Not another E30 M52 swap

[jpod999]

Whoa, so that report says that if you wait 10 days and don't do anything about it, they can take it and never give it back to you? That's totally fucked, I hate neighbors. Seriously, how is it effecting your life seeing a car in a driveway so much that you complain to the cops?

[4DR_Lou]

I found some time to do some more work here and there. New lollipops from bimmerworld(i always thought they were blue, but they arrived in black)


After the bushing installation, the M52 finally went in :D


Then the neighbors file a nuisance complaint against me :(


On other more important matters, I still need to find a place to mount this remote FPR. Unfortunately, I don't have a welder to create a mount similar to that on the E36.

[4DR_Lou]

picked up these complete seat set up and 2.93lsd from Zeltar1234. awesome dude!

The fronts are rewraps, but still better than my old seats.



finally got around to pulling the m20

[4DR_Lou]

What's wrong with your GC's? I'd just replace any parts that are broken and buy some Konis for it. If your housings are shortened or you want to go lower, grab 8641 1144SPORT (325iX) for the front, and 8041-1186 sport (top adjust mustang) for the rear (these both require new strut/shock bushings from GC unless you're somewhat handy, but those are only like $30 for a full set IIRC)

it's just not stiff enough compared to the PBM coilovers I had on my long gone 240sx. I decided to go with Broadway Static coilovers.. if I could get a hold of the dealer here on R3V for a cheaper price.

[Northern]

update: I have been looking at a new suspension setup to replace my ground controls/bilsteins combo.

1.Fortune Auto

http://www.frsport.com/500-Series-Coilovers-BMW-3-Series-E30-1985-1991_p_62591.html?gclid=CNuLtdjl9ssCFZE0aQodpvECcw

2.Stance

http://www.enjukuracing.com/products/stance-super-sport-coilover-kit-bmw-e30.html?gclid=CKGw94rm9ssCFQqsaQodKf0BMw

anyone on here can chime in?

too bad Part Shop Max doesn't make coilovers for e30s:(
i wish they did... i'd be all over it!

What's wrong with your GC's? I'd just replace any parts that are broken and buy some Konis for it. If your housings are shortened or you want to go lower, grab 8641 1144SPORT (325iX) for the front, and 8041-1186 sport (top adjust mustang) for the rear (these both require new strut/shock bushings from GC unless you're somewhat handy, but those are only like $30 for a full set IIRC)

[4DR_Lou]

subscribed... I'm a little further behind than you in my build and probably started around the same time :p
I pulled my m20 first since it had a snapped timing belt.
Ordered my e34 oil pan last week and hope to pull the m52b28 from my donor car some time in the coming few weeks

That's great:D! You will likely finish before I do.. my schedule is full of work and school right now. I won't be able to pull my m20 until maybe the end of the semester. :(

[schmidty]

subscribed... I'm a little further behind than you in my build and probably started around the same time :p
I pulled my m20 first since it had a snapped timing belt.
Ordered my e34 oil pan last week and hope to pull the m52b28 from my donor car some time in the coming few weeks

[4DR_Lou]

update: I have been looking at a new suspension setup to replace my ground controls/bilsteins combo.

1.Fortune Auto

http://www.frsport.com/500-Series-Coilovers-BMW-3-Series-E30-1985-1991_p_62591.html?gclid=CNuLtdjl9ssCFZE0aQodpvECcw

2.Stance

http://www.enjukuracing.com/products/stance-super-sport-coilover-kit-bmw-e30.html?gclid=CKGw94rm9ssCFQqsaQodKf0BMw

anyone on here can chime in?

too bad Part Shop Max doesn't make coilovers for e30s:(
i wish they did... i'd be all over it!

[4DR_Lou]

Your car is exactly where mine needs to be except I have the M52tub28

I prefer to take my time on things. maybe you should too? ;)

[Yezus_Krys]

Your car is exactly where mine needs to be except I have the M52tub28

[4DR_Lou]

Flywheel and clutch set up finally arrived from UUC Motorwerks

[4DR_Lou]

finally got rid of the donor car


next step was to pull up my E30 onto the drive way. front valance purchased locally


received harness cover, ecu mount, and coolant temp sensor from Markertmotorworks.


picked up this wheel. love it so far


EWS II and diagnostic wiring

[4DR_Lou]

The weather has gotten warmer! It's time to continue this prolonged project

I have also been shopping around for a clutch/flywheel setup. So far, I'm sold to UUC's product SKU:B1-A-OE. Any other suggestions?

http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/lightweight-flywheel-for--92-99-e36-3-series-m3--z3--e34-525i---85lbs---m5-sprung-hub-clutch-p194.aspx

[4DR_Lou]

got a new toy :giggle:

[4DR_Lou]

update.

I received some electrical pins and m20b25 pin housing from TMS, yesterday.... FYI, TMS orders from the dealership then ships you the goodies... I could have just gone through the BMW dealership near me.. Only if I knew.



This is all I got done yesterday.. Pulled the Activated Carbon Canister from the trunk and Fuel Pressure Sensor from the passenger side wheel well.