The MR E30 Project Thread

[kingston]

This is a great build thread, man. Are you ever planning to rebuild the Rotrex SC, or is that a thing of the past?

I keep thinking that a SC might be fun on my S52 :)

Cheers!

[MR E30 325is]

This is a great build thread, man. Are you ever planning to rebuild the Rotrex SC, or is that a thing of the past?

I keep thinking that a SC might be fun on my S52 :)

Cheers!

I would love to reinstall it, but it is apparently non repairable once it takes a shit. It currently decorates my bookshelf as a big hefty paperweight.

Turbo is the way to go in my opinion.

[MR E30 325is]

September 14th, 2013

I had to sell my 1995 XJ today due to a new living situation where I only have 1 parking spot, and the fact that the transmission was broken.

Devious plans for the E30 are beginning to be set into motion. I promise not to disappoint.

[JCarp90]

[MR E30 325is]

September 18th, 2013

The appointment has been set. On October 4th, the adventure begins. I am very confident that this has never been done before.

In the meantime, I had a screechy noise that was speed dependent. I take apart the rear wheel, and this falls to the ground.



Fortunately it wasn't damaged, and I was able to just put it back where it belongs.

On another note, I have to figure out why my trunk is smoking!



More teaser/vague posts to come. The finished product will be epic.

[ian e30 318is]

Unintentional smoke machine? lol good luck bud

[MR E30 325is]

I am experiencing random fuel leaks all along the fuel rail and lines. No discernible cause has been discovered at any location.

I am thinking failing fuel pressure regulator, causing overpressure and thus the leakage.

Anyone else back this up?

[MR E30 325is]

October 7th, 2013

I replaced the fuel pressure regulator and the random fuel leaks disappeared.

Also, the housemate picked up a fender roller. I am currently thinking of flaring fenders to run some more meat while retaining the style 5's that I have become very attached to.

It has been 4 days without E30. Shop told me two weeks before the work I want done will be done. It's going to be a rough wait, but it will all be worth it.

I haven't received any pictures from them to teaser you guys with yet. Hopefully some come soon.

[capn]

subscribing...

[MR E30 325is]

October 20th, 2013

Just a couple of quick pictures of 2 of the things that are happening to my E30. 5 days until I can pick it up.

Sexy ass stainless handmade y pipe



Got these bad boys welded in as well.



Its going to be outstanding. Juicier updates when I pick it up.

[henryki]

those are some beautiful welds.. very frustrating seeing what can be done to E30's and not having any money to do it.. jealous!

[AwakenNoMore]

Love this thread, bummer about the Rotrex. Supercharged whine is just so evil.

[ikonwun]

Read this thread last night and today. very nice.

whats the plans for newcharger?turbo?




We need to get a AZ e30 meet....

[MR E30 325is]

October 24th, 2013

Tomorrow I catch a ride down to PHX to pick up my car. Very very excited. I promise a multitude of pictures to finally update all of you.

I want to turbo this bad boy, as the quest for a more badass E30 eventually leads down that road. After the SC ordeal I came to the realization that the car needs a lot more work and upgrades before I throw mad horsepower at it. That's the main priority first.

I bought another new Euro plate. Again it has multiple meanings, but it is extremely obvious.

Tomorrow!!

[MR E30 325is]

October 26th, 2013

I have it back! While I didn't get everything I wanted, due to a misleading estimate and the need for my car to be back in my possession, the work I did have done was incredible.

First major modification, very obvious. Picked up a new Europlate.



The welds are beautiful and pornographic.



You all know what's coming next.



Yep. Half cage in the backseat. I love it. Fits into the exact vision I have for the final product of my daily driver. Plus, I never liked using my backseat anyways.

The second major modification sounds like heaven on earth.

It all starts here.



After these SS reps 2 2" v-bands hold the custom merge to the dump valve. After the dump valve I have a Vibrant ultra quiet resonator followed by a Vibrant muffler with dual 3 inch tips. The entire exhaust is beautifully welded 2.5 inch stainless steel mandrel bent tubing.

The sound with the dump valve closed is indescribable and boner inducing. Down low the tone is respectable and rumbly. Above 3.5k it sounds like metal vibrating and screams up to redline. I am already addicted to the sound.



I will have a video clip from both outside and inside the car for you all to enjoy sometime soon.

I have wanted to do exhaust since 2010 and I am extremely happy that it has finally been completed.

This is just another step towards the fuh raze, #becauseracecar vibe I am aiming towards. In the words of one of my buddies, "Damn man, that thing is built!!"