Project SmurfShark - BMW e24 Build

[mikey G]

Looking good. What fitment are you going for? I think 18x10 18x11.5 would be prime real estate, youd just have to measure and figure out what et to run. But i'd start around 12/15 for an aggressive fit. This is, of course, with limited exp. on the 24 platforms. Or just search Jason Meridiths build and bask in all its glory. I love his car . Ill shoot you a PM with some different options for sourcing the parts your looking for as far as the wheels go.

[Robitussin]

Any comments on the quality of those ESM wheels? i think i might have to pick up a set for my car to tide me over until i can get some real wheels.

[E.Three.0]

love that color, can't wait to see those BBS's on it though!

[XerXes310]

Long story short, the first guy I had buff my car after paint left deep scratch marks and swirls so I got it re-buffed by an experienced buffer yesterday.

The paint and the shine look amazing now!



Time to reassemble!

[XerXes310]

So this might have been one of my least favorite things to do haha so much lock right on every bolt! Putting in the orders for the barrells and lips once I figure out sizes. Any help would be much appreciated!


Restoring the chrome on the tail lights and euro corners.

[DinanDave]

Cool back story, cars come a long way! Great progress so far.

[XerXes310]

Installed the rear coilovers and new front springs and am pretty damn happy with the outcome!

The front coilover is set to the halfway point with a 4" springs.



Think I might be getting shorter springs in the rear(currently 7") since the coilovers are set at it's lowest in there rear here.


12mm spacer in the rear and 20mm spacer up front

[XerXes310]

o0o0o more candy . Excited for you man. AND GOD DAMN YOU AND YOUR SKID PLATE! lol. Ive been looking for a skid plate for the e90 forever and can't find ANY.

Can't wait for updates bro!

Haha yeah I was kind of surprised I found one so quick. Didn't know much demand for them for an e24.

[mikey G]

My new 4" 2.5ID 450lb springs for my coilovers just came in. I thought they were going to look a little beefier then they are but I'm sure Hyperco knows what they are doing.

I currently have 7" springs and my coilovers at its lowest setting and still have about an inch gap which is perfect for daily driving but I just want to be able to drop it to the ground when I feel like it.

Can't wait to get these on!

o0o0o more candy . Excited for you man. AND GOD DAMN YOU AND YOUR SKID PLATE! lol. Ive been looking for a skid plate for the e90 forever and can't find ANY.

Can't wait for updates bro!

[XerXes310]

My new 4" 2.5ID 450lb springs for my coilovers just came in. I thought they were going to look a little beefier then they are but I'm sure Hyperco knows what they are doing.

I currently have 7" springs and my coilovers at its lowest setting and still have about an inch gap which is perfect for daily driving but I just want to be able to drop it to the ground when I feel like it.

Can't wait to get these on!

[XerXes310]

Woohoo I got my birthday gift from Ireland Engineering!

[XerXes310]

Right now im looking at shaving and a pretty decent pull to fit the front, the rear I should get away with just some heat and a pull. I need to figure out what tires to run before I do anything.

I am so excited to see this thing progress dude. I should have just bought a project car instead of another set of wheels lol

Me too doode! Progress is slowing down since I discovered some scratches from the buffing job. I don't want to put the trim back on until it gets re-buffed properly.

I'm also waiting on my new top hats from Ireland Engineering to finish up my coilovers.

To anyone looking to do the Honda Coilovers with the black hard plastic top hats, you will need to replace them with some better quality ones!

[mikey G]

Damn that's aggressive!! Is fitting those going to take a lot of fender modification on the e90?

Right now I'm thinking I'll be running 18x9.5 18x11 ~ et0 but that may change once I finish up the suspension.

Right now im looking at shaving and a pretty decent pull to fit the front, the rear I should get away with just some heat and a pull. I need to figure out what tires to run before I do anything.

I am so excited to see this thing progress dude. I should have just bought a project car instead of another set of wheels lol

[XerXes310]

Hell yeah man, currently building a set of RS for the e90. Excited! What specs are you gong to run if you don't mind me asking?

Im looking at 18x10 18x11.5 et0 and im not sure what tires to run. Lemme know! looking forward to updates!

Damn that's aggressive!! Is fitting those going to take a lot of fender modification on the e90?

Right now I'm thinking I'll be running 18x9.5 18x11 ~ et0 but that may change once I finish up the suspension.

[mikey G]

Thank you sir!

I'm also building a set of custom face BBS RS that will be on the wilder side so the look will be changing pretty soon.

Hell yeah man, currently building a set of RS for the e90. Excited! What specs are you gong to run if you don't mind me asking?

Im looking at 18x10 18x11.5 et0 and im not sure what tires to run. Lemme know! looking forward to updates!