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My name is Earl, and I have a Stainless Steel bolt fetish =)

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  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #1036

    No real update.

    I didn't get out to the shop this weekend. My buddy Kyle will hopefully be out this weekend to put in more time on the bay.

    I have a pending order on ECS for the tensioner plug and washer, as well as all new bolts for the front suspension. I am trying to replace almost every bolt with a new one for peace of mind. When I did the rear suspension I didn't really care all that much. Now I feel like rusty hardware was half-assing it and I feel like ripping it back out to replace all of that as well.

    I have also been thinking about my rear shock mounts. I have some decently new e46 m3 convertible mounts installed now, but I didn't have new washers, nuts, and gaskets when I put them in. I have been thinking about doing the GC tall RSM's to gain some dampening in the rear, but I think that would limit my airing up height due to the Mustang shocks already being really short.

    I am also hearing about Camaro rear shocks lately and am wondering how they compare length wise and stiffness wise to the mustang shocks. Does anybody have any info on this?

    museum sig 2earl.jpg

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    • DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFootD
      DrLeadFoot
      wrote on last edited by
      #1037

      I'm all ears on the America muscle shock info. I'm in the market for some rears.

      Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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           @DrLeadFoot

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      • EarlE
        EarlE
        Earl
        wrote on last edited by
        #1038

        Here is a Bilstein HD compared to the 97 Mustang GT shock.

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        If someone can find a comparison pictrue for the camaro rears that would be great. I am not having any luck.

        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
          wrote on last edited by
          #1039

          Found this: http://grippysgarage.com/2011/09/03/camaro-shock/

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          They look either the same or maybe a hair longer than the Mustang shocks, but they do have cheap adjustable dampening shocks available.

          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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          • EarlE
            EarlE
            Earl
            wrote on last edited by
            #1040

            Currently I have these molding badges

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            I have never been a huge fan of them since my car isn't an ///M car.

            However, I have always been a huge fan of these

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            Since I have ///M parts this seems more fitting and looks a little nicer.

            Thoughts?

            museum sig 2earl.jpg

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            • jc43089J
              jc43089J
              jc43089
              wrote on last edited by
              #1041

              Better for sure, also what about the motorsport ones?  They are my favorite.

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              2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
              3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
              '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

              '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

              '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
              '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
              '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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              • EarlE
                EarlE
                Earl
                wrote on last edited by
                #1042

                Those are nice too. I like the M-technic ones a little more. If I really wanted to get something to reflect what my car has become, I could get Clubsport badges=)

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                museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                • R
                  R
                  REKIII
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #1043

                  I don't like the colors on the M technic....however I agree with you not wanting to pose as an M.

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                  • YoungCRY
                    YoungCRY
                    YoungCR
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #1044

                    M Technic all the way!

                    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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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1045

                      Not a ton done this weekend. 

                      Saturday I went out to the shop and threw my front subframe and sway bar in the trunk to clean up at work this week. I think I will have my front subframe reinforcements TIG'd in at work as well.

                      My proper Adams Rotors came and I also picked up my powdercoated calipers, carriers, and knuckles. 

                      IMG20140223142436zpsal33oa7e.jpg

                      I also ended up talking to a guy who does vector images and asked how he does them. I realized I didn't have the tool to do it, but he offered to do one of my car. He did an awesome job. He even modeled my AC  Schnitzer Mirrors.

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                      His name is Artur Borovik. Here is his portfolio: http://arturborovik.com/

                      museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #1046

                        Looking good, I have a bunch of parts getting powdered right now.

                        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                        • R
                          R
                          REKIII
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #1047

                          The vecotr is cool....doesn't appear to be low enough.

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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1048

                            He made the frame rails a little high. E36 rockers sit so high compared to the frame rails.

                            Edit: Starring at it on my large computer screen seems that it is a tad higher than it should be. Other than that it is pretty accurate to the end product, minus the trim badge, tinted windows, wipers (front and rear), and pig nose grills.

                            museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                            • Bassboy3313B
                              Bassboy3313B
                              Bassboy3313
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1049

                              Looking good sir, looking good! :D

                              CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                              • KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRolls
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1050

                                Pretty neat stuff Earl.

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1051

                                  Bassboy3313 said:

                                  Looking good sir, looking good! :D

                                  All thanks to you=)

                                  KaiserRolls said:

                                  Pretty neat stuff Earl.

                                  Thank you bud

                                  museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1052

                                    =(

                                    Order placed with CA Tuned for my front brake lines and clutch line. I will also start assembling my calipers today hopefully=)

                                    museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1053

                                      Springs coming quick - get going!!! ;)

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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1054

                                        I know. It blows

                                        Just placed the ECS order yesterday for my front hubs and related bits, as well as all brand new hardware for the front suspension/steering and the chain tensioner cap with washer.

                                        Once all that comes, I will be able to put together my front hub assemblies and get my motor together hopefully.

                                        Greaser Kyle will be at the shop Saturday to do more work on the bay as well=)

                                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1055

                                          Progress so far on the front subframe.

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                                          Picking up the reinforcement kit at break time and then possibly having it welded in sometime today or tomorrow=)

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