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Hello. My name is Dan, and today I doomsday prepped

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  • straight6pwrS
    straight6pwrS
    straight6pwr
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    #364

    Jdesign said:

    Rs's?

    I also got a good chuckle out of your "gold theme" pic.

    yes, same wheels i've had.

    Dan
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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      #365

      I have a pack of o-rings for that, too late now.  I replaced mine last Saturday.  I don't know if only early cars had the o-ring seals.  My 2/94 has crush washer plugs, I think the same ones as the vanos access plugs.  The o-rings came in a pack of 25 so 11.5 more people can have a pair if they want them.

      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
      '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
      '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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      • straight6pwrS
        straight6pwrS
        straight6pwr
        wrote on last edited by
        #366

        yeah, i see no real point in that, but thanks!. they are machining access holes which can just be welded shut, so putting new o-rings in just will be a point of failure again in the future.

        and you are correct, early versions had the plug/oring. not sure if there was a specific cut-off date based on each motor (m50/s50) but mine is also an early 94 date.

        Dan
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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
          wrote on last edited by
          #367

          My 3/93 has o- rings, my 2/94 has crush washers.  Both M50 vanos engines.  I am OCD and had to leave it the way it came.  I wish I wasn't...

          2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
          3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
          '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

          '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

          '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
          '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
          '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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          • straight6pwrS
            straight6pwrS
            straight6pwr
            wrote on last edited by
            #368

            the one time each year when the car is actually clean. into daily driving duties she goes! 

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            also, i saved a trapped baby bunny during this photo shoot. highlight of my week. 

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            Dan
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            • straight6pwrS
              straight6pwrS
              straight6pwr
              wrote on last edited by
              #369

              and an update to my project list:

              1. find oil level wiring, or add it. SKIPPING THIS. I HAS DIPSTICK. 
              2. find washer fluid pump/sensor wiring, or add it. reconnect washer tank to hood hoses. 
              3. replace windshield with used OEM glass. 
              4. wire in electric fan correctly.  https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=210783
              5. permanently mount elec fan with bracket kit. DONE
              6. Buy ignition cylinder/key to match VIN. 
              7. Fix my antenna. z3 or e36 mast. 
              8. Shadowline window trim.
              9. Replace rear subframe bushings. Soft poly.

              long term wish list

              1. adjustable trailing arm bushings
              2. bigger sway bars
              3. dedicated set of auto-x wheels/tires.

              Dan
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              • JdesignJ
                JdesignJ
                Jdesign
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                #370

                Melt my heart with that bunny 😍

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                https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

                🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
                👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
                ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
                🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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                • m42b32M
                  m42b32M
                  m42b32
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                  #371

                  Looks fantastic as usual! Love the sepia photos

                  1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                  • B
                    B
                    B C
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                    #372

                    I had a bunny hole in my front yard with about 6 of them. I found this out as I was mowing the lawn and the ground suddenly gave birth to some furry little creatures. Fortunately I didnt mow over them, unfortunately a predatory bird knew this was coming and quick grabbed one as a snack. My wife was also watching as this happened and gave me the Lee Trevino Happy Gilmore look of shock and disbelief that I had somehow caused this travesty.

                    Love the photos! Excellent use of sepia, I normally am not a sucker for sepia but you have succeeded with it here

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                    • P_RoloffP
                      P_RoloffP
                      P_Roloff
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                      #373

                      Amazing pics, I dig the new sig too!

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                      • EarlE
                        EarlE
                        Earl
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                        #374

                        I have a z3 style mast from my compact that I won't be using=)

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                        • straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwr
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                          #375

                          thanks guys! wasnt sure about the sepia thing either

                          Earl said:

                          I have a z3 style mast from my compact that I won't be using=)

                          stubby version? sold!

                          Dan
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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
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                            #376

                            I don't have a short antenna for it but I believe it's in good working order.

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                            • straight6pwrS
                              straight6pwrS
                              straight6pwr
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #377

                              Earl said:

                              I don't have a short antenna for it but I believe it's in good working order.

                              cool. shoot me a pic and a price and we'll get this rollin. i was annoyed to be out of milwaukee and have no radio reception this weekend...

                              Dan
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                              • EarlE
                                EarlE
                                Earl
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                                #378

                                https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1897823023861101

                                $25?

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                                • straight6pwrS
                                  straight6pwrS
                                  straight6pwr
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                                  #379

                                  ill take it! paypal/willing to ship? i could also come pick it up.

                                  Dan
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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
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                                    straight6pwr said:

                                    ill take it! paypal/willing to ship? i could also come pick it up.

                                    Whatever would work best for you=) Let me quick find it in the garage tonight so I can be sure it didn't get legs and walk off

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                                    • straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwrS
                                      straight6pwr
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                                      aaaaand the parts go clunky clunk. my CSB sounds like its dead again. assuming my driveshaft is bad, causing the repeated issue from last year. 😢 link for my reference

                                      https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1834781-Failed-CSB-Bad-u-joint

                                      at least its easy to replace, and I bought it from FCP so ill get a new one for free.

                                      Dan
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                                      • straight6pwrS
                                        straight6pwrS
                                        straight6pwr
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                                        woot woot, stubby antenna, thanks to earl giving me a great deal on the ti base. also got the long antenna, which I will keep in the trunk for rides into the boonies where reception goes to hell.  (to install just buy the match grommet. everything else is plug and play)

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                                        also finally had the opportunity to remove the trunk ballast. for those not familiar with e30s, there is a large amount of this super heavy, tar like weight ballast in the trunk of 6-cyl e30s for weight balance/sound deadening. it is not needed. to remove, wait for a hot day and leave your trunk open in the sun and it just pries right off with a hammer claw/screw driver. 

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                                        this stuff is heavier than it looks!
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                                        also swapped CSBs. although the driveshaft's u-joints spin freely, the front one has some play which i assume is the main cause of the CSB wearing quickly. i've got my eye out for a used e36 m3 driveshaft. the csb pulls off easily in two parts with a 3-jaw puller. to install the new one, I used a length of PVC (1-1/4, i believe) with the correct inner diameter and tapped it on.

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                                        Dan
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                                        • m42b32M
                                          m42b32M
                                          m42b32
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                                          #383

                                          Wow, I had no idea that trunk tar stuff weighed so much! 

                                          Stubby antenna looks great too!

                                          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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