Before and After E30 Restoration Thread

[MR 325]

Independant suspensions are made, but they are air suspensions designed for loads. Matt did you pull the halfshafts as well? I know they aren't just dangling there, but I was wondering how you did that, and I didn't see it in the write up.

We separated the halfshafts from the ends and reinstalled the ends [to keep the hubs together of course].

[delatlanta1281]

Independant suspensions are made, but they are air suspensions designed for loads. Matt did you pull the halfshafts as well? I know they aren't just dangling there, but I was wondering how you did that, and I didn't see it in the write up.

[MR 325]

When have you ever seen a trailer with Independent suspension? There has to be a reason for that? I say if it works it works but I would look into that? it could be dangerous?

Most trailers are not made out of cars. It's true, a solid axle with leafsprings would hold more weight but this suspension can handle all I haul/will haul in this thing.

[MR 325]

What I am saying is that trailer doesn't seem too roadworthy without a single axle. Does it have a dif? how is it stabalized ftom center to center? A swaybar is nice, but at the center of the rotating mass, how is it stabalized?

It does not have a differential. The main center beam that comes to the hitch is also tied in to the rear subframe and excessively braced. It is very stable.

[Fanzotti]

Not really. Other e30's have front suspension and the rest of the car plus a ton more weight to keep it on the road. When have you ever seen a trailer with Independent suspension? There has to be a reason for that? I say if it works it works but I would look into that? it could be dangerous?

I'm adding to this post.

I have seen trailers made out of old cars before. Trailers may even be made with Independent suspension for all I know? I'd check it out just to be safe. Take it easy, feel it out....More than likely your fine.

[delatlanta1281]

Good point.... I am over it. As is he I am sure.


LOF8 I love your rig!
Mariano..... your rig is cheezy and I think you should give it to Mike ;)
Matt.... I don't care if you are an albino, your hubcaps are sick and props for the originality of the trailor.
Everyone happy?
Cool, now go to engine and transmission and help a brother out!!!!!! I can't get this manual swap to take.

[golde30]

What I am saying is that trailer doesn't seem too roadworthy without a single axle. Does it have a dif? how is it stabalized ftom center to center? A swaybar is nice, but at the center of the rotating mass, how is it stabalized?

why wouldnt he have kept the halfshafts/diff assembly intact? it would have been more work to remove it all. so if its intact, its just as safe as any other e30 on the road.

[euroshark]

Sexy wheels, very nice.

ANd Matt, youre just albino so shut up.

lol

[Lof8]

before:

after:


I think the exterior is done- I like the old school look. There is, however, a lot more to come in the engine bay.

[CleanAzzE30z]

stop the bickering over uselss shit. The trailer isnt supposed to be racing the Macau circuit in the WTCC so it doesnt have to be fucking on rails. ANd Matt, youre just albino so shut up.

Mariano

[delatlanta1281]

I will drop the subject of MikeE30325i's car as it is not worth my time BUT how does your above statement make any sense?

What I am saying is that trailer doesn't seem too roadworthy without a single axle. Does it have a dif? how is it stabalized ftom center to center? A swaybar is nice, but at the center of the rotating mass, how is it stabalized?

Oh and thanks for dropping the MikeE30325i conversation. I am sure he feels alot better about you dicking on his car.

Adept I think you car is one of the cleaner stock e30s I have seen in a while. I wouldn't change a thing!

[MR 325]

unless that bitch has a single axle (if it does i am wrong and sorry) it isn't that roadworthy either.

I will drop the subject of MikeE30325i's car as it is not worth my time BUT how does your above statement make any sense?

[adept]

I liked the thread for a while... can we get back to the main subject plz? :)

oh yah, I dont think my own car is "after" quality yet so I'll leave it at that. but its a nice example of a car that can look nice and original in stock form:

[delatlanta1281]

Don't be ignorant.

A) A car and a trailer are two totally different things
B) The damaged part of the car has clearly been removed

Don't call me ignorant. BOTH "cars" are totalled. His is still running. Yours is not. The difference is instead of chopping his in half rendering it nothing more than a trailer with independant suspension with a rubber chicken hanging from it. He has decided to bring it back from the dead. I applaud you for the craftmanship, but calling me ignorant because you poked fun of him posting his totalled car (just like you did) makes no sense. You are a mod... take the hit man you call people out all the time.
Oh and where do you get off saying it will never be road worthy???? I have pulled trailers my entire life.... unless that bitch has a single axle (if it does i am wrong and sorry) it isn't that roadworthy either.

[Fanzotti]

The car is not being restored and will never be back to original.

I'm not talking about suspension and wheels here. I am talking about the structural integrity of the front end of the car. Use your head.

Restore Def: repair or renovate (a building, work of art, vehicle, etc.) so as to return it to its original condition.

original Def: used or produced at the creation or earliest stage of something :

Your statement is saying he'll never return his car to factory. Not fix your car so it's roadworthy. Maybe 1% of us will ever restore our cars back to original condition.

I guarantee if you walked into a body shop and asked to have your car restored to original it would be a much higher price tag than having your car repaired.

Use your head and properly excercise the English language.

The car is not going to be repaired and will never be fixed to where it is safe to be driven.

There I fixed it for you. Give the kid a break, If it wasn't for mad scientists there wouldn't be innovations. Go for it dude and quit listening to the critics.