Prolonging the Procrastination...

[dude8383]

Hey!

Would you mind snapping a pic of where that skid plate attaches on the subframe? I'm going to be installing mine in a week or so and when I did a mock up I wasn't sure where it would go.

[Mtriple]

Hey!

Would you mind snapping a pic of where that skid plate attaches on the subframe? I'm going to be installing mine in a week or so and when I did a mock up I wasn't sure where it would go.

Best I can do for you now. If I recall, I used some existing holes in the subframe and nutserts.



In other news, washed it yesterday for the first time this year...lol

[BMWManiac]

Wow, besides the wheels, this car is pretty much my twin....looks great!

[dude8383]

Best I can do for you now. If I recall, I used some existing holes in the subframe and nutserts.



In other news, washed it yesterday for the first time this year...lol

No worries. I found a decent guide:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2022565-How-to-install-OEM-skidplate-Since-no-one-here-seems-to-know-I-did-it-for-you

[Mtriple]

Its a balmy 18 degrees here in Minneapolis today and it actually feels warm compared to the week long sub zero temps we've had and warm enough to think about the car lol...

Sad to say I only put two tanks of gas through it this past summer and one of those tanks was to put it away in storage last month with a full tank of gas. I also only washed it one time and I happened to take a picture, which sadly, is the only picture I took of the car this past year.

It was a crazy busy summer finishing a major remodel on the house so the car didnt get much attention. Now that its tucked away for the winter, I'm hoping to start on the interior and get that sorted. That wont happen until after the holidays but I'll post pictures when I start.

IMG_0274 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

[Roysneon]

Sorry if this has been answered already in this thread, but are those M-Systems 8j square? What size tires? I have a late model with the 9j rears and have to stretch 225s on them to get them to fit.

[Mtriple]

Sorry if this has been answered already in this thread, but are those M-Systems 8j square? What size tires? I have a late model with the 9j rears and have to stretch 225s on them to get them to fit.

Yes sir, 17x8 square with 215's...

[JCarp90]

God this car is beautiful. We have the same turbo kit!

[Kevinl]

Beautiful it looks like its worth all the procrastination

[parkerbink]

Just went through the thread and relived the past. Such a great job!!!

I hope all is well B.C., long time no see.

[Mtriple]

Just went through the thread and relived the past. Such a great job!!!

I hope all is well B.C., long time no see.

Thank you sir, same to you! I've been driving it a more this summer than I have since I bought it 10 years ago. Still a few bugs to work out like putting the power steering back in it and removing all the poly bushings and replace them with factory rubber. I've acquired a bunch of "period correct" car audio that I'd like to start on as well as a few other interior improvements. Hopefully, I can update this thread soon.

I was out tonight shooting a promo video with other local enthusiasts for the upcoming Eurowerks 17 show in September. The red 911 is a Ruf.

[jeenyus]

were you unable to setup your fan in a puller orientation? Everything i've read it's much better than a pusher orientation. Does the pusher set-up allow you to avoid the radiator shroud as well?

[Mtriple]

were you unable to setup your fan in a puller orientation? Everything i've read it's much better than a pusher orientation. Does the pusher set-up allow you to avoid the radiator shroud as well?

Yeah, I went with the pusher set up with the fan between my radiator and oil cooler/radiator's for the after cooler. It works well but I'd like to address the fan. I currently have it running whenever the ignition is on. I need to change that back to only come on when needed.

[Mtriple]

Next up is a period correct aftermarket stereo system comprised of vintage Alpine and ADS gear.
IMG_1285 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

IMG_1286 by Bob Cooper, on Flickr

[parkerbink]

Nice!