Strict budget, slow restoration. *Now with moar budget*

[Wh33lhop]

I have always thought the 3.73 was a bit short as well, but I figured I'd give a 4.10 a shot and see how I liked it just for shits (and it was the only one available, and my shit was too loud). It's fun, and it also discourages speeding on the highway. When I get tired of it I'll probably get something longer and build it for more lock.

[cmybimmer]

I still don't know how you guys do it with the 4.10s.. I'm currently driving on a 3.73 (open diff :/) and I think this diff is too short as it is. Its not thattt bad but anything shorter would make first gear useless lol. Or so I think. I need me some lsd in this bish already

OP nice work thus far!!

[Wh33lhop]

Yeah, it's a bit short (it's basically a 4.27 due to my smaller diameter tires). I can dump the clutch and go WOT off idle and not bog. But my last diff was STUPID loud, and this one is quiet as hell. Doesn't lock up much better though, I still peg leg it around the same uphill hairpins. I need to build a diff at some point.

[monster89]

clean body thumbs up

[trackjunkie21]

How do you like the 4.10? I'm going from a 4.10 to a 3.73, it seems to me that the 4.10 is a bit too short for my liking.

[Wh33lhop]

this car its awesome. im really impressed with all the work done one it. the R888s seem to stick pretty well(i wasnt able to push it, due to being on the street), i heard >1.4Gs i thinks is what he said. as soon as that CSB and diff get changed its gonna rock so hard.

Thanks bud, it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Oh and it's 1.2G sustained actually, but I did technically peak 1.43 :p


I'll have to do some more logging when I have an actual alignment and the tires are warm.

Anyway: oh herro



Out with the old



Here's the new (quiet) diff



Knocking the diff bushing out of the 4.10 was a matter of PBblaster and a BFH



Filling the new diff



Aand in with the new



Here's where my driveshaft was rubbing



Off with the old CSB



On with the new



Last pic before we wrapped it up



Now my driveshaft is vibrating when I get on it hard, due to the angle. I think I am going to get new u-joints put in because they are binding and causing the bad vibes, so to speak.

[Cabriolet]

this car its awesome. im really impressed with all the work done one it. the R888s seem to stick pretty well(i wasnt able to push it, due to being on the street), i heard >1.4Gs i thinks is what he said. as soon as that CSB and diff get changed its gonna rock so hard.

[Chrispy]

update moar plz

[u3b3rg33k]

I just found this thread.

[Wh33lhop]

'Mirin the exhaust. I need something that I can disassemble.

Zorst is stock actually, adapted to OBD2 manifolds.

dude. your a fucking boss! this reminds me of when i got my first car when i was 15 (a 92 3000gt vr-4) did turbos, clutch, coil-overs, and full 3 in exhaust in my dirt driveway workin day and night. my g/f at the time dumped me cause i spent all my time in the dirt wrenching :)
now im spoiled with a shop to work in, and am generally lazy compared to you.

I'd be working in a shop too if I was able to. I'm not. That's all. :p

Recent ex wasn't a huge fan of the car, one before that liked that I worked on it. Fuck 'em, I don't really care--this will always be a huge part of who I am, if a girl left me for it I wouldn't bat an eyelash.

ppl like you are why e30 owners fuckin rule.

Shit, that's a compliment if I've ever seen one. Thanks mang.

[Conrad311]

dude. your a fucking boss! this reminds me of when i got my first car when i was 15 (a 92 3000gt vr-4) did turbos, clutch, coil-overs, and full 3 in exhaust in my dirt driveway workin day and night. my g/f at the time dumped me cause i spent all my time in the dirt wrenching :)
now im spoiled with a shop to work in, and am generally lazy compared to you.

ppl like you are why e30 owners fuckin rule.

[trackjunkie21]

'Mirin the exhaust. I need something that I can disassemble.

[Wh33lhop]

Had fun with the pressure washer today. This used to be completely covered in grime. I'm going to try and spot my PS leak now.



These R888s kick up all sort of little rocks on the road, it's awesome.

[Massimo]

My suspension feels soft now.

Haha reminds me when I swtiched from all weather tread to my Dunlop Z1 on stock suspension. All I can say is it was scary. Will be interested in how many miles those tire last you as I would like to switch to some R888 as my next set of tires.

[ak-]

haught.