This week's work on Thelma

[BrewCity11]

Fog lights ready.


Cluster done as well. Yellow needles, tach strip, and black rings.


Driveshaft arrives this Fri or Sat.

[JasonC]

Thats different. I kind of like the yellow needles. But i really like the black rings.

[Kilawin]

+1 on the black rings. nice touch

[BrewCity11]

Black rings came out nice, thanks. I screwed up on the tach strip though. Put them on without giving room for when the cover goes on. The last small ones between 5k-6k don't even show. Oh well.

I've been trying different yellows for a while now. I think i'll stick with this one.

[BrewCity11]

Ok, one other update. While doing my brakes, i notice i am missing one subframe bolt. As i go to replace the other one, that one breaks as well.



Have another look. Ooops, shouldn't be a gap there.


So, I have two sheared off bolts stuck in the threads. I drill a hole in the first one, get an easy out tool in there, get it to bite, then crank too hard and the easy out breaks off inside the bolt. Dammit.

So two options: Remove subframe for easier access to them to drill out an re-tap

or, the R3V way, to run a weld along the seam.

Well, this is r3v afterall. So, i now have my subframe welded on for now. Expecting a motor swap after winter, so the weld will be grinded off and done correctly then.

I followed up with POR-15 on the weld, as well as a few misc spots underneath the car to stop further rust.

[akorcovelos]

damn man, sux about your subframe. I HATE when EZ-outs break, damn hardened steel.

[BrewCity11]

Just got a call from Mesa re: the driveshaft. Their rebuilder has none in stock, and no cores to work on. Need to send mine in for them to rebuild. Dammit! There goes another week!

[BrewCity11]

Driveshaft shipped out yesterday, so, all goes well, the car should be back on the road next weekend.

HID's and Bavauto chip installed today.

DDM's 35w 5000k slim kit


Drilled some small holes and zip-tied to the cover


Igniter zip tied on the inside


Pass side, yes i need to clean the washer tank:


After installing, the headlight covers are difficult, but end up going back on.


Need to change out the city light now. Any recommendations?


100% pleased with my purchase

[ZM Blue Devil]

looking good!

[e30frosh]

I'm running red city lights in mine. I bought the color set though, so I also have green, blue, yellow, and orange.

[BrewCity11]

Parts are almost all in!!!

-driveshaft arrived at the shop today
-fog bulbs arrive tomorrow
-and these misc parts were at my door when i got home

The body man at the shop was kind enough to paint my brake ducts black for me. Expect work pics on Saturday. I'm so excited. Three weeks is too long to be without my girl. I don't know how i'm going to cope next year when i do the motor swap.

[z31maniac]

Nice. I like what you've done so far.

My car is finally getting the rebuilt driveshaft, new flex disc and 4.10 LSD on Monday. Woot.

[BrewCity11]

Nice. I like what you've done so far.

My car is finally getting the rebuilt driveshaft, new flex disc and 4.10 LSD on Monday. Woot.

Nice. What diff do you have now?

My buddy has a 3.73 lsd and the difference between that and my 4.10 is huge. You'll like.

[olskool]

Nice work. Where did you get the replacement fog lenses?

[Dragowl]

I'm loving the progress! PM coming your way!