87 325is booster relocate

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  • i_build
    Member
    • Oct 2015
    • 41

    #1

    87 325is booster relocate

    Using the stock booster I shifted over .5 inches and now both top holes have bracketing behind them that stops me from putting nuts on them.

    The car was originally an auto and I am not sure if that's why I have these interfering... Would it be crazy to just use the bottom bolts? The relocated top passenger side bolt doesn't have clearance due to a metal bracket for the throttle pedal and the top bolt closest to the driver side... also has some bracketry that wont let a nut spin on all the way... even though the bolt barely clears it.

    I can run the studs through the firewall and bolt the 2 bottom ones on... with the 2 top ones in enough for stability.... without nuts though...

    Otherwise I can start saving for a new booster alternative to the E30 stock one.
  • digger
    R3V Elite
    • Nov 2005
    • 5971

    #2
    you need to do it properly. 2 bolts is not properly (except if they were diagonal) as it is eccentrically loaded
    89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

    new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

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    • i_build
      Member
      • Oct 2015
      • 41

      #3
      Going to see if I can bend the bracket that holds the throttle spring upwards and notch it for clearance and at least get that one on thanks.

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      • i_build
        Member
        • Oct 2015
        • 41

        #4
        Actually was able to get the drivers side upper nut on using a flex extension and she is on nice and solid.

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