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    Thanks. I'll be doing that the next time I have to take the VC off. Not sure when that'll be though. Turbo car doesn't get driven much anymore (haven't gassed it up since November 2015) after the arrival of our first born 2.5 years ago. And now we have our second due in January I doubt that it's usage will change much. I keep flip flopping about selling it because it doesn't make sense to keep a car insured, registered, etc to use once every 3 months or so...
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      I remember you mentioning you may sell. Maybe you need something to motivate you. Throughout my build I've experience times of low interest where the car sits and I pay registration/ insurance and its just sitting there. Its difficult with a full time job too. You slowly have less and less free time. I can only imagine what its like with a new family.

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        What motor mounts do you have?

        Started turboing my touring and now im wondering that should i use the oem mounts or go with the polys.. damn hard choices.. suggestions?
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          I would go oem mounts. I had polys and personally felt it was terrible. With a straight 6 it is fine but on a m42 it vibrates everything
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            Originally posted by krisu View Post
            What motor mounts do you have?

            Started turboing my touring and now im wondering that should i use the oem mounts or go with the polys.. damn hard choices.. suggestions?
            I'm using e28 M5 greens on my turbo M42. Feels just like stock but without the crappy hydraulic pucks.
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              I use OEM mounts. I probably need new ones but I don't like the extra vibration of poly mounts. Theres enough clutch chatter with the setup I have as it is.

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                Threw on some K1s with Toyo Proxies. Love this look.

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                  95 E36 M3 engine mounts work very well on M42 engines! very firm but without the vibration of poly. shop around, they are not that expensive either.
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                    Ok, thanks all for the suggestions! back to the topic:

                    Originally posted by Dj Buttchug View Post
                    Threw on some K1s with Toyo Proxies. Love this look.
                    Those koseis looks race
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                      Originally posted by Dj Buttchug View Post
                      Threw on some K1s with Toyo Proxies. Love this look.
                      Looks great! R compound proxies or not? Any improvement in traction?
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                        Originally posted by Dj Buttchug View Post
                        Threw on some K1s with Toyo Proxies. Love this look.
                        Wow, that is beautiful. Makes me really want another e30....
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                          Thanks for the comments guys. Today I decided to install a Blitz turbo timer I got from a buddy of mine years and years ago. Way back in my 240sx days haha

                          I couldn't decide on a location for it and I had two knee bolster covers so I figured why not hack one up and see how it looks...

                          Its ok I guess.

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                            Originally posted by exodus_2pt0 View Post
                            wow, that is beautiful. Makes me really want another e30....
                            do it
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                              ^ Agreed DO ET.

                              Car is looking good man. You're doing an awesome job on the oem+ look for sure. Good job getting the fuel rail and fpr all mounted up and working too. Why put a turbo timer on though if you have a water cooled turbo? I doubt you'll be cooking any oil if you just shut it off.
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                                So, how it goes? :)

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