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James Crivellone's 1986 325e

 


 

Contact: James Crivellone
E-mail: jamesc@csgopenline.com
Model: 325e
Year: 1986
Color: White

Factory Options:

  • Automatic Transmission

Aftermarket Options:

Performance modifications

  • Complete 5 speed conversion
  • 3.25 LSD
  • M Coupe differential cover
  • Urethane M3 offset control arm bushings
  • Urethane trailing arm bushings
  • Urethane rear subframe bushings
  • M coupe short shifter
  • 325i dual exhaust
  • 325i intake manifold
  • 325i throttle body
  • Drilled-full-of-holes airbox
  • Jim Conforti chip
  • E30 M3 steering rack
  • Stainless steel brake lines
  • 25mm 750iL master cylinder
  • E30 convertible front sway bar
  • E30 M3 rear sway bar
  • Reinforced/welded trailing arm sway tabs
  • E46 M3 rear shock mounts
  • H&R cup kit suspension
  • ATE superblue brake fluid
  • Redline transmission and differential fluid

Exterior modifications

  • Euro H1 ellipsoid headlights
  • Euro headlight wipers
  • Euro grilles
  • Euro front and rear bumpers with euro front plate
  • Alpina Kopi 17" wheels
  • Yokohama AVS ES100 215/40/17 tires

Interior modifications

  • 1989 cruise control system
  • E30 M3 instrument cluster
  • Onboard customer install
  • Complete sport interior swap (black sport seats, rear seat, door panels)
  • Map light mirror install
  • E36 M3 lighted shift knob
  • Dome light control
  • Alpine 7998 headunit, MB Quartz Reference fronts, Alpine amplifier, Alpine subwoofer
  • Euro storage tray
  • Mtech 1 steering wheel
  • Power sunroof conversion
  • K40 laser jammer
  • Valentine 1 radar/laser detector

History

The car was purchased when I turned 18 and became my daily driver before I decided I wanted to turn it into less of a stock automatic 3 series. At that point, I researched the large aftermarket available for the E30 chasses. 3 years later, I am continuing to improve upon the car, and I have yet to stop. Coming up next is a Euro Mtech 1 kit, complete OEM repaint, 5 lug hub swap, larger brakes, and finally a 2.8L M20 turbo stroker motor, shooting for upwards of 380-400hp.

It's a fun project, and thankfully we have an awesome E30 community supporting each other! On top of that, I love working on E30s and BMWs in general, and will always offer a helping hand to any E30 owner that needs assistance.

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