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    You can always go with the stuff they sell at Parts stores nowadays. It's that single stage Duplicolor or something like that. It's pretty darn cheap. But...if I were you, I would just get the paint I really wanted (more expensive stuff) and be happy with it forever and not have to re-prep the whole car over again when you finally make the switch to it.
    85' 318i ~The Bronze Bomber (FrankenM10 with a Forced Future :wgaf:)

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      Originally posted by Hey_You View Post
      You can always go with the stuff they sell at Parts stores nowadays. It's that single stage Duplicolor or something like that. It's pretty darn cheap. But...if I were you, I would just get the paint I really wanted (more expensive stuff) and be happy with it forever and not have to re-prep the whole car over again when you finally make the switch to it.
      Im not talking THAT budget haha.

      Where should I even start looking? Like what sites?

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        Anyone have experiance with something like this

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          Just got word from a buddy that involved in this new site that they want to feature my car.

          What makes their site different then most stanceworks type sites is that they dont just focus on the car, they focus on the build and they owner/driver/builders.

          Heres they teaser



          Ill be the first real feature



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            Originally posted by Jafxod View Post
            Well I was happy with my IE3's but i wanted something adjustable, a little lower, and a little stiffer. These are perfect. Or atleast they were for a daily that i drive hard as fuck. I might go stiffer for the track next season.
            Been browsing through the FI forums as a SpecE30 enthusiast, and finally decided to make an account. I like your build, but I did notice you talking about "the track" quite a few times. What measures have you taken to make this car driveable on the track? Being that this is a turbo car, what class do you plan on racing? Do you have any track experience?


            Not really sure you understand how demanding a top mount turbo track car will be mate, hope you're thinking this out!

            Cheers,
            JP

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              Originally posted by JayPhelan View Post
              Been browsing through the FI forums as a SpecE30 enthusiast, and finally decided to make an account. I like your build, but I did notice you talking about "the track" quite a few times. What measures have you taken to make this car driveable on the track? Being that this is a turbo car, what class do you plan on racing? Do you have any track experience?


              Not really sure you understand how demanding a top mount turbo track car will be mate, hope you're thinking this out!

              Cheers,
              JP
              First off, welcome to r3v!

              I dont plan to compete at any level with this car. The only road racing it will be doing is HPDE track days. Also would like to get some auto-x, small parking lot drift events in if I have the money.

              If I had to come up with a main reason I'm building this car is to be able to get in it no matter what and it bring a smile to my face. And thats already starting to happen and Its not even done.

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                Originally posted by Jafxod View Post
                First off, welcome to r3v!

                I dont plan to compete at any level with this car. The only road racing it will be doing is HPDE track days. Also would like to get some auto-x, small parking lot drift events in if I have the money.

                If I had to come up with a main reason I'm building this car is to be able to get in it no matter what and it bring a smile to my face. And thats already starting to happen and Its not even done.
                Exactly! I couldn't have said it better myself. Having a FI swapped e30 is going to be amazing!

                Are you planning on spraying the car yourself?
                1989 E30 Zinnoberrot Vert 325i OBD1 S52 turbo;IP

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                  Yup! Gonna go buy some paint soon! I don't care if it looks like shit I can't wait to do it myself

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                      Originally posted by Jafxod View Post
                      Yup! Gonna go buy some paint soon! I don't care if it looks like shit I can't wait to do it myself
                      looking forward to the outcome. I planned on doing the body work myself and having it professionaly painted. But now I'd really like to see how this turns out.

                      good luck
                      1989 E30 Zinnoberrot Vert 325i OBD1 S52 turbo;IP

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                        Originally posted by SwiftE30 View Post
                        looking forward to the outcome. I planned on doing the body work myself and having it professionaly painted. But now I'd really like to see how this turns out.

                        good luck
                        Thanks man. The bodywork was kinda like while Im there type stuff. I wasnt gonna let myself paint it without fixing it up the rust spots and small dents and dings. Got my fingers crossed its gonna come out good.

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                          Originally posted by Jafxod View Post
                          Anyone have experiance with something like this

                          http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-UP301/
                          If you go with this paint i would look into a hardener, i had painted a friends car with the same thing ( different color ) and it layed nice but it was really easily scratched..

                          Awesome build though, love the tux. Lolz

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                            Originally posted by dmjensen View Post
                            If you go with this paint i would look into a hardener, i had painted a friends car with the same thing ( different color ) and it layed nice but it was really easily scratched..

                            Awesome build though, love the tux. Lolz
                            Yeah on the site they talk about using their own brand hardener.

                            And thanks man.

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                              Gahhhhh can't wait to get her back on the road


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