Lewis91 114 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Dragged it out of the garage for a super quick hose/dry down. Mrs thinks I'm crazy coz I do it once a week, she ain't seen the dust my little garage covers the car in haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Covered the front of the F30 in dead insects, driving to and from Napier over the long week-end. Boy do those bugs get attracted to the adaptive LED headlights at night. Extra note: the front of an F30 is a real bitch to clean dead bugs out of, so many nooks and crannies that they get caught in, where it's hard to get a sponge or brush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Hardwired the Valentine One into the E30. 'How to' to come! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 117 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Threw the front calipers on to give me some motivation. Car needs a visit to the Dr, it's caught more STDs. (Before I get slammed yes it's on upside down, was just mocking it up.) Mmmm bbk :wub: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 117 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 GReddy make them, then Std chuck a graphic on them. I just think of them as GReddy and it puts my mind at ease. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Got my block and Pistons and rods back from the engine guy. Will give me something to do over the long weekend if I can get my cams and other bits and pieces from a mate of mine. Big thanks to ray and Sam at Hellbm for sorting me out a timing cover and dropping it off at the engine shop, mega service as always. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1041 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Installed my angel eyes finally after having them sitting at my shop for 4 months. Lol looks way different. Also took off my front bumper and realigned the mounting tabs on the vehicle. Me thinks the mrs won't be driving this much anymore hahaha Its really simple to do also. If anyone needs theirs done pm me. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Finished my manual conversion, put the E30 back on the ground and enjoyed a 5th cog. then proceeded to valet it.. what a difference. Progress post to come in project thread later in the week 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyH00ker 30 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 All prepped for LEADFOOT Festival - ATB diff installed (promise I'll remove it before our next BMWRDS E30 series round at Puke) - new Hawkes up front - bled brakes, top up fluid - power steering belt reinstalled - spanner check - car packed including period clothing 80's were still in wardrobe) Come and support the BMWs @ Hahei for Waitangi Weekend.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 540 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 ^^^^^^^^ Picture at leadfoot or it didn't happen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyH00ker 30 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 ^^^^^^^^ Picture at leadfoot or it didn't happen. Will do Neal.. check the link above to drivers & cars for 2015, quite a few BMW's .. Friday practice will be WET ! (tree magnets may be activated) Saturday & Sunday forecast is fine weather 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Replaced the fan clutch with a brand new one after trying 2 used parts. No more sitting in traffic with my heaters on full blast this summer!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1041 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Today I picked up the car and got a wheel alignment. And that's because I dropped it off at SJ's (EUROHO's) shop, Apex Auto on Porana Road to have the following done: New Eibach springs New Eibach sway bars Rear trailing arm bushing reinforcements welded in Rear sway bar mount reinforcements welded in It hasn't settled in yet but I'm already delighted with the results. And the service was second to none, it's a pleasure to have enthusiasts work on my car as many of you know and he's crazy local. Getting text updates throughout the day and finding a massive catalog of photo's had been taken made my day. But to read more and see more you'll need to check out my PLOG thread (although that will only be updated later, I'm about to head out). What a pleasure to work on such a well maintained and extremely cared for vehicle Dave. Love your car man. Hope the springs settle soon. Loving your set up 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 now all thats left is wheel refurb!!!! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 started on the 5spd manual swap on the old 635csi anyone want a good zf 4hp22eh auto trans ?? also replaced the tool tray with a nicer one and seom newer looking tools (from a sa e30 kit) also managed to get some koni adjustables and lower springs for it got some seat adaptor plates made up for the e46 coupe seats , along with the rest of a black interior to go into it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 wow the new tool kit made a huge difference!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 What a pleasure to work on such a well maintained and extremely cared for vehicle Dave. Love your car man. Hope the springs settle soon. Loving your set up Don't want to sound like a troll or anything as i'm no spring expert but do springs actually 'settle' ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1041 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Don't want to sound like a troll or anything as i'm no spring expert but do springs actually 'settle' ? Yeah man they do after a while driving. They do seem to go lower just a fraction because the vehicles body weight compresses them ever so slighty. Under load they are always that much lower than with no load. Its like a breaking in period so to speak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSB 282 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 got bimmer back from the shop today, so many claims to be made - god bless warranty haha but no longer one-eyed weiner hahaha angel eye fixed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1041 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Washed it and took some pics. Looks brilliant Dave. It was pretty clean though the other day mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Having a coffee, Dave the car is lookinnn good. Half way through installing my con rod bearings. I can see the light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted February 14, 2015 Washed it and took some pics. Wow it's clean! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted February 14, 2015 Washed it.Didn't take pics. Thought about getting some ACS 17x8 rims. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted February 14, 2015 Don't think, do. Hmm. et38, too. Not quite perfect for an E46, but could work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted February 14, 2015 Whacked the snot out of the petrol tank on the race car, trying to get the dent out of the bottom of it. Piece of wood through the pump/filler hole in the top, seemed to work a bit. Those fumes though... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
