My 325i SPORT Tech1 project NIKO

[NickTheDoctor]

Bought me 325i tech 1 sport a short while ago, just going through the mod stage at the moment would like your views good or bad LOL

Just fitted me rear 9/16 Borbet b ET15 wheels with 215/40/16 tyres , suspension on car at the moment is Jamex Rear shocks with Jamex Springs , Have the same set up for the front these will be fitted this week , still the the rear needs to be lower but will check that once the fronts done , Ordered New Bumper moulding and door moulding today so should have the fitted weds then it cosmetic stuff like New Disc /pads . Oil and filter Change , got new engine mounts and new viscous ect to be fitted hope to have all this done ready for this weekend , got me 5mm spacers today so u can fit the front wheels now too ,

Any advice on the springs i would need to drop the car to suit the wheels if ya catch my drift ;)

[oakey]

have you only got 2 of those wheels?- I love em.

looks like mine. there great cars. so much fun!
Have you checked the rear inner arches for rust? just saying as i didnt check mine when i bought it and theyre in a sorry state now.

i have a H&R cup kit fitted to mine about £350 for shocks and springs all round. and give a great looking ride height and stance:

[NickTheDoctor]

Yea got all four wheels and tyres , had to get 5mm spacer so i could fit the fronts , just looking at getting springs for the moment as shocks are new , yea there is a small hole inside inner wing by fuel filler neck and also small hole in n/s sill where qtr joins the sill other than that car real good for its year , rear arch on n.s.r has had horrid repair in the Past but that going to get sorted out in the next few weeks may just paint down both side and paint the kit again as i like me cars looking mint

[oakey]

sounds like its soon to be a stunner mate! make sure to put up some pics when the wheels and trim are on her.

perhaps some h&r springs?
mines a 60/40mm drop by the way. and i think if you want keep the shocks, going lower than 40mm may mess with the handling/ride

[maxfield]

I love borbet bs (look at sig)

[hammoj28]

Yeah the wheels are the mutts nuts. I wouldn't half mind a set! Car looks good too. Id slam that 60.

[eko]

Its going to look phat when the front wheels are on
Personally id go for 45 profile tyres to fill the arches better.
Pics when you fit the new trims/front wheels are a must

[Giggz]

Lovely wheels mate. Hope you dont mind me asking but where did you get your set from and did they come with tyres?

Get the others on and drop it!

[NickTheDoctor]

Got the fronts fitted now and me mouldings have arrived , got to remove front bumper to fit front moulding , ordered some -60mm springs now, going to get n/s qtr painted and all four aches rolled cant wait , slowly getting there
Not front suspension still standard at the moment




9/16 et15 with 5 mm spacer to clear calipers

[j555boy]

i thought borbet b's needed the arches rolled to fit?

where did you get them from? i want i want i want.

tec 1's all the way, looks superb!

cheers jamie

[NickTheDoctor]

Hi Guys Arches do need rolling unless you want to have the ride hight i have on mine at the moment , aches are being rolled and the cars being dropped , I got these wheels new but second hand from another forum , not sure of they still do them but damn cheap and not far of what i paid for mine http://www.tunershop.de/xt/shopping_cart.php

[NickTheDoctor]

Fitted -60 mm apex springs last nite with new front inserts as the rear shocks are new alreadyi didnt need to fit them , hope after a little bit of driving it goes a bit lower , dont think the tyres size 215/40s 16s help though,
got me new brakes and pads fitted and also engine mounts too, not much left now little bit of paint fit front bumper moulding , roll arches then its the interiors turn for a sort out

[maxfield]

[Hyperion]

car looks cool with those wheels. Just noticed in the latest pics, is the interior stripped? and what are those front seats?

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Love those wheels!!!

[NickTheDoctor]

car looks cool with those wheels. Just noticed in the latest pics, is the interior stripped? and what are those front seats?

Yep interiors fully stripped drivers seat is Cobra EVO from Anthony Ried British touring car and the others a OMP revolotion seat got TRS harness ect this is going to look stock ish from outside but full race inside as iam using for track days and the ring in september

[shazE30]

Borbet B's the way forward nice car the wheels will look sweeter once the springs settle just like on my cab

[bss325i]

I really want these wheels for mine but dont want to roll the arches, do you rekon they will rub with a 40mm drop?

[e36boy]

Thats looking well cool mate, Im loving the wheels.

[NickTheDoctor]

I really want these wheels for mine but dont want to roll the arches, do you rekon they will rub with a 40mm drop?

You could run 40mm drop and 40series tyres but would have to have good shocks could also get a small amount machined of rear wheels, fronts need 5mm spacer to clear calipers ,

Anyone know where i can get some adjustable top mounts

[BIGJO]

The motor's looking fresh fella.

I like

Can't wait for the lump to drop in there!


Regards.

[NickTheDoctor]

Got me front bumper moulding fitted at last LOL and gave the car a little polish before the heavens opened ,
Now do i get hold of another fog lamp to replace missing one on n/s or is there a brake duct kit that can be fitted ( anyone know if e30 M3 ones fit ) need to do a little realignment of the rear bumper too
Latest pics and some interior ones too

[bss325i]

Looking good fella. Are you going to stick with the stripped interior and if so is a cage in the pipeline? Where abouts are you in Croydon? You should come along to the Guildford meet, a few of us drive down from Croydon.

[NickTheDoctor]

Looking good fella. Are you going to stick with the stripped interior and if so is a cage in the pipeline? Where abouts are you in Croydon? You should come along to the Guildford meet, a few of us drive down from Croydon.

Full Cage is on the cards for sure got a guy who builds em for me and the boys so will be going of very soon for that

Sarf Croydon is me matey , whens the guilford meet

[bss325i]

I'm in south Croydon too, Blenhiem park road. The Guildford meet is Wed 13th june. Check the details out in the Meets and Events Section. The people from Croydon usually meet at the Total petrol station on the a22 in Whytleaf.

[NickTheDoctor]

Sweet Iam up for that , iam just by the toby cavery just round the corner , Just noticed your car having refurb and noticed good old renault croydon , I Know The boss Paul and also Rob the panel beater there very well small world ayee

[bss325i]

I used to live above the wine shop opposite the carvery. It certainly is a small word! How do you know Pau and Rob?

[NickTheDoctor]

Not much of an update , been waiting for new Radiator and finally get one and it wrong doohhhhhhhh

Any way fitted some dtm mirrors removed the other fog lamp , just waiting to deside what iam doing engine wise ( turbo or M3 power just summing ups cost ect ect )

Also picked up an e30 325i white 2 door with blown gearbox ( auto ) so may be breaking that for spares and using engine for further mods ect
what ya think




How Cars Change before pics

[oakey]

love it

[zaust]

Personally I don't like those mirrors unless they are on an m3. But it is your car...

[NickTheDoctor]

Engine failure , managed to over heat the old girl and siezed the engine up on the way to work on sunday , looks like new engine is going to be done a bit sooner now , choices choices , now where cam i get a nice e36 m3 engine ( did have one available but thats gone now )