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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • ClassEC
    ClassEC
    ClassE
    wrote on last edited by
    #540

    Earl said:

    Is that to slip over the velocity stack?

    Yup! Unfortunately, the velocity stack I got does not match the dimensions given on the website I bought it from (it's a 6.5" OD, should have been a 7" OD) so hoping they just sent me the wrong one.... But doubt it (They don't offer a 6.5").

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
      wrote on last edited by
      #541

      Josh came over with his e30 vert - and we decided to take a quick drive and he snapped some pics... Here's what he got of mine:

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      • YoungCRY
        YoungCRY
        YoungCR
        wrote on last edited by
        #542

        Hey I know that place... Great Pics

        Chris Young
        BMWCCA #458972
        1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
          wrote on last edited by
          #543

          CYoung said:

          Hey I know that place... Great Pics

          It's about a mile from my house Chris.

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          • GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGrey
            wrote on last edited by
            #544

            ClassE said:

            BE7B8C84-778A-432E-BB6B-CD9B566B29C2.jpg

            I had thought that I was the only one with the gap between the bumper and upper valance (under the headlights) that reduces near the kidneys.

            It appears that I am not!

            ...

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            • B
              B
              B C
              wrote on last edited by
              #545

              Looks amazing! Im appreciating the fact that there is more front camber than rear camber.

              The world needs fewer understeering pigdogs

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              • JasonMasonJ
                JasonMasonJ
                JasonMason
                wrote on last edited by
                #546

                Well Collin I decided to read your build thread today and it made realize all the fun moments that have been had so far. With many more interesting fun times down the road.

                1988 325i vert

                2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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                • ClassEC
                  ClassEC
                  ClassE
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #547

                  JasonMason said:

                  Well Collin I decided to read your build thread today and it made realize all the fun moments that have been had so far. With many more interesting fun times down the road.

                  Heck yeah - putting air on your car at some point in the future will be awesome!

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                  • ClassEC
                    ClassEC
                    ClassE
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #548

                    Acouple hundred miles on the E30 to EuroWerks and back... Drove perfectly the whole way and couldn't be happier.

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                    • ClassEC
                      ClassEC
                      ClassE
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #549

                      Any words of wisdom for removing the forward-most lower intake manifold nut? It's directly behind the heater core hose, and I'll be damned if I can find a way to get to the thing. My assumption is I need to drain the coolant system and heater core - but it's a huge PITA to do so looking for any other ideas. I've used every combination of box wrenches and 1/4-3/8 drive swivel/extension/sockets and it just seems impossible to get to. Absolutely infuriating.

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                      • ClassEC
                        ClassEC
                        ClassE
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #550

                        After much screwing around.... Couldn't be happier with the Powdercoating work Snap did!

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #551

                          Yes! Sexy engine bays are the best!

                          I cant wait to hear how you like the improved drivability, sound, and performance of megasquirt

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                          • ClassEC
                            ClassEC
                            ClassE
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #552

                            Sometimes the easiest things just turn into hellish nightmares. Took the 4 bolts out that hold the fuel rail in place - pulled out fuel rail to swap injectors - and reinstalled... Went to put the exact same 4 bolts back in and every. damn. one. feels like they were cross threading going in. Didn't wanna start, then when they finally did, had just a pinch of tension on them, now they don't wanna snug down, just feels like they're spinning under tension about 1/16" off being fully seated.

                            Every hole lined up perfectly - I could see right down into the bolt holes.... But I'll be damned if they wanted to start and thread nicely.

                            Fuel rail is in place, everything looks fine.... Just can't seem to get that final 1/16" of bolt in to firmly seat the rail. Absolutely infuriating that something that simple could be such a PITA. I could see 1 bolt not wanted to go in - but EVERY SINGLE FRIGGEN ONE?!? I triple checked to make sure I didn't mix up hardware (could've have - bench top was freshly cleaned before I started).

                            Just one of those "Why does this crap always have to be an issue" kinda deals.

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #553

                              Can't express how thankful I am to Ben and Brian for the help today and the past week. MS is installed and running excellent for the short period of time we had the car running and working today. Holding off on more tuning until I get a slight break-up at 2.4k RPM sorted (think we've got it sorted, just needs some tweaking).

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                              • KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRollsK
                                KaiserRolls
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #554

                                Ben fixed my exhaust this weekend too. He will tell you otherwise though

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                                • B
                                  B
                                  B C
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #555

                                  Can't express how thankful I am to Collin for having a multimeter and actually using it. Its no fun trying to assist folks with diagnostics and wiring when they dont (not talking about anyone on here)

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                                  • GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGreyG
                                    GunMetalGrey
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #556

                                    Snap said:

                                    Can't express how thankful I am to Collin for having a multimeter and actually using it. Its no fun trying to assist folks with diagnostics and wiring when they dont (not talking about anyone on here)

                                    I see how it is Brian....

                                    ...

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #557

                                      Except that I claimed I wasn't talking about anyone on here so I can save face by lying and indirectly criticize you.

                                      You cant prove anything

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                                      • GunMetalGreyG
                                        GunMetalGreyG
                                        GunMetalGrey
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #558

                                        Snap said:

                                        Except that I claimed I wasn't talking about anyone on here so I can save face by lying and indirectly criticize you. You cant prove anything

                                        ;)

                                        I feel as though a picture of the typical expression when working on m20 stuff will surface in this thread...

                                        ...

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #559

                                          Many thanks to John P for helping me out with an OE VR sensor to test with my MegaSquirt install. The new sensor solved a sync loss issue and allows my car to rev above 2400rpm!!!

                                          Also a huge thanks to Ben and Brian for all the help via call/phone/text and in person getting MS setup and running well!!!

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