89 Schwarz 24v Project

[rbartongrimley]

Started working today and figured I would get the modification of the steering linkage done. I am planning on not running power steering and the guibo that was stock from the factory really was not going to cut it. I picked up an aftermarket one from I.E. that I believe is made of urethane. I am not to stoked on it, it seems a bit flimsy but I installed it anyways. I went ahead and took down the skematics and drew it up in solidworks, and I plan on machining one out of delrin (or something along those lines) to put in there. This whole modification definitely took way more time than I thought it would, but it is done!







I plan on starting on the wiring this week, and go from there.

[rbartongrimley]

Had some time to work on the car this weekend. I felt that it went quite well. I washed down my intake manifold and put new gaskets on it. Routed all of the coolant hoses that are under the manifold. I decided to delete the hoses going to the throttle body. I removed the outlet on the head and put a bolt in its place. I plugged up the spider hose for the mean time with a metal dowel and a clamp. It is way to jerry-rigged for my likings so I will need to figure out some other options.

I didn't like my mounting options for the dipstick, so I am aiming to sketch something up and machine it at my work this week.

Got the wiring started. All the sensors plugged in and sorted a few things out. I am hoping I figure everything out next weekend and then I can get the car started. I am still waiting for my drive shaft to arrive, so I it might be a bit longer still!

[e46s54dr]

It looks like the vht wrinkle paint didnt set properly in the last picture. I used it on my valve cover and it turned out awesome. Only thing is that it takes forever to set and a lifetime to cure. I left mine it the rafters of my garage for almost a week before it hardened like powdercoat.

[Wh33lhop]

Hey man--I got your text. Shit looks dope! Super clean. Wish I could be there when you finally start it up. :(

[kingston]

This is coming along great! Keep it going!

[rbartongrimley]

Hey man--I got your text. Shit looks dope! Super clean. Wish I could be there when you finally start it up. :(

You are just going to have to come down for the grand key turning when it is time! Haha

[Spiff325iS]

Rory, this thread is GANGSTER and your car is looking PIMP as hell. Can't wait to see it in running form when I'm in SB again. Do it.