Prolonging the Procrastination...

[Mtriple]

How harsh do the MX's ride? I am on some Toyo T1S and they are very forgiving.

Not bad in my opinion, but this is the first time I've run 17's on this car so I really dont have a benchmark. Now that the car is running, my only complaint is all of the noise coming from the front suspension. I'm running GC's track kit with shortened/reinforced bodies and the touring camber plates. Either the CO sleeve is making the noise or it's the M3 control arms that I bought used from Joe Funk like 4+ years ago. I'm going to pull it all apart and go through it when I have a chance.


Sorry for the lack of updates the last few days, its been crazy to get the car done in time for the Eurowerks 6 show that was held in Minneapolis yesterday. I set a goal last fall to have the car running and entered in the show for the first time in the 6 years that Eurowerks has put the show on. While the car wasnt as "finished" as I would have liked it to be, it was driveable and looked pretty good. The only major work that needs to be done now is the interior.

010-5 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

And here is a picture from Eurowerks 6. Surprisingly, the car won 1st place in the 1980's class and then picked up Best BMW at the show. Very cool!

IMG_3862 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

6a804895-1 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

There are some pictures of the show that are beginning to surface on the internet. Here is a good one of the turbi covers painted AWII.

IMG_4678 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

E6pic2 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

E6pic1 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

And a few pictures from the show. As I mentioned, this is the 6th year for Eurowerks which is a local car club. It has become one of the premier euro car shows in the midwest and is held on the grounds of the old Grain Belt Brewery. There was an incredible amount of diversity from old to new as well as style and taste. Here are a few pictures from one of the Eurowerks members.

293773_10150984169650326_349740838_n by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

391371_10150984169145326_1881522074_n by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

315481_10150984167895326_1691852678_n by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

IMG_4684 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

IMG_3865 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

IMG_3858 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

IMG_3861 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

Blunt's M2:

IMG_3854 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

yup, a real Escort Cosworth:

IMG_3852 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

IMG_3845 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

IMG_3841 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

pics072 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

Eurowerks206-28 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

Eurowerks206-3 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

[M-technik-3]

How harsh do the MX's ride? I am on some Toyo T1S and they are very forgiving.

[Mtriple]

what covers are you putting over the wheels?

Turbi's

[ACHTUNG]

what covers are you putting over the wheels?

[325ix]

Those wheels look fantastic. That color provides just enough contrast from the paint.

[Mtriple]

Tire size? I did mine in the same color, can you give us a perpendicular shot to the side. Never mind I could make 215-40 on the other shot. Those run wide Didn't think Kumho MX ran that wide.

I have some 215-40's on 17x8 and they are silly stretched hate em.

Yeah, the MX's run wide that's why I ordered the 215's. They look just right on 17x8.

Just curious, the GC setup you have doesn't have adjustable camber right?

They actually do. Hopefully they are quieter than my old camber plates.

[dude8383]

Just curious, the GC setup you have doesn't have adjustable camber right?

[M-technik-3]

Tire size? I did mine in the same color, can you give us a perpendicular shot to the side. Never mind I could make 215-40 on the other shot. Those run wide Didn't think Kumho MX ran that wide.

I have some 215-40's on 17x8 and they are silly stretched hate em.

[parkerbink]

Dropped her down on the ground for the first time in a while. Played with ride height for a bit then bled the cooling system. Maiden voyage tonight or tomorrow!

Cool!

[Mtriple]

Gorgeous, nice work Super Duper!

PS - I have been working overtime, held off on getting engaged, and buying a house to ensure I have pennies saved to buy this car in 6 mo's when you decide to sell it. ;)

But in all seriousness, nice work. Looks amazing.

Thank you sir, maybe we can work something out for your M3... ;)

I already have my wife buttered up for an M3 when this is all done. :razz:


Dropped her down on the ground for the first time in a while. Played with ride height for a bit then bled the cooling system. Maiden voyage tonight or tomorrow!

013-3 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

[parkerbink]

Gorgeous, nice work Super Duper!

PS - I have been working overtime, held off on getting engaged, and buying a house to ensure I have pennies saved to buy this car in 6 mo's when you decide to sell it. ;)

But in all seriousness, nice work. Looks amazing.

CLanger quote of the year!

[M-technik-3]

Wow that exhaust looks amazing. I'm sure have a turbo quiets it down some too.

[UNHCLL]

Gorgeous, nice work Super Duper!

PS - I have been working overtime, held off on getting engaged, and buying a house to ensure I have pennies saved to buy this car in 6 mo's when you decide to sell it. ;)

But in all seriousness, nice work. Looks amazing.

[parkerbink]

Very nice!

Congrats on the start up & easy valve fix!

Looking forward to the first drive review!

[Mtriple]

Congrats
Must feel nice after so much work
Did the new oil cooler work out?

Yes, feels really good to have it coming together without too much of a fight. New oil cooler is in, no leaks!

It is so nice to jump on R3V and see a car that is properly done, and not only made of zip ties, duct tape, and money from your mom.

Edit: 6k posts!

Thanks dude

So I've been going at it pretty hard the last few days to try and get it ready for Eurowerks 6. Started it for the first time on Monday afternoon and she fired on the first try. Although it fired, there was a pretty bad tick coming from the front of the motor. I honestly dont have much experience with the M20 but I know they are noisy. This was too noisy. Blunt was kind enough to stop over Monday night to verify that something just wasnt right. I let her cool down and sit over night and got back at it on Tuesday morning. Pulled the valve cover off and new something was up right away looking at cylinder 1. The hole used for spinning the eccentric had spun completely around causing the valve to be way off. Not sure how that happened but I readjusted the valves and double checked the others to make sure they were tight. Put her back together and it purrs now, extremely happy as I was fearing the worst.

Anyway, on to the pictures:

New oil cooler, bonus to find a black one.

002-12 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

003-10 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

Got some of the wiring tackled with the relays for the Spal and aftercooler pump. Also sorted my vacuum/boost signal and got that into the cabin.

007-8 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

Had to move the coil over just a bit.

005-9 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

Provent install. Fit perfect, I just drilled a hole in the battery tray for the drain to drop down to the ground under the car.

010-4 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

011-3 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

012-3 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

Everything under the hood is pretty much done. Just need to tidy up a few things and get the hood back on.

009-5 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr