swordfish 30 Report post Posted May 7, 2012 Any updates Pictures? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted May 7, 2012 Sorry no pictures. Painted the cage with the misses with paintbrushes. There are a runs all over-this was definately all my fault. I've got another block from Mosens and some dual vanos gear that i've mated to a spare head I'll get some pictures when i've achieved something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish 30 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Great!!! Awesome job on the brace. I like your car a lot man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garett 103 Report post Posted November 23, 2012 Hows this going James do you have any updates? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 24, 2012 No updates at the moment. In the middle of trying to buy a house. And i managed to buy a $500 190e that I'm trying to do a budget horry build on. megasquirt, holset turbo and cutting as many corners as possible I've got some time off during summer so hopefully i'll have time to put some parts into the car. It's a bit depressing seeing it sitting there. You wouldn't have any tips on removing windscreens? I'm so far zero from 2 at removing windscreens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Easy as man, cut more windscreens than i've had hot dinners, better than Smith and Smith animals too. If you don't have a proper cutter just remove the outer seal and use a craft knife to cut through the sealer then put a piece of wire through the hole and seesaw all the way round the screen, takes a bit of energy and time but takes it out in one piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Yep, ive found braided stainless fishing wire to be the best. cuts through it real quick and dosent break (as often). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Easy as man, cut more windscreens than i've had hot dinners, better than Smith and Smith animals too. Haha, I've always been skeptical of using them. Who are the best people to get glass windows replaced by? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 zero from 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Doing it wrong, glass that's in one peice can take quite a bit of strain. You just have to watch out not to put too much upward stress on it. Strong metal wire with two handles on it works every time. Leave the car in the sun for half a day always helps too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 This time was just a dumb mistake. I was using a pick in the corner to get the seal out and got it stuck. Then got a bit rough with it. I'll phone a friend next time I attempt to remove a windscreen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Crack? I did that when I tried to removed my E34 screen in a rush, whoops. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Hows the project been coming along James? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Purchased this shed^ Once i've done a few renovations I'll be back into the cars again. Very nice exhaust btw Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garett 103 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Thats fricken sick... in a good way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Mmm nice shed. Looks like a good buy! Having the right place to work on a car makes all the difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks guys. I'm very happy with it so far. Once I save up for a hoist I'm sure it'll be a very nice place to tinker. On that note does anyone have any suggestions on what brand of hoist I should be after. I've worked with 2 and 4 post hoists in the past. I have a preference to 2 post clear floor hoists Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garett 103 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Hey man hows ya e36 project coming along? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 Hey man hows ya e36 project coming along? +2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 I've only recently moved the car into the shed, so it's been very slow. Removed the windscreen the hard way. Removed the steering column and started adapting that so it'll take the weld on steering wheel adapter. And i've started fitting up the euro m3 headers. Once I get some stuff finished i'll add some photos and hopefully a worthwhile update. I'm currently distracting myself with helping rebuild a toyota 4k motor 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites