Daves E30 Build [SW | Low is a Lifestyle]

I don’t usually cross post threads like this. But I figured Id post up my build here as well. So you guys can see what Im up to.

I have a 1990 BMW 325i. Its in good shape, high miles though. Here are the pics of how it was when I got it.

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First thing to go was the chrome kidney grille. Black looks a lot better IMO

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After a lot of researching and pestering other E30 owners, I pulled the trigger on a set of Ground-Control coilovers. Super low and static.

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The sealed beam halogens had to go. I can hardly see at night. So I upgraded to new headlight assemblies and HID headlights.

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The previous owner had some whack ass shift knob. So I bought a brand new OEM BMW one. Much nicer. And I also threw in a Clarion CD player. I can’t live without my iPod.

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Then the coilovers had to go. I was all set to move into an apartment that had a ton of speed bumps. So the coilovers didn’t make sense. Sold the set. Decided I was gonna go air. Time to start piecing together the suspension again.

The first part to arrive was the Ground Control rear upper mounts.

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Needed to take some measurements so I could get the wheel purchase started.

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Copy of the invoice for my wheels. Rotiform

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Then look what showed up. Ground Control camber/caster plates

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Some maintenance parts. Gotta keep the car running right

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Here is a pic of one of my wheel faces freshly cut. Raw, unfinished.

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Then the air management started to show up thanks to AccuAir

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I was sworn to secrecy by AccuAir for a while. But then I was able to break the silence. They had a new mounting solution that wasn’t released yet. And they asked if I wanted to get one out of the first batch. Shit yea I did. So i sent back the small black 3 gallon tank. Right now Im waiting for my 5 gallon tank and this awesome mounting solution. Should be available soon. I think they are being finished next week.

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Ordered Koni Yellows. VW Corrado G60 front inserts and E30 rears. The G60 front inserts are shorter than the E30 ones are. So that will allow me to cut a section out of the front strut housings to get extra low.

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Last week, Rotiform posted a pic of one of my wheels on Facebook. I was so fucking stoked to see that. 2 of my lips are still out being heat treated. But here is a pic of one of my rear wheels

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My racing seats showed up the other day. Big upgrade from the trashed stock ones lol

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The other day I sold my Koni front strut inserts. Got something else Im working on. Also ordered some UAS Airhouse bags and D Cups from Will at BagRiders. And that about puts us to where I am today lol

Nice dude!!!

I like the air set-up… car should be looking pretty nuts when it’s done.

shit this is gonna look sickkkkkk

Thanks guys. I need to have everything done for April 17th. First show of the season for me lol

git r done

it’ll git done, for sure :smiley:

Love everything except the air, but i understand it!! It’s like half the price of a comparable juice setup. Cars gonna be sick man, them rims are fucking badass.

Thanks. I have no idea how much juice costs lol

it aint cheap for good stuff. :thumbup. I srsly can’t wait to see those rims on your car.

No matter what route you go, quality isnt cheap. All the parts I went with are the best in the industry.

Im soooooo stoked to get the wheels on. cant wait til theyre finished being made

is accuair the company that makes an ipad/iphone app to control ride height? haha

those rims look sick!!! i love them!

not sure. I’ll ask though, now im curious about it

thanks dude!

check it out

Dude that would be awesome :rofl :rofl :rofl