Eta-to-M50: Build thread

[CorvallisBMW]

I would have kept it that way, too. I am sad panda.

Home Depot sells a very nice shade of pink called 'Satin' in spray cans. Looks great, ask Criv, we used it to 'redecorate' his pit bike when he left it in my garage

[Jparkr]

Home Depot sells a very nice shade of pink called 'Satin' in spray cans. Looks great, ask Criv, we used it to 'redecorate' his pit bike when he left it in my garage

I almost fainted when I came into the shop Monday morning and saw it. I like the tassels on the handle bars. My niece wanted it... and I had to talk her down from a temper tantrum when I said no. hahaha

[CorvallisBMW]

You should have seen it when the flowers and pinwheels were still attached :giggle:

[Jand3rson]

The last box from Blunt arrived today, but unfortunately, I'm still prevented from bolting the transmission up because my motor didn't come with the sheet metal plate that goes between the block and the trans bellhousing. It's on its way, should be here very soon.

[samiam3356]

Can't you use the m20 one? Surely someone you know has one.

[Jand3rson]

Can't you use the m20 one? Surely someone you know has one.

Don't know anyone with one, and blunt already shipped mine out yesterday. Almost everything he ships gets to me the next day, or the day after.

[N2MYE30]

I dont remember but your not using the 260, right? Im gonna mate my M50 with my 260 and I didnt get that sheet metal plate...should that be on my order list as well?

[Jand3rson]

No, I am using the 260. Without that plate between the block and bellhousing, there will be large gaps in several areas, such as around the starter. These will be large open gaps where dirt and anything else will be able to just fly in and pile up in your bellhousing.

[N2MYE30]

I understand the use that but just wanted to be clear on the part...I need to have the M50 plate not the M20 plate, right?

[samiam3356]

either work I believe. But I think the m20 one covers better on the 260.

[ayemattyyy]

You'll want the one that bolts up to your specific transmission. whether that be g260 or zf.
Looking great Josh! Good inspiration as I'm in the exact same boat except I'm waiting on pressure plate bolts :D
Matt

[N2MYE30]

Thanks kind sirs.

BTW, Nice work Josh.

[e30rapidic]

I have both in case we get stuck

[Jand3rson]

Hm, I ordered the one that comes on the M50. Oh well, if it doesn't fit right, I'll make it work, dammit!

[ck_taft325is]

Damnit Anderson, hurry up already.