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  Dec. 14, 2010 8:51 p.m. Wayslow Reader

  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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  Dec. 14, 2010 9:00 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

  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.

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  Dec. 14, 2010 9:01 p.m. octavious New Reader

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

  Cool project both the car and the volunteering...

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  Dec. 14, 2010 9:08 p.m. Wayslow Reader

  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.

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  Dec. 14, 2010 9:41 p.m. MitchellC Dork

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

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