318is Slicktop M52 Swap -- Pic Heavy

[MaxBell]

Ok I think you're officially beating me now.

[99sil-teg]

Love the attention to detail!

[mtlbloodshot]

Ok I think you're officially beating me now.

Let's just say this is the beginning.

Love the attention to detail!

Thanks bud.. I have no choice to make this the best looking. My goal is win best BMW at EUROKRACY. Largest euro show here in Montreal.

[Rob&co]

pure sex!

[mtlbloodshot]

Friday, November 30, 2012 --

Got the fuel lines removed and dropped the gas tank. I was planning on having it rebuilt since the subrame is out. The tank was recently replaced and its a jobber one from Taiwan. One place wants to rebuild it for 200$ or I found another place that imports tanks from the US. Decided to get a used OEM tank from Cali. The gentlemen said that I could swing by his shop to see the quality of the used tanks he receives to see if I find them "clean". I was impressed so Monday morning the tank should be at the shop.
I wire brushed spots under the car as soon it will be getting sprayed with sealer. Needed to remove the fuel filter bracket as it is all crappy and rusted. I found a aluminum AUDI bracket so that will be moded and fitted to the chassis. Also cut the nipple of the car so the bags can be fitted later.

[mtlbloodshot]

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 --

I've been waiting on other things to get done with insurance claims at the shop which delays my car from going into the paint room. It's fine because the rear wheel wells still aren't done and I still haven't got my gas tank. Instead of doing nothing, I try to make progress. Ordered new control arms from Lemforder and new end-link bracket but I only received one today. Got the CAB fitted and also the sway bar.

[mtlbloodshot]

Friday, December 7, 2012 --

Finally got my gas tank back. Sand blasted and then coated with a rubberized product. It'll be good for the next 30 years.

[FRESH]

just spent 20 minutes reading through this thread, epic build, thumbs up to you

[mtlbloodshot]

Saturday, December 15, 2012 --

I haven't updated this thread in a week so here is an update of what went on this week.
ECS delivered me rear mid section SS brake lines and rear bumper mounting fit. A lot of rear body work was done but those pictures will be coming this week. Car is going into the paint booth possibly tomorrow or Monday that way the bay can be painted.
My AUDI A4 MC was painted silver and fitted with a new VW peanut reservoir to make sure the Intake Manifold clears without modifying.








COLOR TEASER!!!!

[rsingh3g]

That is an awesome color

[mtlbloodshot]

Sunday, December 16, 2012 --

Starting today, there will be a lot more updates than usual as finally the car is in the paint booth. Since the car can't roll yet we had to stack two heavy duty palettes and some 4 x 4s. Wheel wells are done and shot with sealer. Next up is to degrease inside the trunk and finish sanding the bay. Not sure if the car is going to get primer. Time will tell.

Here's an example of body that was done.

Preparing the transportation.

In the booth on stands

[MartinsElerts]

The engine bay is gonna look so sweet once it's painted
Haven't seen too many shaved e30 engine bay's
Can't wait to see it done!

[rsingh3g]

That bay is going to look sick

[mtlbloodshot]

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 --1

Getting closer to the holidays, sanding sanding and more sanding. I'm hoping to have the bay painted by the beginning of next week. This way I can bring her back on the lift and start passing my brake and fuel lines.
So here are a few shots of the bay preparation and also my trunk was cleaned quick quick as they both getting painted together.

[Arteeste]

The amount of detail in this thread is just jaw dropping