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  • GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGrey
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    #480

    DrLeadFoot said:

    Are you going to run a thermostat somewhere in the cooler setup? I'm debating on doing this also.

    The biggest advantage to the stock housing is that it has an internal thermostat! So yes, I have a thermostat.

    Core support shipped! Should be here Thursday! I love that they gave me free shipping, its a 40lb box and it is large.

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    • HipMFH
      HipMFH
      HipMF
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      #481

      Scooters is mid June. The E30 picnic is mid May, but I don't think I'll be on the road for that. Might be fun to try though...

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      • B
        B
        B C
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        #482

        HipMF said:

        Scooters

        His name is Scott

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        • HipMFH
          HipMFH
          HipMF
          wrote on last edited by
          #483

          but the event is called Scooters gtg...

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          • B
            B
            B C
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            #484

            But his name is Scott

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            • HipMFH
              HipMFH
              HipMF
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              #485

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              • Bassboy3313B
                Bassboy3313B
                Bassboy3313
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                #486

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

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                • HipMFH
                  HipMFH
                  HipMF
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #487

                  busted1.jpg

                  BAM!

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                  • GunMetalGreyG
                    GunMetalGreyG
                    GunMetalGrey
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #488

                    I dislike the e46 cooling system....
                    I got some work done on the new core support, which looks better ;)
                    I am just working on making it removable! Pictures when it's done!

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
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                      #489

                      Fine, I'll post things.
                      I have never liked socket rails, its that simple. They drive me batty, so the other day at school I drew something that I thought I would like at school, and printed it. Blurry pics for the kids.
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                      Works like a charm, sockets slip right on and pull easily off. I am happy. 
                      Also finally picked up a tap and die set, and after a bit of time got all of the numbers and letters colored in! 
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                      That one was a long time in the running, expensive but worth it.

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                      • HipMFH
                        HipMFH
                        HipMF
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #490

                        GunMetalGrey said:

                        I dislike the e46 cooling system....

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                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
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                          #491

                          ^lol
                          It should be known that this is what I am driving in the mean time. 
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                          It does have gold wheels now though... :cool:

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                          • HipMFH
                            HipMFH
                            HipMF
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #492

                            GunMetalGrey said:

                            Also finally picked up a tap and die set, and after a bit of time got all of the numbers and letters colored in!

                            Wait... you sat around coloring instead of working on your car? :huh:  I'm starting to get worried Ben... :lol:

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                            • GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGrey
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #493

                              I didn't do the coloring, a female friend was there and she took the time to color them.

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
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                                #494

                                I'm so cool! Intercooler, oil cooler, radiator. Bam. Mounted.
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                                Diff that leaked a crap load of gear oil?!
                                Bam, Fixed, replaced the input shaft seal and the little cover platy guy. Spins nice and easy, and hasn't leaked at all yet! That is in the car now.
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                                Kapow! Seam sealer! I spent a lot of time with this stuff, and it ended up looking really darn good in my opinion! 
                                Slightly blurry shot..
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                                Today I went and got my paint made up for the engine bay, bought all of the necessary paint things to spray the bay, and bought some other goodies. Including but not limited to; AASCO Flywheel, Strut tower brace, Aluminum throttle bushing, and some other little crap. 
                                I have hope!

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                                • GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGrey
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #495

                                  Laid a bit more seam sealer tonight, to smooth over some more edges. Received my inline air filters, and will be grabbing paint tomorrow. 
                                  Not sure when I will be actually spraying the bay, but it will be soon!

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                                  • GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGrey
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #496

                                    ;)

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                                    More on this story later!

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                                    • GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGrey
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #497

                                      Removed picture... it sucked compared to Jake's ;)

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                                      • YoungCRY
                                        YoungCRY
                                        YoungCR
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #498

                                        I forgot to say the bay looked great before paint when I saw it in person, Great job on the seams.

                                        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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                                        • suspencefulS
                                          suspencefulS
                                          suspenceful
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                                          Ben's potato camera sucks. The bay looks beautiful.

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                                          Ben's E30 Paint by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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                                          Ben's E30 Paint by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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                                          Ben's E30 Paint by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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                                          Paint Booth by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

                                          🎬 YouTube channel (60K+ subs): youtube.com/jakespence135
                                          📷 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jakespence
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