A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

[R_Ethug]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

nice stuff!

isn't it sad/funny how nice the paint on cars are down in climates where they don't toss rocks and salt on the roads for 7 months a year haha

[Ur0Drivr]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Car looks fabulous Gerard. Glad you found such a gem!

[e30mclow]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Got to spend a couple of hours looking over it this evening.
Figured out the APR programmable ecu, what a difference between modes! It goes pretty quick, and makes all of the right noises.





Some parts that came with it!










That's enough whoring for now!

[GINCH]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Looks great. Does your imola actually run and drive?

[e30mclow]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

I only ran it for a few minutes the other day. It seems to run fine, but isn't very mobile. The steering barely turns.

[Circuits]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

New ride looks great Gerard. Congrats!

[e30mclow]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

All legal!


Fully comp insurance, $460/yr - 'murica

Personal Plate will take 6 - 8 weeks. Went for "BOLLIX"

[Circuits]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Woohoo!!

[e30mclow]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Trying to decide on wheel specs. I was thinking 18x9.5 et20 which is very similar to what I had on the yellow one.
Considering Miro 563 in matte black.

[bobkatkat]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Bollix that is nice! Did I use it right?

[PRY4SNO]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

I don't know... It is hardly worth going nuts on the Imola.

I think what'll happen is the Imola will get stripped of anything worth keeping, and taken for scrap.

I see myself keeping:
Bumper
Hood
Front Fenders
Suspension
Engine & 01E (swap parts)
ECU & Loom
Cluster
All those little temperamental modules (ABS & Airbag)
Interior beltline trim
S4 door trims and sill plates

That is it really...

Coolant and brake fluid reservoirs, if they're like new; they tend to yellow over time.

Keep the axles too. Don't take up much space and the OEM ones are way better quality than aftermarket.

Also, maybe the d/s window regulator and the window and sunroof motors. If the rear view mirror glasses are in good shape, those eventually go bad too.

[e30mclow]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Now with lowwwws.

[Circuits]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Sweet....

[e30mclow]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

Familiar fitment.

[Adcodo]

Re: A Gambler’s Thread – e30mclow’s Replacement S4

That looks so good!