spares. It runs and drive fine, but it’s rotten as a pear!

One thing I’ve noticed is that it has rear discs and abs... was that an option for 316i’s back then??

I’ve never come across one with it before