modz
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The New Wheels Very happy with these, they suit the build and car very well. Need some new rubber. They are a square set, so will keep an eye out for a staggered set. And one day, the passenger door may go back on...
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Wheels! And last but not least the ongoing wheel saga. I ended up picking up some Style 194's which fitted perfectly but were a bit too stock looking for me so sold them. Realised without major fender manipulation my Style 66's (staggered) were never going to fit. So I swapped them for the 4th set of wheels to adorn the car....
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Spare wheel well After 2 hours straight hammering, welding, grinding and swearing the new wheel well was in. A bit of rust proofing, seam sealer and a top coat had the boot floor looking way better.
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Recaro's After 3x sets of fishnets which were all stuffed, I picked these up ages back out of an Evo 4 shape GSR. One is mint, the other needs bolster repair. I considered Evo4 SR's but they are usually grey / orange/maroon pattern which I didn't want. In the meantime for mockup I took my Evo1 Recaro office chair apart and used that to figure out things
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Other misc items completed Finished welding the passenger arch rust Reinstalled passenger fender Installed bulkhead battery terminal ECU Flashed Installed heater hoses Bought E39 530i engine loom (a must have) Installed the front adjustable suspension and new top hats New front brakes Removed the rear subframe, diff, arms and sold them Prepped a new subframe (pics to follow) Bought an LSD Bought driveshaft hoops (NZ Speedshop) Installed solid Trans mounts Fitted spring washers to all engine / trans mount bolts (Cert) Mocked up seat belt points (pics to come) Mocked up seats / rails / seatbelts Sold a pile of old parts And battled with f******g wiring.
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Front Lip While I had it taking up space, I figured I'd install the front lip. It is a replica, and while I have brand new clips the lip is miles off in places in terms of fitment. I'll need to finesse it a bit more before I'm happy. For now, at least it looks better
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Clio Brake Booster Next up was the brake booster - I had landed a Clio Mk3 booster from the UK and tidied up a little. A quick bore out of for the clevis pin to 10mm, and cut down a drill bit to 24mm and installed into the master to make up the piston space. All bolted in super easy - highly recommend this mod!
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Cams and vanos install What a mission. After trying it by hand using all the timing marks etc, I still wasn't confident it was correctly timed. So after a few sleepless nights, I ended up hiring a cam timing tool from AllEuroParts (awesome to deal with again) and discovered I was a very slight amount out - so worthwhile. Tip to install the cam followers without magnets...use tape! then just pull it out the end when done. Only took me 3 goes to work that out. Finally looking like an engine with the rocker covers and manifold dummied in place
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Righto. A big break between updates, but many things ticked off the list (and many more added...) I managed a few dedicated days on the car in early Jan once work and family commitments had eased. The following posts basically bring the build up to speed
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From Japan it is the ‘model year’ which is literally the month and year manufactured. They can’t control when a car is registered so for safety reasons that’s the date used.
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E46 330ci and 220 getrag box shift linkage shortening
modz replied to Rolly.a31's topic in General Discussion
I can sell you a shortened linkage or swap you your one for mine already done pm me if keen -
For those interested in mounting aftermarket seats / brackets / rails, I've just spoken to LVVTA directly. There is no 'correct place' to mount the seatbelt anchorage on the trans tunnel, however it must be accessible at all positions forward and aft (so measure using the seat's mid point) and sit approximately at hip level. See section 2.10(7) below on page 40. https://www.lvvta.org.nz/documents/standards/LVVTA_STD_Seatbelts_& Seatbelt_Anchorages.pdf
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Cheers Brent
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Per title I'm hunting an e36 328i manual or M3 driveshaft. Front section only needed, but will take whole unit. Failing that, where's good to have a driveshaft lengthened in Auckland? Cheers
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Sorted. FWIW you can hire these and many other Euro-specific tools from AllEuroParts https://www.alleuroparts.co.nz/contact-us great team to deal with.
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Awesome build, well done on the award very much deserved! Those wheels are spot on.
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The head bolts instructions I had stated 40NM (not ft/lb) so just followed that
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I made a plate like this at work and used it to ensure my holes were straight. Alternatively use a drill press but that means having a bare block with flat base - which I didn’t have.
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Really? I don’t think so. Timeserts grip better and are a better design than helicoils (having done both). I wouldn’t hesitate to use timeserts again. Super easy
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If anyone has one of these jigs including the vanos alignment tool (particularly parts 1 and 2 in the pic) I'd be very grateful to borrow or rent it to finish up my engine this week. Please PM me if you have anything. Happy to cover tracked shipping to / from if outside Auckland. Thanks in advance
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Once the body is sold I'll sell it. Everything except pistons and crank has been rebuilt or replaced. Complete long block with E34 sump, pickup, A/C, all new belts and pulleys, starter motor, power steer pump, engine loom etc for $2500. Or it can come in the body with brand new M5 engine mounts and E36 arms as a package for $5,200.
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Unfortunately it looks like I'm unable to complete my project due to a job move overseas next year. As it sits I'm taking interest on the rolling body first. Buyer will then have first dibs on all parts from there on. Everything else will be parted out. The car is tidy overall and has had the majority of rust work cut out. Spare panels are provided to repair - as pictured in my build thread. Rolling body includes: Reg on hold Power front windows Pop out rear windows No Sunroof (slick top) Complete body as pictured 14" basketweaves Lowered springs all round All interior except carpet and front seats Spare boot lining pieces Was a full running / driving car before pulling the engine out Even had A/C (parts included) Doesn't include: Engine, box Steering rack Front Seats Front carpet Not in a huge rush to sell and will continue to be worked on Car does have M54B30 engine and gearbox in it at the moment which will be removed before sale.
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@Cammsport looks like you cut and welded the manifolds to fit? And to confirm the pics of them wrapped are around the opposite way vs how they fit on the engine? Thanks
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Great looking car! Thanks for the pics on the underbonnet and fuel gasket - both on my list too
