bravo 35 Report post Posted December 24, 2008 Just toe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2008 (edited) Just toe Both front and rear toe? Mini update: I attacked the castor bushes swap this afternoon. I managed to burn the old bushes from the LCA's and chisel that stupid metal ring out of the bracket. Although I need to remove the center metal ring which is still stuck on the end of the LCA's. Might borrow my friends gear puller for that.. or.. if anyone else has a suggestion? I will probably end up painting the brackets while they're out. Hopefully the instructions I recieve help with putting them back in Pics of the carnage to follow.. Edited December 26, 2008 by Mattzy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Go go lucky wind of the mountain for the driving pleasure brace! LED numberplate lights. Gahaha Junk I need to take to the tip. Edited December 29, 2008 by Mattzy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Hey man, finally have a day off tmoro so will take some pics of how I put them in also RE taking the ring off, I used a hacksaw to chop most of way thru it then a hammer and a cold chisel down the cut made split the ring in half Edited December 29, 2008 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Those LEDs look cool haha. Did you take your rocker cover off to paint it and what did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Hey man, finally have a day off tmoro so will take some pics of how I put them in also RE taking the ring off, I used a hacksaw to chop most of way thru it then a hammer and a cold chisel down the cut made split the ring in half Awesome cheers dude, had a feeling thats what the hacksaw was for haha! I have got everything apart and just need to get that ring off before pushing the new bushes in and onto the LCAS. No rush on the pics, enjoy your day off!! Those LEDs look cool haha. Did you take your rocker cover off to paint it and what did you use? Haha thanks. Err paint what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Your rocker cover is black, Maybe it's the picture? My bad Edited December 29, 2008 by skrillz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Your rocker cover is black, Maybe it's the picture? My bad Haha no worries dude, painting rockercovers is pretty easy though. Just pull the cover off, use lots of wax and grease remover and make sure there is no dirt still left on it. Then just start with nice light coats and make sure you clear over the top. Or, if your lazy like me... get your friend who's a car painter to do it! Good wine can be a powerful thing! People will argue you need temperature resistant paint, blah blah... Just use good quality sh*t, a reasonable amount of coats and you'll be fine. Here's a pic of my old rockercover - Pics don't do it justice.. PPG bling represent! Edited December 29, 2008 by Mattzy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Does the LED lights for the liscence plate make the warning light show up on the check lights inside that cabin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Haha no worries dude, painting rockercovers is pretty easy though. Just pull the cover off, use lots of wax and grease remover and make sure there is no dirt still left on it. Then just start with nice light coats and make sure you clear over the top. Okay thanks for that, Shall be my project for tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2008 (edited) Castor bushes are in and the rest of the longer studs have arrived. Man I dont know how you guys can seriously use a hacksaw to get those castor rings off.. I spent about 2 mins with the hacksaw and thought "f**k this!" then grabbed out the old trusty angle grinder.. was off in about 20 seconds! Anyway, car is in need of a serious alignment. But I need to sort out this boss kit before anything else happens.. I've also ripped apart the interior again and painted the speedo needles. Wank wank i know! /Edit - Before anyone says anything.. I'd just emptied 3 cans of degreaser underneath it Edited January 12, 2009 by Mattzy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Far out that is some serious track. Wheel rim outside arch can mean warrant fails, so you might have to, errrm, "move" the arch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2008 looks awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) Far out that is some serious track. Wheel rim outside arch can mean warrant fails, so you might have to, errrm, "move" the arch. Tyre tread outside the wheel arch is a warrent fail But yeah, some guard work wont be far off. I just need to sort this bosskit then I can get a better idea of the steering angles. looks awesome! Thanks mate! Edited January 1, 2009 by Mattzy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted January 1, 2009 Looks tough Matt Nice work and good updates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted January 1, 2009 Tyre tread outside the wheel arch is a warrent fail You're quite right. Mind you the spacers aren't ok anyways, so I guess you'll need a spare set of wheels for WOF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2009 Looks super choice. Hmm, I'll be looking for cheap 0p wheels just for lulz. Come try the bosskit if you want, I'm back in Auckland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) That looks aggresive Matt.. gets my approval Just get the guards flared and the car certed no drama. Those caster bushes are easy to hacksaw lol shouldt take long at all... Edited January 1, 2009 by Boost Junky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2009 good thread mattzy car is looking mint flare them gaurds fully ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2009 You're quite right. Mind you the spacers aren't ok anyways, so I guess you'll need a spare set of wheels for WOF. Yep will definitely be keeping the old wheels for that purpose That looks aggresive Matt.. gets my approval Just get the guards flared and the car certed no drama. Those caster bushes are easy to hacksaw lol shouldt take long at all... Cheers mate. Haha I guess I figured that raising the car on the jackstands so I could properly get at the inner rings would take about the same time as using the angle grinder with but more physical effort.. Lazyness FTW good thread mattzy car is looking mint flare them gaurds fully ! Thanks buddy. I'm not really sure the guards on E30's need to be flared that much at all.. Time will tell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted January 2, 2009 Yayah get a better pic of the back so I can do the same. Rub much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted January 3, 2009 Cheers mate. Haha I guess I figured that raising the car on the jackstands so I could properly get at the inner rings would take about the same time as using the angle grinder with but more physical effort.. Lazyness FTW Woops I thought you were talking about a different part lol... im lost now haha. My guards were flared alot and still my tyres rub on them. Thats with 25mm spacers and im not sure what offset my wheels are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2009 Hi BS - have a recent photo! I need a new shifter. My short shifter fouls on the driveshaft -> gearbox coupling (any suggestions of what shifter I could run what works?) See pic for unbeatable MS paint skill. Other than that shes pretty much ready for a wof. I think the power steering is leaking though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antony 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2009 This may help: BimmerSport shortshift article. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2009 This may help: BimmerSport shortshift article. How the hell did i miss that! Cheers mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
