Hot and Humid with a 100% chance of Springs and a 5-speed swap

The summer heat wave has been blasting the shop again this week. And we’ve gotten some pretty cool work done! Last week we mentioned that this 1988 325 would be getting a 5-speed manual transmission conversion kit,  a clutch kit, and a 3.25:1 limited slip differential.  We’re happy to report that this car drives very, very well!  Here is the old transmission.
Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

And a look at the new 5-speed shifter.  It looks as though it’s always been there.

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

We also took these old springs out of the 1988 325i cabrio…

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

In favor of these brand new (and very pretty!) ones, which lowered the cabrio about 2 inches.

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

We were so excited to get this lowered cabrio back to its owner, that we (ok, me, Stephanie…I’m the one who forgot!) didn’t get a photo of its new stance…my apologies!

We do have some photos from last week’s Cruise-In though!

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Have a great weekend!  We’re off to the Cruise-In!

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