these are the nicest quality photos of a guy powerwashing an m42 I've ever seen
neat car!
neat car!
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Been a very long time since I've updated. I've been tinkering quite a bit with the e30 in the last few years. Some big things, and a lot of little things.
It was down for about a year while I worked on redoing the entire front end suspension with OEM parts. Being a full-time student and having a big family, in addition to not having a huge income put my build and maintenance to a standstill. I also, unfortunately, lost my front iS lip to a big puddle here in SW FL.
Plus, I was having to maintain my e46 wagon and Suburban, which are my family haulers and daily drivers, so I was not able to dedicate too much money towards the e30.
I'm happy to say that it's now back on the road and driving amazing. In the last year I've replaced:
OEM Ignition Switch
Lemforder Control Arms
Lemforder Tie-rods (entire unit)
Powerflex Control Arm Bushings
OEM Front Swaybar Bushings
OEM Front Sway Links
OEM Timing Chain Tensioner
OEM Thermostat
Hella Interior Lights
Resealed Differential / Royal Purple 75-90 LSD fluid
Powerflex Differential Bushing
OEM differential plug/washer
OEM radiator cap
OEM Foglight Seals
Tail Light Bulbs/All sidemarker bulbs replaced
OEM Air Filter
OEM Airbox Bushing Mounts
OEM Antennae Seal Grommet
OEM Driver Door Switch
OEM Trunk Light
Michelin Defender T+H 185/70/r14 Tires
To do:
Replace axle seals (have part OEM)
Windshield Cowl Grilles (have part OEM)
Exhaust Hangers (have part OEM)
New Exhaust (Supersprint would be lovely.)
New iS lip - need to paint and install (have part - OEM)
I don't have a ton of pics but this was from last week when the differential work was completed. I have a 4.10 LSD medium-case differential. The car was weighed and it is right at about 2700lbs.
Differential opened up, before being cleaned up.
Final product.
Thanks for looking.Comment
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Sweet carComment
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Nice car! Post some recent photos! :DComment
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Finally did this over the weekend. Clutch has been getting pretty bad over the last month. Turns out the rear main seal let a little bit of oil into the bell housing and caused the clutch to wear. It was already getting pretty low, so it was time.
Installed:
JB Racing 11lb aluminum flywheel
ClutchNet Stage 2 clutch/pressure plate
Sachs High Performance Throw Out Bearing
Rear Main Seal
Pilot bearing
New Transmission Mounts
1.3qt Redline D4 ATF
Old:
New:
Some quick exterior shots:
I have a brand new OEM iS front lip that is primed and ready for paint, with new clips. Have to get it sprayed and mount it.
The new clutch and flywheel combo just feel amazing. Truly woke the car right up. Car spins up fast, and the shifts and super smooth. Going to enjoy driving this throughout the summer.Comment
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nice! I most certainly are going with a lightweight flywheel when the time comes (again). Car is lookin' nice.Comment
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Nice thread and great updates!
Loving those mudflaps :DComment
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Some revving before/after videos for you all.
Before swap, with OEM dual-mass flywheel (27lb)
After swap, with JBRacing aluminium flywheel (11lb)
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