kulgan 1042 Report post Posted December 30, 2016 Hooray. Cant wait to see it on the road Eli. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 Fixed the rear exhaust hanger, still rattles occasionally but isn't going to fall off. Put in a new ignition switch, no more starting it with a screw driver. And... hopefully taking it for a WOF tomorrow morning. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 I'd wish you luck, but you've been working on it so long surely it's perfect? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 19 minutes ago, huff3r said: I'd wish you luck, but you've been working on it so long surely it's perfect? From a test drive it seems fine, but compared to a WOF man my eye is untrained as to failable things. I think it should pass, but I can only wait and see Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) Took it for a WOF yesterday. And... it only failed on the speed rating of the rears tyres being different So quite pleased it's an easy fix Edited January 5, 2017 by eliongater spelling 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3342 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 great news! amidst all the important jobs you have on the go, do make sure you have rego (part of WoF check, I think), and your Insurance sorted. Your parental units will be very pleased to see one of your driveway sculptures mobile, and proud of you for seeing this through and getting it mobile. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 44 minutes ago, Olaf said: great news! amidst all the important jobs you have on the go, do make sure you have rego (part of WoF check, I think), and your Insurance sorted. Your parental units will be very pleased to see one of your driveway sculptures mobile, and proud of you for seeing this through and getting it mobile. Can't get Rego without Wof. Seems like the wrong way round to me, but thats how it's done. I'm sure he'll be all over it once he gets his WoF though! Also congrats Elijah, not a WoF yet, but pretty much is! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 Thanks guys. Insurance is going to be sorted ASAP, and yes REG immediately after WOF. Still confuses me why you need a WOF first. Yep, both my parents and the neighbour are pleased (and secretly proud) to see it move Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3342 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 I reckon a discrete laser-cut decal on your rear window would be the go. "/// former driveway sculpture" in an appropriately BMW font Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 19 minutes ago, Olaf said: I reckon a discrete laser-cut decal on your rear window would be the go. "/// former driveway sculpture" in an appropriately BMW font Any tips on where to get that done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3342 Report post Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) I was thinking about buying a vinyl cutter on TM, but figured i) I'm not a signwriter, and, ii)I have unfinished projects already so having such a device taking up shelf space doesn't work for me. Sorry, can't help! PS: how'd you go with finding suitable rubber? Edited January 6, 2017 by Olaf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted January 10, 2017 cool so next time you come over you can actually come up the drive since you won't be arriving in Kim Jung-Uns finest chariot 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 Got a WOF, REG and insurance 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3342 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 woohoo! awesome. straight into the m535i now... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 15, 2017 13 hours ago, Olaf said: woohoo! awesome. straight into the m535i now... Haha, a few little niggles to sort, drive it, and then onto the m535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 Before and after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skidz 197 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 So, Eli, we are all waiting to see this running! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 8:53 AM, skidz said: So, Eli, we are all waiting to see this running! You've seen it now Though I suspect I might be needing a new/fixed gearbox, since as well as not going into 5th it makes some nasty noises under load. Time to start trawling and ring Kayne Barrie... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Also replaced the broken tail light and gasket Edited February 1, 2017 by eliongater 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted February 14, 2017 Washed it, new spark plugs and did my first valve adjustment. Sounds much nicer, apart from the gearbox, though Dad and I suspect there might be a dodgy bearing in the engine :/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3342 Report post Posted February 14, 2017 good on yer! is it a main or a big end? any news on a gearbox? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted February 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Olaf said: good on yer! is it a main or a big end? any news on a gearbox? Not sure, should be easier to tell when there's less rattling from the gearbox. Yes actually, managed to find a local one, problem is it's in a mates car, so I found him the correct gearbox for his car and in return I get his gearbox (which since it's in a car I could test beforehand), everyone wins. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3342 Report post Posted February 14, 2017 Result! You getting it in before Sunday? Or need a ride instead? Can drop you home afterwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted March 26, 2017 Swapped out the gearbox, front sway bar links, intake filter, rubber shift boot, rocker cover breather hose and intake elbow. Next weekend is a proper clean, oil change and maybe installing the LSD. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3342 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 you did that on Sunday afternoon after getting home from the Roadie? awesome! How's the new gearbox? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
