DansBlack4dr’s 1993 BMW 3 Series

My Little Green Cream PUFF is SOLD, going back to an 2001 Audi A4 1.8 Turbo 170hp stock-Check it out!!!!! Here's yet another TOY I have chose to bring back to Life,  A 1993 BMW 318IS.  As Usual, All pics will tell the story backwards, the best first.ANY TIPS OR SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOMED!!!!!March 15th, 2009I am so digging the nice weather coming to Missouri----If I only had even more money to spend on my little Green Cream Puff---I have already spent over twice what its actully worth to anyone other thatn myself!!!!!! Oh well

Replaced both tie rod assemblies myself $154.00, new 4 wheel alignment by local bmw specialist shop (not the stealership) big weight bags $135.00.Was Running crappy, very little power taking off, replaced 5 inch vacuum line from fuel pressure regulator, runs like it should- I got 28.5 miles per gallon at 75 average miles per hour all freeway.  WOW, loving it.......... COST $1.50 (priceless)March 1, 2009Just purchased awesome condition 4 used OEM M-Contours.  Good news they are in amazingly good shape.  BAD NEWS-They are not staggered, they are all 17 x 7.5 (Oh well, Picked them up for $325.00) withNow to buy tires and get mounted!!!!!!!!  Will post as soon as possible!!!! I cant wait!!!!

Picked it up on Jan 30th, 2009, Heres how she looks after I immediately washed and waxed after fresh Factory code Laguna Green paint, Clear Coat, wet sand and polish.  Check out the color matched lower front and rear bumpers!! Think im gonna add E36 M3 front bumper now, better late than never!!!!! Im Loving it, now its time to get Wheels and Tires for summer!!!!!!!!!!

After                                                           Before

Dropped my baby off on Friday Jan. 23rd for body and paint (supposed to take 5 days haha) these are first day i went over to check on it.  Purchased all new Roundels, door handle trim and #'s $250.00.  Then purchased and installed new Rear Window trim $40.00, new winshield trim and windsheild hood cowl $97.00.  So far I have replaced most everything replaceable, I am scared to add up all my receipts.

I did paint the jack insert covers, there in now, cant tell i did it, whoo hoo!!!The repairs already have been New thermostat to get heat (I live in Missouri) heat is a must($167.00).  Had a couple leaks, oil and power steering.  New oil filter houseing gasket ($262.00), had them do a fresh Mobil 1 fully Synthetic while they were at it.  Local bmw specialist quoted me $350.00 for new power steering hoses, I cleaned up the leak then rechecked, I spent $8.00 myself to fix it with a new clamp and a quart of ATF. HAHAHA saved a chunk there.  4 new KUMHO Escta Premeire LS tires, ($303.00) mount and balance, $80.00 and a case of bud bottle (it was late Christmas Eve) well worth it. Cant forget, she had bad clunking rear shock mounts ($150.00 new shocks & mounts, did myself) Theres more Ill add later.  Heres shortly after I brought her home.