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Doormans e30 325e

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  • CMartC
    CMartC
    CMart
    wrote on last edited by
    #87

    I just cross threaded a tee. Started it off by hand as well.

    Excursion 7.3
    E30 LS1

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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
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      #88

      Brass isn't the funnest to work with haha

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
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        #89

        Looks good, brake lines are the funniest...

        Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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          Doorman
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          #90

          Been really busy in my life lately!!!

          Finally finished some non E30 projects and have been hoarding parts along the way.

          New shocks/struts/springs/front strut mounts (ECS) xmas present from the wife.

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          Brake calipers/RSM/front brake hoses (Blunt)

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          Passenger fender/rear ashtray/passenger inner headlight cover/rear ashtray p>

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          RSM reinforcement plates

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          Hopefully in the next few days I'll get the old girl in the garage and get cracking!!

          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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          • B
            B
            B C
            wrote on last edited by
            #91

            H&R OE Sport?

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              Doorman
              wrote on last edited by
              #92

              Snap said:

              H&R OE Sport?

              I'll have to check!

              the kit was advertised as a 1.5" drop.

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                Doorman
                wrote on last edited by
                #93

                Here's a pic of the box

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                • KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRolls
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #94

                  HR sports

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                    Doorman
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #95

                    Update time!

                    Poked around a bit over the last couple days.

                    Scored a half day of work today so I've been working on cleaning up the front strut housings

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                    36 grit flap disk and some elbow grease.

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                    Self etching primer.

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                    Rustoleum satin black.

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                    Rears are all reassembled.

                    Waiting on a few more parts from Blunt. They shipped out today.

                    Over the weekend I disassembled the fronts the fast way!!!

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                    Torch makes quick work of the old springs.

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                    • straight6pwrS
                      straight6pwrS
                      straight6pwr
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #96

                      was your e30 at the bottom of lake michigan for awhile? #rustylakebottomstruts

                      Dan
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                      • B
                        B
                        B C
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #97

                        Thanks for cleaning those up. My first drive on h&r sports with bilstein sports was "what have i done, this is too stiff!" But within a couple miles the shocks softened up a bit and it was great. You should enjoy the additional sharpness over stock.

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                          Doorman
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                          #98

                          Snap said:

                          Thanks for cleaning those up. My first drive on h&r sports with bilstein sports was "what have i done, this is too stiff!" But within a couple miles the shocks softened up a bit and it was great. You should enjoy the additional sharpness over stock.

                          Rear shocks were easily collapsible by hand by my 10yr old step son!!! 300,000+ miles will make them a bit mushy I'd say.

                          Even though they appeared to have been submerged in the lake for 20yrs I had both clean in about 20-30 mins each. No holes/soft spots.

                          Now I sit and wait for parts!

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                            Doorman
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #99

                            More parts!!!

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                            Started assembly of the strut housings

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                            I still have new calipers and brackets, soft brake hoses to put on.

                            Getting close!

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #100

                              Isn't Blunt the best thing ever?

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                                Doorman
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #101

                                KaiserRolls said:

                                Isn't Blunt the best thing ever?

                                I can't say I've dealt with many vendors in the past with as good service as Blunt.

                                In 20+ years in my industry I've dealt with plenty that just plain sucked!

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                                  Doorman
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                                  #102

                                  Put in a few hours today.

                                  Works a bit slow.....good for garage time though.

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                                  Brand new everything except for rotors.

                                  Had to make new hard brake lines for both fronts.

                                  Drivers side goes from the ABS pump to the soft line.

                                  Passenger side I spliced up inside the engine bay.

                                  I'm outta brake fluid and I can't find my bleeder tubing!!!

                                  I'll grab some tonite.

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                                  • KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRolls
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #103

                                    Looks good- rotors still have the set screws? Mine are long gone now

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                                      Doorman
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #104

                                      Got everything buttoned up!!

                                      Even put my "new" fender on. 

                                      She looks much, much better! Handles much better as well  

                                      I still need to re bleed the brakes. She stops.....barely. Takes a couple pumps to stop. 

                                      I had a odd bearing type noise on the left rear.

                                      Moved that tire to the front left and the noise followed. All wheel bearings are new, must be the tire.

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                                        Doorman
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                                        #105

                                        KaiserRolls said:

                                        Looks good- rotors still have the set screws? Mine are long gone now

                                        Rears do, fronts don't.

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                                          Doorman
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                                          #106

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                                          A bit of rake. I think it looks tough.

                                          Got the brakes all bled with the wife's help.

                                          All 4 corners are nice and clean fluid. A few bubbles outta the passenger front.

                                          Gonna call it a day and spend some time with the family!

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