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  • prisonerofdoom83
    E30 Addict
    • May 2013
    • 519

    #16
    So finally got the AC to work . The blend doors were stuck . Moved them manually and cosconnected the actuators . Blowing sub 50 degrees . Finally washed it and took it to the gas station for a drive . The filler neck leaks now . Also I think the premium amp went out . So I can finally put insurance on it and start to drive it around . Runs very solid
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    • zwill23
      Mod Crazy
      • Jul 2015
      • 615

      #17
      Interior looking very plush. Did you go with an AC retrofit or redo the stock system? 50 deg is great, that's colder vent temps than any E30 I've ever sat in on a hot summer day.

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      • prisonerofdoom83
        E30 Addict
        • May 2013
        • 519

        #18
        Originally posted by zwill23
        Interior looking very plush. Did you go with an AC retrofit or redo the stock system? 50 deg is great, that's colder vent temps than any E30 I've ever sat in on a hot summer day.
        Only 2 people have really seen the car in person and love the interior . I’m very happy with it . So when I got the car the complete AC was removed . So yeah I did a full conversion kit half AC solutions half LCWylie . Worked out well once it was sorted . It was about 90 degrees when I was getting 50 . I’ve read that a 35 degree difference between t vent and outside temp is a orettt efficient system especially on an old car . It cools better than my other r12 e30

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        • zwill23
          Mod Crazy
          • Jul 2015
          • 615

          #19
          Originally posted by prisonerofdoom83

          Only 2 people have really seen the car in person and love the interior . I’m very happy with it . So when I got the car the complete AC was removed . So yeah I did a full conversion kit half AC solutions half LCWylie . Worked out well once it was sorted . It was about 90 degrees when I was getting 50 . I’ve read that a 35 degree difference between t vent and outside temp is a orettt efficient system especially on an old car . It cools better than my other r12 e30
          That's really impressive, I have the same kit on mine actually but I have a turbo sitting right next to the low pressure AC line and I think it's killing the performance from high ambient temps. I might see mid 60s at the vent on a 90 deg day. Yours sounds lovely!

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          • prisonerofdoom83
            E30 Addict
            • May 2013
            • 519

            #20
            Window tint 35 all around and 50 on the windshield . A bit more maintenance is on hand . Valve cover gasket refresh injectors a couple vent and vacuum hoses fuel filter . Then I will get into putting on the cow catcher getting brackets lights and getting it painted

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            • prisonerofdoom83
              E30 Addict
              • May 2013
              • 519

              #21
              Momo mod 07 wood grain wheel with leather horn button . I like how it looks with the interior . I sprung a power steering leak so I’ll have that as a weekend project .

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              • 2mAn
                Señior Mod
                • Aug 2010
                • 20119

                #22
                Cars looking great! Any plans for suspension? Mtech 1 kit to join the Mtech 2 car?
                Simon
                Current Cars:
                -1966 Lotus Elan
                -1986 German Car
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                • prisonerofdoom83
                  E30 Addict
                  • May 2013
                  • 519

                  #23
                  this is the car that replaced the bmw i3 . It’s supposed to be a chill grandpa car . Automatic not lowered easy to drive . While it’s supposed to stay stock we shall see . I like the simplicity I do have a cow catcher for it I need mounting brackets and paint . Hopefully that’s the last big purchase . Then maintenance and keep it tidy
                  Originally posted by 2mAn
                  Cars looking great! Any plans for suspension? Mtech 1 kit to join the Mtech 2 car?

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                  • AWDBOB
                    R3V Elite
                    • Aug 2013
                    • 4376

                    #24
                    looks like the odometer is working ;)
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                    • prisonerofdoom83
                      E30 Addict
                      • May 2013
                      • 519

                      #25
                      Originally posted by AWDBOB
                      looks like the odometer is working ;)
                      The end of the saga . It ended up being faulty gears #bestclusterbuilderintheworld

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                      • prisonerofdoom83
                        E30 Addict
                        • May 2013
                        • 519

                        #26
                        Well when they did the door panels they used a much thicker foam . So the original interior door trims wouldn’t work then I broke an interior door handle so while pricey and a bit over built . Billet aluminum anodized black Leo grande door handles . I got all 4 here’s passenger front .
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                        • prisonerofdoom83
                          E30 Addict
                          • May 2013
                          • 519

                          #27
                          Well not much lately . Just fixing leaks into the cabin it was the windshield seal and elephant trunk . Right now doing the trans service and replacing the trans cooler lines . Send out my cow catcher and mirrors to be painted thats the next project . Also front end suspension refresh control arms bushings tie rods etc . Car runs great do 200 mile round trips about 2 times a month
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                          • prisonerofdoom83
                            E30 Addict
                            • May 2013
                            • 519

                            #28
                            Front end “refresh” getting a clunk on the right front so control arms bushings sway bar links and tie rods . The cow catcher is finally at the painter . Will have a nice appearance upgrade all the way around next time I update
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                            • 2mAn
                              Señior Mod
                              • Aug 2010
                              • 20119

                              #29
                              Cant wait to see how it looks with the cowcatcher
                              Simon
                              Current Cars:
                              -1966 Lotus Elan
                              -1986 German Car
                              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                              • prisonerofdoom83
                                E30 Addict
                                • May 2013
                                • 519

                                #30
                                Originally posted by 2mAn
                                Cant wait to see how it looks with the cowcatcher
                                I am ever so patient I dropped off parts 2 months ago . Cow catcher should be done this weekend . Mirrors and wing done in bough
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