*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Those struts look they could break in half any time. Thats what I was thinking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 They look like any other GC strut conversion. Cut standard cup off. Weld new seating ring to OEM strut. clean and paint. You can't really tell much from the photo. But if hes welded it with a clean surface and good general welding practice then theyre fine. For certification purposes just have a certified welder check the welds and sign them off before you paint them if you already haven't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) They are done exactly how GC recommend. Was done by a very experienced engineer at Quality Autos here in Hastings. Strut housings shortened 56mm (I chose to shorten them this length). Taped new threads for the top shock nut. Proper Spacers lathed and machined to fit at the bottom of the strut housings, instead of using the crap tube GC supply to make spacers with. Cost me a a fair bit but it has been done mint. Edited February 19, 2010 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Lil tease ahuhuhu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 nice, how are you uploading pics , it wont let me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) I always upload through www.imageshack.us and select to resize as 800x600 when they upload.. Easy as. Edited February 19, 2010 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 ^^ are you trying to upload from your computer or from an offshore site? i can upload from photobucket and the above photos are imageshack... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Ahuuhuhuhuhu. 16x9s ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) ^^ are you trying to upload from your computer or from an offshore site? i can upload from photobucket and the above photos are imageshack...nz account just from my comp, it just comes up with see administration about upload directory blaaa blaa Edited February 19, 2010 by kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 They are done exactly how GC recommend. Was done by a very experienced engineer at Quality Autos here in Hastings. Strut housings shortened 56mm (I chose to shorten them this length). Taped new threads for the top shock nut. Proper Spacers lathed and machined to fit at the bottom of the strut housings, instead of using the crap tube GC supply to make spacers with. Cost me a a fair bit but it has been done mint. Can you show us some closer pictures ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Can you show us some closer pictures ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c.robertson00 11 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 They look fine. I dont know what everyones crying about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 I wanna see the wheels! I can see dish and stretch = Boner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 just give em a paint man you're good ! looking sweet, youll love them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 i think your camera sucks haha , might just be the photos making it look bad , grind that brake line bracket off tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 i think your camera sucks haha , might just be the photos making it look bad , grind that brake line bracket off tho cheers haha, Its a $79 camera I bought a month ago, Absolute cheap POS but it was batter than not having a camera and I'm no photographer either lol. I'll prob clean the struts up though. Going to do heaps over the weekend, All that is left really now is a couple of interior bits and front seats, install the modified exhaust manifolds (I did them myself with an angle grinder and alot of patience fitting them on and off, then $20 for this dude to weld them for me lol). Now just need the downpipes joined to the rest of the 2.5" exhaust. Stoked as with how it's looking. The engine bay looks clean tidy as. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) THIS is mean...shot bro keep up the good work Edit: BTW...Jeeezz how many views has this thread had!!!! Edited February 19, 2010 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Edit: BTW...Jeeezz how many views has this thread had!!!! Thank Troy for that. He kept his computer on overnight doing auto refresh. He has some weird hobbies. Great work by the way John, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Looking good John, as Mark said looking forward to seeing it at the Hamilton E30 Meet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AN E30 Fan 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Looking good man, its come a long way from the 2.7L Turbo . So much cleaner now. But seriously more pics of the wheels plzzz k thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) Interior Done. Exhaust fits Sweet. Just need to down pipes fitted up. Strechhhh All that is left now is diff and driveshaft and having the exhaust fitted up. Then off to get a cert and Finally after almost hitting a year (March 24th) I will get that pink sticker off lol. And the green one too since it has both a pinky and a greeny lolz. Edited February 21, 2010 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 That is really tidy dude. Kudos to you g. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 looks awesome man - now enjoy it responsibly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 Your steering linkage has been installed incorrectly. Universals are out of phase. Someone has replaced the OEM bush with two home-job ones and so the linkage has been put 90 degrees out. Otherwise she's coming along fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 Your steering linkage has been installed incorrectly. Universals are out of phase. Someone has replaced the OEM bush with two home-job ones and so the linkage has been put 90 degrees out. Otherwise she's coming along fine. Read thru the whole lot. That has been discussed. I think its rangi and wont pass cert but hey you never know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
