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

[straight6pwr]

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

[B C]

There is never enough power!

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

[SteelBlue]

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"?

[timmer]

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!

[B C]

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!

[straight6pwr]

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?

[timmer]

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

[GunMetalGrey]

timmer said:

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

Was this guy somewhat local to the valley?

[timmer]

GunMetalGrey said:

Was this guy somewhat local to the valley?

I wish, but no, it was Chicago area

[timmer]

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

[SteelBlue]

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

What color is it? Zinno?

[YoungCR]

Paint work and fitment looks great

[timmer]

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

[timmer]

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

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

[SteelBlue]

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

[Partiallypurple]

The LM's look great.

[suspenceful]

LM's hands down.

[KaiserRolls]

LMs

[Rekpoint]

LAMAS

lms

[timmer]

Winter update!  Is it spring yet??

Thanks to @KaiserRolls for hooking me up and giving me a project to help pass the time!  This should help bring the old girl to the next level!  

Once I tear into her, I’ll post some pics of the 35 year old suspension parts coming out...

-Timmer