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  • straight6pwrS
    straight6pwrS
    straight6pwr
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    #650

    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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    • GunMetalGreyG
      GunMetalGreyG
      GunMetalGrey
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      #651

      It''s not the (lack of) power, it's the angle the CV's would be at.

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      • B
        B
        B C
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        #652

        E30 touring with heated everything, weatherproof interior, flaps, skidplates would be an amazing 4season utility machine. I dig your repurposed eta for sure

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        • GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGrey
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          #653

          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. 

          IMG20160202155702926HDR

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
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            #654

            Why does your intake face forward? Just wondering. PS I want this thing lol

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            • straight6pwrS
              straight6pwrS
              straight6pwr
              wrote on last edited by
              #655

              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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              • GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGreyG
                GunMetalGrey
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                #656

                straight6pwr said:

                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.

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                • straight6pwrS
                  straight6pwrS
                  straight6pwr
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                  #657

                  GunMetalGrey said:

                  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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                  • wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3
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                    #658

                    I've got a pair of Yakima cross bars that I'd be willing to donate to the cause if you decide to go that route.

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
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                      #659

                      Finally ordered the bottom end parts for the M52.
                      Should be getting the motor for the "nicer" car back together soon!

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                      • KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRolls
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                        #660

                        GunMetalGrey said:

                        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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                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
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                          #661

                          KaiserRolls said:

                          It is nicer. But it will never be cooler ;)

                          Ouch

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                          • HipMFH
                            HipMFH
                            HipMF
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                            #662

                            buuurn (pun intended)

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                            • GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGrey
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #663

                              There is finally a motor in my car. 
                              Brake fluid res. is in the way. 

                              Yup

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                              • EarlE
                                EarlE
                                Earl
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                                #664

                                How? lol

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                                • GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGrey
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                                  #665

                                  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.

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                                  • GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGrey
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #666

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                                    That should give you a frame of reference. (older picture)

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                                    • straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwr
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                                      #667

                                      e34 m60 cars have a remove res setup too if parts would be cheaper?

                                      Dan
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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
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                                        #668

                                        How have I never seen this issue before on an m50 swap? I always just see the booster being close to the plenum.

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #669

                                          That's an odd booster for a swap???

                                          I believe I have a Porsche one on my car

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