1JZ E30 Vert Build Thread with Pastry filled wheels

[Jdesign]

Snap said:

I will trade you 2 of my cars for your vert. Thats how much I like it/thats how crappy my cars are.

Would it be worth putting some 3/8" standoffs behind the plate so it sits proud and casts a slight shadow to define the plate edge? Just a thought

You're too kind sir. I like that the plate blends in to be honest.

cpandrewschmidt said:

Maybe just a licence plate frame to break it up?  Also, I believe I've asked this.  What sideskirts are you rockn' in that rolling picture? 

I tried putting a frame on it but everyone looking over my shoulder said it looked dumb so I will leave ti for now. Anything is better than the JohnDeer theme.

[Earl]

I wish license plate tubs on our cars were actually flat because I fear my plate will touch my trunk. #mypaintcostmorethanipaidforthecarsoicareaboutittoomuch

[Jdesign]

Earl said:

I wish license plate tubs on our cars were actually flat because I fear my plate will touch my trunk. #mypaintcostmorethanipaidforthecarsoicareaboutittoomuch

What ever do you mean? Mine is flat, but then has plastic stand offs so the plate doesnt touch. This is the best example I could find:

[jc43089]

^ My e36's and e30's have all had those plastic pieces too.  No issue of the plate touching the paint.

[Earl]

Must be a compact thing. It ia slightly curved with the rest of the hatch so the very middle is 1/8" from touching

[Jdesign]

@Earl Are you sure your not missing the plastic? They attach to the factory holes. I think you can run a plate with and without them.

[Earl]

I have no clue as to what you're referring to as none of your photobucket links work for me=/ I have the OEM inserts and brand new OEM hardware

[Jdesign]

Earl said:

I have no clue as to what you're referring to as none of your photobucket links work for me=/ I have the OEM inserts and brand new OEM hardware

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-embed-fix/naolkcpnnlofnnghnmfegnfnflicjjgj     

Download that in chrome and they work^

[Earl]

Still not working

[Jdesign]

Earl said:

Still not working

Well just for you I will go back through and change all teh images I ever posted with Photobucket. *PS all of mine work

[Earl]

I mean they all work except for that new one that you posted lol

[P_Roloff]

I believe you have to go and clear your browser cache and refresh the page before it'll work for images that you've already tried to view.

[Earl]

I did that

[Jdesign]

I started making myself "Eclair" decals for my wheels... Besides that nothing has happened besides a car wash.

[Jdesign]

Some pictures of my car at Eurowerks have been popping up in my inbox. I figured I should share.

[B C]

Probably the best e30 vert ever , great photos! What is the shiny object next to it? Looks like some sort of beetle kit car

[Earl]

Snap said:

Probably the best e30 vert ever , great photos! What is the shiny object next to it? Looks like some sort of beetle kit car

It was a scratch built car that looks mostly like a porsche but it has other influences of the era. It is pretty neat but oddly shaped aswell.

[Jdesign]

Its a hand built car that uses a VW aircooler motor. "The Runge FF007" built by Runge Cars. I am not really a fan of the shape, but the amount of work and time that has went into it is amazing. Chris Runge has made a few others prior to this one which look better in my opinion. Crazy fact is that he has sold them for roughly $150k each. 

https://rungecars.com/

[Jdesign]

Started finally really working on this. I have a massive list, and the more I look at it, the more I realize is missing. So far I have new window seals that I ordered and now realized I need the other half of them too. I pulled the the seats out of the interior for a nice deep cleaning, I plan on taking dimensions of the interior panels so I can start to figure out what I want to do for designs and material. I also pulled the center console as I will be making a cup holder and I want to run a headless stereo (bluetooth amp) 

Here is the other bad seal

and the naked interior

The carpet is not clean here, but It came very clean surprisingly

I plan on adding cup holders to the door panels, and to the center console but integrating them. Similar to this BUT NOT this:

[B C]

Interested in the bluetooth amp. Something id like to do as well