sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 Washed it. Took a look at Koni shocks and Vogtland springs I have sitting here and decided I can't be bothered crawling around in the dirt fitting them just yet, the gap up the front annoys me even though compared to some it's quite tidy, looking forward to stitching all that together though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 got a warrant today (first one after purchasing the car, and didnt get any sort of AA inspection or anything). went somewhere random. nice guys. told me it was a nice car, put it up on the hoist, checked the front suspension and steering rack, popped the hood and said wow clean, got the chassis number, checked the seatbelts and then parked it outside and put the sticker on. fastest easiest warrant ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 Stripped all the flaking paint off boatys valve cover, repainted it. Cleaned all the crap from the inside of it. Replaced water pump, t.stat, new alloy housing, new belts, coolant, spark plugs. Put newly painted valve cover back on with new gasket. Tomorrow will be get coils back and associated bits so can fire her up, bleed coolant system, run engine flush and replace oil and filter and should be running like a dream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 changed my wipers for some aeroblade style ones from ripco. Makes a hell of a difference being able to see in the rain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted August 23, 2014 Heysuse! If I could do that in a week I'd be happy! Lol. For once I've finally had a two day weekend! Well three in a row now. forget how good they are and what I can get achieved when your not spending the only day off hungover haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted August 24, 2014 Got everything back together, bleed coolant, new oil and filter, fixed non working fog lights. Found missing cables for missing outside air temp, hope to get a replacement and plug next week. Fixed broken wire on plug for coolant level sensor, new terminals for aux fan so that runs again. Fitted replacement brake ducts aswell. Drives a lot nicer now with working rear shocks and new mounts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted August 24, 2014 Just started running Hawk HPS on the front... less dust than OEM it seems but I have no objective measurements. are the hawk hps ceramic based? how much did they run you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 24, 2014 Got the V8 E36 back on the road in standard Motorsport suspension spec with a silky smooth 4 speed automatic replacing the 5 speed. Goes well, now time to tidy up small things inside etc and get ready to put on the market for sale in October 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Lol ask Mike ^ funny that he posted just after you, I got them from him. Yes, they're carbon based. Not sure of retail cost for fronts but just been quoted ~$160 for rears (gulp!). Ouch just for rears!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Put new fuel pumps in my V12 E34 yesterday. Took it to work today because my van is getting fixed (again) Took my boss for a ride, and then it died. Very embarassing, as he has been interested in the project from day 1 knew straight away it was fuel lines back to front, have done the same thing once before. Swapped them over and away it goes again, happy as Larry Boring Techy bit for those interested: Basically there are two fuel pumps, one for each bank. so the DME for each bank controls its own pump, But when the hoses are back to front, it controls the pump for the other bank, so of course if one side needs a bit more gas than the other (happens more than you would think), it sends the signal to pump gas, but that gas ends up going to the other side, overfuelling/flooding it. THe DME for that bank cuts back and then ends up starving the first one that actually requesting more, of course this means a very slow peeter out and then die. (Think of it a bit like feedback from a stereo when you put microphone too close etc.) Are the pumps pwm controlled or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 Lol ask Mike ^ funny that he posted just after you, I got them from him. Yes, they're carbon based. Not sure of retail cost for fronts but just been quoted ~$160 for rears (gulp!). Thats not so bad. I got ferodo ds2500 street/track pads which retail at 440 per set. Great pads though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Found a hole Saturday in my Exhust then dropped it in for wof/service/fix today Edited August 26, 2014 by JoKer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 Did a skid. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldubs 308 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 Smashed the boot lock so I could get into it. Also ripped my exhaust to pieces coming down Mt Hutt.. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Did a skid. ask my workers bout that seeing a specialist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 ask my workers bout that seeing a specialist Miss the old girl. Clearly, I also have a soft spot for that colour. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldubs 308 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 did some recon on my exhaust and found out I did hit " THAT ROCK " coming down the Hutt so my sump is well dented. Pulled my exhaust off, muffler fell to pieces, cat is f**ked, and it has 3 different sizes of pipe aaaand a nut is rounded on my manifold.. bottom side too..looks like im in for a fun weekend =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 did some recon on my exhaust and found out I did hit " THAT ROCK " coming down the Hutt so my sump is well dented. Pulled my exhaust off, muffler fell to pieces, cat is f**ked, and it has 3 different sizes of pipe aaaand a nut is rounded on my manifold.. bottom side too.. looks like im in for a fun weekend =) pretty much every exhaust ive worked on ever 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Got a price for top radiator hose for E30 320 facelift, $92 dealer, $220 Ripco before shipping..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) pretty much every exhaust ive worked on ever haha yip Played with one of the cars in the driveway at the moment, figuring out why its not running correctly, this was an interesting find! points all look almost brand new, it is a recently replaced aftermarket cap by the looks! but rotor not been changed and failed, and the rod from the middle of the Dizzy has vanished! Edited August 27, 2014 by _Ethrty-Andy_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 ask my workers bout that ... seeing a specialist Ooooh... I see Model A's! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Got a price for top radiator hose for E30 320 facelift, $92 dealer, $220 Ripco before shipping..... Yeah - pretty common Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted August 30, 2014 Been a good day of scoring some rarities. Scored a full racing dynamics kit for an e36, Stole the under bonnet light from the 325 and put it in the m3, changed park lights to u.s spec while I was there, just need orange lamps to finish. Oh and a set of electric rear windows for a coupe! Wank factor+++ now!! Also got a new tool box and gas struts for the 325. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Off facey/ a member here. Will have to make a loom I'm guessing. Should be easy enough for a man of my skills haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic_attack 89 Report post Posted August 31, 2014 Seen those rear window mechs on the facebook page the other day. Clever, nice addition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
