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gahhh damn-Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler
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Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.
Originally posted by 2mAn
Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex
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Originally posted by DEV0 E30 View PostI love what you've done with the place.
Originally posted by kronus View PostThat looks instantly so much more complete. What's left?
Then I want to get the suspension done up. New bushings, powdercoated stuff, fresh brakes, maybe spax adjustable dampers and H&R sport springs for a moderate drop. Very simple things. I'm mostly after "clean".
Originally posted by LJ851 View PostSomething's moving in my trousers, that's for sure.
Originally posted by CubbyChowder View PostPlease keep this one. It's too good to let go.world renown Harry Potter expert
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Rear end is buttoned up.
Still need to plug that third hole by the license plate lights but those are on their way.
Starting to look pretty complete. I now realize I don't care for the reproduction black plates - at all. I may just get historical plates and call it a day.
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Originally posted by phreshkid View Post
Starting to look pretty complete. I now realize I don't care for the reproduction black plates - at all. I may just get historical plates and call it a day.
Im excited to see full body shots instead of just the bootySimon
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostIm excited to see full body shots instead of just the bootyHow to remove, install or convert to pop out windows
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=297611
Could be better, could be worse.
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Time to redo the engine bay and the front suspension. I'm trying to do things in waves, as to not get overwhelmed with projects within a project. I made the grave mistake of not taking this car straight to Doctor Detail for the undercarriage steam-clean that I love so much. Now I get to deal with all the dirt and grime and hand-clean everything until I can make my way to Doctor Detail for the final cleaning.
Here are some photos. Everything is new. Either plated, painted, powdercoated, or polished. So. Much. Time. OMG.
Things that are being replaced from the top of my head:
-tie rods and center rod link thing
-both control arms
-new H&R springs
-New Spax Suspension
-New Upper Strut Bearings
-New Fixed Camber Plates
-Every single bushing under the car - New
-New S14 starter
-Newly rebuild Solex Carb
-Newly refinished Air Cleaner
-New triple core radiator
-New Mechanical Fan
-New Thrust Arms
-New Exhaust system - OEM
-New Clutch
-All hardware is going out for plating
-New Front and rear subframes
-New things I'm forgetting
I didn't intend to go this far this fast, but I don't want to do this again in two months, so I rather do it now.
I like nice things but I don't like working for them. This is my problem.
This is stuff going out for sandblasting and powdercoating
This is stuff where I hate my life
This is an exhaust manifold that took two hours away from my life to remove. F U exhaust manifold. I'm throwing you away (NOS 1600ti manifold going in).
This is stuff going out for plating. I have multiples of everything, so that's nice.
And this is how she sleeps. I think I'll put her on the lift and remove the engine this weekend so I can get the new subframe on and detail the engine bay.
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Holy crap.How to remove, install or convert to pop out windows
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=297611
Could be better, could be worse.
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Been doing a bunch of stuff. But every time I make one step forward, I end up taking two steps back to replace or repair something. So gosh dang time consuming.
Some photos.
Made a run to the container with a few m10 motors. This is about half of the m10 stock.
I forgot that I have the motor from the blue 1600. That motor was really quite powerful, so I intend to fix it. But first, I need to see what is going on with the pulleys and water pump, etc.
Both pulleys are bent, and waterpump is also trashed.
No biggie, I'll replace the crank pulley and throw her in a car and race around. The storm provides.
Also took a photo of the intake ports on a 118 head, and an e12 head. Both engines run well, but they are serving as parts donators (mostly ancillaries)
The other day, I was wondering why I don't have any Haynes Manuals. Then today, I found four of them on my bookshelf. Talk about forgetting important things.
Also found a complete set of IE swaybars. I'll probably sell them.
I don't think I'll make my June 15 deadline, but oh boy am I trying.world renown Harry Potter expert
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