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ZiMMie
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:16 am

Been here for while never got a chance to post pics/Mod of my ride.

Enjoy Peeps.


Mods.
Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Ground Control Coilover
Fronts: 475lb/in 5" ERS Springs
Rears:650lb/in 5"ERS Springs
Weitec Ajustable Dampers for the Fronts
Koni SA Ajustable Dampers for the Rear
Sparco Front Strut Brace
Hawk HPS Pads (less than 800K on it)
Brembo Rotors
Keskin KT1 Staggered Ssetup
8.5X17 Fronts / 10X17 Rears Both ET20.
Running Custom Aluminum Rings to make Wheels Hubcentrics.
Also Running 8MM H&R Spacers all around
Brand New Trailing Arm Bushings less than 4K
Also Urthane Ireland engingering Subframe Mounts (Street Ver.)


Body
Full Mtech 2 Body Kit Minus Rear Wing
Full Body respray
Door mouldings/little Knobs/trims where replaced.
Brand New Front Fenders
Blacked Out Shadowline

Appereance/Interior
E46 Projectors Retro Fitted into Stock Smiley Headlamps (Smoked)
Equip With 4300K ORSAM OE HID Bulbs Blasted With a McCulloch Kit
Fogs are Equip with 6000k K-Light HID Kit
OEM M-Tech II steering wheel
E46 ZHP Shift Knob
Almost Brand New Cloth Interior with NO RIPS

Audio/Security
Alpine CDA-7998 Headunit
Alpine KCA-420i Ipod Adaptor (Doesnt Include an IPOD)
CDT EF-61 Component System (Retro Fitted in Door Card)
Pioneer TS-W2504SPL Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil 10 Inch
Custom Subwoofer Boxed Built to Specs by CHASE AUDIO
Hifonics Brutus BX1605D Mono Amp
Hifonics Zeus ZX4400 (4 Channel amp)
Viper Pager Alarm System

Drivetrain
24V DOHC 2.5L Engine from a 94 325i (Ogrinally An Auto)
Pulled the Motor at 142,214KM.
Compression Tested!
5-Speed Manual transmssion pulled from a 525i
KM on tranny on When pulled was 164,235
Z4 3.0 Short Shift Lever
Lightweight M20 Flywheel Weights Jst under 14lbs
SACHS Sport Clutch
Full Long Tube Headers.
Custom Exhaust
NO Cat, 2003 740i Resnators and 330CI Resantors.
Exhaust its FULLY 2.25 DUAL From Headers to the Tips.
Since its an 87, NO Emissions is require for the car


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Andy325i
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:45 am

What a transformation! Looks Awesome :cool:

Total respect, what power is it giving with them mods?


Andy
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shedrool83
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:20 am

One stunning motor mate well done. :cool:
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evil
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:26 am

nice, nice, especially paint job, engine and wheels!
charlE30
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:33 am

That is absolutely stunning and what a transformation :notworthy: got to love the tec 2 without the rear spoiler :cool:
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Lloydie38
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:52 am

Wow! What a difference 8O :cool: :cool: :cool:
The Isle of Man: No National Speed Limit, No Gatso's, No Nanny State, a disused airfield track 1.5 miles long, the best mountain road to drive on...Come and Play!
gotabmw
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:59 am

are you sure thats the same car brilliant transformation :cool:
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josh-hocking
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:06 pm

:eek: :eek: cool car mate!!! excellent job :cool:
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bss325i
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:18 pm

Brilliant transformation! Those US spec bumpers are :puke: !
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zaust
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:13 pm

Look's sweet as fella.
M30 Tech 1 Touring on gas.
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Cotty
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:33 pm

Amazing transformation, looks really good especially without those US bumpers
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shazE30
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:05 pm

wow what a transformation.....been a while since iv seen a nice e30 on the zone well done mate
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SK360
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:19 pm

After seeing that transformation mate, anythings possilbe, very nice ride!

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fuzzy
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:21 pm

i prefered it standard i think.
320imoredoor
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 5:30 pm

Wicked i think. What a transformation. But to start off it was'nt exactly a dog.
But i definateley it looks deadly
Total respect to you!!
Just a quickie, did you keep the same front splitter on it from the old photos. Looks cool
I also likes youre mates white e30!!
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ZiMMie
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 7:04 pm

thanx guys for the kind words.
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beemer_jay
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:10 pm

the car is sweet mate.

fair play.

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M-TRD3
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Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:38 pm

Representing for the guys across the pond :wink: . Good thread Zim' , guys this car looks phenomenal in person. Lucky for me I got to see it before & after the transformation :mad:
oldroydsr4
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Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:43 pm

How much work was required on the rear arches for 17x10s.

Stunning car :cool:
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Mahmood
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Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:48 pm

Very, very nice.

:cool:
saqi
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Thu Jan 03, 2008 3:53 pm

now thats what i call a transformation, well done mate car looks sweet :cool: :cool: :cool:
JGG1
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Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:33 pm

nice work mate! those wheels are the b*llocks!! :cool:
Hyperion
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Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:16 am

holy moly... thats quite a transformation. car looks fantastic!!
Careanla
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Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:57 am

I have never seen a modded bronze in colour e30!!

I think it's a nice colour to have but it's just not a popular one.

Personally don't like the wheels but on the whole it looks very nice... good work!
Keeping it standard.... someone has too.

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SHAZ1
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Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:17 am

simply a beauty including the white one.
snitzl
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Fri Jan 04, 2008 11:50 am

badass ride :cool:
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SMALLTHING
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Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:28 am

well done look great keep up the good work !!! :thumb: :wan: :D :cool: i like a lot

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ZiMMie
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Sat May 17, 2008 3:48 pm

thanx again guys.
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