Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)
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The M3 is in the garage on a jack stand awaiting a new passenger caliper or a front BBK to replace the frozen caliper. I'd like to do the BBK route but sourcing a used set seems like it will take some time so Concours here I come!
Pic to come.
Now the real test. Daily the E30!! Kind of excited, not going to lie. My first appointment today is with a job relocation via Johnson Controls and I guess the guy is originally from Germany. Will the E30 do the selling for me?? We shall see.
@DrLeadFoot
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Exciting!
Are those the flares that Kamotors is selling and if so what "size" are they? They look real good.
How much did you remove off the wheel arches, maybe an inch or two?AAAAAND
Do you have offset front lower control arm bushings / do you have low speed rubbing issues on u-turns like I do?
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Exciting!
Are those the flares that Kamotors is selling and if so what "size" are they? They look real good.
How much did you remove off the wheel arches, maybe an inch or two?
AAAAAND
Do you have offset front lower control arm bushings / do you have low speed rubbing issues on u-turns like I do?
They are the Ultrawides from Kamotors.
I cut a good amount and still need to cut some more on the rears. I'll try and find a pic.
I think they are offset. They are green! I don't rub with 215s and 18mm spacers but I'm damn close.
@DrLeadFoot
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My fenders were fiberglassed out so this wouldn't be an exact template.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Out of curiosity, how did you end up finishing the edges of the sheet metal you cut out? Also, didn't you have a Wilwood BBK on there already?
I glued the inner and outer sheet metal together using industrial strength glue and riveted it shut.
I do have a Wilwood BBK on the e30 that I just ordered new rotors and hawk hps pads for.
The BBK I'm hunting down now is for the e46 M3.
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@DrLeadFoot
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I'm not sure if it was mentioned, but what kind of lip/splitter is that? I really like the look
I got it off a dude on r3vlimited. $78 if I remember correctly.
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@DrLeadFoot
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I got it off a dude on r3vlimited. $78 if I remember correctly.
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Thanks!
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i am perfectly alright with this thread becoming a pictures-only thread of your car.
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i am perfectly alright with this thread becoming a pictures-only thread of your car.
I'll let them do the talking. Haha
Getting in the garage soon. Update coming.
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@DrLeadFoot
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I did a practice tap on my old valve cover and it turned out to be pretty easy and not nerve racking. I was nervous about how much metal would be left after the tapping but I think we'll be good!
I also scuffed up my rain rails to prep them for painting.
This is what Rat has been up to. Installing a $5000 inverter from a yacht into the barn that he got for free.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Update: Tuesday the e30 will go on jack-stands as soon as I get the new passenger caliper and rear brakes on the M3.
E30 to do list:
-I think I have sourced a drive-shaft that I will install.
-My PLX wideband brain just arrived back from warranty work. Throwing that in.
-Oil pressure sensor back light and signal wire.
-CCV
-Pull valve cover
-Tap
-Die grind port for more flow.
-Change trans fluid
-Top off diff fluid and RTV seal speed sensor.
-RTV seal ICV connector and brace hoses underneath intake manifold somehow.
-Replace Wilwood rotors and front pads.
-Bleed front brakes.
-Move BOV to brake booster vacuum. Going to T into that.
-Install fuel pressure regulator.
And that's it!!
@DrLeadFoot
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I got the rack on and scooped up my old exhaust.
Go Pack Go!!!
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@DrLeadFoot
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Heat cracks.
Time to port and tap!
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