Dmanb2b's Alpine 318is - S52 is ALIVE

[dmanb2b]

Did you paint the trim or use something else to clean them up? They look new again

Thank you! Two light coats of rustoleoum primer and 3 light coats SEM trim paint. I considered boiled linseed method, but really happy with how this turned out.

[2mAn]

Cant go wrong with SEM Trim paint

[TeXJ]

Is the SEM trim paint a satin or a gloss?

https://www.amazon.com/SEM-39143-Tri.../dp/B000EM019O

I'm being cheap and wondering if another brand(cheaper) would also work.

[TeXJ]

Also, how does the vents by the windshield wipers come off? Do they have screws or do they just pop out?

[dmanb2b]

Also, how does the vents by the windshield wipers come off? Do they have screws or do they just pop out?

Just regular old SEM trim Black...I guess Satin would be fine too

https://www.amazon.com/SEM-39143-Tri.../dp/B000EM019O

Also, can use this as guide to remove the cowl vents

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.php/Windscreen_Wiper_faults

To remove wiper arm open the cover on the wiper spindle and remove the nut. The arm will then lift off. Have the wiper arm folded at 90deg angle when pulling off.

[TeXJ]

Awesome! thanks for the links!

[dmanb2b]

Well the car is on the road and super happy with the end result. Paint needs a lot of work and interior is in desperate need of cleaning, but overall a great little cruiser. Definitely not as fast as the 335d, but way more fun!!!!

Coding plug is in so that we aren't thinking the motor just blew up...haha


Final tuning




Black door cards and rear seats are in...


Ready for the road...



My son and his friend attempting a quick wash to hose off months of grime


Time to bring her home..


Made the 2hr drive without a hitch and in the driveway


Ready for the road ahead....mostly going to hibernate over the coming winter months'

[2mAn]

was that a dyno session or is that local emissions stuff?

[dmanb2b]

was that a dyno session or is that local emissions stuff?

Indeed a dyno run. Thankfully 1996 and older are safety inspection only in NYS. It's a Dyno Dynamics dyno and reads about 10-15% below a Dynojet. I may attempt a more aggressive tune once the motor is fully broken in, but for now, it's plenty.


Poor video of the last run. Approx 196whp and 193ft/lb

https://youtu.be/q0jc8EOztn4

[s14brent]

good job, the stainless exhaust system turned out great!

[dmanb2b]

good job, the stainless exhaust system turned out great!

Thank you!...at first we were really surprised how quiet it is at idle...but driving it is a blast and the sound comes alive as the s52 starts getting into it's power band!

[dmanb2b]

Love this pic...

[mike.bmw]

That is a great photo. Love that you can see the road curve off in the distance.

[jeenyus]

Love this pic...

Yes!

[ZekeTheSneak]

Damnit, making me want to pull my motor and rering it... Awesome progress