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....and so it begins, project Turtle Farts.

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  • timmerT
    timmerT
    timmer
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    Been busy enjoying the car for the summer, but found some time tonight after work to finally tuck the bumpers...

    Still have a bit of work to do getting the front valance right up against the bumper to fill the gap, but I’m happy with it for now! 

    -Tim

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    • timmerT
      timmerT
      timmer
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      Christmas update!

      Apparently I was good this year, and Santa brought me a Riot Racing big bore throttle body, and a Red46 skid plate. 😁

      who else is ready for spring? 
       

      Have a great New Year!!

      -Timmer

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      • B
        B
        B C
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        #72

        Which tune do you have?

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        • SteelBlueS
          SteelBlueS
          SteelBlue
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          #73

          Whats the difference on the diameter of the throttle body?

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          • timmerT
            timmerT
            timmer
            wrote on last edited by
            #74

            I'm running a custom tune by Mark D'Sylva for 93 octane, the schrick cams, 7200 rpm limiter, upgraded intake, and fuel injectors.

            This throttle body is 68mm (+4mm) and supposed to flow 11% more air.  It adds a negligible amount of hp/tq, however throttle response is supposed to be vastly improved!

            https://westcoastriots.com/shop/automobile-machine/e36-e34-6-cylinder-engine-bmw-p-n-13541748105/

            I'm trying to squeak every little bit out of this S52 without a turbo, for now, lol.

            -Tim

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            • straight6pwrS
              straight6pwrS
              straight6pwr
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              #75

              its really refreshing to see an early model still being giving proper treatment. the wheel/tire/suspension fitment is spot on.

              Dan
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              • B
                B
                B C
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                #76

                There is never enough power!

                That car must rip though. Next step itbs, Megasquirt 3 and a dyno tune

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                • SteelBlueS
                  SteelBlueS
                  SteelBlue
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                  #77

                  I did not realize this had BBS LM's. Favorite wheel of all time.

                  Didn't know they made this in 4x100. 17" or 16"?

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                  • timmerT
                    timmerT
                    timmer
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                    #78

                    SteelBlue said:

                    I did not realize this had BBS LM's. Favorite wheel of all time.

                    Didn't know they made this in 4x100. 17" or 16"?

                    Thanks! They are 16’s.  I have a set of 17” ACT wheels also that look good, but the BBS’s are my favorite...

                    BC, ITB’s would be awesome!  Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor.  As it sat before the BBTB, it put down 274hp at the wheels on 93 octane. The ZF320 mates well with the 2.92 rear end too; nice easy revs on the highway with plenty of snap.  

                    You’ll have to take it for a spin next time we get together!

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                    • B
                      B
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                      #79

                      timmer said:

                       Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor.  As it sat before the BBTB, it put down 274hp at the wheels on 93 octane. The ZF320 mates well with the 2.92 rear end too; nice easy revs on the highway with plenty of snap.  

                      You’ll have to take it for a spin next time we get together!

                      😮

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                      • straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwrS
                        straight6pwr
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                        timmer said:

                        BC, ITB’s would be awesome!  Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor.  As it sat before the BBTB, it put down 274hp at the wheels on 93 octane. 

                        thats a great number! do the cams make it peaky?

                        Dan
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                        • timmerT
                          timmerT
                          timmer
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                          #81

                          Thanks! The cams are good all around.... low end torque suffers a bit, but doesn’t affect drivability at all.  The engine really wakes up above 4,000 rpms when the cams and vanos are working together 😁

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                          • GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGrey
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                            #82

                            timmer said:

                            Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor.

                            Was this guy somewhat local to the valley?

                            ...

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                            • timmerT
                              timmerT
                              timmer
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #83

                              GunMetalGrey said:

                              Was this guy somewhat local to the valley?

                              I wish, but no, it was Chicago area

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                              • timmerT
                                timmerT
                                timmer
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                                #84

                                Looking forward to the E30 picnic! 

                                The old girl just got back from the paint shop after  having the rear valance and side skirts fitted.

                                Valance is DTM. Expense, terrible fit, horrendous finish, but enough sanding, refining, and a good paint job, it turned out pretty good!  I wish there was more options for the diving board cars.

                                Side skirts are from a Ford Taurus, trimmed and fitted.  Really happy with the outcome, and super easy.

                                I also fitted a set of Konig Lace wheels I refinished in a gunmetal metallic paint.  No entirely sold on the look, I think I prefer the BBS wheels a bit more

                                Overall, I think this exactly how I wanted the car to come together...subtle with a touch of attitude.  See ya at the picnic!

                                -Timmer

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                                • SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlue
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                                  I think BBS mesh wheels would be an improvement. Car looks great.

                                  What color is it? Zinno?

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                                  • YoungCRY
                                    YoungCRY
                                    YoungCR
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                                    Paint work and fitment looks great

                                    Chris Young
                                    BMWCCA #458972
                                    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                    • timmerT
                                      timmerT
                                      timmer
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #87

                                      SteelBlue said:

                                      I think BBS mesh wheels would be an improvement. Car looks great.

                                      What color is it? Zinno?

                                       I’ll take a pic with the BBS wheel and take it to a vote!

                                      Yep, Zinno... although the respray is a touch darker

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                                      • timmerT
                                        timmerT
                                        timmer
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                                        Comparison photos, 17” Konig vs 16” BBS.... what does everyone think? 

                                        I think if I had shadowline trim, the Konig’s would look better...

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                                        • SteelBlueS
                                          SteelBlueS
                                          SteelBlue
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                                          BBS by a mile. LMs have been my long standing favorite aftermarket wheel since NFS Underground.

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