Project SmurfShark - BMW e24 Build

[P78]

Haven't been able to find any for sale.

Can some one post a picture so I know that I'm looking for the correct turbine wheels?

[peter_werks]

Nice to see a manual csi, really transforms the car compared to the auto

[XerXes310]

Haven't been able to find any for sale.

Can some one post a picture so I know that I'm looking for the correct turbine wheels?

[xXp_ExoTiic_qXx]

Wow. Excellent choice on that colour, can't wait to see it finished and as mentioned before, go with the turbines!

[XerXes310]

darkish grey turbines and whitewalls is what you need

dat colour doe

Hrm...You're the second person that recommended turbines... I gotta look into those.

The color looks totally different after color sanding. Lets see what happens after buffing!

[XerXes310]

Ive been keeping busy trying to put together my custom coilover kit. I gathered information from the e24 coilover DIY here, other forums and the guys at Ireland engineering.

I used the Bilstein Sport shocks that I already had (recommended by Ireland Engineering) and purchased honda coilover (450lb all around) setup which were used in the DIY. For more details on the install follow the DIY on page 2 on the link below.

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37945&page=2

Those top hats suck, broke as I lowered the car. Can't handle the weight of the e24



My KMAC camber/toe adjustable eccentric bushings,


Gave me an additional 1.5 inch of drop but will be getting shorter coils to get more low. Threw on my buddies BBS style 5's for fun (he doesn't know)


Before with H&R Sport




Hopefully I can get the other 3 on tomorrow and then let the buffing begin!!

[P78]

darkish grey turbines and whitewalls is what you need

dat colour doe

[XerXes310]

I know of a set of 18 inch rs with slants for 2600. They would look perfect on this.

Don't tempt me!! $2k over the budget but please post pics haha

I think I'm going to go for some budget friendly rims for now while I build some other wheels(If i ever decide on what I want)

[87shark]

I know of a set of 18 inch rs with slants for 2600. They would look perfect on this.

[XerXes310]

I think that some white oem e46 M3 wheels would be killer on this, and you can find sets that need refinishing on ebay for pretty cheap.

I'll look into that! Thanks for the suggestion!

[XerXes310]

Very cool. But please don't do ESMs. Get those M-System wheels you have refinished and find some Throwing Star or Turbine covers for them.

I was feeling a little weird putting replica wheels on but then it's just the most bang for the buck right now but I'm looking at other options also.

Not the biggest fan of the throwing star look and actually haven't been able to find them any where.

I just was BBS RS reverse mounted which kind of intrigued me but 17x8 et-45 may be to much up front.

[VanDamage]

Interested to see how that colour looks on the car. Subbed

[rice4life]

I think that some white oem e46 M3 wheels would be killer on this, and you can find sets that need refinishing on ebay for pretty cheap.

[theseeker411]

Very cool. But please don't do ESMs. Get those M-System wheels you have refinished and find some Throwing Star or Turbine covers for them.

[XerXes310]

Woah, very cool!

In it's pre painted state, it was definitely a sleeper. What wheels are you going to go with?

Still debating on the wheels but nothing to crazy right now since I already broke my project budget on paint and other goodies.... maybe some ESM 007 OR 002R.