KwS 2425 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 i did that once, back when i was doing my vanos.... except it was a potent cleaning mix i made of degreaser and brake clean. Took days to come out of my skin. Embrace the smell, its the smell of a real man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 20, 2014 Took apart intake, cleaned AFM and ICV, removed some old alarm wiring while I was there, re-assembled.... 800rpm idle, one $321 running 94 318i auto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slideways 47 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Turned one into beer/bourbon money.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 ^ wow your e30 looks great! very nice... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Has bought me a night on the sofa, I've already stunk out the bedroom Ah, so it's not just me in that boat. 550kms to go until run-in service on the rebuilt engine. 4k RPM limit is infuriating. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Ah, so it's not just me in that boat. 550kms to go until run-in service on the rebuilt engine. 4k RPM limit is infuriating. Great news that you're mobile again! Really hate to think what this little exercise has cost ya dude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Jatcos are cheep haha Tried new computer, still nothing. f**k! Time for another sub $100 JATCO. How many will it take!? Found a bunch of fractures so turned it into a table table.jpeg Hey Justin, once you have 4 poked Jatcos, buy a ranchslider for the glass, and make a dining table Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Hmmm would have to strip all the internals out first or it'll probably go through my floor! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Lowered my non-BMW down by adjusting the height control rods. Back actually sits a touch lower than that, except I reversed in the park which tends to lift the rear etc. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Got a WoF on the $321 car. Almost a cleansheet, just some wheels need re-arranging (205s on one side, 195s on the other haha ooops didn't notice that!) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Risers for ltw wing showed up today from Abraham Motorsport. very disappointed. Holes wrong size, didn't line up, where the dowels go into them them poke out the other side so need to pack bolts out so they actually have something to hold to, doesnt match up properly with edges of top and bottom wing. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! Waste of about $250. Will get some photos tomorrow of it Edited November 24, 2014 by euroriffic 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Now with pics. What's the Best way to make these bigger at the back so it fits right. Also got most of the e30s head back together tonight, valves lapped in, new stem seals, springs and retainers, cam and rockers all done so almost ready to go back on 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 I'd try laying fibreglass around the end to pack it out, then try blend into the existing panel before that bolt hole with layers of resin. Will be a long process! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi328i 118 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 One way would be to gladwrap or similar the original top and bottom pieces, then bog as usual, file and sand. then epoxy or fiberglass the middle pieces, then sand further and paint. I cant help thinking though that if you had someone with a 3D printer, you could scan what you have, and make the necessary mathematical adjustments (by measuring your tops and bottoms) and have a nice nylon version. I am sure someone could do it. Those pieces are not that big or complicated for a 3D printer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 i concur, i think they'd be the perfect application for a 3d printer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Yea, just what I was thinking 3d printer. Maybe it's time I invest in one =/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Oyea some good ideas there, So who has an can operate a 3d printer? Sounds like a job for mike to cad up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 Added 15hp by buying and fitting some mtech door trim to Monty. In other news, theres a delay on my gearbox :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 i think just chuck them in the bin and send wing to me for my kompakt 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted November 26, 2014 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted November 27, 2014 Drove it. Yay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted November 27, 2014 Getting the springs off was a bitch, my compressors were at the limit. In the eng I took it to a mechanic mate and he used a spring compression machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted November 28, 2014 FOAM CANNON! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted November 29, 2014 Fixed it. Finally. Now just need to put the body back together and get the ferkin thing legal. Then do I sell it or the carib? Don'tlike the caribs chances tbh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted November 29, 2014 cleaned it and took it for a drive for some photographs. Still a great car to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
