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Atlast, getting to the point where I can live with this panel. Kink under window looking flat. Still cam feel a low spot but struggling to see any evidence of it in lighting Re dotted out the arch and added 0.5mm height to it, and made the edge slightly more defined. Found these photos, even this was after me slamming the flare back in with a sledgehammer, she was way out Onto door dents now. Then final sand down Maybe another large run of high build primer in panels I've been working on, with a dusting of guide coat followed by block sand. Diseasembly & prep Then paint!!!! She'll be the sickest 350,000km e46 in the game!

That's what i thought initially but Getrag 260, random clutch components, lock diff and having to undo who knows what. Probably better off buying a tidy msport and doing a decent 5 speed conversion yourself.

Interior update number 3: 1m style gauge cluster plus alcantara covered gauge pod. I wanted the gauge pod to have the orange stitching, and asked for it, but just got sent this plain one. No matter, I ordered another one from a different supplier and this one did come with the proper orange stitching but they sent me a LHD version, despite assuring me they’d send me a RHD version. So the plain one stays for now. Oh well, it actually looks pretty good I reckon. More alcantara goodness coming soon...

Ah the purity hunters. 1 guy says they ruined it = THE INTERNET IS AWASH WITH PURISTS HATING ON THE SWAP!!!. People swapping engines love to attract hate. Even when it isn't there most of the time... Actually from reading their comments section many are just disappointed that it is another LS swap. Not that it is a swap.

Hi all my name's Nathan and recently I acquired my first BMW Touring, a 1992 525i. I bought this car after my very nice Mercedes W124 Estate was written off in an accident and I couldn't find a good W124 wagon anywhere. I'd always liked the E34 Touring so I took the plunge and went over to 'the dark side' as the Merc crowd would say! It's in great condition (engine bay is fantastic with a lot of work done) and I just got her back from some panel and paint this week which looks great. Underside is also great with no rust, and the interior is near mint. I need some advice on the SLS as I'm told one of the shocks has gone, but the other is good. I'll get some advice from another area on the forum as I'm sure you'll all have some remedies and plans of action - it rides very hard in the rear at the moment! Thanks in advance, Nathan https://ibb.co/ccFcngP https://ibb.co/mh8xJ0c https://ibb.co/vLTbGKy Sorry for links I'll try and work out how to upload pics.

Should've rotary swapped it for maximum hate.

I sometimes think purist are a bit OTT. Porsche Air Cooled enthusiasts are a great example as are manual drivers who dismiss modern DCT and auto boxes and of course the N/A engine guy's who shun all forms of forced induction. I guess this will rankle a few "purists" but it will be a very quick car with this swap so while I would have preferred a BMW engine in there this still works.

what about rust ? they will pick on that

@Eagle I have gained a totally new level of appreciation for body shops. I know I must be inefficient as hell because of the 2 pots of filler I slapped on the car, 90% of it has been sanded off from me trying to perfect contours. And learning conclusively there's 1000 ways to sand and also not to sand / shape. I don't know if I'll ever get it 100% but it's sure going to be close enough so that once the respray is done the pay off will be there Engine I'll probably either full rebuild, or something far more ambitious

Very true. Discussing PC parts. Apple people show up to inform us we're wrong. Nearly as bad as people with Air Fryers.

Yea we do need to get them together one day for a photo mines getting close to 450km now iv ownd it close to 10 years

While I don't have any first hand experience with them, I did look into them for a while as a way to run 5 stud wheels occasionally without having to mess with the steering geometry etc. As 16in style 5s look great: From what I can tell, those particular ones are the ones to go for, and numerous people on R3V run them, and I see a bunch of lads also using them in Aus. This is the main R3V thread which I'm sure you've flicked through already: https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/wheels-tires-for-sale-wanted/333379-4x100-5x120-4x100-5x114-3-cheapest-on-the-market-~-e30sports-com?t=364335&page=8 I have flipped back to just staying fully 4 stud, and running larger brakes, but just as likely to change my mind again in another few months.

I would have liked to have seen an M50 stroker with some cams. Or a s54

Auto levelling is what i meant

These arrived today so I can finish my wheels (when it stops bucketing down).

I might have some. Txt 0274083393 Thanks

If I'm ever marooned on a desert island, I'll just say out loud "you know, I think I prefer Mac to PC."

The path well-trodden. Nothing that hasn't been done 20 years ago.

Starting to take shape a bit. Just realised I measured out 15.5mm on the arch not 16mm so have to build another .5mm lol oh well Top bit is starting to look flat. Still a slight low spot I can feel. Nearly home stretch Touch wood

Fitted up the 40mm cut version today and it's perfect with my swaybar set to the hardest setting. Pic is of car with both front corners at full droop. Ace, thanks again @aja540i. ? Now, to work out how to get these fabricated locally, plate itself is easy, brackets are a different proposition.