Simple sedan build

[Zacm829]

Wow, serious detail in this build. I vote that the thread title
be changed, it is very misleading.

[freeride53]

This thread, ftw

[E30ruben]

This thread made me drool on my pillow.
Wish I would've kept my 4door.

[catuned]

:) loving it!

[GDA]

Great work, keep it up!

this is incredible

Thanks guys!

While taking pics for the steering shaft/firewall mods today I found some pics on the rear suspension/subframe work that I don't believe I ever posted so gonna throw those up here for the record.

Well, they bring back good memories for me anyway of finishing up that part of the build. Enjoy! :D


Loaded onto HDepot moving dolley and rolled it under the chassis...







Utilized two jacks on front and back of dolley....




One man, two jacks and up it went!



Ok, that was a f'n tease... next post will be a real update.

[learningcurve86]

this is incredible

[A_Whelan]

Great work, keep it up!

[GDA]

Small progress... but it is progress nonetheless....

No work or holiday party plans this weekend so should get time to finish building/welding the mounts for the remote brake setup.

Also, should have a bunch of parts showing up in the next couple days so hope to button up the pedal assembly, clutch hydraulics, shift linkage and steering column mod to complete the Z3 rack swap.

Minor updates for mods with my BFH! Good times making room for header pipe #6.... I had a friend pull back the pass side carpet while I massaged the firewall and got a good 2 inches of additional room. Interestingly, there is so much padding on the carpet that the pass footroom did not change at all. I am glad I went this route versus cutting/modding the Euro S50 header pipe.










And some detail work to finish up the Euro E28 toolkit install...

[craiggroves91]

I see. Nice build man.


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[GDA]

Awesome build!
What is that cracking in this picture?

Thanks. That is a thin metal heat shield that protects the AC pump from the front set of headers. It was bent during shipping and in trying to bend it back it cracked. Nothing a little MIG can't fix though...

I srsly love everything you do with your car and can never wait for a new update! Good luck with everything!

Thanks. I know it goes without saying but having others follow and comment really helps to balance out the downsides of with dealing with the frustration, delays and problems encountered. I really appreciate all the words of encouragement and positive comments.

Haha, I put the passenger E36 motor mount on upside down too.

Great progress. Are you really getting all this stuff new?

I am trying to source many parts used and then refurbish/rebuild but for some things like the HVAC stuff, I am buying all new so I won't (hopefully) have to touch any of that stuff for at least 4 or 5 years.

Just read the first five pages! Wow great job cant wait to see more.

Thanks all. Its been quite fun and definitely, an adventure for my first swap.

[QUiKSR20]

Just read the first five pages! Wow great job cant wait to see more.

[Wh33lhop]

Haha, I put the passenger E36 motor mount on upside down too.

Great progress. Are you really getting all this stuff new?

[twism]

I srsly love everything you do with your car and can never wait for a new update! Good luck with everything!

[craiggroves91]

Awesome build!
What is that cracking in this picture?

[GDA]

And up and up it goes....




Uhhhh, hey moron you got the pass side motor mount on backwards....



And after that quick fix... down, down and down she goes.... BOOM!





WooHoo!!! It fits!!!









And for those interested in the booster set up, here is where I have the booster bracket tacked for now. Got room to spare to fit the maf and route a tube for a cold air intake. That said, I am going to work on getting it pushed over another 3/4 to full inch by massaging the fenderwell and mount a bit more.




Man does it feel good to install a motor in the bay. Words just don't do it justice.