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So...this finally happened....
I like it. It might seem high in the back, but throw some stuff in the trunk or a couple of people in the back seat and it sits right down. It's a DD on real roads. These pics are with H&R Sport springs and drop hats in the front. Tires are 205/55-15 on 7x15 ET12 OZ Alpina replicas. If you don't go with DOT track radials, there are FOUR decent tires in this size on tire rack right now. We wanted something he could use into the fall and early spring if he gets caught without snows on.
We also swapped the failing steering rack with a standard E36 rack from Rack Doctor (http://www.rackdoctor.net). Rich is great to work with - I highly recommend them.
We used the Dungeon Motorsports spacer kits for the rack (spacers on TOP) and the steering coupler. E36 tie rod ends.
Need to do some more mixture tuning (might be cold start valve), get a 5 speed to swap, and re-cover the seats. But he uses it regularly and it goes on trips. Mileage went up 4 to 5 mpg after he figured out his caliper was dragging.Last edited by LateFan; 01-09-2019, 10:25 AM.
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Looks great. I had the same rake w my first e30 and it leveled off perfectly after removing one of the rear spring pads. No noise no issues wo itwww.instagram.com/snwmble
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'05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
'90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
'15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black
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'01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
'88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
'01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
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Originally posted by audiquattrot View PostLooks great. I had the same rake w my first e30 and it leveled off perfectly after removing one of the rear spring pads. No noise no issues wo it
Car looks great with those wheels. Ive been really thinking about getting some 15x7 or 8 wheels to daily around on, but my ride is still fine with the 40 series tires on my 16sSimon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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Originally posted by LateFan View PostSo just pop the shocks off and let the TAs droop and slide them out? Would you pull the upper or lower pads?
Originally posted by LateFan View Post[ATTACH]101603[/ATTACH]Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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Thanks for the advice. I would just do it but he's practical and it's his car and he's worked on it and paid for all the improvements. He loads it up with kids and bikes for his weekend races, and then there are Montana roads...
Someday a 5 speed and maybe euro bumpers.
Right now we need a cold start valve I think - rough starting and it may be leaking and making it randomly too rich. I'm almost sure we've found all the vac leaks, and changed out or rebuilt everything else related.
Skid plate yes. Should do that soon.
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Packed up to move - amazing how much these hold.
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Checking all the ABS sensors. Looks like it's the relay.
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New lights on sale yay. Fried the #1 fuse, replaced, works fine....?
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Then we re-painted the rocker panels and spare tire bump with SEM trim black. (just set it down so the back is sitting up)
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Cold start valve tested fine. Odd random oil pressure sensor signals - replacing sender on block. Replacing both ABS relays. Brake rez cap has broken so float is...floating, way up.
New E36 steering rack has been great. Old shocks are too long I think - it bottoms out in front on easy bumps so I don't think it's the stops.
Adding a Curt trailer hitch to carry more bikes to races. Have to modify it to fit tucked bumper.
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Originally posted by LateFan View PostOld shocks are too long I think - it bottoms out in front on easy bumps so I don't think it's the stops.
Adding a Curt trailer hitch to carry more bikes to races. Have to modify it to fit tucked bumper.
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