Hello! White late model coupe from the bay

[Toodaloo]

Nice to see that you're taking care of her. Great work!

Thanks Kyle!

Recently I haven't really had to do much mechanically. Oil change about a month ago, and tranny oil change soon. I'm planning on doing a full tune up in the beginning of the summer!

[stitched]

Car looks great, man. Perfect e30 for daily use IMO

[Toodaloo]

As she sits today!

Little update:

Front Euro trim, clear oem zkw blinker's, buffed out the bumper and made the paint look nice and fresh! (as fresh as a daily driven bumper can be, at least).

I sold the wheels last week in hopes to go another direction. Totally hating myself for it, but I'd really like a 16" wheel to fill the wheel wells more.

[CubbyChowder]

You cleaned this up really nicely

[pandaboo911]

Another clean e30 in the bay area, love it. Sweet mods

[Toodaloo]

Hello! White late model coupe from the bay

Thanks guys!

Update: coilovers coming in the mail today and I'll probably be heading to the South Bay tomorrow to pick up some wheels off of another e30 forum member on Facebook! I wanted firmer rates and more adjustability when it comes to ride height and dampening to make the car fit my needs. I'll post photos of the welding process and installation!

[Toodaloo]

Hello! White late model coupe from the bay

I figured I'd update those following my thread! I installed my Megan coilovers I purchased from another member and here are a few shots of how it went.



The day I got the coilovers in the mail, I headed to my fathers friends shop who is an amazing metal work craftsman who just finished working on a project (decorative railing) for Bill gates' front door.



We cut off the strut housings I got from David (d-rezzed) and left 2 inches for the coilover sleeves to fit onto. Then, attempting to fit the sleeve on, we found that the inside diameter of the sleeve and housing were exactly the same.
Even those of you with small brains know a 1 inch cylinder wont fit into a 1 inch hole. There have to be some kind of tolerances.
So we decided to use a 5 ton press to fit them on snugly. The first one went in perfectly and went on quite easy. However the second simply went on without the use of the press! Darn Germans with imperfect strut housings! (Just kidding) it was a difference within thousandths of an inch.

We welded them up with mig and I later painted them to prevent rust.
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The installation process was straightforward and easy after that. Just transfer the hubs and bearings from the old struts to the new. (Sadly mine were done and I had to use David's old ones) I'll get to replacing the hubs in the summer.



The day before I installed the coilovers, I went shopping around town to see who I could convince to stretch a 215/40/16 on my 16x9 wheels. Nobody would do it including the shop my buddy works at. I finally convinced the manager at a big brand shop to do it. The only tires in the size I desired were some cheap nexens. Ideally I like to go with a bigger proven brand with a better compound, but I got the rear tires replaced fairly cheap.



For now I left the 205/45/16's on the 8" wide wheels in the front as they still have a little life left.

Adjusting the coils to find my desired height. Don't forget anti seize!



Here's how it looks!





(Since these photos I've removed the rear adjuster locking collar for some extra low.) Some remove both the locking collar and adjuster however I didn't want it that low.

The previous owner who bought the coilovers opted for a 160mm 10k front spring and 10k 5" rear swift spring. I know the rates are "wrong" but it was a great deal and I'll eventually swap the front spring to an 8k to balance the car out a little more. Handling wise, the car feels like it's on rails and is super flat throughout the corners. Honestly, a little too flat for my liking. I've lost a bit of cornering confidence and am hoping the added dive of the softer spring up front will allow me a little more natural handling. As of right now on rough roads, taking corners gets a little bumpy and the car wants to wallow/ a bit in the front and I don't like that one bit. 8k spring coming soon...

Currently the car is sitting pretty low for my standards but looks exactly how I like it. I might raise it in the future. Who knows.

I'm worrying a little too much about my oil pan so I think I'll end up going with a skid plate to give me some warning and an added layer of protection.

That's it for now.

Andrei

[CPTFelch]

Car is looking clean, and the stretch/stance doesn't look ridiculous which is a nice change of pace.

Did the coil overs have any miles on them when you got them? Might settle a little more as you drive on them.

[Toodaloo]

Car is looking clean, and the stretch/stance doesn't look ridiculous which is a nice change of pace.

Did the coil overs have any miles on them when you got them? Might settle a little more as you drive on them.

Thank You! I personally like like look of properly stanced out cars (no ridiculous stretch or camber) so that's really the lowest I'll ever go. Plus our cars simply look weird any lower. The wheel well shape is just too big and leaves too much open space between the body and lower section of the wheel.
As for the stretch, a 215/40 on a 9" wheel is certainly not bad at all. Apparently they didn't even have to use the bead blaster, it simply popped on when they added air.

The coilovers were brand new. So they may just end up getting better over the next few hundred miles!

[2mAn]

I was a little worried about a 215 on a 9" but it doesnt look that bad. I have a 215 on a 7" haha

[Toodaloo]

I was a little worried about a 215 on a 9" but it doesnt look that bad. I have a 215 on a 7" haha

Haha I was too! But after doing some research it seemed to be right. Coming from a subaru, the stock wheels were 17x7 with a 215/45 which was basically a flat sidewall. I also had 17x9 wheels on that car with a 255 (mega meat!!) and it seemed like the ideal tire was a 225 for the perfect amount of stretch. So I was timid with the 215 on a 9. I couldn't be happier with how the tires look on the wheel referring to size and fitment. The rim almost doesn't even poke out and it looks great to my taste.

[CRBR30]

Such good progress! I'm hoping I can get a renown wheel soon

[dadsbmw]

Looks great... post up some more pictures! I've been considering wheels for the past couple months now and that style has been a consideration. Where are you in the Bay? I'm in Mountain View, I'd love to meet up some time so I can get an in person idea of what the car looks like!

[littlehandegan]

Bravo!

Are you running yellow lamin-x on the fogs?

[partner103]

Nice, what wheels are these?