How to build a 120i e87

Captain_Stealth

Well-known member

• Oct 2, 2017

• #1

Step 1 get rid of the n46

So I initially had an e90 sold it. Then bought an e36 vert selling that and then bought this. I really miss the comfort of my e90 compared to the e36 with vaders is seriously kak !

It's an e87 120i with a 1uz (Lexus v8)

Time for pics

Already placed a big order with AXIS and ECS tuning so will update soon I can





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momo1

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #2

This is Mad, just Mad

But having owned 2 E87s, I do think the chasis is good enough for more power.

definitely a sleeper of note.
I like the fact that you still kept the 120i badge on :bravo::roflol::tiptoe:

 

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husaindindar

///Member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #3

Dammmmmmmnnnn.

Sick man.
This is the ultimate sleeper.
Keep us posted

 

Nobz330i

Member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #4

Can't wait to see this.

 

Dirtydeedsman

Active member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #5

Nice, Love that exhaust and the 120i badge.

:bravo:

 

tyronejames

///Member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #6

Oh my frikken gosh. Would love to hear what it sounds like. Whats the plans for it? Also having owned 2x E87 i would say the car has great potential.

 

Captain_Stealth

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #7

Thanks guys for the comments.

So far I have bought the following

E90 M3 Rear upper arms
E90 M3 Front lower arms
ECS front 1M stabilizer bar
H&R drop springs
Koni shocks
Powerflex diff bushes
Powerflex Front 1M style anti squat subframe bushes
Powerflex rear subframe bushes
Eibach swaybars
E9x 335i front brakes

Gonna upgrade the diff to an e90 325i so I can run a lsd. 325i ratio is a 3.23

More to follow including a 4.3l 3uz vvti motor - 224kw 441nm


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husaindindar

///Member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #8

Whatever you do,
Please keep the 120i badge!

 

Captain_Stealth

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #9

tyronejames said:

Oh my frikken gosh. Would love to hear what it sounds like. Whats the plans for it? Also having owned 2x E87 i would say the car has great potential.

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Sounds amazing when you hammering ppl looking for a muscle car and they can't find it lol


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husaindindar said:

Whatever you do,
Please keep the 120i badge!

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Def but I wanna do a dual exit exhaust with x pipe

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Stompie

Member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #10

Nicely done! Must be fun to drive!

There is a guy in my street with a white E36 also running a V8 Lexus it seems and sounds great when i cruises past my house.

 

Captain_Stealth

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #11

Stompie said:

Nicely done! Must be fun to drive!

There is a guy in my street with a white E36 also running a V8 Lexus it seems and sounds great when i cruises past my house.

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Gave a bit too much gas turning then it decided to enter drift mode lol


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tman

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #12

I rate you should call your car Frankenstein.

+1 for keeping the 120i badge on.

 

cOlDFuSiOn

New member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #13

Wow.. This must be fun!! V8 noise from a 1er.. Sick:cartel:

 

johndoe

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #14

Hey George

Mad car this Bud, sure u must scare people pulling away from robots.

Where did u get the powerflex Bushes? I need to get some for the M3 diff but can't afford to wait 6weeks while Axis imports them.

 

momo1

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #15

What gear box are you running?

 

Demontec

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #16

raise: wow

This must be mad

 

Captain_Stealth

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #17

johndoe said:

Hey George

Mad car this Bud, sure u must scare people pulling away from robots.

Where did u get the powerflex Bushes? I need to get some for the M3 diff but can't afford to wait 6weeks while Axis imports them.

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Unfortunately there is a wait. To be honest Axis can get you the best deal on those bushes


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momo1 said:

What gear box are you running?

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Stock 120i. But I plan on upgrading to 1 from a diesel or 6cylinder


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Jeremy.d

Active member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #18

One of the few non-BMW engines i personally consider acceptable to swap into a BMW. Very nice... Mad sleeperraise:

 

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wikked

Banned

• Oct 3, 2017

• #19

inb4 purists moan about ruining perfect bmw engineering

 

Captain_Stealth

Well-known member

• Oct 3, 2017

• #20

Thinking of getting these wheels

What do u guys think

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