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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
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      #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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        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.

            m3sig-1.jpg

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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
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                      #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
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #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

                            IMG20150505195346781zpsbfuzqbwa.jpg
                            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
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #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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                                  • GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGrey
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #670

                                    IX Booster isn't quite as common, probably why you haven't seen it too frequently.
                                    Parts were pretty cheap, for the res., grommets, and fittings for the master it was about $40 shipped.

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
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                                      #671

                                      Probably not as common because it clearly has some clearance issues Clarence

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                                      • JeffJ
                                        JeffJ
                                        Jeff
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #672

                                        Not worried about the motor torquing into the bottle?

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                                        1976 530i e12
                                        1990 325ix e30
                                        1992 325i e36
                                        1995 740il e38
                                        2001 330xi e46
                                        ^More to come :)

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                                        • GunMetalGreyG
                                          GunMetalGreyG
                                          GunMetalGrey
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #673

                                          Jeff said:

                                          Not worried about the motor torquing into the bottle?

                                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                          Not really , delrin motor mounts. That was the old setup. New setup is remote.

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