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My name is Earl, and I have a Stainless Steel bolt fetish =)

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  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #1039

    Found this: http://grippysgarage.com/2011/09/03/camaro-shock/

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    They look either the same or maybe a hair longer than the Mustang shocks, but they do have cheap adjustable dampening shocks available.

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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
      wrote on last edited by
      #1040

      Currently I have these molding badges

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      I have never been a huge fan of them since my car isn't an ///M car.

      However, I have always been a huge fan of these

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      Since I have ///M parts this seems more fitting and looks a little nicer.

      Thoughts?

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
        wrote on last edited by
        #1041

        Better for sure, also what about the motorsport ones?  They are my favorite.

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        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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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
          wrote on last edited by
          #1042

          Those are nice too. I like the M-technic ones a little more. If I really wanted to get something to reflect what my car has become, I could get Clubsport badges=)

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          • R
            R
            REKIII
            wrote on last edited by
            #1043

            I don't like the colors on the M technic....however I agree with you not wanting to pose as an M.

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            • YoungCRY
              YoungCRY
              YoungCR
              wrote on last edited by
              #1044

              M Technic all the way!

              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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              • EarlE
                EarlE
                Earl
                wrote on last edited by
                #1045

                Not a ton done this weekend. 

                Saturday I went out to the shop and threw my front subframe and sway bar in the trunk to clean up at work this week. I think I will have my front subframe reinforcements TIG'd in at work as well.

                My proper Adams Rotors came and I also picked up my powdercoated calipers, carriers, and knuckles. 

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                I also ended up talking to a guy who does vector images and asked how he does them. I realized I didn't have the tool to do it, but he offered to do one of my car. He did an awesome job. He even modeled my AC  Schnitzer Mirrors.

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                His name is Artur Borovik. Here is his portfolio: http://arturborovik.com/

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                • jc43089J
                  jc43089J
                  jc43089
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #1046

                  Looking good, I have a bunch of parts getting powdered right now.

                  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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                  • R
                    R
                    REKIII
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #1047

                    The vecotr is cool....doesn't appear to be low enough.

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                    • EarlE
                      EarlE
                      Earl
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1048

                      He made the frame rails a little high. E36 rockers sit so high compared to the frame rails.

                      Edit: Starring at it on my large computer screen seems that it is a tad higher than it should be. Other than that it is pretty accurate to the end product, minus the trim badge, tinted windows, wipers (front and rear), and pig nose grills.

                      museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                      • Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313B
                        Bassboy3313
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #1049

                        Looking good sir, looking good! :D

                        CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                        • KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRolls
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #1050

                          Pretty neat stuff Earl.

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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1051

                            Bassboy3313 said:

                            Looking good sir, looking good! :D

                            All thanks to you=)

                            KaiserRolls said:

                            Pretty neat stuff Earl.

                            Thank you bud

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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1052

                              =(

                              Order placed with CA Tuned for my front brake lines and clutch line. I will also start assembling my calipers today hopefully=)

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                              • ClassEC
                                ClassEC
                                ClassE
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1053

                                Springs coming quick - get going!!! ;)

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1054

                                  I know. It blows

                                  Just placed the ECS order yesterday for my front hubs and related bits, as well as all brand new hardware for the front suspension/steering and the chain tensioner cap with washer.

                                  Once all that comes, I will be able to put together my front hub assemblies and get my motor together hopefully.

                                  Greaser Kyle will be at the shop Saturday to do more work on the bay as well=)

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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1055

                                    Progress so far on the front subframe.

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                                    Picking up the reinforcement kit at break time and then possibly having it welded in sometime today or tomorrow=)

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                                    • jc43089J
                                      jc43089J
                                      jc43089
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1056

                                      Did you get it from AKG?  For mine I had to pound in the piece that goes up inside with the holes, not sure if it's because my subframe was distorted when the mount ripped through, probably not bad to be so tight anyway.  Then the outside part with one big hole, weld the one side and pound it down to meet the engine mount ear, when finished the part has a compound curve and there is no way they would accurately manufacture it pre-bent.

                                      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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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1057

                                        I did get the AKG ones=) I'm not too worried. My subframe is actually in really good shape. That m42 torque must have been under control....haha

                                        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                                        • R
                                          R
                                          Rowleym
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1058

                                          Earl said:

                                          I did get the AKG ones=) I'm not too worried. My subframe is actually in really good shape. That m42 torque must have been under control....haha

                                          So akg is where it's at as far as reinforcements? I'm about to do mine. Not something I could just do myself eh? Well without spending too much time on it.

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                                          sk8 or die

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