Basic E30 project. ok, not that basic.

[MattAvino]

Are you going to swap the diff as well assuming you dont have a lsd already

It is a lsd, just a little sandblasting and some paint is all it needs.

[KamakaziX]

You're doing it right!

[truekid]

wow, seems just like my 600$ e30, tho i had absolutely no interior when i bought mine. Keep up the great work, it feels amazing when your finally done and driving it. Are you going to swap the diff as well assuming you dont have a lsd already

[MattAvino]

Look who decided to help

Look who else decided to help!

and again...

and coriander in the engine bay...perfectly normal

[MattAvino]

Great work so far. It takes a bit of hammering to break those control arm loose, but it looks like you figured that out.
As far as the LTW's go, they are knock offs. But I think they are really cool, always have.

LTWs?

[MattAvino]

Look who decided to help

Look who else decided to help!

and again...

and coriander in the engine bay...perfectly normal

[delatlanta1281]

Great work so far. It takes a bit of hammering to break those control arm loose, but it looks like you figured that out.
As far as the LTW's go, they are knock offs. But I think they are really cool, always have.

[MikeDE]

Yes, PB ftw. I brought (2) cans back to Germany with me last time I was in NY, they don't have it here.

Btw, nice work. Keep at it.

[MattAvino]

Yeah I did all that, with no luck but i finally got it a while ago, just needs heat, pb, force, and time

[blacksport325]

^ Replacing the control arm? Try this, PB blaster for a few minutes before going at it, hit the metal part that the ball joint comes up through with a metal hammer to try and break rust from inside, try to release it with a picked fork, if it won't work, torch the outside again, hit with a hammer, then slide a cheater bar over the pickle fork end giving you a few feet of extra bar, and put some serious weight on it, I had to stand on mine. This is all assuming you are replacing the control arm...

[MattAvino]

wouldnt budge...had to buy the proper tool, broke the tool

[MattAvino]

What suspension are you on? Chances are you'll be fine with the new OEMs.

Im gonna be running bilstein sports. and H&R race springs

[Roysneon]

I accidentally ordered oem rear shock mounts from turner motorsports, I dont think I can return them, and I CERTAINLY cant resell them, for the same amount I bought them for. Suggestions?

What suspension are you on? Chances are you'll be fine with the new OEMs.

[DuMa]

i had no idea they made e36 LTWs in 4 lug. if they are not knockoffs, amazing

[MattAvino]

That's on a budget?! I wish I had that kinda budget and I'm an "adult" with a job. But you've put some hard work into it as well. Great job so far! I look forward to seeing more pics as you progress.

Yes, it is on a budget, i got some good deals. I also have a pretty good job which pays for the car, heres the difference, im in highschool and on break now and I dont pay utilities or have children! so im trying to enjoy every last second of it. Thanks