E21 project thread
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Although no pictures right now, this weekend the subframe went back in!!!!! Man that went a lot better than I expected all thanks to Brian (aka snap oversteer) who helped put that sucker in. Will get pics when I get the chance.
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picsoritdidnthappen : )
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Wish my rotors looked like that
i like old crappy rotors, adds character
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^hhaha
hopefully by repeatedly bumping this thread with random nonsense bassboy will post pics!
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You guys are killing me! Haha! Will grab some pics now.
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Here you go guys! Subframe is in!
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awhhh yeah!
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I got the parking brakes installed, cables/hoses/lines all put on and the calipers/rotors on the rear this weekend. All-in-all a pretty productive weekend considering I spent my Saturday taking an 8 hour fundamentals of engineering (FE) exam.
Started working on the rear coilover setup. I have brand new bilstein sports that I installed the coilover sleeves on.
From the looks of things, I am going to need either longer springs or helper springs to make this work. I am still new to the whole diy coilover stuff, so it will definitely be a learning experience.
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Lets get this thing on the road soon! All these parts that are going on are going to feel amazing!
+ a bunch
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Started working on the rear coilover setup. I have brand new bilstein sports that I installed the coilover sleeves on.
From the looks of things, I am going to need either longer springs or helper springs to make this work. I am still new to the whole diy coilover stuff, so it will definitely be a learning experience.
Do you plan to reinforce the shock mounts when converting to the coilover setup?
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I was not planning on reinforcing anything since I didnt think it was neccesary. Unless you think otherwise ...
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The E36 and E46 chassis seem to suffer the most from sheetmetal fatigue in suspension mounting points and they make force distribution plates like these:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3440-e36-e46-rear-shock-tower-mount-reinforcement-kit.aspx
If you make/buy a rear brace with a circular mounting flange then you should be in good shape.
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