Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) ^ He brought a 3.91 standard 320i ratio to throw in. Tackle that this weekend in between working on my beast. Or he could use the 4.45 I have Back on topic: - Parcel Tray is ready to go in, as is the gauge panel (sadly the idiots on trademe sent me the wrong colored gauge) so one is silver and the other two are white, hopefully it will still look good chilling as the odd one in the middle of the three. Edited July 7, 2009 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Hahaa love it, great stuff Nath. Glad the LSD is treating you right, holding you all night and making you eggs on toast in the morning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
togate 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 ha good to see the old stallion is still alive, is the ABS problem fixed now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 ^ ABS has been removed, which is great news for my future track day exploits. I will treat said stallion well, it is a sweet car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Pictures? Or are you making me wait till i get back so i can see it in the flesh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) Here you go Huffer and everyone else keen for updates: - Some pics after picking the car up, and my travels to Taupo and back. - Dyed parcel tray with JBL 6 X 9's in. - Suede Wheel and Butt Plug Shifter fitted. Z3 Short Shift Kit on the way. - Simota Pod installed awaiting an air box. - Completed Gauge Panel, just awaiting a sender adaptor it can be fully installed. - Crack less (sans a teeny tiny crack that you can't even notice unless you really look) dash (anyone want it????) about to be taken out to use my old one instead with this gauge panel and various other race bits installed that I need to drill holes for etc. - Next easy jobs on the list is to finish removing center console panel, throw in new headunit, fix backlight on trip computer (how do I do this????), colorcode mirrors and Tech1 wing, quote to get my 15 x 7's powdercoated, quote to get drivers Mtech Seat revinyled, throw this Nurburgring Sticker on for LOL's...cause it's gona be a Ring monster...Nurburgring and Burger Ring King. Also note the wheels are not mine, just holding onto them for Dan till I get some replacements sorted. Also note the number plate (FAL328) will mean it will be transformed into a F**kn Awesome Loud 328i in the summer Edited July 8, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 iLike. I have to see this when i get home. Gotta get mine legal again too lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 I heart your steering wheel. Looks super comfortable. Where'd ya get it from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Nice, sweet looking car! Nice mods. You can’t put a ring sticker on your car without first driving it.. its a no no. Gran Turismo doesn’t count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 ^ What he said, However your 316i badge would be acceptable. It's looking good.. I like those wheels alot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Who was it that made a DIY ring sticker a while ago and got vteched for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) Ashkan, the wheel is the 320mm Drift Suede Dished Wheel off NZKW.com, cost me about $160 to my door, Mattzy has one on his 325i as well so all the cool kids have them They feel really nice. Edited July 8, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Pics are so small Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 199 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Who was it that made a DIY ring sticker a while ago and got vteched for it?think it was James (international)so all the cool kids have them They feel really nice.shiiiit better get one then! hahaha jokes... but yes, does suit your car Nath. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Ashkan, the wheel is the 320mm Drift Suede Dished Wheel off NZKW.com, cost me about $160 to my door, Mattzy has one on his 325i as well so all the cool kids have them They feel really nice. I'm definitely not cool. My steering wheel is the most un-dished wheel...ever. Car looks good Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Pics are so small I will make them bigger just for you Max, it already takes 8 days to load them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Nathan! I keep missing your threads! I didn't see the maroon missile thread till it had about 15 pages and now this one has 5! Looking mint mate. I'm not into e30s as much as everyone else but if I was going to get one that would be one of the only ones I would consider. Very nice. Love that wheel as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Hmm will get one tommorow. Good progress bro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 (edited) Right, so after a quick whack over the head by a certain few and a bit of financial thinking I have decided to bin the stereo gear and various other bits I brought and just spend my money on spec'ing the car up for track work/spirited back road driving. The old mix of road and track car (crossing the borders of each ) Current thoughts: (I change my mind like the wind if anyone has noticed). - Not going to bother putting the other dash in, gauges will be moved to a new location. - Will keep the new head unit and hide some upgraded speakers in stock e30 covers on a stock parcel tray. - Am going to buy 2 sets 15 x 7 Basket weaves or some Borbet A's of which one set will be for road tyres and the other for my Toyo R888's. - Only exterior mods to the car will be a color coded tech 1 wing, color coded mirrors, tow bar delete, various discrete stickers and a modified front lip to accommodate brake ducts with a redesigned oil cooler cutout. - Interior will be entirely function over form, strictly business like, keeping with the stealth bomber theme. Under body mods will be listed once I decide what to buy/upgrade from the old car Edited July 12, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 New car looks good Nath, love the wheels that are on it! Sounds good - and seems to go well over speed bumps.... Good score! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 ^ Haha thanks Kerry, it sure does good burnouts with that LSD.... can't wait to get into the Intermarques, looks like me and you could be quite close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 ^ Haha thanks Kerry, it sure does good burnouts with that LSD.... can't wait to get into the Intermarques, looks like me and you could be quite close. Yea should be a good match and a bit of fun! Get your gear sorted and hit the track next time round!! ....maybe i need to get an lsd sorted for the next round.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Spent the weekend taking the motor out of the old red car (with engine bay dragon pics to come) so the green machine didn't get a lot of attention. - Made a custom front lip...lets just say I got excited with the holesaw. - Test fitted the tech1 wing..and found rust in the bootlid wing looks porn as tho - Have essentially decided on exterior mods for this car, need peoples opinions. I wana leave it at current 60mm drop height, with a tech1 wing, custom front splitter, colorcoded mirrors, clear indicators, redded tails, tow bar delete all complete with a set of Zenetti's Borbet Type A's or 15 x 7 weaves....thoughts? - Also found several other places of rust, including where the guards have been rolled in the rear so that is the priority for the next week along with finding some properly fitting wheels, alignment and rust killing. - Pics to come. Edited July 12, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) 15x7's will be the easier/cheaper option to get race rubber for.OK then, Borbets. Edited July 12, 2009 by Silver Fox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 ^ This is in regards to road wheels. Still have the other set of 15 x 7's with Toyo R888's on em..never seen a track yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
