Finally got me a e30 vert, say hello to Nina

[ZM Blue Devil]

Not much of an update today...

Had a bunch of non car related errands today so didnt get much done. Removed the rear bumper(man what a pain, I guess it would have helped if I took out the exhaust to get to the 3rd 13mm holding the bumper on)

After I removed the bumper I cleaned and waxed it since more of the rear is going to be showing and wanted to get to it while it was easy.
Heading back to the shope tomorrow for suspension and rest of the odds and ends.

[kronus]

I wanna see this car in person! NJ meet sometime in August? :D


Good progress on the bumpers. In case you don't know, the holes from the rear DB mounts are going to be visible under the rear euro bumper, and water will go into them. It's best to either cover them up with something or weld them shut.

[ZM Blue Devil]

I wanna see this car in person! NJ meet sometime in August? :D


Good progress on the bumpers. In case you don't know, the holes from the rear DB mounts are going to be visible under the rear euro bumper, and water will go into them. It's best to either cover them up with something or weld them shut.

Why dont you come out to the meet on the 8th, we are meeting up at the starbucks in Edgewater then ride accross the bridge to the meet.

Yup, still trying to figure out what to do with those holes, will most likely just put some sort of rubber stopper to seal.

[sdcabrio]

Why dont you come out to the meet on the 8th, we are meeting up at the starbucks in Edgewater then ride accross the bridge to the meet.

Yup, still trying to figure out what to do with those holes, will most likely just put some sort of rubber stopper to seal.

I just had the body guy patch those holes, was pretty easy for him cause it then got covered up with the bumpy, chip guard finish to match the rest of what is going on under the bumper.

[ZM Blue Devil]

Back from the shop

Here is what we got done today...

Suspension(HR sports with Billy Sports and Rogue Engineering Shock Mounts)

Here is the stock look.




Stock rear shocks with some sort of aftermarket shock mounts.




Rear springs in




New rear Springs, shocks and shock mounts in.



Stock vs HR Sport





I thought you guys would appreciate this pic. Its a factory tool. Screws on top of the front shock so when the spring is compressed it stay centered and does not move around. Makes the install easier.




Since we had access to them and they were in such good shape, figured it would be a good time to paint them. I cleaned them and prepped for paint. Julien knows why they are this color... Hint check my user name.





SS Brake Lines

[T3rd Ferguson]

Nice progress! you know what would cover those holes up in the rear? :up:

[ZM Blue Devil]

Caliper installed along with SS line






The underside lines were a pain to remove... But we got them out.







On to the diff fluid change.









Painted the rear brake clips black.









Look down under







So here is the end result, it will settle a bit more. Took it for a test drive. Very happy with the end result. Stock felt like I was driving a boat, during acceleration and braking it felt like it was very top heavy. Didn't feel confident in turns at all. The car now feels tight and steady. I had the HR Race on the coupe and glad I went with the sports on the vert.

Tomorrow I am going to replace the fuel sender, get the rear bumper on and I will clean the wheel wells and install the wheels. At least that's the plan...

Sorry for the crappy pics. Should have some nice pics with a proper camera soon.

ZM

[ZM Blue Devil]

Nice progress! you know what would cover those holes up in the rear? :up:

I know, I know... pm sent.

[BrewCity11]

Sooooo......... how bout a pic after??? (whole car)

[vlad]

awesome project ! I'll take some good pics of your car tomorrow

[Kwaaahhh]

Looks good so far ZM! :up:

[twothrees]

There is something so sexy about a Cirrus Blau Metallic Cabriolet! Nice work, can't wait to see the final result.

[BrewCity11]

There is something so sexy about a Cirrus Blau Metallic Cabriolet! Nice work, can't wait to see the final result.

Are those 16" polished slips on yours? That looks nice. Post a larger pic for us to see!

[twothrees]

Are those 16" polished slips on yours? That looks nice. Post a larger pic for us to see!

Yes, those are polished slipstreams.

[ZM Blue Devil]

Yes, those are polished slipstreams.

Absolutely love your vert, nice and clean, love the color combo! More pics please.