FuturisticConcept Art BMW E36 with a V8 on a bottom dollar budget

[Jdesign]

patsbimmer1 said:

#staypositivecambergang

I have yet to actually adjust the lower control arms, which is funny, because before there was negative camber (only like 1-2 degrees) but that just shows you how much the geometry changes in the travel of the suspension. Im also afraid that as I add camber it might make my rubbing/ interference issue with 31" tires worse. Fingers crossed for "self clearancing" videos.

[patsbimmer1]

In all honesty positive camber is probably a better driving experience in that car with those tires on it to make it a little less effort to turn.  It just looks like an 80's pick up truck alignment lol.

[jc43089]

Love it!  Also just saw your stickers, very appropriate.

[HipMF]

This is the kind of stupidity I can really get behind. Well done.Can't wait to see what's next. Flares?

[HipMF]

Or, on a more serious note:

[SteelBlue]

Your spacers reminded me of something:

[Jdesign]

I havent posted on this site in awhile but I did manage to go out and about with this thing. It drives really well surprisingly with the big wheels and welded diff. I even managed to (painfully) drive it to Milwaukee and back. I will need to add some clearance to the rear quarters yet again as it rubs when the suspension is compressed hard in the rear. 

I would also like to add that it still does massive burnouts with the big wheels.

[YoungCR]

love it! sports the wheel poke better than a bro truck

[HipMF]

Can't imagine the number of strange looks/people taking picture while driving something like that to Milwaukee.

Jdesign said:

I even managed to (painfully) drive it to Milwaukee and back.

Curious... what's the painful part? Rub? Steering wobble? What's this thing like to drive?

[Jdesign]

HipMF said:

Can't imagine the number of strange looks/people taking picture while driving something like that to Milwaukee.

Curious... what's the painful part? Rub? Steering wobble? What's this thing like to drive?

Surprisingly it drives straight and true with no noticeable shaking. I got it up to 90+ and it was fine. The painful part is that although it’s lifted, the suspension is very stiff and the race seat that’s in it is not comfortable for long journeys as half the padding is missing. Better seats would make it much more enjoyable to drive.

[Jdesign]

Im still chasing the heat issue. Originally I replaced the cabin filter which had 10lbs of leaves and debris smashed into it. That somewhat fixed the heat, but I still have weak heat to the dash vents. I have a new heater valve in hopes that fixes my problem. The other thing it might be is the heater core which I plan to flush when I do the valve.

[Jdesign]

Replaced the heater valve and flushed the heater core last night. It really needed it. 
 

It took a few buckets to finally get some clear water. 

After all this work, it seems like the heat is much better, but the flap door for the dash vents must be the issue. I get strong defrost and floor air, but not mid level. It sounds like the air is hitting something rather than flowing through. Might have to pull the dash apart. 
 

One last thing is I painted the wheels. It’s been bothering me because they looked so trashy. I must say the black isn’t dirty enough yet, but it looks a lot better.

[jc43089]

The flaps are operated by stepper motors.  On my '93 I have had issues with intermittently the mid level ones won't open.  The sound changes to a sound like the fan is blocked and whistling.  I haven't tried fixing it though, but I imagine either the stepper has an issue or linkage is sticking.

[Jdesign]

jc43089 said:

The flaps are operated by stepper motors.  On my '93 I have had issues with intermittently the mid level ones won't open.  The sound changes to a sound like the fan is blocked and whistling.  I haven't tried fixing it though, but I imagine either the stepper has an issue or linkage is sticking.

YUP that's exactly what's going on. Ive watched the linkage and it all seems to move as its intended to.  At this point im not sure what's the best (cheapest) option. I might just replace the steppers with manual levers or something stupid. I just want to fix it quick and easy.

[Jdesign]

Welp I removed the steppers and just fixed the doors into my desired location. I officially have heat. I can still control the temp and all the vents so it might just stay this way. 

Driving it around nice and toasty. 

[YoungCR]

seeing that in a apartment basement garage makes me smile

[B C]

Please tell me this is the winter daily driver.

i’d love to see some old-timer get utterly confused about what kind of car it is by the sensory overload they would receive.

[Jdesign]

B C said:

Please tell me this is the winter daily driver.

i’d love to see some old-timer get utterly confused about what kind of car it is by the sensory overload they would receive.

The looks I get are hilarious. I will daily it as much as I can, although its kind a pain in the ass getting in and out of a fixed back race seat. Maneuvering around the target parking lot is also very obnoxious.

[Jdesign]

White knuckle riot in the snow. Traction is limited with these old mud tires, and a welded diff makes almost any throttle input spin the tires. 
I will be sure to post here when I end up stuck in a ditch .

[Nick_08]

This is a badass machine you've built here. It's gotta be fun to drive around. Can't imagine the looks/comments you get.