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1987 BMW M3 built on e30 325iS coupe

What is this car? – It is a US spec, 1987 E30 325iS fully converted to E30 M3 body using all original metal OEM E30 M3 body parts, E36 M3 5 lug suspension, Porsche Brembo brakes, custom interior. Top quality work, all body/paint/engine/suspension/brakes are in excellent condition, everything is like new, everything work, there is no rust, no damage, no scratches, no blemishes, no leaks, no problems !!

ENGINE:

M20 motor was rebuilt using 2.7L block and 2.5L iS head, new gaskets, hoses, new timing belt, water pump, full tune-up (filters, plugs, etc..) DINAN chip. This motor pulls really hard, the car is very very quick with a nice power torque curve, it has a lot of power in low and high RPMs with nice mid range ooohmpp. There are no hick-ups, no dead zone in low RPMs (like the s14 motor), this car is fully capable of being a daily driver as well as canyon rocket, it can handle any kind of task you throw at it, this motor is surprisingly capable and is really fun. Motor has about 81k miles on it, no leaks, doesn’t burn any oil, no problems !

SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Full E36 5 Lug conversion, Front M3 Koni Adjustable Shocks, Vogtland Lowering Springs, Z3 Rear Suspension, Bilstien Sport Shocks, Porsche Turbo Brembo Front Brakes Cross Drilled Rotors, new pads, new engine mounts, new bushings, swaybar links, etc…
This car nadles like a dream and stops amazingly, everything works and everything is in excellent condition!

EXTERIOR:

Custom Top Quality Paint Job – Custom Red, only the best materials were used, the car was completely disassembled and stripped. There is no rust anywhere, no paint chips, no scratches, no dings ! OEM M3 Fenders, Quarter panels, Roof, trunk, side skirts, front and rear bumpers with Carbon Fiber Bumper Tape, M3 antenna
Hella Euro Smoked Smileys with HID conversion, Smoked Tails Lights, smoked front turn lenses, Euro tow hook covers, Euro Brake vents, Carbon Fiber front splitter, Evolution hood seals, Carbon Fiber AC Schnitzer mirrors, New BMW roundels, DTM Evo III rear spoiler with Carbon Fiber adjustable Gourney flap, rear Euro plate holder. Single Wiper conversion Kit.

INTERIOR:

Full custom interior featuring Recaro style front seats, e30 m3 rear seat and side panels, everything is custom wrapped in black leather and suede with red stitching, everything in excellent condition, there is no wear or tear on these seats, they are like new! Carpet is in excellent condition ! Momo Steering Wheel, BMW OEM ZHP Shift Knob, Carbon Fiber Cluster Insert, Leather Shift Boot & E-Brake Boot w. M Colors, AC Shnitzer Pedals, Footrest & E-Brake Handle

STEREO:

Blaupunct removable Head Unit, All Speakers Upgraded, new wiring, 10 Inch Subs in trunk, the sound is amazing, this is a really nice sound system !

RIMS /TIRES:

Keskin KT 1’s 8.5×17 Front, 10×17 Rear. Brand New rims! New Falcon Tires! Everything is mounted and balanced and is like NEW !

few pics from the restoration / build – NOTE the amazing quality of work ! Only the true E30 specialist/enthusiast is able to do such conversions!

more pics of this beautiful e30 after the conversion/paint job and final assembly was finished

9 replies
  1. Antonio
    Antonio says:

    Hi
    Really cool project. I`m building my very own E30 M3 replica using genuine parts just as you did. All i need is 2 doors and a front screen only.
    I also need to change the suspension to 5 lugs and bigger rotors. As E30 M3 are never found anywhere i`ll be using E36 M3 front and either E36 compact or Z3 rear arms.
    Would you be so king to explain to me the difference between the various compact and Z3 models as to which one is best for using the diff and arms please ?
    Compact rear end has a track width of 56.1 inches while the Z3 has various widths depending on which model it is.
    This is where i`m stuck.
    Which front and rear suspension combination is best to use ?
    Any help would be very much appriciated
    Regards
    Antonio

  2. Kyle
    Kyle says:

    Hey,

    I’ve been trying to reach you in regards to purchasing the car. I saw it for sale on r3v, and eBay, but heard the deals fell through a couple times.

    I emailed you at the address above but haven’t got a reply yet.

    Thanks!

    -Kyle

  3. alex c
    alex c says:

    I just purchased a e30 and am looking into getting a m3 widebody kit for it and was wondering if you guys would be interested in installing the kit and even perhaps helping me locate the kit or do you guys recomend a different kit for the car.its a e30 325body.also can you give an estimate as total cost for this and build time.

  4. Nic
    Nic says:

    You guys need to read and look at the pictures this is no “kit” they got a wrecked M3 and killed it!!
    and if you have to ask how much something like this costs…you can’t afford it!!
    probably cheaper to try to buy an actual M3

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