E30 How To Article / Write up.

[z31maniac]

I never understand why people who claim to dislike this site's members continue to come back.

[blunttech]

I never understand why people who claim to dislike this site's members continue to come back.

whats not to like? sometimes i feel like the welcome wagon.

[rjteeter]

paypal me 5 dollars

But I paypal'd my last 3 dollars to you last night

[z31maniac]

whats not to like? sometimes i feel like the welcome wagon.

For me? Nothing, I like it all.

It reminds me of the r6 forum I used to be a mod on. Bunch of assholes and gay jokes.

[Fidhle007]

Bunch of assholes and gay jokes.

The two aren't mutually exclusive?

[StereoInstaller1]

Colegrove, seeing you have so many years wrenching (like I do installing) I would assume it is really difficult for you to explain the really basic stuff (like it is for me), things you have done so many times it is now first nature...just like anyone who has achieved Master status (as I have installing).

So, here are my suggestions:

1. Full suspension rebuild. Spring swaps, strut/shock swaps, control arms (show an M20 car since it looks like less space than an M42 car) trailing arm bushings, subframe bushings, the whole enchilada, just one bite at a time.

2. Timing belt, including valve adjustment, water pump, tensioner, etc.

3.Motor/tranny R&R, including clutch install.

Try and keep in mind that a total newb who has never turned a wrench just might need to rely on your instructions, so do your damndest to explain the hell out of everything.

A complete tool list, with a list of "options" would be nice, too.

Luke

[StereoInstaller1]

Fuck, completely forgot another GREAT DIY opportunity...


Front and rear wheel bearings!

That would be useful.

Luke

[DCColegrove]

It is tough to cover the basics, getting the point accross can be just about impossible especially when its a "feels like this" thing.

I am going to replace an engine in a convertable at the shop next week...

I'll Probably take my camera I will be doing just about everything ...T-belt... valve adj clutch...

Possible several "write ups" could be illustrated. then I'll go from there.

[StereoInstaller1]

Even something as basic as using a wobbly socket can be really tough for a newb...remember that shit? Pissed me off bad, but I was like 10 or 12, wrenching on Dads Karmann Ghia.

Do you have someone else to take the pics?

[z31maniac]

Colegrove, seeing you have so many years wrenching (like I do installing) I would assume it is really difficult for you to explain the really basic stuff (like it is for me), things you have done so many times it is now first nature...just like anyone who has achieved Master status (as I have installing).

So, here are my suggestions:

1. Full suspension rebuild. Spring swaps, strut/shock swaps, control arms (show an M20 car since it looks like less space than an M42 car) trailing arm bushings, subframe bushings, the whole enchilada, just one bite at a time.

2. Timing belt, including valve adjustment, water pump, tensioner, etc.

3.Motor/tranny R&R, including clutch install.

Try and keep in mind that a total newb who has never turned a wrench just might need to rely on your instructions, so do your damndest to explain the hell out of everything.

A complete tool list, with a list of "options" would be nice, too.

Luke

Then put it together and sell it.

[bimmer_E30]

m30 swap please!!!!

[DCColegrove]

....

Do you have someone else to take the pics?

No...

but I have a shop toady...

and I own about $50,000 worth of Camera Equipment (another long story).

[Raxe]

Coilover install?

With the latest group buy hopefully someone will have the time to do a write up, I'd really like to see what's involved before jumping in.

[DCColegrove]

Coilover install?

With the latest group buy hopefully someone will have the time to do a write up, I'd really like to see what's involved before jumping in.

Hmmm, only thing there is I wouldn't run Coil Over/ Weight Jacks on a car for the street.

[Raxe]

Nevermind, just realized there's already a write up.

:)