So I started this slooow E31 / 850CI BMW Build

[Vegas13]

sucks about the wheel falling off, i have a phobia of that, im always checking my lugs. nice car, cant wait for more progress

[mp1987]

Definatly will be something awsome.

Can help with parts from Europe (I'm located here) if needed. PM if so

[DriftGirl]

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I have to wait a week or two to finish up the suspension. I ordered suspension parts from E36 and E46 BMWs (2 year ranges) to see what Parts I can use. Sadly, I dont know anyone with those models to compare.

Theres parts that need replacing or rebuilt in the interior. Someone stole a deck (tried to steal the whole thing) and ruined the surround a while back. I'm finishing up a custom piece to go along with a few other "things" im changing.

[DriftGirl]

My close friend just picked one of these up as well. Good luck on your build. I love your Lexus's! We've met before many times when i worked for HIN

Thanks so much!!!!!

i dig the colour.. what's the name?

good luck on the build!

couldnt tell u...was extra paint that I had in the garage....mixed it all together and it came out pretty ok.

Marry me please.

LoL!! Thanks

sucks about the wheel falling off, i have a phobia of that, im always checking my lugs. nice car, cant wait for more progress

yeah, I ALWAYS check them or kind freak out if I feel any vibrations in my car...or sitting in the passenger seat

Definatly will be something awsome.

Can help with parts from Europe (I'm located here) if needed. PM if so

cool!!

[DriftGirl]

The trunk is 90% done....

Got the everything covered up and now just need to put the finishing touches on it...

2 Alpine Type X 12's
Alpine Type X SPX13 PRO Component set
Alpine Type R SPR13
Alpine PDX 1000.1
Alpine PDX 1000.1
Alpine PDX4.150
Audio Control Epicenter
Line driver by Alphasonik
Sound processors by Alpine
3 Optima RED tops
Covered in Suede with carbon fiber accents

The setup has awesome SQ and is pretty loud for being only 2500 watts or so.



Carbon Fiber Type X Alpine 12's.....These are tha bizness!




trying to figure out componant placement......



clean and simple....Will add a few more lil things to the setup...but this is it pretty much!!


Images will be better (meaning someone else will shoot them ) when the car is done....


Next up....INTERIOR!!!

whats left:

- trying to figure out what rims to use
- new color or fix the current
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[T.Reed]

You do the damn thing.

[BADwayz]

Uuummm, next time, I suggest wheels first, then stereo. and no more impact wrenches.....girls ;}

[DriftGirl]

You do the damn thing.

I'm tryin

Uuummm, next time, I suggest wheels first, then stereo. and no more impact wrenches.....girls ;}

[DriftGirl]

Interior is gonna take a while...


Pulled the rear deck to repair and do a bit of custom work to address the battery draining issue. I use a Ctek 7000 on all my batteries but what about when the car is just out n about or when the other cars are being charged???!?!?




yup, Putting in a solar panel to help compensate for the e31 battery drain

[Jedidiah]

Looks like it's gonna be a pretty sweet build. Looking forward to seeing it laid out.. great work!

[Average_Jerk]

that solar panel to account for the battery drain is an interesting idea. never seen that one done before

[projektzwo]

wow...that's promising...

[DriftGirl]

THANKS GUYS!!

re-did the door panels with Fresh Carbon Fiber .

[HWY HNTR]

damn, interested in the air set-up, hopefully you go with some equally sick wheels to match it. I will be keeping an eye out for this thread.

[Brandon C]

The carbon insets in the doors are mean looking, can't wait to see more.