MMP M62B44 Build Project "Jack-N-Coke"

[dothadance]

Nnoooooo

[jpod999]

Looks like he sold it before, is this the new owner selling it?

That's what I assume, it's in CO now so I just figured the new owner is selling it.

[blads99]

I don't know,
I doubt. Could be
Since it's now registered in Colorado.
It's a sweet build.

[delamaize]

Looks like this car is up on eBay now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series...m=252419847875

Looks like he sold it before, is this the new owner selling it?

[blads99]

Omgsh!
I just read the entire thread. Took 2.5 hours. Just to learn its for sale.

[jpod999]

Looks like this car is up on eBay now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series...m=252419847875

[MonkeyMadness]

OKAY!

So My "ShopTruck" build is finished and I'm weeks away from moving into my new house/Shop. and summer is upon us.. I have compiled a list of needed changes and repairs for Jack-n-Coke.

Front brake lines: Replace (I have parts)
Heater Core: Replace (need to source new core)
Drivers seat frame is FUBAR: Replace (ugh)
Timing chain guides and front seals: Replace (need to order)
Car needs a general cleaning and refresh!
Lube n tune: Replace all fluids and switch out to colder plugs!
Finish supercharger manifold and mount Supercharger: FTW!

Summer Goals.. :hitler:

[MonkeyMadness]

Sorry to drag up an old post but when you did this did you just tap into the wires or cut them and solder the rpm module in place?

I cut and soldered them, but the Garagetastic parts are very fragile and heat sensitive. I ended up removing it and going with a Dakota digital with no issue..

[WYZEUP]

So, finally had time and the needed info to get back to project Jack-N-Coke

So today i installed the Garagetastic tach mod for the V8 swap.
Decided to mount this on the "blue c1" plug off the back of the cluster. Keeping in the cab, away from harm.
So if your interested in doing the same I'll post up the info below.

Blue C1 connecter
Soild brown = Negative/Ground
Grn/yellow = 12v/Positive
Pin #7 solid black splice this in dme to tach
Yellow to tach , white to dme.

Remember Garagetastic's mod requires a 4cyl tach plug. This mod will not work with the 6cyl plug
You'll need a Dakota Elc. Setup for the 6cyl.

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After shrink rapping it and zip tie-ing it it the wire harness it is now protected and hidden
:beer:

Sorry to drag up an old post but when you did this did you just tap into the wires or cut them and solder the rpm module in place?

[delamaize]

I have had no issues of gears jumping or slipping out of gear at all. But I also build my own weighted throw rod, and linkage. Which I believe helps if any issue like that would be present. as for the AKG. I love it~! I love the "race car like" shifting. You feel everything. Yes the gears a close and its easy to catch a dog.
As for a daily I love it but I enjoy shifting as a whole and I don't enjoy soft shifters like new cars. I will tell you that a solid shiter and linkage has the feel of an empty gear box... lol I have changed my trans gear oil twice now thinking it was either dry or the oil had broken down... wasn't till after I was talking with a personal friend who races purpose built cars as a hobby that he informed me that is how they feel...
I would equate it to the feeling of stock rear sub frame / diff and suspension bushing VS. a full Condor bushed rear end, the feel is sooo different...!

Thanks for the input, I will probably go for it then. It seems redundant to rebuild, and modify a stock system, that is sloppy, when you can upgrade and get better equipment, and results.

[MonkeyMadness]

I would like to go back to the shifter for a second. I'm thinking about going with the AKG shifter, or something similar. I was reading that some people were having issues with the shifter jumping out of gear, or shifting on it's own under hard accel/decel, and hard cornering. Also, I have heard complaints that the gears are way too close together and harsh for daily driver status. Have you had any of these issue, and what do you think about using the AKG for "Daily" use?

I have had no issues of gears jumping or slipping out of gear at all. But I also build my own weighted throw rod, and linkage. Which I believe helps if any issue like that would be present. as for the AKG. I love it~! I love the "race car like" shifting. You feel everything. Yes the gears a close and its easy to catch a dog.
As for a daily I love it but I enjoy shifting as a whole and I don't enjoy soft shifters like new cars. I will tell you that a solid shiter and linkage has the feel of an empty gear box... lol I have changed my trans gear oil twice now thinking it was either dry or the oil had broken down... wasn't till after I was talking with a personal friend who races purpose built cars as a hobby that he informed me that is how they feel...
I would equate it to the feeling of stock rear sub frame / diff and suspension bushing VS. a full Condor bushed rear end, the feel is sooo different...!

[delamaize]

I would like to go back to the shifter for a second. I'm thinking about going with the AKG shifter, or something similar. I was reading that some people were having issues with the shifter jumping out of gear, or shifting on it's own under hard accel/decel, and hard cornering. Also, I have heard complaints that the gears are way too close together and harsh for daily driver status. Have you had any of these issue, and what do you think about using the AKG for "Daily" use?

[MonkeyMadness]

Could you mount a small arm and wheel right before the cable hole? Maybe something out of old electronics, maybe an old tape player or an RC car.

I'll have to post pic's. I'm sure I could do something of that nature.

[Kershaw]

Could you mount a small arm and wheel right before the cable hole? Maybe something out of old electronics, maybe an old tape player or an RC car.

[MonkeyMadness]

Ok so snapped my throttle cable at the pedal recently. turns out that my pedal arm and the cable hole/ firewall pass through is just enough out of alignment ( to the left and just above) that it puts just enough of kink in the cable/pedal hook while at rest.To make it wear at this point. I was using a used cable, now I have a new one and wondering how long it will last? Sadly its just enough off to make any changes tough and close enough to say fuck it and just look at buying a new cable ever 2yrs.. ugh

I'll try and get pictures so you guys can see what I'm talking about and get a more feed back from you.

As it is it will have to do till I can get back to this project. As I said before in this thread I have two other projects in the works and close to finishing both so the e30 may have to wait till this summer before i can tare it down to fit it right. On a good note it maybe easier to wait till i pull the dash to fix the heater core before i fuck with it... ugh the struggle...