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03-13-2019, 10:20 PM | #1 |
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Project E90
Well I was able to pick up a cheap E90 from my aunt. It had a few underlying issues and has probably been washed once in the past 4 years. So far though, I love it.
After a week of ownership I have already done quite a bit. I've owned an E46 for about 7 years, so BMW is not new to me. Have a few things that I need to do / work on. It'll take some time, but they will get done. It is an auto 325, but its perfect for a backup daily. Currently working my life away and going to school leaves very little free time. Got some M-pars for the E46 for only $75. Fixed them up a bit and threw tires on them. Decided to try them out on the E90 because the other one just sits as well. I think they look pretty good! I am not a fan of chrome, but these work for some reason. No idea what I am doing with the car yet. I'm gonna fix it up in the mean time! Last week when I first got it How it currently sits |
03-15-2019, 08:16 PM | #4 |
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WOW! Man great job in your beginning stages of saving a car. Time to get under the hood and under the car to see what other life saving procedures you need to perform. Great job though so far man, it is so clean!
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03-16-2019, 08:50 PM | #5 |
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03-27-2019, 09:56 PM | #7 |
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04-21-2019, 12:45 PM | #8 |
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Thanks guys. No, bumper was just touched up. I will be ordering an M-Sport this week. Had to do a few mechanical things.
There was a serious fuel leak right at the rail. The hose was shot. It was leaking quite a bit. The tensioner right under that part had the bolt head broken off. The belt was eating away at the metal. Spark and fuel could have easily gone BOOM! I did a charcoal delete and put in a performance filter. Made a world of difference. Have new motor mounts and Oil pan gasket and control arms to do now! Also bought a used sport seat for $40. Still have to grab the passenger from the junk yard. Just need to dye it now. |
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04-23-2019, 09:47 PM | #10 |
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Thank you!
Got some Vinyl ordered for the roof. For my birthday I figured I would order myself a front bumper. Also have some time on the lift in the next 2 weeks. Had a head injury so it sort of put things back a bit. Control arms, Oil pan gasket and motor mounts. Also going to check out the tranny and swap the fluids. Eventually I will do the solenoids or swap it. Haven't decided yet. The Auto is not HORRIBLE in this car, like the E46. Also, it's fairly serviceable. I am wondering if I should facelift the car? I can get the front bumper for the same price, the hoods look to be only around $150 or so. I have found trunks available for $100 as well. My good friend owns a body shop and I do the work out of it, so paint is not a problem. I am going with the M-Rep, if that makes a difference. Also, has anyone split the headlights? I keep seeing mixed reviews. I have done a few sets in the past, but I would like to change the lens due to a hairline crack. I also NEED to get rid of the ugly ambers. If not I will paint the outside of the lenses similar to the covers. |
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04-23-2019, 11:00 PM | #11 |
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Dude love the look of the m parallels, kinda even digging the chrome, I dunno, not normally a chrome fan but it looks damn good on the AW.
I dunno about the lci thing... I kinda like the pre-lci m sport... but I'm probably in the minority, I do like the lci trunk and tails. If you are not self conscious about the age of your car the pre-lci m-sport has a bit of a cult following. |
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I think I might color match the grill first to see how "It looks". I have a spare set of kidneys and some alpine white paint. I will spray them just to test it out. Quote:
On Ebay I have found them even cheaper. Locally, even less. Offer on Facebook marketplace and craigslist. |
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Considering the chrome on the wheels, a bit of chrome in front will look good I think |
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Wrapped the roof today. Quite happy with the results. Still have to put the antenna on. Got a bunch of maintenance parts coming this week. |
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I really really want to do the full mtech kit when it's feasible on my wagon but the rear bumper is stupid expensive. No decent reps are available that I know of. |
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For an extra vehicle, the turbo and coupe were very appealing. Not to mention the price |
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Thank you sir! It's actually for sale now! Wheels included for E90 post members I will do $4200. Tires are BRAND NEW on both sets of wheels. Updates on new car! |
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