BMW Restoration Project (1997 BMW) ($5,000 Budget)

1. 1. Tools/Equipment Needed ($100-$300)

1.1. 1.1 Car Jack

1.2. 1.2 Socket Kit

1.3. 1.3 Torque Wrenches

1.4. 1.4 Pliers and Wire-cutters

1.5. 1.5 Screwdrivers, with extentions

1.6. 1.6 Wrench set

1.7. 1.7 Heat Gun

1.8. 1.8 Impact Gun

1.9. 1.9 Various Brushes, Dusters, Cleaning supplies

1.10. 1.10 Lubricant

1.11. 1.11 Gloves, eyewear

2. 2. Engine ($500-$1500)

2.1. 2.1 Replace Cooling System (Radiator, new hoses, coolant tank

2.2. 2.2 New Vanos tube and system

2.3. 2.3 Improved Manifold

2.4. 2.4 Remove and Replace engine coils and spark plugs

2.5. 2.5 Remove and Replace water pump

2.6. 2.6 Clean air intake housing, new high flow filter

2.7. 2.7 Flush and implement all new fluids

3. 3. Suspension ($1200)

3.1. 3.1 Lift Car, Remove existing struts from front and springs from back

3.2. 3.2 Clean, Lubricate and prep surface for new installation

3.3. 3.3 Keep Car lifted, install new coil-over suspension system

3.4. 3.4 Make sure installation is complete, replace brakes and wheels

4. 4. Wheels, Tires, Brakes ($700-$1500)

4.1. 4.1 Order 16' OEM style wheel set

4.2. 4.2 Upsize from 205 width tires to 225

4.3. 4.3 Lift or jack up car, remove wheels one by one

4.4. 4.4 Remove brakes and replace pads and rotors if needed

4.5. 4.5 Torque new tires on new wheels

4.6. 4.6 Install and bolt on new tire, wheel set to the car

5. 5. Body Work/Interior ($300-$800)

5.1. 5.1 Remove front and back stock bumpers

5.2. 5.2 Remove driver and passenger side side strips

5.3. 5.3 Aquire and bolt on new M3 style front bumper, rear bumper and M3 style side strips

5.4. 5.4 Restore Headlights and Fog Lights

5.5. 5.5 Restore Leather condition on seats and wheel

5.6. 5.6 Replace ceiling and moon roof lining to new

6. 6. Full Clean/Detail ($50-$100)

6.1. 6.1 Fully clean engine and engine bay

6.2. 6.2 Full Wash

6.3. 6.3 Restore any scratches and/or paint imperfections with store bought solution

6.4. 6.4 Professional style wax and detail on exterior

6.5. 6.5 Fully restore and clean interior leather and plastics

6.6. 6.6 Vacuum and steam clean carpet and vinyl