Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)
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I forgot to mention that I found my Valentine 1 radar detector! Super pumped about that.
Update of the to do list:
- Turbo T3 gasket (hopefully it will get delivered tomorrow).
- Attach oil drain hose from turbo.
- Add fluid to the diff and install.
- Change oil.
- Go over intercooler piping t-clamps to check for loose ones.
- Swap trunk lids.
- Take off roof rack.
- Wash, wax and windows.
The only thing I'm worried about is the clutch bleeding. Pedal still feels a bit soft.
@DrLeadFoot
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I envy your ability to make such fast progress.
I'm trying to fly through everything while doing it right. Everything that I can get a torque wrench on is tightened to spec, blue loc-tite is almost everywhere and new parts are being used 75% of the time.
I best finish soon as my hands have cuts all over them and the mechanic hand look is in full effect. Kinda sketch when I'm in a suit showing prospective buyers houses...
@DrLeadFoot
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Can you take some better pics of the rear M3 seat fitment? Ive always been curious how they fit.
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Got the ECS T3 solid gasket in the mail from @Frank_Mopar!
Installed it with some copper RTV.
Had to track down the Snap-On dealer to get a male 14mm allen socket for the differential fill hole. Picked this up too and it's the bee's knees.
The 14mm allen lead to this. Please don't judge my washers:dontknow:
The subframe diff mounting hardware. 16mm bolts and thick washers from a M-coupe if I remember correctly.
Which lead to this.
Oil change.
I drained my crank case catch can that draws vacuum from the exhaust. Nasty...
Who wants to clean this up?!!?
Some more pics of the e30 M3 rear seat.
Washed off the garage.
Goodnight.
@DrLeadFoot
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Disorganized garages drive me insane!!!!
5s that shiz homie!
Dat wang is pretty snazzy
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Waiting for burnout videos.
FTFY
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A little 1st gear video from your friend and mine, Snap, at Kyle's shop.
@DrLeadFoot
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Vertical video? cameraman should be shot.
Buttons down, dan
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From my fender guy, KaMotors:
"I'm running 17x9 et10f w 245/40/17, 265 will fit rear with ultra-wides but much wider than a 245 on an e30 in the front will cause turn issues. I believe 17x10 et20r I used for a customer but a bit had to be shaved off of soring perch."
A quick E30 shoot after I stopped by Snap's to pick up my freshly powdercoated wing flaps.
I took Snap for a ride and really gave it some beans. I'm experiencing some break up at higher RPMs. Need to look into some different plugs (which Snap has so graciously done) and get a new tune from TRM. It's way too rich.
@DrLeadFoot
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Need to follow these instructions I think.
@DrLeadFoot
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A quick E30 shoot after I stopped by Snap's to pick up my freshly powdercoated wing flaps.
I took Snap for a ride and really gave it some beans. I'm experiencing some break up at higher RPMs. Need to look into some different plugs (which Snap has so graciously done) and get a new tune from TRM. It's way too rich.
Love the pictures from today! Ive been showing lots of friends, family, and strangers its awesomeness.
And yes, we went for a ride and it was just like the "large chested scantily clad model goes for ride in fast tuner car" videos on youtube, except john's car doesnt have harnesses.
The thing is bonkers. Even with sticky BFGs it is losing grip in the 70-80mph range on the freeway. Oh and the Wilwoods did a fine job when we spotted Officer Friendly in the oncoming lane at or near triple digits.
Thanks again for the ride!
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That was fun!
I wasn't too happy with the stopping power after the initial couple seconds. I feel it faded a bit or my mind wanted it to slow down quicker. Then again the rotors had some rust from sitting this winter. #itgon3
@DrLeadFoot
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What do you guys think?
@DrLeadFoot
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They don't make a 5w-40 in HPS.
I would pick 5w-30 or 10w-40 then. The hps is much better oil, anything api approved now is not that great, thanks epa. Their website basically says once out of warranty use hps, it has a better additive blend and higher zddp. Not trying to start an oil argument, just sharing what I have learned.
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