Oldskoole34's 1987 ETA coupe.

[Oldskoole34]

Just an update more for myself, since I have been loosing track of what has been going on with the car.

Since last update:

Ended up lowering the rear more by pulling out the spring perch and leaving just the pad

Front came down another 30mm or so

Rolled fenders to help with h some minor clearance issues.

Replaced exhaust rear section with a 2.25” straight pipe leaving just the cat and the resonator. This kind of a setup sound too drony, so that is to be sorted.

JSW wheels came off (could never get one of them to balance properly and had annoying vibration issues at 90-120kph)

Finally finished putting together the BBS RMs that have been in various stages of assembly and disassembly over the last 3 years. Specs are 15x8.5 front 15x9 rear with 195/45/15 Dunlop Dirrezzas.



Just a few mostly cray pics from the last year and a bit to keep track of the progression.











To do next:

full break system rebuild. All the parts in the garage awaiting installation.

Exhaust work to be finished (with schmeidman headers awaiting installation). Get rid of cat and find proper muffler.

Maintanance: timing belt/ water pump/ valve adjustment

Got a mint Mtech1 steering wheel and will put that in for a while instead of the Renown.




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[Oldskoole34]

A week ago took her in to the shop to get control arms and poly bushings done.





Still to do: rtabs, subframe bushings.
Had to put 15mm spacers to the front and move 5s to the back in order for the front wheels to properly clear the coilovers. Now need to get 10mm for the fronts.

And a daytime pic with my buddy's (formerly mine) mk2 Jetta coupe. Although it looks a bit different now.








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[Oldskoole34]

Finally this winter project is done. Well almost. The suspension is installed some of the components are changed. And the wheels are on even though not the ones that were planned.

Was so excited to finally see how it turns out and I am happy with the result. Still needs some tweaking height wise and wheel fitment wise but overall its good!

Still to do:
1. Proper OD hub rings: the manufacturer shipped me the wrong OD sized rings.

2. Take out rear spring perches.

3. Take it to the shop to do CA's, Rtabs, subframe bushings, alignment.

Done: front and rear stabilizer links and inner/outer tie rods and new front break pads because old ones dusted too much (the easy stuff). And of course coilovers, 10 mm spacers front, 15mm back and wrong size hub rings:/












Will get better daylight pics soon. Hopefully[emoji106] [emoji106]


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[sert57]

Love the direction you are going with this car. Keep up the work!

[Oldskoole34]

Got a few outside shots today. Needs to get lower.








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[Oldskoole34]

Also just realized that I don't really like how these look with aluminum colour bolts and shiny centercaps. Much prefer black hardware.


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[Oldskoole34]

Oldskoole34's 1987 ETA coupe.

Finally spacers arrived. However center rings turned out to be much smaller than ordered in the OD. Also the 5mm is too thin. I ended up spinning the lower adjuster on the coilover all the way up( that is the part that was making contact) since it is spun all the way down anyway.
Put the 15mm spacer in the back as well and lowered the car on the ground finally.

So the wheels are still only centered by the lug bolts.

Was raining hard when i dis this so just a quick pic from inside the garage.







The pass side front is not yet installed which when done will prob bring the front left a little lower.

Well see..........


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[Roadrunner]

...And took a detour to a local photo spot just to take some phone pics.

Your car is looking great. Love the houndstooth interior! Great location for the pictures - we used to go hiking on the trails around the old Eaton place all the time. :)

[emoji54]I salute you for that sir. No way in hell anyone will make me go outside to work on a car. I mean the last week has been good but prior to that....I'll pass.

Yeah, it's been pretty miserable working on the car in the snow... we seriously need a garage! I can't wait for warmer weather.

No it was the lachsilver (i think thats what its called) touring. Flew towards me on 5th line/ veterans before Mapleview.

Cool, that was my old car! It was sold to a member on r3v not too long ago.

Is there some sort of a mini meet/german cars and coffee in the area btw?

I think we should start a local E30 meet. There are a bunch of people on r3v who live around the GTA. We might even get famous dudes like Powling to show up. ;D

[Powling]

[emoji54]Lol [emoji23] I googled Powling though ure referring to some famous dude from a town nearby before I realized you are talking about the other board member. Stupid moment of the day

...my mom thinks I'm famous.

[Oldskoole34]

I've been working on the car every day in this merely chilly wet weather. I would LOVE your huge unheated garage, trust me, though I'd put a wood stove in it and work in there through the winter. ;)

Without a garage we've been working on the 528e outside usually in the snow and ice. It's nearly at the point where I can take it in for the safety inspection though! The speedometer wasn't working, and that was a huge mission to fix.

[emoji54]I salute you for that sir. No way in hell anyone will make me go outside to work on a car. I mean the last week has been good but prior to that....I'll pass. Plus too many things happening at work and home to work on the car ATM. Maybe will install the spacers, etc hardware this weekend if I have a free hour and finally put this thing back on the ground.

My speedo acts up too btw. On the to do list. Although may delay it if I begin sourcing parts for a 327i stroker, which is the long term plan.

Small world, isn't it? We're a short drive from the south end of Barrie in the town that Powling grew up in.



Did you see the daytona violet touring? If so, that would have been one of the two times it's been in Barrie since it arrived from Germany. It's the only one in the country at the moment, so it's definitely the same car.

Lol [emoji23] I googled Powling though ure referring to some famous dude from a town nearby before I realized you are talking about the other board member. Stupid moment of the day

No it was the lachsilver (i think thats what its called) touring. Flew towards me on 5th line/ veterans before Mapleview.


Is there some sort of a mini meet/german cars and coffee in the area btw?




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[Shock(/\)ave]

If this weather keeps up I will be putting normal insurance back on the 318 quicker than expected and it'll have to make a trip back home.

If this weather keeps up I'll have finished working on the winter car when spring has arrived.

It'll be great to see the work you've done on the car. ;D

[Powling]

Small world, isn't it? We're a short drive from the south end of Barrie in the town that Powling grew up in.

If this weather keeps up I will be putting normal insurance back on the 318 quicker than expected and it'll have to make a trip back home.

[Shock(/\)ave]

Cant wait for the warm/dry weather.

I've been working on the car every day in this merely chilly wet weather. I would LOVE your huge unheated garage, trust me, though I'd put a wood stove in it and work in there through the winter. ;)

Without a garage we've been working on the 528e outside usually in the snow and ice. It's nearly at the point where I can take it in for the safety inspection though! The speedometer wasn't working, and that was a huge mission to fix.

Whereabouts are you?

Small world, isn't it? We're a short drive from the south end of Barrie in the town that Powling grew up in.

I think i have seen your e30 touring in Barrie once.

Did you see the daytona violet touring? If so, that would have been one of the two times it's been in Barrie since it arrived from Germany. It's the only one in the country at the moment, so it's definitely the same car.

[Powling]

Also would love to see it in person as well!

[Oldskoole34]

I hope I get to see this car in person this season since you're local. :D

Cant wait for the warm/dry weather. Whereabouts are you? I think i have seen your e30 touring in Barrie once.


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