Build Thread?
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hadnt seen this since you got 4x4 status, looks awesome! can't think of a car I'd want more for winter driving, besides maybe an IX setup the same way.
Dan
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hadnt seen this since you got 4x4 status, looks awesome! can't think of a car I'd want more for winter driving, besides maybe an IX setup the same way.
Thanks! It is most certainly amusing.
I have heard a lot of people mention the IX, but I don't know how well the front CV's would handle what I have done to it. I could be wrong though! -
nah, theres some guy who has a 1000hp IX and all he did was reinforce the front diff and everything else handles the power.
Dan
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It''s not the (lack of) power, it's the angle the CV's would be at.
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So I welded the diff in the 325e a bit ago, and got that back in the car, as well as some fresh oil.
I was very excited to take it out in the "big" storm we were supposed to get. I filled the tank and tossed 2 sandbags into the trunk for good measure.
I am dumbfounded by how well it handled the snow. I could roll to a dead stop in snow that was past the tire sidewall, slowly release the clutch, and start moving forward like it was no big deal. I love it.
This is far better in the snow than the e46, and can handle much more snow than the e46 as well.
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Why does your intake face forward? Just wondering. PS I want this thing lol
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so awesome. how did you raise it? also, it would look killer with a roof rack for the shovel, spare, gas can etc. yakima makes an 'axe bracket' that would be perfect for the shovel.
Dan
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so awesome. how did you raise it? also, it would look killer with a roof rack for the shovel, spare, gas can etc. yakima makes an 'axe bracket' that would be perfect for the shovel.
I have been thinking about welding something up for a roof rack, and then just welding it to the car. Low cost is key with this car.
The rear is using e36 springs and shocks, no sway bar (this was critical to getting it high enough)
The front is on vert springs, and should have strut spacers soon. Spacers will bring the front up another 1.25"
One of the front springs is still stock, and the pictures make it obvious. Drivers side is still stock. Darn ball joints didn't want to separate with out destruction.
I need to get a pile of parts for the front suspension, e46 control arms, longer tie rod ends, and new struts. -
I have been thinking about welding something up for a roof rack, and then just welding it to the car. Low cost is key with this car.
The rear is using e36 springs and shocks, no sway bar (this was critical to getting it high enough)
The front is on vert springs, and should have strut spacers soon. Spacers will bring the front up another 1.25"
One of the front springs is still stock, and the pictures make it obvious. Drivers side is still stock. Darn ball joints didn't want to separate with out destruction.
I need to get a pile of parts for the front suspension, e46 control arms, longer tie rod ends, and new struts.yakima raingutter towers go for like $50 on craigs, iron pipe (which comes in the correct diameter) from home depot for the crossbars costs nothing, then just weld your custom rack to that.
Dan
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Finally ordered the bottom end parts for the M52.
Should be getting the motor for the "nicer" car back together soon! -
Finally ordered the bottom end parts for the M52.
Should be getting the motor for the "nicer" car back together soon!
It is nicer. But it will never be cooler
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It is nicer. But it will never be cooler
Ouch
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There is finally a motor in my car.
Brake fluid res. is in the way.Yup
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I was using an IX master cylinder and the stock IX brake fluid res. The throttle boot for the e36 has the IAC hose running into the underside of it, right where the fluid res. is.
e21/2002 res. incoming. -
That should give you a frame of reference. (older picture) -
e34 m60 cars have a remove res setup too if parts would be cheaper?
Dan
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