My touring project (m30 now in)

[shedrool83]

Wee update


Tourings going in for the respray 7/10/09

Been tidying up the engine bay while its still here and did a wee slide show of the work so far hope you like.



The bmw emblems will be sanded back once the paint fully set.


Before


After

[weverall]

this build is an inspiration for me my man

im looking at one of these and i foundthis build thread and how Borbets just set it off!!

just out of question if i was planning on fitting an m-tech kit, are there actual touring kits or is it just a four door kit available? this has probably been answered before so im sorry lol

Dave

[shedrool83]

this build is an inspiration for me my man

im looking at one of these and i foundthis build thread and how Borbets just set it off!!

just out of question if i was planning on fitting an m-tech kit, are there actual touring kits or is it just a four door kit available? this has probably been answered before so im sorry lol

Dave

4 door and touring kits are the same so you can fit a tech 2 kit no problem.

HTH

[Gortour]

There is a rear window spoiler for the Tech 2 Touring available, but these are the proverbial rocking horse doings...

[weverall]

thankyou very shedrool83 im going on the lookout for one now

[shedrool83]

Took the touring up to my uncle's bodyshop and starting stripping it for the respray.
Not looking forward to rubbing it down which i think i'll be starting on Thursday.

[nickso]

did you try those springs jake?

[shedrool83]

did you try those springs jake?

Not yet mate been busy with other thinks tbh .
One of the things begin getting a donor e34 535 for the 4 door.
I blame you for that one all stemmed from that day in aberdeen when i ask if the 335 touring you had was any good.

[nickso]

lol you've gone engine swap mental man.

i probably replied with my standard waffle about the acceleration in 2nd and 3rd being pretty fecking impressive and its one of the only two cars i regret selling.

you need to get a 3.46 LSD for proper porsche baiting.

[shedrool83]

lol you've gone engine swap mental man.

i probably replied with my standard waffle about the acceleration in 2nd and 3rd being pretty fecking impressive and its one of the only two cars i regret selling.

you need to get a 3.46 LSD for proper porsche baiting.

Going to have the stick with the 3.64 lsd for awhile like the e30's have cleaned me oot.

[shedrool83]

Finished the first rub down.
Next it will be masked and first coated then i have to rub it down again.(lucky me crying )









Its never going to be a show winning paint job but it should be presentable and red again soon.

btw the windscreen is coming out before its sprayed.

[shedrool83]

Never got a lot of time at it this morning but should finish the masking after work tomorrow.

[shedrool83]

Well finally got to see it today and get everything refitted.
Still got to fit the skirts and wash and polish it as it is as it left the booth.

Took 1 or 2 pics while it was still in the workshop but will get proper ones when its polished etc.


Hope you like.

[Eddie25]

Looking really good mate.

I like Borbets in general but i think they look the best on Tourings, can't put my finger on why they just work really well together.

[oomz1975]

Coming together really well, I agree about the Borbets too.

[Tedswagon]

Lookin good Jake. Looking forward to seein it in the flesh. Hopfully Colin and Grant will get another falkirk wheel meet orgainsed soon.

[shedrool83]

Thanks for the comments guys.

It not far away from being finished now but as usual there is a few jobs to sort out.
Still to replace the cracked manifold,replace the rear subframe bushes and droplinks and other bits and pieces.

[cliffybabe]

looks very fresh, top work dude

[shedrool83]

looks very fresh, top work dude

Cheers
It has been alot of work but seeing it today has made it all worth it.

[schnaarf]

looks really good, what red is it?

[shedrool83]

looks really good, what red is it?

It Vauxhall flame red

[Sanchez]

looks really good, what red is it?

It Vauxhall flame red

Still looks though.

Good looking car now Jake. You've gone along way with it, well done.

[shedrool83]

The oringinal colour was a rare mugello rot,used on the e36 i think and a bit to orange for my liking.

Glad i went for the flame red as it is very nice and suits the car perfectly imho.


Thanks for the comments Peter,when we getting to see yours?

[shedrool83]

Gave it a polish and wax this morning so now the paint is smooth and protected.

After the wash and polish i couldnt be bothered fitting the skirts so i'll do them another time.



Money shoots LOL

[Sanchez]

Thanks for the comments Peter,when we getting to see yours?

Was at Neil and Pauls unit on sat, my second meet of the year!!!!!!

[FMH]

What skirts are going on it?

[shedrool83]

What skirts are going on it?

It is getting a set of tech 1's

[gooner1]

Just read this from start to finish Jake, and kind of wish i had,nt.
Bought a 316i touring myself a few weeks back, with the intention of no plans, just use it
for fishing and general running about. Now you,ve got me thinking
Well done on turning a tired old bus into a very looking car.

Ps. as i am of Scottish descent, can i be an honourary member of the STC.

[blitz877]

funnily enough mines going to have the same as yours mate, all bar the red paint as its lachs silver

[/// KAMI]

Looking good....

[shedrool83]

Just read this from start to finish Jake, and kind of wish i had,nt.
Bought a 316i touring myself a few weeks back, with the intention of no plans, just use it
for fishing and general running about. Now you,ve got me thinking
Well done on turning a tired old bus into a very looking car.

Ps. as i am of Scottish descent, can i be an honourary member of the STC.

Go on do it you know you want too.

The honorary membership to the STC have been granted

[shedrool83]

funnily enough mines going to have the same as yours mate, all bar the red paint as its lachs silver

The tech 1 high comp combined with the facelift loom and lightened flywheel does make a decent pulling 2.5 like.
I'm over the moon with it anyway,saying that it is coming out to be replaced with a m30 but it is going in the 4 door.

[shedrool83]

Thanks for the comments Peter,when we getting to see yours?

Was at Neil and Pauls unit on sat, my second meet of the year!!!!!!

That meet came a day early for me but i will try and make the next one if there are anymore at Neil and Pauls place.

[shedrool83]

Wasnt happy with the look of the rear bumper so added a black band to tie it in with the rest of the car.










Skirts are on









I.S lip has had 3 coats of black and 3 coated of clear.




Modded new style 330i badge




Bargin //m dust cap from ebay





Thats the bodywork complete thank christ.
Now need to replace the cracked manifold,fit rear beam bushes and drop links,fit e46 cab rear top mounts,fit working reverse light switch and fit the ecu chip then i might start thinking about black leather interior to finish it off.

[nickso]

nicely done jake.

dont fancy a cruise kit for it now do you?