Things left to do for the e30...Zen/Mason.

[z31maniac]

That....

Is a really good idea...

Kind of complicated and definitely not cheap.

Wider sump...baffles... the pump would need modification as well..

Could be fabed from a stock pan core...

Hmmm...

Edit: Might as well dry sump the engine though.

I want to go lower and keep the pan intact. Although with 215/40/17s tread is already almost meeting fender when the wheels are turned and I'm going 235/40 in a few months.

Need more room in the fenders.

[StereoInstaller1]

Dan'l, did you see my post about how to make a cheap and correct 5 lug swap?

[DCColegrove]

Point 1) It'd probably help your case with the members of this site (your customers) if your responses weren't so hostile. Chill out and explain your case.

Point 2) It seems that you consistently start these threads knowing that bashing will occur, but that never seems to stop you from creating them in the first place.

Point 1) Yes I tried this approach for a while, I don't mind explaining things once twice or even three times... but after that they are either just not getting it or just trying to start a fight for whatever reason.

Point 2) I just have a really hard head...

And oddly enough since I've picked up this little following of harsh critics, out right detractors and some slandering fools...

I have sold more (seems like about a 50% jump) e30 chassis braces ...

Either proving that any ink is good ink or... Not everyone buys into this "DCColegrove is a waffleswaffleswaffleswaffles" chant..

I feel my plates do every thing you are looking for. It protests the oil pan from catastrophic damage. they are much more that just a massive guard. They give access to your drain plug. they are an easy install, with step by step instructions and High res photos. With a cost of 165$ I feel a very fair price. No one was making a skid plate for the M20 when I started. I make them for the M20 M30 M42 and the other DOHC swaps. I feel there are other products that you could set your sites on.

I'm not meaning to say your skid plate is not a fine piece of equipment...

It is and the work you have done is admirable.

I mean this sincerely.

Honestly, I don't see how in the world you could improve on that. Is that waterjet cut or a large format CNC table?

I simply have a different design philosophy and different aproach to problem solving.

[KenC]

Well maybe strengthen the bend...

I have one of them... they're VERY durable. Take a look at some of the pics in his FS thread and you'll see what a beating they can take.

[ejnight]

Well maybe strengthen the bend...

When I did the first plate it had slots across the bends. After testing I redesigned it. It has taken every thing I have thrown at it. They are very strong!

[///M42 sport]

Honestly, I don't see how in the world you could improve on that. Is that waterjet cut or a large format CNC table?

Well maybe strengthen the bend...

[E30_Pare]

that just sounds cool.

Lazer cut bitches.

[ejnight]

Honestly, I don't see how in the world you could improve on that. Is that waterjet cut or a large format CNC table?

It is laser cut.

[ejnight]

ejnight, how heavy is that peice?

10lb

[gearheadE30]

ooh, thats nice....

[kishg]

ejnight, how heavy is that peice?

[george graves]

Honestly, I don't see how in the world you could improve on that. Is that waterjet cut or a large format CNC table?

[ejnight]

Less money I think...

I am looking into a simpler and more elegant design to protect the pan from catastrophic damage than just a massive guard under the front of the car.

And we belive it's something John can fabricate at a reasonable price.

I feel my plates do every thing you are looking for. It protests the oil pan from catastrophic damage. they are much more that just a massive guard. They give access to your drain plug. they are an easy install, with step by step instructions and High res photos. With a cost of 165$ I feel a very fair price. No one was making a skid plate for the M20 when I started. I make them for the M20 M30 M42 and the other DOHC swaps. I feel there are other products that you could set your sites on.

[kishg]

It'd probably help your case with the members of this site (your customers) if your responses weren't so hostile. Chill out and explain your case.

It seems that you consistently start these threads knowing that bashing will occur, but that never seems to stop you from creating them in the first place.

agree. DC, if you don't want to share data or details why keep bringing these topics up? i think your looking to start these arguments purely for entertainment. not a good way to gain credibility with potential or current customers.

[TDE30]

It'd probably help your case with the members of this site (your customers) if your responses weren't so hostile. Chill out and explain your case.

It seems that you consistently start these threads knowing that bashing will occur, but that never seems to stop you from creating them in the first place.