The Dirty Dolphin build thread
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Hopefully this is the beginning of an epic transformation of an 89' Delphin/Tan 325i into a rock solid street/track car.
Before i bought her:
Parts installed (as of 5/9/13):
Parts that I'm looking for (as of 5/9/13):
Cardinal Red sport seats
is lip
Z3 steering rack
Euroweaves or BBS RM or BBS RS reps or Ronal LS
///M shift knob (sorry Zach the one on the car broke:()
an OEM jack
A spare bottle cap
i'm sure there's more...
Coming up... lets take a look at some areas for improvement and discuss my options.
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I had a flat tire today (screw in tire) and while the wheel was off i took a peek a the status of the rear brake pads. Is that a large amount of piston to be extending out of the caliper??? Almost worn down to the backing plate on the sensor side.
This next pic is to orient you for the third pic
I've got gas leaking from what i think is the top of the gas tank (only badly when it is full). Is this a normal spot for a leak? What do you suspect is the issue?
Also, what is this nasty thing below referred to as (i think it covers the battery cable)? I have a strange urge to try to make a new one out of carbon fiber... because America... and i've always wanted to make something out of carbon.
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Here is the cover, You may be able to find it elsewhere for a bit cheaper but the part number is in there. I believe it is covering the fuel return line or evap hose.
[http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-7378-16131179011-genuine-bmw-part.aspxH](http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-7378-16131179011-genuine-bmw-part.aspx)ere is a picture of the top of the fuel tank, there are some lines there, but I have never had to work with the fuel tank so I am not sure what areas may be leak prone
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Damn! You were the one that beat me to that car! Haha - can't wait to see this progress.
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that is a common spot for a leak on the gas tank. its probably from the top of the tank. mine did the same thing. i also believe ben's did the same thing. and being me...i just never filled past half tank instead of actually fixing it lol.
It's good to know there is an easy solution
too bad about the nail in the tire
I'm excited about this build thread! Get yourself a bentley e30 repair guide if you don't have one. They call them bibles for a reason 
I'm pretty sure i didn't sell the one I bought when i had my last E30; I knew I would ride in God's chariot again! Now where did I put it...
Also, I just ordered Brembo blanks, Axxis ultimate pads, and caliper rebuild kits for all corners. Bought Turner front subframe reinforcements as well (currently accepting offers for welding assistance). Need to find a good vendor for a remanufactured Z3 rack next. This could escalate quickly...
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Rock Auto has a reman for $255 with no core charge. I would be more inclined to find one without a core charge since I can imagine some drama with returning a different core. I had to really sweet talk the driveshaft shop into letting me return an automatic driveshaft for a manual driveshaft when I did my 5spd swap.
Did you order up some new soft lines? -
currently accepting offers for welding assistance)
Chadley is your man!
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Is this my/applesauce's former car?
Yessir
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Good to see the car getting what it deserves. Also, when those lights finally show up, I have some extra fun stuff for you. I guess I don't really need my M20 powder coated valve cover so....
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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Good to see the car getting what it deserves. Also, when those lights finally show up, I have some extra fun stuff for you. I guess I don't really need my M20 powder coated valve cover so....
Funny you should mention the valve cover, since i just purchased a valve cover gasket in preparation for refinishing the one on the car. Also, brake parts arrived... Who wants to have a brake job party
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Funny you should mention the valve cover, since i just purchased a valve cover gasket in preparation for refinishing the one on the car. Also, brake parts arrived... Who wants to have a break job party
A BJ party??
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A BJ party??
Yes, a BJ party; BJ's for everyone.
So this is what a subframe looks like, 50 lbs of coal slag later. Note to self: just clean future subrames up enough to weld on reinforcement plates and be done with it. Now, what color do i powdercoat it... I kind of like the silver color it is now. A slate blue? Eau de nil? Zinc Phospate primer? Black is so 1989.
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Andrew just gave me the opportunity to drive this car.
It was so manly, that I grew a third ball.
Abouts like this?
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