E30 M52

[B C]

A++++

[jc43089]

Tell her the 24V engine is so reliable I swapped one into my Toyota van for my wife to haul our children around in.

[Jdesign]

Ohh hes got a good point!  ^

[B C]

Collector plate registration forms sent

[m42b32]

Collector/hobbyist plates are the way to go!

[Jdesign]

Snap said:

Collector plate registration forms sent

Why no hobbyist plates?

[B C]

I like the blue plates on my black car more than i like green plates on my black car

fight me if im wrong.

[Jdesign]

[B C]

Horns were destructed by my former 17x9 stancebro wheel and tire setup

I installed replacements and once again have functional beepers

These original cable holders are good (top)

But after so many years they are crumbling and I would rather have something more conventional like zip ties so I bought some license plate frame hardware and a cable tie mount (bottom)

I installed the new fog lights and brake ducts I got from gunmetalben. i didnt have them when I had the turbo setup because charge pipes and an intercooler said “no”.

I will need to get some upgraded bulbs. The last set of foglights i had retrofitted to 2300K HIDs but the lenses are all gone to hell and im okay with a warm LED or halogen bulb this time

The bumper and valence are also installed.

I had to unbend a lower mounting bracket that i couldnt use for the last couple years because charge pipes and an intercooler said “no”.

The front end of my car is still rock chip city. I dont really mind it as long as it doesnt start rusting. I’d like to think next winter after a successful 3 seasons of driving that I will so something to make an improvement in the aesthetics department

I still have the exhaust and the stupid brake booster situation to tend to then just cleaning up the interior a bit and connecting a few small things and im ready to rock!

[HipMF]

Nice trick you did there with the license plate hardware. Looks good.

[B C]

I replaced some headlight bulb connectors that had broken tabs and finished wiring the fan with the stock temp switch and relays

Some of you may be uncomfortable with my 92 C thermostat and 99 C fan switch. I have some extra weatherpack connectors that i will wire in to the fan switch harness so i can change the fan to kick on at 91 C if I need to

[jc43089]

FYI you can use an 80/88C fan switch.  Plug and play.61 31 8 361 787

[i_love_cars]

let me know if you need any help crossing the finish line this week/weekend.

[B C]

jc43089 said:

FYI you can use an 80/88C fan switch.  Plug and play.61 31 8 361 787

Thanks for the part number. I dont want the fan to be running until its above normal operating temperature so the 91/99C is my choice. I will hang onto the part number for future use in case this doesnt work out

[jc43089]

Keep in mind that switch is on the cool end of the radiator.  I have used one for a long time and the fan does not run unless sitting in hot temps for quite a while.  That is measuring the temp of the coolant right before it goes into the engine to cool it.  Not the temp coming out of the engine.  I wouldn't want much hotter than that returning to the engine 80C/88C (176/190F).  On my gray car I had a Stewart water pump, 88C thermostat and 80/88C fan switch and no mechanical fan, I don't think the fan ever ran on high, and low only occasionally in heavy traffic.  I had an Autometer temp gauge with the sender in the head.  The highest temps I ever saw were right around 210F, Usually it was about 195F.  I would use that setup again, very pleased with it.  Just my 2 cents.

[B C]

your experience is very appreciated. Sounds like I should probably start off with the 91C trigger and visit a Chick-Fil-A drive thru on a Friday lunch hour in July to see how things fare.

[KaiserRolls]

I just turn mine on when I stop in traffic or in a Conga line during autox (which are the worst things ever)

[AsparagusMike]

jc43089 said:

 On my gray car I had a Stewart water pump, 88C thermostat and 80/88C fan switch and no mechanical fan, I don't think the fan ever ran on high, and low only occasionally in heavy traffic.  I had an Autometer temp gauge with the sender in the head.  The highest temps I ever saw were right around 210F, Usually it was about 195F.  I would use that setup again, very pleased with it.  Just my 2 cents.

I'm doing that same setup in mine as well.

[B C]

I have just a little bit more than a duct tape for ground clearance

Some more wiring harness routing, cleanup, and adding weatherpack connectors to a few things. I still need some fog light connectors but everything else is connected and working

I adjusted the throttle cable and am now off to find a vac cap for the charcoal canister inlet on the throttle body

[Jdesign]

YASSSS