Larry's '89 Zinno E30 M3 build

[f50nut]

Thanks guys. Excited for warmer weather so I can get wrenching on this thing again. I ditched the Porsche fans because they were actually different heights. I had what I think is 1 front and 1 rear from a Porsche 962. In addition to cutting down and adjusting the hubs, I would have had taller fins on one side than the other...so they're gone.

But I did pick up some carbon DTM (non vented) mirrors. The ones on the left. That'll tie in nicely with the carbon front lip and rear flap, and should complete the look with the BBS E50s. Photo is from Markus in Germany (Mr. BBS).

[eethirty]

absolutely beautiful.

[Tony Soprano]

all i can muster to say, is just, Thank you. this is inspirational to me as a fellow enthusiast.

[fivefourzero]

you motherfacker! I have a brilliant red e34 m5 and the same Porsche fans sitting in my basement... just waiting to find the right e50s...

hopefully we can be cousins for the lack of a better term. this is seriously my favorite e30 m3 and I am a huge fan of livery, keep doing what you're doing!

[Minuki]

It blows my mind how you can keep topping each wheel you put on this. Seriously my favorite E30 M3

[philohlean]

This is perfect. Automotive and wheel art at its finest...

[loekaaz]

Go away dream. You are drunk....

[armyboy_brodo]

Just read the whole thread... Jaw is still dropped!

I feel inspired to begin my build threads! Keep up the awesome build and wheels!

[f50nut]

Whoa thanks guys. There are a lot of nice E30 M3s out there

you motherfacker! I have a brilliant red e34 m5 and the same Porsche fans sitting in my basement... just waiting to find the right e50s...

hopefully we can be cousins for the lack of a better term. this is seriously my favorite e30 m3 and I am a huge fan of livery, keep doing what you're doing!

So what would it take to get my hands on those fans? I had to sell mine because they were mismatched. One front and one rear and I didn't want to hack them up...

In the meantime I'm probably going to make an adapter ring with risers and run our upcoming RS fans

[LukeyBabes]

Improved perfection with the new wheels. Cant wait to see them on.

[f50nut]

Update

DTM mirrors have arrived from Germany. They showed up in some nice wrapping paper



Here's what you get: Two mirror bodies, two mirrors, two backing plates and two swivel plates. I don't know what they're called, so I'm gonna call them swivel plates. (Just showing one set of the mirror parts here.)



The BMW backing plates are bigger than the actual mirrors, so they have to be cut to fit.



Example.



Need to be very careful positioning the swivel plates. This is very thin carbon fiber so I don't want to deal with repairing holes and drilling again.



You can see the BMW stamp. I believe these are molds of original BMW DTM parts. Pretty cool.



First hole. Now use the plate as a template for the other 3.





Done.



Position the backing plate over the swivel head and start cutting.



Done.



Here's a test fit with the mirror in place. I have to find the right adhesive to attach the mirror to the backing plate. Any suggestions? I'm thinking I'll use an all-weather silicone adhesive. Something that can withstand water and temperature changes.

[f50nut]

Feeler. Contemplating putting these up for sale. PM me an offer if interested.

BBS RS 212 / 197

All 4 centers are BBS RS 212. Rears are built to 197 specs. Brand new lips and barrels all around.

17x8.5 et13
17x9.5 et13

I will source and include black caps, but I'm keeping these red ones for another RS build.

[TerenceJCruz]

Ahh, I'm so jealous. Beautiful car, man. Subbed.

[p-lo]

Sick m3! What wheels are you planning on running next?

Those DTM CF mirrors look nicer than others I've seen for sale on the net. How stiff are the swivels? Where in Germany did you source them from? Thinking of getting a set as well.

[f50nut]

Sick m3! What wheels are you planning on running next?

Those DTM CF mirrors look nicer than others I've seen for sale on the net. How stiff are the swivels? Where in Germany did you source them from? Thinking of getting a set as well.

Thanks. I'm running BBS E50s next.

The DTM mirrors are from Markus Glaum in Germany. I haven't popped the swivels into place yet because I need to glue the mirrors on to the backing plates. The quality is good though, I'd recommend them. The only thing is they're really thin, so be careful when you install the swivels.