Wayslow
Wayslow Reader
12/14/10 8:51 p.m.

I just got back from my friend's shop and I thought I'd share their latest Big Brothers project.

They're starting to restore a 1984 BMW 318. They plan on doing some autocrossing and track days with it but keeping it street legal. Although I'm not currently matched with a Little Brother, since my two teenaged Daughters tend to keep me busy enough, I try to get together at least once a week with my buddy and his Little.

In any case I thought I'd share tonights' progress.

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jrw1621
jrw1621 SuperDork
12/14/10 9:00 p.m.
Wayslow wrote: They're starting to restore a 1984 BMW 318. They plan on doing some autocrossing and track days with it but keeping it street legal.

I have similar aspirations for my '87 325is.
Would your friend be willing to take on another "not-so-little"?

Very cool.

octavious
octavious New Reader
12/14/10 9:01 p.m.

Are they putting that motor back in or swapping power plants?

Cool project both the car and the volunteering...

Wayslow
Wayslow Reader
12/14/10 9:08 p.m.
octavious wrote: Are they putting that motor back in or swapping power plants? Cool project both the car and the volunteering...

They're pulling the engine and trans in order to do a "light" rebuild. Part of the objective is to pass on knowledge so the car will be torn right down and then rebuilt, while sticking to a tight budget.

MitchellC
MitchellC Dork
12/14/10 9:41 p.m.

Very cool; it gives me some inspiration on what to do with my Little, albeit at a smaller scale.

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