E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 11, 2004 Well, The E30 is back on the road in time for summer. For those of you that don't know, the car was off the road for 9mths, in that time it has received a E36 5lug conversion, including new Koni shocks (front coilovers), Further front brake upgrade (996 Porsche Brembos) thanks alot to Ian (hartage) for his help, new polyurethane bushes (trailing arms, rear subframe & control arms), new 17x8" wheels with 225/45's front & 245/40's rear (yes it is a squeeze) and diff ratio change, 3.46 to 3.91, to suit the new tyre sizing. And thanks also to Sam (E34-535ti) for his help (in general). A wheel alignment was done this morning, everything was within check except the front camber(+0.5d). So I'll be ording some adjustable strut tops on monday to remedy that. Other than that it is going very well, and handles awesomely (LOL, even with positive camber). Still has traction issues in 1st & 2nd in the dry. Here is a pic in it's current state: (I realised when I got home the camera was set on the crap setting) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2004 go the advanti aztec-x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted December 11, 2004 looking good no LSD? bet you cant wait to be driving her again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted December 11, 2004 Sweet man - some info on the 5 lug + coilover conversion? Are you getting recerted? The front wheel looks like it must rub! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 11, 2004 go the advanti aztec-xWheel choice is pretty slim when you are trying to fit them over porsche 4pots.I had some BBS's but sold them to my sister as they wouldn't fit. Andrew: No rubbage at al on the front, rears are rolled but the tyre still rubs up in the guard, rear springs are still too soft and it rubs when it squats under acceleration, just right on the edge. Those bushes are fantastic, drives like it's on rails!! esp. compared to how it was before (rear wheels steering under acceleration). I'll get all the info on the 5lug swap together shortly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted December 11, 2004 great effort, nice work Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2004 Looking pretty sweet. Those rims are badass too. :thumb: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted December 11, 2004 Wheel choice is pretty slim when you are trying to fit them over porsche 4pots. I had some BBS's but sold them to my sister as they wouldn't fit. Andrew: No rubbage at al on the front, rears are rolled but the tyre still rubs up in the guard, rear springs are still too soft and it rubs when it squats under acceleration, just right on the edge. Those bushes are fantastic, drives like it's on rails!! esp. compared to how it was before (rear wheels steering under acceleration). I'll get all the info on the 5lug swap together shortly. I was about to say damn you got a fancy workshop - just realised its the alignment place hah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 Great to see it finally back on the road. Did you manage to get that diff modified and installed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30_318i 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 Awesome :bowdown: Wonder what people think when its driving towards them with the IC up front :mosh: Looks pretty mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 nice, nuff said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted December 14, 2004 Intercoolers always remind me of monsters- Big grill like things with pipes sticking out of it - come to think of it reminds me of a Just Juice carton with a straw coming out - ABSOLUTELY NO OFFENCE it looks mean as, i'd be scared if i was a cat on the road and saw that coming towards me i'd run like hell and leave a nice brown pile in the middle of the road - NICE CAR - Like the rims too and those brakes are huge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted December 14, 2004 About bloody time Quite fitting really, 9 months is like the whole tri-mester natal thing, a new baby is born :mosh: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted December 16, 2004 Nice. Wife let you back in the house yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 Nice. Wife let you back in the house yet? Barely, I'm not the most popular put it that way!!Here are some more pics for you junkies, Enjoy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted December 21, 2004 lovin the last pic showin the huge rotor... awsum man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted December 22, 2004 lovin the last pic showin the huge rotor... awsum man. Just wait till the rears go on, They are just as big Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
