jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 11, 2014 Do you mean the bush #15 in this diagram? The centre tie rod (#9) and Pitman arm (#10) are both new. I've checked the swivel joint on the steering column and it seems fine and there doesn't seem to be any play in the steering box, though there is definitely a wee bit of play in the column which I suspect is the worn bush I mentioned earlier where the column goes through the firewall but not sure it would be responsible for the violent shudder over bumps. Probably shocks and possibly one or two bushes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1286 Report post Posted November 11, 2014 yes part 15.. yes stuffed shocks will cause it to shudder too , I have same issue in my e34 540iT at the moment getting swapped out as we speak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 Still no sign of the new shocks so have been continuing work on getting the engine bay straight. Painted the air boxes a couple of days ago using Krylon Fusion paint (which is awesome and physically bonds to plastic so it won't peel). Came out well. This is what it looked like when I bought it... And now... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 Going to try out the Krylon paint on the washer tanks next... Get rid of that ugly yellowing plastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 where does one acquire this.. 'krylon' paint? looks very neat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Only stockist I've found in NZ is http://www.hollywoodprops.co.nz/expendables/paint-spray-cans/. Make sure you get Krylon Fusion if you're painting plastic as it actually bonds with the plastic. Edited November 12, 2014 by jeffbebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 oh wow, love what you have done with the engine bay. Looks a billion times better. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 could i use this to spray paint my phone's plastic chrome trim? just a thought.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 Nice work on the engine bay make over! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 12, 2014 could i use this to spray paint my phone's plastic chrome trim? just a thought.... I think the chrome finish would act as a barrier between the paint and the plastic. Don't think the paint would bond with the chrome finish just as normal paint will not adhere properly. Sand the chrome off and it would work. Or just leave it... It's only a phone! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted November 13, 2014 Is it heat resistant that paint?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 13, 2014 It'll withstand any temps that the plastic you're painting will withstand. It's not suitable for metal and I'll be using high heat paint for the manifolds and valve cover (as I did for the engine cover, though, in hindsight, that was probably unnecessary and would have been way less hassle with Kyrlon). May redo it at some point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted November 13, 2014 LUSH nothing better than a clean engine bay!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Next project (well, one of many on the go) is the CSi kit. Test fitted the rear diffuser last night and that's going to be fine with a bit of sanding, etc. I've picked up a cheap genuine front spoiler which just needs some minor repairs and a repaint. Once painted and fitted the car should go from this: To this: The mirrors will be a bit harder work. I have a set of cheap E36 M3 mirrors and some of Thomas Engl's adapter plates. His plates are cast metal of the original E31 plate, so I'll need to hollow out the adapter so I can fit the plates (the bits with screws in them) from the E36 mirrors that hold that the actual mirror clips into. Haven't sussed out how I'll fix them yet... Could tap for screws but wonder whether some small bolts might work better. Engl's ones are unfinished too so will need a fair bit of sanding... Will still work out way cheaper than a set of OE ones. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Your car is coming together really well, Jooles! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks Tristan... Still a few major headaches but she's getting there and went well on the track last weekend. Despite brakes and suspension that need some work! Can't wait til she's handling properly once more. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Those mirrors will make a nice difference. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Big thanks to James (Boowhup) who - in the spirit of the Bimmersport community - loaned me a set of BBS RCs despite never meeting me before. So my M pars have gone off for refurb and the car is going to sit on these for a few days: Also, been trying to get the rear diffuser sorted. Oddly the car has been pre-drilled for the M-tech diffuser but it seems that it is at the wrong height as the diffuser is angled slightly oddly. Will sort in the next week or two. Also discovered the spare wheel is from a totally different car (judging by the centre bore I'd guess an E39) and won't fit without a hubcentric ring, so will probably just look for a correct size spare. You can see the PO's paint job didn't get below the carpet line... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 What bore do e31's use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Same as most bimmers, except the E39, 72.6mm. Not sure why they decided to use a different centre bore on the E39. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Those BBS are definitely to my taste! (y) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arma 134 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 Those BBS are definitely to my taste! (y) I agree. I reckon they look awesome on the car :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1560 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Great wheels and I'm very grateful for the loan but I wouldn't pick them for the 8. 8er wheels look best with a decent wide lip IMO. Edited November 24, 2014 by jeffbebe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 What no cement blocks ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted November 24, 2014 That's herne bay...saved for astons. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
