Back from the dead or something.

[rampelsauce]

straight6pwr said:

you put a dryer in the trunk just for the fun of it?

this build thread just took a tumble.
 

I see what you did there.

No I'm moving to the dirty dirty (west allis) at end of the month, just so happens that I have a compact with essentially just a drivers seat.

[rampelsauce]

Been down a bit from my big move to the big city. Havent been able to make any progress due to my landlord not running the power he promised to my garage. So that's been frustrating. Sorry to anyone waiting on powder coated goods.

In progress related news, I believe I'll be placing my order to Condor this weekend for all of my bushings and etc. So that's a step in the right direction. The biggest hurdle is getting my tools and equipment to my new place. It's been pretty disheartening. Updates (with pictures) soon, I hope.

[jc43089]

Increase vigor on landlord!

[rampelsauce]

Carpets out, sparco installed! Got most of the stereo and airbag wiring out as well. I'll be trying to get a few additional things done before the E30 picnic so you guys can see some progress. 

My garage will be coming along as well, my landlord buried the conduit to run power for my equipment. So HOPEFULLY he runs it this week. @wasnt m3 is hooking me up with some old cabinets so I can build out a nicely organized space for getting this S52 out of the M3 chassis and into the compact.

[rampelsauce]

I forgot I dont have a way to hold coffee in my car. So...

Introducing the CUP HOLDER 9000! It's made out of high grade scrap hook stock, and is painstakingly fabricated over the course of 5 minutes. 

Only 3 easy payments of 19.95 + s&h.

[rampelsauce]

I've gotta give big ups to Condor Speed Shop for hooking it up. Just put in my first big order of suspension parts, and they were super helpful every step of the way. I highly recommend them not only for awesome parts but some of the best customer service.

Pictures of my big box of goodies soon!

[B C]

Condom Motorsports is always a safe bet

[rampelsauce]

B C said:

Condom Motorsports is always a safe bet 

The biggest issue with them is you loose a lot of feel with their product.

[jc43089]

rampelsauce said:

The biggest issue with them is you loose a lot of feel with their product. 

This is why I have 3 kids.

[rampelsauce]

Zomg

Heres the breakdown:

[SteelBlue]

I was thinking about doing that stud kit before I reinstalled mine. But for 35 bones I decided against it for now.

[Earl]

The ground control RSM's are one of the favorite parts I've purchased for the black car

[rampelsauce]

I have answered the age old question: Will a Honda Metropolitan fit into the back of a gutted compact?

[rampelsauce]

So been super busy (work, got married, helping other people work on stuff), but got a couple small things done on the compact. 

Removed sunroof, deleted 3rd brake light, deleted rear wiper, eliminated remaining trim pieces inside the car. 

Ideally the next big update will involve a rear subframe assembly being reinforced and having condor goodies added, but we will see.

[rampelsauce]

Forgot picture.

[REKIII]

WTF....this is a car forum, with a good percentage of guys.  We want to see a pic of the ring!!  C'mon man!!

Seriously, congrats though.  Hope all is well.

[rampelsauce]

[B C]

Assuming there was a mechanical failure, this is the universe’s way of telling you to get on with the swap already

[rampelsauce]

B C said:

Assuming there was a mechanical failure, this is the universe’s way of telling you to get on with the swap already

Indeed there was a failure. Car suddenly pinned the temp needle. I'm assuming catastrophic head gasket failure. All during my morning commute. 

The swap is scheduled for this long weekend. Anyone wanna come up to port Washington and help?

[rampelsauce]

Day 1 progress. Purchased the definitive ti swap guide for prep. Got a little wrench time in and removed the core support and other crap in front of the engine. Then, I went over by @The Full Banana and stole @gilber33 engine hoist. Then I got sleepy. Tomorrow is day 2 of the solo S52 swap (that is unless someone wants to give me a hand.)