Calvert's Early Zender Kitted 320i Project

[UnPhased]

When i picked it up last week:





Got it on the ramp at work:







From running the car just under a week, it has developed a water leak, looks like it is coming from an outlet on the engine block and is running down the gearbox.

Its also had extensive welding work throughout its life, but to what i can see good quality, apart from a few plates that could have been fitted in the floor pan a bit better.

This is my 1st BMW so im learning as i go along with this, but i learn quicly, but i suppose there are endless things about these

Im really into the VW scene and have owned VWs throughout my driving life mainly mk1 and mk2 Golfs. So my inspiration for this project would be coming from the 'Dub' Scene.

Plans are to make it into somthing a little bit different, but not over the top. As less = more.

Ill update this as i go along, as im usuing it as a daily just for summer.

Today its going to benefit from a mini detailing session, i will post pics later


Calvert

[ImysE30]

Nice project, seen this on eBay a while back, looked tidy

Look foward to the updates

[Speedtouch]

My first BM, also a 320i, was Henna red

Good luck with it

[A1BMW325iSport]

cool, looks in fine condition, keep us posted

[Baz666]

looks nice fella

[bss325i]

I love henna red but i'mot a fan of the zender kit.

I also saw this on ebay a wek or two ago.

Nice workshop, Jaguar dealer?

[Alex]

looking good, i belive this car was discussed on here when on ebay

[Ollie_bwoii]

Plans are to make it into somthing a little bit different, but not over the top. As less = more.

A chromie slammed on deep dish rims! That would be This does Look very clean! I hope your not planning on getting rid of the bumpers, side strips etc...

I like the front valance part of the kit but not the other parts!

[UnPhased]

Cheers guys, yeah I work for jaguar.

Just detailed it and removed the spoiler as I'm not a fan of it, I'll load the pics in the morning

[UnPhased]

looking good, i belive this car was discussed on here when on ebay

Would you have the thread?

Cheers

[UnPhased]

Pics from yesturday:







This was just off the roof!


Couple of interior pics:



Some location pics:

[Ollie_bwoii]

Looks awesome! Really clean rust fre example by the looks of it!

What are your plans for the little beaut then?

[UnPhased]

Not sure yet Ollie, i want to get it slammed on some Proka rims

But its going to be a challenge, as i belive you can't lower more than 40mm due to the chassis not being strong enough?

Would a full cage sort that out?

And the touchy subject of getting some coilovers made up?

Interior wise, it smells a little and the seats have lost their feel, they are just too unconfertable on long journeys.

Im defo going with the 'retro' look, but with a little bit of edge.


Calvert

[mattyb]

a reg that must one of the oldest on the zone, looks very nice, love henna red.

[Alex]

Not sure yet Ollie, i want to get it slammed on some Proka rims

But its going to be a challenge, as i belive you can't lower more than 40mm due to the chassis not being strong enough?

Would a full cage sort that out?

And the touchy subject of getting some coilovers made up?

Interior wise, it smells a little and the seats have lost their feel, they are just too unconfertable on long journeys.

Im defo going with the 'retro' look, but with a little bit of edge.


Calvert

Please dont ruin it

[bss325i]

You can go as low as 60mm using various different springs but if you do go that low then bilstein B6 shocks are a must as they have a shorter damper rod and work better with the lower springs. GAZ, H&R KW and Bilstein all do coilovers.

Who told you the chassis isn't strong enough to take more than a 40mm drop? Thats rubbish.

Some people have gone as low as 80mm and even 100mm but anything lower than 60 will ruin the way the car drives and you'll forever be replacing sumps.

I personally wouldn't go lower than 40mm but 60mm is doable.

[carlrst]

awsome will be good to something a bit different

[walshc]

Howdy Calv you change your cars like underwear
Beemer looks sweet what porsche wheels you going for? D90s would suit best i think

[sweep]

I have one of those radios.

[Ziggy]

Glad this has ended up on the zone.

[UnPhased]

Howdy Calv you change your cars like underwear
Beemer looks sweet what porsche wheels you going for? D90s would suit best i think

haha bloody hell Craig, you can't say much

Thinking of going for the Fuch wheel, about 7j in 16".

Get to the unphased mee this Thursday if you can, we can compare E30s, be good to see ya again dude

[walshc]

Hahaha, im going to try keep the bmw for a while now, just concentrate on getting the beetle on road
No can do this time mate, mines off the road needing another rad, should be here friday. Will be trying to get to the next one though, will be good to see yall and get some eats
Mine should be slightly modded by then too, suspension came today - woop!!

[The_Diddler]

Nice car that, love henna red, glad its gonna be saved, look forward to seeing how it goes

[Jhonno]

But its going to be a challenge, as i belive you can't lower more than 40mm due to the chassis not being strong enough?

And the touchy subject of getting some coilovers made up?

Interior wise, it smells a little and the seats have lost their feel, they are just too unconfertable on long journeys.

Im defo going with the 'retro' look, but with a little bit of edge.


Calvert

That is complete rubbish!

Gaz coilovers are great for the money..

They are comfort seats.. Which is a lie, as they are entirely uncomfortable, get some nice sport seats in there!

I await to to see the progress

[jamie323i]

Nice looking preface,just needs some wheels to finish it off.

What is that large switch for next to the heater controls?

[calpol]

calv you mofo looks wicked

[UnPhased]

Cheers Cal!

What is that large switch for next to the heater controls?

Aint got a clue mate, when i flick the switch it dont seem to do anything haha.

[walshc]

Is it maybe to open and close the vents blowing onto the windscreen????

[JasonC]

I love it! I really like the Zender kit on it also

[EGoman]

I like it a lot! I demand larger pics. Never thought that aftermarket bodykit would look good.

[UnPhased]

This might be up for sale soon

Due to me getting a new job, i dont want to put the milage on this.

Any ideas to whats its worth?

Around the £700/800 mark?