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The One That Didn't Get Away [100K Mile E30 325is]

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  • B
    B
    B C
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    #157

    Its so easy to replace the timing belt, I would just do it for peace of mind. 
    Gates racing isn’t really a necessity. A fresh Conti-tech and new tensioner every 4 years is all she needs

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    • P_RoloffP
      P_RoloffP
      P_Roloff
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      #158

      I second that. It’s not worth the risk of blowing the motor if it lets go. Also, might want to get to that fan clutch before it grenades, I’ve seen some gnarly pictures of ones where the fan let go, not pretty.

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      • SteelBlueS
        SteelBlueS
        SteelBlue
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        #159

        P_Roloff said:

        I second that. It’s not worth the risk of blowing the motor if it lets go. Also, might want to get to that fan clutch before it grenades, I’ve seen some gnarly pictures of ones where the fan let go, not pretty. 

        I’ve already purchased, should be here in a couple of days.

        I’ll keep that in mind for the timing belt.

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        • B
          B
          B C
          wrote on last edited by
          #160

          https://youtu.be/HD2QZk9p_cw

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          • SteelBlueS
            SteelBlueS
            SteelBlue
            wrote on last edited by
            #161

            B C said:

            https://youtu.be/HD2QZk9p_cw

            image.jpeg

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            • SteelBlueS
              SteelBlueS
              SteelBlue
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              #162

              Some pictures from last night. Not completely satisfied with these, need to do some more playing around with night shooting, car angle, camera angle, etc. Going to be doing a lot more experimenting in this location though. Ton of different lighting levels and background options to work with, just didn't have a ton of time.

              This lighting really tells all in terms of your paint quality. This thing needs a paint correction badly.

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              • GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGrey
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                #163

                Shit that thing is clean

                ...

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                • SteelBlueS
                  SteelBlueS
                  SteelBlue
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                  #164

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                  • m42b32M
                    m42b32M
                    m42b32
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #165

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                    1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                    • KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRolls
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                      #166

                      m42b32 said:

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                      • GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGreyG
                        GunMetalGrey
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                        #167

                        Some RS 069's eh?

                        Edit: 0-6-9, she's so fine ...... go low, go low, go low

                        ...

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                        • SteelBlueS
                          SteelBlueS
                          SteelBlue
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #168

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                          New wheels. E39/E38 Style 5's. 16x8, 23ET. Will be running 4x100 to 5x120 42 Draft Designs adapters. Wheels will be wrapped in 205/45/16 Kuhmo Ecsta PS31.

                          Tires on these are in almost new condition, so will have those dismounted and will sell them. Should be close to breaking even on what I paid for the wheels and tires. 

                          Old wheels will be posted for sale shortly. Took them off the car and put the stock wheels back. I kind of dig this look.

                          IMG7497.jpg

                          When my buddy who runs a wrap business has space in his schedule, I'm going to have him wrap the window trim black. Think it will really change the look of the car. And then can always go back to the chrome if I can my mind.

                          My fan issue was actually not with my clutch fan. Turns out the resistor(I assume)is "stuck" open on my auxiliary fan, so it is just always running. Not nearly as concerning, but would still like to fix the issue. I've seen there's something like changing a relay or fuse of the fog-lights to the one for the fan and that by passes? I don't know, I'll likely just get a new resistor.

                          Got my small maintenance parts package as well. New VCG, rocker shaft cover plug, crankcase breather hose, air filter, spark plugs, and a clutch for the fan. Will start this probably throughout the week.

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                          • SteelBlueS
                            SteelBlueS
                            SteelBlue
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #169

                            Can feel how much lighter these wheels are than the old ones. I knew the difference between light and heavy wheels, but now I've felt the difference.

                            Really kind of liking the 14" look.

                            5000745967692b6f0e3cak.jpgWalsh Residence by Eric, on Flickr

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
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                              #170

                              Buy some flow formed wheels, will make those 14s feel like they’re made out of lead lol

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                              • suspencefulS
                                suspencefulS
                                suspenceful
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #171

                                I must be a n00b because those stock wheels look just like the Style 5's you bought, lol.

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                                • SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlueS
                                  SteelBlue
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #172

                                  suspenceful said:

                                  I must be a n00b because those stock wheels look just like the Style 5's you bought, lol.

                                  They’re pretty much exactly the same except for the center waffles. These have the hex, other wheels have more of a flush center. Also the dimensions of the wheels.

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                                  • SteelBlueS
                                    SteelBlueS
                                    SteelBlue
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                                    #173

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                                    It is known.

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #174

                                      SteelBlue said:

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                                      E6F3BC4B-564B-415C-84A5-CAEBD7E50560.jpeg

                                      It is known.

                                      https://www.twinperformanceengineering.com/product-page/e30-filler-plate

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                                      • SteelBlueS
                                        SteelBlueS
                                        SteelBlue
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #175

                                        KaiserRolls said:

                                        https://www.twinperformanceengineering.com/product-page/e30-filler-plate

                                        I had looked at these, but for $65? The plugs cost me $2

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                                        • B
                                          B
                                          B C
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #176

                                          the plugs work for me and thats whats important

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