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Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)

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  • GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGrey
    wrote on last edited by
    #1052

    I ran into a ton of issues by trying to follow DIY's , proceed with caution. 
    Also, the last part of that is overkill, there is no reason to go through all that trouble of making a little board like that, when you can just rock another relay that switches ground. Tis what I did.

    ...

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #1053

      Snap said:

      Yeah I know, im tagging along on the mini-moon.

      I was planning to just show up in Kohler. I thought driving with would have been intruding...

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
        wrote on last edited by
        #1054

        She is going to be super excited when I give her the updated headcount!

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
          wrote on last edited by
          #1055

          Test fitted the wheels with out the tires. The fronts look good. 17x9 et25 with a 15mm spacer making them et10. 245/40s should be okay.

          The rears are so tight but don't touch. 1mm of clearance from the trailing arm and spring perch. 17x10 et20. I hope the 255/40s stretch a bit on the 10in wheel.

          Urban Motorworx is mounting them and should be ready for pick up tomorrow morning.

          Hopefully concours can squeeze me in for an alignment tomorrow if all goes well with the fitment.

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               @DrLeadFoot

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          • ClassEC
            ClassEC
            ClassE
            wrote on last edited by
            #1056

            How's your back spacing to coil body? I'm 16"x9" ET5 all around and have good clearance to the coil body - but zero clearance to the lower coil collar.

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
              wrote on last edited by
              #1057

              Not sure yet. It all is pretty close. I have a skinny 2mm spacer somewhere that I might have to find.

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • ClassEC
                ClassEC
                ClassE
                wrote on last edited by
                #1058

                I've still got another 3"-4" of thread I could go down on my front coils, but any lower at my current offset and I'll be hitting the rim on the collar. I'd have to get to ET0 I think to clear the collars.

                Hopefully you've got room!

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #1059

                  Ordered new rear wheel bearings, the allen bolts that attaches the axels to the diff. Gotta get that new diff installed!

                  Going to have the talented Snap powder coat the M-Coupe cover and some other parts.

                  Side note, these tires are awesome! Slowly pushing the limits while being scared of curbs and cement walls but it's on rails! I still need to address some rubbing issues. Thinking I'll totally cut out the inner fender a quarter of the way from the outside of the car and fiberglass it back shut and/or purchase some adjustable rear coils with some stiffer springs.

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                       @DrLeadFoot

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                  • DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFootD
                    DrLeadFoot
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #1060

                    I also got married!

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                         @DrLeadFoot

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                    • YoungCRY
                      YoungCRY
                      YoungCR
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1061

                      Ultimate Get-Away Car. Congrats man!

                      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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                      • Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #1062

                        Congrats again man!

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

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #1063

                          Awesome! Cant wait for the part-out thread

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1064

                            Snap said:

                            Awesome! Cant wait for the part-out thread

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                                 @DrLeadFoot

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                            • B
                              B
                              B C
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1065

                              Hahaha! Im not going to ask if the prenup comment is factual or not, im just going to bask in its awesomeness

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                              • mkoeppM
                                mkoeppM
                                mkoepp
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1066

                                Congratulations ....Great looking couple.

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                                • D
                                  D
                                  Doorman
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1067

                                  Congrats bro!!

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                                  • patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1P
                                    patsbimmer1
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1068

                                    You are one good lookin man in those pictures!  Congrats bud!  You'll have to bring her to c&c one of these days so we can meet this saint who puts up with our sickness!

                                    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                    07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                    95 325is *sold*
                                    93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                    BMWCCA #473306

                                    Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                    AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                    • ClassEC
                                      ClassEC
                                      ClassE
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1069

                                      DrLeadFoot said:

                                      Never!! That issue was addressed in the prenup.

                                      Smart man. We've been married 9 years... My wife has never once parked in the garage.

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1070

                                        I am ready to do the rear bearings and install the diff just need to find the time.  I've been busy with work and some house work that needs to get done ASAP and I'm about halfway through. 

                                        Might go to Dan the Exhaust Man's shop this Friday and do the diff and bearings.  I'll also have him beef up the stock mount and maybe build a passenger side mount that bolts on the the diff cover.  For the welding I'll have to remove my ICE in the trunk.

                                        Other than this I've finally been driving the car!!  Love it.

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFootD
                                          DrLeadFoot
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1071

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                                          Ready for war against the wheel bearings.

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                                               @DrLeadFoot

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