My SuperEta. About to get a lil more Super!

[Pantless Spency]

this car is beautiful!

[88SuperETABD]

Did I say that? Well I do, haha.

Update...

Installed my Sparco Strut Brace, and my front wheel studs. And changed out my vacuum hoses which fixed my vacuum leak. Also found that my throttle cable was not adjusted properly. (was way too loose, and actually prevented me from ever reaching WOT) And now That those things are done, OMG My car feels completely different, the pedal response and acceleration is so much better, I actually get wheel spin when shifting into 2nd, not just a chirp.
Tomorrow I will be installing my rear wheel studs, getting an alignment, and depending on how I feel, maybe install my Wideband so I can then install the MAF/WAR Chip.
Onto the pics.




I can't believe I barely rub, only on HARD Cornering, and only on the left side because the fender liner there is hanging down a bit, right doesnt rub at all.

[Alberthype]

I thought you said you didn't have a build thread lol

[88SuperETABD]

Kinda cool info. Dunno the exact accuracy, but getting the same numbers multiple times with different devices.

Met up with a local e30 enthusiast to check out his 185whp/200wtq stroker m20 and he had some sorta device that plugs into your ciggarette lighter and estimates your whp afer imputing a buncha data. Then out of curiousity for exactness, I used the "dynolicious" app on my iPhone which claims to be accurate to <2whp...

My motor put down about 151whp (Dyno numbers should be higher because of WindResistance). Pretty good for a nearly 300k mile motor :)
When I install all my parts I have and get a decent tune going on my WAR Chip, I will take it to a real dyno.

Edit: Numbers should be higher now that I found out I never really had WOT and vacuum leaks are now fixed

[dball4]

Dual boot. Very nice.

[88SuperETABD]

Small update...I have a gang of parts to install now, just have no time to do it.
Things to Install
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-Miller 3" MAF/W.A.R. Chip
-Sparco Front Strut Brace
-Wheel Stud Kits (Front and Rear)
-Adjustable Cam Gear
-m50 injectors
-replace soft brake lines above rear subframe with stainless braided lines
-MTX-L Wideband/Narrowband with AFR Gauge.
What's coming next
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Adjustability in the rear, weld in camber/toe adjusters (not yet purchased)
New RTA Bushings and Subframe bushings.
Convert to the mounting of front sway bar to m3 style droplinks.

Question on that, I have the shortened struts from gc and they welded on those reinforcement plates on the strut. Do I have to get an m3 sway bar? Or can i just buy the m3 droplinks and they should work with my current sway bar? For example the IE Adjustable drop links m3 style?

Heres a couple pics i snapped in front of my work after a wash. (was waiting for my coworkers to come back from lunch)



Also, don't remember if i mentioned I got new tints for the front windows, 50%. 5% on the back 3 has been there.

Also, installed the WAR CHIP software and played around with it. Can't start my tuning tho until I install my wideband.


And something I'm proud of :) After changing my fuel filter, cap/rotor, spark plugs, etc. I got some more mPg! +1.5mpg for 250$ worth of maintenance items, and I can stop so much better!

This was mainly freeway, some city, but normally my mpg is at 21-22. So I am happy :)

[88SuperETABD]

Update, not too many pics because my hands were DIRTYY all the time.

But yesterday I tore down my brakes, rebuilt the calipers, painted them, put stainless brake lines, ceramic pads, New spark plugs (W8LCR), new distributor rotor/cap, and fuel filter.

Looks like I haven't updated this in a while. Since then, I've purchased a Miller MAF/W.A.R. Chip...and s50/s52 swap is out of the question now and replaced with turbo plans :)

Heres some pics, my car runs sooo much smoother with the new parts and STOPS!!!!
Painting the calipers

While the wheels were off I cleaned them nice and good with the power washer, scotch pad, and some wheel cleaner. Nice and clean!!

Calipers reinstalled...

Rear...

And back on the ground!!! Just noticed this was taking before I put my iS lip back on

A close up..

[Pantless Spency]

the car looks amazing man you really did a great job on all of it!
thumbs up from another bay area member 8)

[fiveofeight55]

You had a 67 Camaro and liked it? Must not have had the original mono leaf springs on it.

[Nick_S]

Looks great man.

[88SuperETABD]

Thanks, P.S. e46 console is on the back burner...stock console is back in, will get back to that after I finish other stuff.

[drutt23]

Lookin good dude. Keep it up

[88SuperETABD]

So, past few days I've been trying to tackle this...takes forever, and I'm working full time now. So no time to work on the car :(. So, I sprayed my recaro's, this stuff works awesome!! Sprayed the carpet also, and with some rubbing/petting, they both feel like they aren't painted. Almost like they did before I painted, maybe in time. But anyways! Heres some pics!
First you gotta take everything out!


They were black at one point :)

After some paint :)

THrow a layer of Fat Mat's Rattle Trap Extreme (Knock Off dynomat, works just as well for 1/3 the price)

Then new carpet in :)

And thats where I stopped, I can't tell you how much of a pain in the *** this is. But the outcome is soooo nice! :) Well worth the total of 50$

Anyone know how to turn off the running lights when your headlights are on but still have the turn signals work? I've seen it on a DIY before but now i can't find it...please help haha.

m50 injectors will be going in after I finish dynomatting the rest of the car and put the interior/seats back together/in.

[88SuperETABD]

Been super busy, and tired after work so haven't been doing much, but heres some pics. Also did some research on these m50 injectors. So in the application with a 3 bar regulator for m20's, these m50 injectors will actually put out 15.81lbs/hr (166cc/min). According to some calculators, these injectors will support about 181 hp at 80% duty cycle, if the BSFC is .42 that someone recomended. I believe these should help out with my engine, since i feel like I'm running lean, since my 2.7i/cam/m30afm/alpina chip. I found out that alpina used same stock injectors, but used a bigger fuel pressure regulator which means more fuel, so thats why it was able to achieve 210 peak hp. Maybe this weekend I'll install, and let you guys know how it feels (if at all noticeable). I also ordered 50 sq ft Fat Mat Rattle Trap (Like dynomat). Gonna lay it all on the trunk/interior when i swap the carpet into my car. I'll get some more pics then, but to hold you over, these are the ones I have so far.

Filling her up! :)

Grey dirty carpet.

All Cleaned up. Used laundry soap w/ stain fighter/hose/brush.

Will get pics of black carpet soon, Also got a new late model rear deck with the built in 3rd light (flush) and sprayed that black too. Used Duplicolor fabric/vynil spray, I sprayed a couple coats and brushed it. Its not hard and feels like I did before I painted it.
My new sticker :)

I really do now that my lip is 3.5" off the ground and my skid plate is 2.5"
And...my project. e46 console, Gonna paint it black, Also got a new black leather wrap for the armrest with red stitching :) I will also be painting my Recaro's from the brown to black with the same duplicolor. I'm really happy with the result of the carpet and wanna try on the seats. If it doesn't work, I'll live with it until I can afford to get them rewrapped with grey suede where the brown is. But I'm confident it will work!

[88SuperETABD]

Went to pick-n-pull and picked up some things.
-sunroof guides (to fix sunroof)
-window lock button delete center console (2 holes only)
-grey carpet
-drivers side bumper shock
-some miscelaneous clips

I also started retrofitting my e46 console, I cut/grinded the armrest to fit, its currently sitting in my car, just not bolted down, but it fits and looks good!

I'll get some pics tomorrow. Starting a new job tomorrow :) Elephant racing. Pretty excited. More $ to spend on the e30 :)