FuturisticConcept Art BMW E36 with a V8 on a bottom dollar budget

[Jdesign]

That'll hold.

Didnt make it to the event though. Other priorities and PO stupidities prevented an easy bolt in procedure. Remember the half a bolt head bolt in the diff? Yeah that's because someone drilled the diff out when they lost/stripped the original bolt. The sub frame was an easier fix and I was able to tap in new threads. Only problem I still have is that the subframe should be raised. With the 1pc driveshaft the universal joint will hit the chassis under heavy torque.

[jc43089]

I broke that differential mount bolt once, it was super fun.  I made a fancy bushing that is not necessary but you may have an easier time putting the bolt in the other way.  I had to grind some clearance in the casting to use a 1/2" bolt.

http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/4778-fancy-stancy-325is/&page=3

[Jdesign]

jc43089 said:

I broke that differential mount bolt once, it was super fun.  I made a fancy bushing that is not necessary but you may have an easier time putting the bolt in the other way.  I had to grind some clearance in the casting to use a 1/2" bolt.

http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/4778-fancy-stancy-325is/&page=3

LOL yup. That one. I bought a new Grade 10 bolt for the new diff that still has the threads in it. Worked like a charm and its driving again. 

Drove the car around the block  and the brake fluid light came on after a few hard stabs of the brakes. Totally still have air in the lines. I never installed a hydro brake before so I made a mistake. Apparently you are supposed to push the pedal and pull the lever when bleeding the brakes. Back on the lift it goes!

[Jdesign]

Well more GREAT (sarcastic) news. I managed to re-bleed everything, this time with a pressure bleeder and the eBay special hydro-brake I have is not only the wrong size for the rear calipers, it also now has "cylinder drift." This means the cylinder seal is failing internally as I have 100% no air in the lines, the brakes are firm and so is the level, but with enough force, the following happens: (*also note the quality creaking)

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[jc43089]

Yea looks like the piston seals are junk.  Awesome ebay parts...

[Jdesign]

jc43089 said:

Yea looks like the piston seals are junk.  Awesome ebay parts...

Thanks! bought em myself. 

[Jdesign]

@KaiserRolls Is going to sell and ship me the hydro brake he claims he wont need. In the meantime I finally rearranged the cars in the shop and moved some of the spare wheels to the roof of the E36. I plan on building a large rack on the wall to hold all of the wheels and tires I have just sitting on the ground to free up some floor space. I was hoping I could fit more wheels on the roof, but depending on diameter, width, and the spacing of the bars on the rack it only holds about 3 rows.

[Daggerty]

jc43089 said:

Yea looks like the piston seals are junk.  Awesome ebay parts...

Quick scrolling through and saw this and thought the classic wibimmers compression test. At least it's nothing major.

[YoungCR]

Daggerty said:

Quick scrolling through and saw this and thought the classic wibimmers compression test. At least it's nothing major. 

My first reaction also lol.

[Jdesign]

Daggerty said:

Quick scrolling through and saw this and thought the classic wibimmers compression test. At least it's nothing major. 

"not yet"

[KaiserRolls]

I promise I won’t need it lol

[Jdesign]

If I blow up said motor, I buy another for $300. Cheap motor, cheap fun. I dont see a problem with that.

[Jdesign]

Finally painted the roof rack after a few drinky poos at about 3am on Friday night, outside, in the dark. It turned out okay but I obviously missed a few spots. Changed the whole appearance of the car though.

Its crazy how many people have mixed opinions on the roof rack. It makes the car a total conversation piece now. 

I also installed the ASD handbrake from @KaiserRolls and what a difference!! Compared to the ebay lever it locks up the wheels perfectly even with the sticky Potenzas on there.

 

[Jdesign]

Thinking about graphics or livery to make the car appear more "phuturistic" and this is what I was thinking, black on black or something similar. Do you guys have any thoughts or suggestions?

[jc43089]

Sweet action!  I like it.

[m42b32]

That looks fantastic!

[KaiserRolls]

Needs more fender exit exhaust on a cut out

[Jdesign]

jc43089 said:

Sweet action!  I like it.

Thanks!

m42b32 said:

That looks fantastic!

Awesome thanks!

KaiserRolls said:

Needs more fender exit exhaust on a cut out

I have been pondering this for awhile now. I was thinking straight out the rear in the middle, or on the side above the rockers on the rear quarter.

[P_Roloff]

I really like the side exit above the rockers, that'd look sweet. Also, shooting fireballs would be cool.

[Jdesign]

P_Roloff said:

I really like the side exit above the rockers, that'd look sweet. Also, shooting fireballs would be cool.

That it would. hmmm..