HaNs 226 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Plan is to tidy this up and getting it looking decent, picked up the car for cheap with no WOF. 96 spec M Sport auto Things to be done..in no particular order Window rubbers Front Rear Rear 1/3's Door handle rubbers Oil filter and oilBrake padsSkim rotors (will check them)Front tyresP/S pump rebuild and belt (might just be fluid)Rain tray above wiper motorsCabin filterFront bushesClean engineRear bushes, camber adjustmentManual conversion and LSD if the car doesnt have oneCoil oversRotiform NUEDrivers window regulator JC Sport Line M3 CSl boot lidRetrim door cards Vanos rebuild ECU remap Then maybe forced induction, VF with a 8 PSI pulley and WMI Edited September 23, 2013 by HaNs 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 Very nice Hans, this will make for a great project. At least you were wise and got a M sport kitted model, one of my main regrets! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks too me! haha looks pretty nice =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 so much for just daily driving it! also get these instead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Nice one Hans. Think it needs a crazy turbo and manual conversion! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 so much for just daily driving it! also get these instead Daily once the A3 sells. Going 9.5" wide NUE's. Thinking the same colour as these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 Nice one Hans. Think it needs a crazy turbo and manual conversion! Manual is top of the list! Once my A3 sells. Have been looking at turbo kits, only real option is a custom top mount turbo manifold. Would be easy to get a decent and well priced manifold if the steering rack wasnt on the way! If i go FI id say it will be supercharged unless i win lotto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarinD 8 Report post Posted September 25, 2013 Looking forward to this taking shape! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Front bushes done. 4.8L of oil removed, put back in 6.5... P/S topped up Next up front brakes and front tyres. Then off for a WOF Sounds like there is a vac leak under the intake manifold? When you give it throttle it seems to go away. Should it sound like that or is something poked? It seems to idle fine. Looks to be a bit of play in the P/S rack also...another thing for the list... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted September 29, 2013 if there is a vac leak it will run like arse all the time, its probably just air wizzing through a one way valve or something Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Removing body trims to clean behind them and treat them, going to try trim treatment first. If that doesnt last i will use black bumper paint. Have tried linseed oil in the past but found it goes patchy after a month or so in the weather. Need a good wash behinds its ears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Pulled out OBC and did the LCD fix...but it seems my issue is the blown LED's. Will head to jaycar and try and find some wedge LED's i can modify to work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Dirty! Treating the trims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Weight loss Found this perished hose under the intake manifold, went from some canister to the sump. Only happened to find it due to it leaving a large pile of oil on the driveway. Cut it shorter for the time being, will get some new hose later in the week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Could save a couple more grams by removing that M3 badge too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Could save a couple more grams by removing that M3 badge too Haha, yeh that will come off. Might do that today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) what are you using to treat the trims is it a dye or lollies? Edited October 2, 2013 by robhasae30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 what are you using to treat the trims is it a dye or lollies? Meguiars Gold Class trim detailer http://www.meguiars.co.nz/G10810/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Bit of rust on the front of the sun roof, will get media blasted where the rust is and primer it tomorrow. New tyres are on, ICS valve and throttle body cleaned this arvo. Off for new discs, pads and a WOF tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 i have a replacement silver roof panel if you need Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 i have a replacement silver roof panel if you need Its just surface so should be fine, if not i will give you a yell. Will see you when i need my manual box also. Looks like the passangers side engine mount needs to be done also haha Might give the saggy glove box a shot tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 New front and rear brakes done. Roof blasted, will paint tonight. Next up rocker cover gasket, PS flush and maybe a new pump if it doesnt become quiet. Got any spares brent? Then rack ends... Thinking about rear diffs for when i go manual, would like a LSD of some sort. What ratio would suit the car? 3.15? Best to just grab a M3 diff(seem to be $900 on trademe)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 yes have most parts. m3 diff wont fit your driveshaft or axles , might as well buy a cheaper med lsd diff from a e30 e28 e24 e34 etc then swap parts around Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 yes have most parts. m3 diff wont fit your driveshaft or axles , might as well buy a cheaper med lsd diff from a e30 e28 e24 e34 etc then swap parts around So chuck internals like this in my diff? http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E30-Differential-3-25-Ratio-Ring-Pinion-Set-LSD-Medium-188mm-E28-E34-E36-/221290807220?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3385f5bfb4&vxp=mtr Then say a OBX lsd? Not up to play with dif rebuilds...yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 Easiest to start with a 3,15 open & jam a limited slip center in. Teardown is easy & as long as you use the same shims in the same place they came from it works fine. Just best to confirm lash with some paste to be 100% confident. Throw the open center back into the donor diff & make back a little of your expenses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
