Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)

[DrLeadFoot]

straight6pwr said:

10 to 1 odds he couldnt get the locking strip to lock into the channel. its really a pain in the ass, even with the correct tool.

This!  I did not have the right tool.  Holy hell it was a pain! If I used the original gasket it would have been a lot easier. 

Jdesign said:

What was the issue? Also I never noticed until now that you have an M3 antenna on your car.

Previous owner did an antenna delete and popped the M3 one on.  Love the look!

[Jdesign]

DrLeadFoot said:

This!  I did not have the right tool.  Holy hell it was a pain! If I used the original gasket it would have been a lot easier. 

Previous owner did an antenna delete and popped the M3 one on.  Love the look!

Nice, I like it too! I always was a fan of the Fuba style antennas

[DrLeadFoot]

Drove it for the first time with the new windshield today.  Such a great feeling!!!

[GunMetalGrey]

New glass is so awesome to look through!

[DrLeadFoot]

Oil and filter change! 

Put some miles on today.  Hopefully will have 1 or 2 more days of fun until it goes away until winter.  

[straight6pwr]

livin' that bezel delete life. its all about the ounces.

[gilber33]

DrLeadFoot said:

Oil and filter change! 

Put some miles on today.  Hopefully will have 1 or 2 more days of fun until it goes away until winter.  

Did you set the miles to zero on the cluster?

[DrLeadFoot]

gilber33 said:

Did you set the miles to zero on the cluster? 

@e30dad on Instagram did the cluster and zeroed out the milage.  The odometer does stick sometimes so the milage isn't 100% correct.   Probably should be around 4k.

[gilber33]

DrLeadFoot said:

@e30dad on Instagram did the cluster and zeroed out the milage.  The odometer does stick sometimes so the milage isn't 100% correct.   Probably should be around 4k.

When I took apart mine to do the garages I wanted to set the miles to zero very badly to reflect the new engine and my time with the car. But it seemed like it was more work than it was worth.

[KaiserRolls]

[DrLeadFoot]

KaiserRolls said:

Just can't let go of what once was.  Using it for a vacuum gauge at the moment but maybe next year. 

We are saving for a house so going to hold off on winter projects and just focus on getting the wagon closer to perfect.

[DrLeadFoot]

So much LEAD!!

[straight6pwr]

earning that nickname, one main bearing at a time.

[DrLeadFoot]

straight6pwr said:

earning that nickname, one main bearing at a time. 

110 octane!!  The smell alone is worth the lead poisoning.

[Jdesign]

DrLeadFoot said:

110 octane!!  The smell alone is worth the lead poisoning.

I couldnt agree more

[DrLeadFoot]

E30 is back from storage!  Running strong 

[KaiserRolls]

Looks period correct, gas price-wise

[YoungCR]

ready to tear up the empty streets

[DrLeadFoot]

2 of the most recent customers to eat at Gapplebees.

[DrLeadFoot]

The T56 that I had in the car started popping out of 3rd gear & reverse and grinding going into 3rd.  Time for a new trans!

RPM transmission level VI was ordered and, while I'm in there, I popped in a Monster dual clutch in case I wanted to add more power.  Should be good up to 700hp/to.

Also got a bolt in roll cage from Mitch.  (Thanks for delivery relay, Mitch & TJ!)  Powder coated it gloss black and bolted it in.

Nitto NT01 rear tires mounted as well.  255s.