1982 BMW 323i

1982 BMW 323i - Highlights
Under My Ownership - work completed mostly by (Wile Motorsports in Walpole, MA)
April 2025: Remove/Replace tie rods, Remove/Replace Trailing Arm Bushings,
Alignment, oil change (Liqui Moly 5w40)
May 2025: New OE Timing Belt & water pump
June 2025: 2x Hella ¾ H4 headlights, 2x Hella 5 ¾ H1 bulbs, Italvolanti Steering wheel
& Momo hub
March 2026: New Continental Extreme Contact Tires, New Aluminum Radiator, new
crack-free dash installed, Heat fixed, tires installed & alignment, tie rod boot,
transmission fluid flush, new Rennstall Type 3 Shift Knob
August 2026: New Bilstein B8 struts and shocks, IE adjustable camber plates (not
installed), billet rear diff mount, new valve cover gasket
Previous Owners:
Car was federalized in Texas in 1983. I purchased the car out of Florida in 2013 with 262,704
on the odometer. Odometer currently reads 282,019.
Car was repainted in its original Ascot Grey in 2015. A new windshield and gasket were
installed at that time.
Car is rust-free and garage-stored in winter.
Super reliable and fun to drive. Needs no mechanical work.
Clean Massachusetts Title.
Engine:
1991 325i M20 w/Motronic. Installed in 2000; mileage unknown
Lightened flywheel (BavAuto Sport Flywheel)
Bav Auto Jim B. high-performance computer chip
Timing Belt replaced at 280,620, July 2020
Compression Test August 2024: 190 psi measured across all 6 six cylinders
Transmission:
5-speed with Korman short-shift kit
Clutch:
New clutch installed with engine in 2000.
Brakes:
Disc all around
Stainless steel braided brake lines
Suspension:
Bilstein Touring
Wheels:
MIM (Italy) 15” period aftermarket w/ correct offset
Tires:
Continental Extreme Contact 205/50/15, installed at 276,935
Headlights:
Hella 5 3/4 H3?
Air Conditioning:
Not functioning, but all equipment is present
Sunroof:
Fully functional; no leaks
Headliner:
Has several small rips in the rear
Records
Many records from previous owners. Under current ownership, the car has mostly been
serviced by DRW Motorsport in Boxboro, MA. Much work done by Turner Motorsport in
Amesbury, MA as well