Guest Simon* Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Safe play then Mr Safe I doubt you've disappointed everyone mate - so don't worry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Agree with Simon on TV - but the black will still look mint Nath! Can't wait to see them on the car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) I hate to say it....................................................but i told you so, TV was the wrong colour I understand how you wouldn't want to do them again. Edited August 9, 2010 by bellicose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) The ironic thing is my favourite E30 ever and the one I have had a lot of inspiration from, the owner painted his RS's gloss black too. Thread here http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86053 doesn't get much more badass than that. Alas I will ride the storm of hate, can't wait to get it out on the track with it's new additions, it has only been 10 months. Edited August 9, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Nath I would draw your attention back to the fact that your E30 is GREEN There's no hate here, none at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) ^ Lol yes. Aside from the fact it has a 2.9 stroker also and a jungle gym. Does have the Alpina front spoiler, facelift Alpina rear spoiler, black RS's, M20 powered still, colorcoded sills etc etc hehe so there is a little in common. Need to find some of those 296mm Alpina rotors kerrrching Edited August 9, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted August 9, 2010 You could have persevered with the Purps and got yourself a nice set of 16" Alpinas as your "going to church on sunday" wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) ^ Sunday is for two hour training runs not sitting in a room that smells like old people Edited August 9, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 TV would have been so wrong on your car Nath, I agree with John, I reckon you've got it right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 ^ I have one fan left....woohoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 For a homer, they have come up sweet. Nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Three months later, I am bringing the car home tomorrow, that is if it makes it that far in it's semi complete state. Cheers Braeden, hopefully the other two come out just as good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Jeddy, I soaked my bolts, nuts and valves in diet coke for about 18 hours, occasionally agitating it. Pulled them out this morning and they are a lot cleaner, if anything they helped more with breaking down the loctite on the threads and softened the silocone also, making the bolts heaps cleaner now. Soaking them in Morning fresh and some hot water (brilliant budget degreaser) then they should be clean enough for me and ready for install. Have also seen people using a dremel with a polishing attachment and polishing the individual bolts heads if your that anal about it not for me though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Also my AKG engine and gearbox mounts are shipped as of this morning, will be here in a week. I ordered this set in 75D urethane: http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/view....es/MTS325lg.jpg $185 NZ shipped to my door. They have fantastically fast and efficient service, even refunded the extra $ I put in for that flat rate for Australasia shipping. Definitely recommend them, Ashkan said this mount set are awesome so should be good times ahead Edited August 9, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 Ashkan said this mount set are awesome Clincher right there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) ^ Thought I better name drop one of the bimmersport elite Edited August 9, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 The bitch is back. Still goes like a freight train. Only problem is I am finding the power steering terribly stiff, would that be due to it sitting for a while? Could a rebleed and refill be in order? Not much more to do before Taupo!!!!! Some sh*t pics and trainspotters will see a few different additions, the platanengrun princess as it stands: Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 Nice, I think you were right with your choice man. You can't really get sick of black, but you could get over purple. However purple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted August 10, 2010 Crank that steering wheel like a man Nath! You should have the bigga guns now from all that w....... polishing and repainting of rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 ^ Haha don't worry, Tom and Jerry are in perfect condition. Think it just because I have been driving modern cars for months and forgotten what a E30 feels like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 The ol girls back home.. good to see. and will have to catch up and check out the quality of your job. your wheel job... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 10, 2010 Too bad you didn't say rim job for extra lol's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 11, 2010 (edited) Ta da, (abeit sh*t pretend photoshop). I am stoked with how they turned out, the paint finish is a little light in places but I am past the point of caring now to be honest. Also I am glad I went black, they look so badass in person beside the car. Two of these babies are completed, what a utter PITA it is putting them back together and sealing them properly. Edited August 15, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 (edited) AKG 75D urethane engine and gearbox mounts in....best money I have spent on this car so far. The difference is incredible, it even feels like it handles better, even sounds better Fantastic products. Awaiting on some bits from Max's Pelican Parts order including a brand new rear shifter arm mount along with a brass sleeve bush for the gearbox selector knuckle from Jason. After this week I can finish my wheels in time for Taupo then get some on the car pics. DTM mirrors should be here this week all going well. More pics when exciting things happen. Edited August 15, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 15, 2010 (edited) Essay writing procrastination..... Oh and some bimmersport stickers Edited August 16, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
