Some shots from a work jaunt. Sadly, though, I came to the realisation that I'm too old and scared to drive it properly, which is why I'm entertaining the idea of selling it. Sensible offers welcome.
Painted:
Drove a bit:
Got fuel:
Turned around:
Went here:
Checked levels:
Admired seats:
Pics courtesy of Mussel Brynwhite.
Spec:
- Rota Grid-V Wheels
- Yokohama AD08 tyres
- 5mm Wheel Spacers
- GAZ coilover suspension
- Polybush anti-roll bars
- EBC Yellowstuff rear shoes
- New Big Redd 323i calipers
- EBC Yellowstuff pads
- EBC vented discs
- HEL braided brake lines front and rear
- Cunifer brake lines throughout car (massive undertaking!)
- Powder-coated servo brackets and linkages
- LSD from USDM E21
- Custom propshaft with new UJs and bearings
- Safety Devices roll cage (bolted in)
- Period-perfect Cobra bucket seats
- Flocked dashboard
- Momo Prototipo steering wheel
- BMW E30 318iS engine (new timing chains, full service)
- Fritz's Bits ECU chip
- Lightened flywheel
- 323i 5-speed gearbox (not great when cold, but fine once everything's warmed up)
- Z3 gearstick linkeage
- Zircotec ceramic-coated tubular iS manifold
- Free-flow mirror-polished exhaust system
- Samco Silicon hoses
- New BMW E36 radiator
- New Peugeot fan wired using BMW thermostatic switch (no temp sensor shoved into the radiator fins)
- Bespoke engine mounts
- Mirror-polished cam cover
- Professionally modified M42 sump to increase ground clearance
- Custom sump guard
- Pristine Bodyworks fiberglass bonnet
- New front wings
- Floors, sills, a-pillar, roof rust repaired
- Seam-welded and strengthened shell
- Boot and front/rear screen rubbers and chrome inserts replaced
- Battery relocated to the boot
- Underside fully rust protected
- Rebuilt fuel tanks
- New fuel lines
- New fuel filter
- Pressed metal plates with raised letters
- K&N induction kit
Bad stuff:
- Boot floor could do with work
- Boot lid has rusty corners under the paint
- Fibreglass bonnet could do with adjusting