Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 15, 2009 See above edited post brah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) Oh sweet as boss. Cars looking mint, Calypso + Matt Black bonnet is WIN. Edited April 15, 2009 by E30ONP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) ^ Yus, looks like that Norwegian one hard now, I love it ha. This one: That became my inspiration. It's a shame car will be off the road getting some more go fast bits installed before I can try the tyres out Edited April 15, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted April 15, 2009 looking good dude. I love the colour also, it looks fast! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 15, 2009 looking good dude. I love the colour also, it looks fast! Cheers Ollie, thats right as long as it looks fast....hence why it is debadged Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Minty Mintness! Dude that sh*t is whack!! Gonna' DIY some riveted wheelflares? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Haha cheers Si, I would....maybe next week can buy em on IE....not cheap tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 Keep it up Nath. Wheels look a million times better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 Wow, looks like you'll be scraping cat's eyes off the road once you get rid of the arch gap! Pimp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 Cheers everyone again. Going to start disassembling the rear end to put the new urethane rear subframe bushes in (thanks Paul from Interpart(#14)). Have a new camshaft arriving later this week (thanks Dave (Silverfox)). Replacing my broken front lip with a better condition PFL one (thanks Blair (BRS)). Also have a new ECU and some work to do on the TPS to get it running sweet again. Pics to follow after wheel alignment. What would I do without the help of members such as the above to get this car going great, really appreciate it everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 Sadly got more holdups this week: Rear subframe has a nice crack in it so looking to get it welded or purchase a good condition one. Centre bearing bush on the driveline is torn to pieces so have to order a new one of those. Diff threaded bolt holes on the top need re-tapping which is why I could only get two OEM bolts in previously. Also have found some security wheel studs which I am stoked about, am also going to replace the rubber guibo at the other end of the driveshaft just for keepsake. Also am going to do the lower exhaust manifold gasket. So more refining, getting sick of working on this Till next time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUZUKI 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) WIN Dish just needs another polish and they are good to go. f**k that's mint, I'll have to bust around on saturday and have a geez man. Keen to do Flake's springs on saturday aswell? Ps. GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT BEFORE YOU DRIVE ON THE R888's!!!!!! hahha Edited April 23, 2009 by SUZUKI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 23, 2009 ^ Yeah I have and will. The car isn't going anywhere atm so don't have to worry about that. Hadn't even heard he got springs. Will see how I go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Got rear end all rebuilt and bolted back into the car with new subframe bushes and re-welded rear subframe. Just need my driveshaft bearing/mount and I can get a wheel alignment Also added the new lip. And added some bimmersport stickers to spread the word. Here are some pics: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Got a quote for my driveshaft center bearing and mount, so thats another job sorted. Got the lip fully fitted, it's pretty gangs rangi but suits the car Going to find a new battery tomorrow. Also took off the windscreen banner. Bit of a waste of cash since I am trying to be stealth as Q-Ship haha. And it covered my WOF sticker which isn't ideal and It made pretty creases everywhere when I stuck it down Also finally get around to sorting my oil pressure sender adaptors and get my gauges rewired and plugged in Slowly, slowly. Edited April 28, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Nice NathThat front sticker placement is right up there with mine Lookin' and sounding good. Hanging out to see on the wheels and aforementioned rangi front lip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 hurry up and get it on the track so i can see what it does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 hurry up and get it on the track so i can see what it does.+1, ^he's too quick for me, i need someone to compete with make me feel better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 +1, ^he's too quick for me, i need someone to compete with make me feel better? considering what your car is you wernt slow on sunday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 considering what your car is you wernt slow on sunday Cheers, haha felt slow when i got destroyed by that black fiat... Will be heaps better tho with more bmws, when Nathan finally gets sorted ae Probably gonna be quicker than me anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 ^ won't be long guys am going to try get on the track by the 31st of May. Brought some braided rear brake lines today (thanks JiB) so will then save to braid the rest when other jobs are completed. Going shopping for a battery today, got a bearing puller yesterday to swap new center bearing over, and the center bearing has been ordered and paid for (thanks Gavin @ Euro Italian). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 All progress has stalled for the moment. Got a new battery yesterday, am awaiting on the driveshaft bush and mount then can put that all together. May be scraping the idea of doing any work whatsoever on the m40 and looking to buy a m42/m44 or m50. So plans are up in the air atm, just have to see what the bank of Nathan and the bank of Dad say...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 m20 with 2.7 crank, wayney headers, hotter cam, megasquirt, flowey exhaust and a tawa special CAI! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) ^ That while being cool, also requires me to buy a new gear box I think..am noobzors at gearboxes Edited May 3, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Raah having so many doubts atm about what to do.. Even toying with the idea of buying a bare shell of something with a bigger motor and box in it and swapping all my goodies over Anyone got a FL coupe shell they wana sell? No rust. Pref with a manual box and 2L/2.5 Edited May 3, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
