JeST's '87 Project E30 (S50, MTechnic 1, TC Klines, ...)

[giantkeeper]

I had those pedals in my AW/IR E46 M3....loved them - the owner of bmwpedals is super cool too. I'm looking to have a custom engraved set installed in my project car.

Keep up the good work man - it's nice to see another former E46M3 owner in a swapped E30!

:D

[JeST]

Love those pedals! Good contrast.

Thanks Rob.

I love those pedals too... Although I like driving bare food and they hurt my feet! Car is looking great!

Thanks Andrew. I ... can't imagine driving the car barefooted with these pedals and the dowels sticking out of them, lol.

[aproy]

I love those pedals too... Although I like driving bare food and they hurt my feet! Car is looking great!

[5ickride]

Love those pedals! Good contrast.

[JeST]

Not much of an update but had a chance to drop by Levent's shop (Gutenparts) and picked up a few things.

Finally picked up cup holders (coffee in the morning is a must)


BMW Pedals


Overview


Paint on the car isn't too bad






S4 will most likely be sold in the coming weeks which means I'll have more funds to throw towards the e30. Still thinking of what to do with the interior.


Hoping next few pics I take of the e30 the euro bumpers and mtech 1 kit will be on. Possibly the borbet b's as well.

[F34R]

That black e46 is the tits!

[JeST]

I bitched out of the Rogue Engineering diff cover and went with an m coup diff cover instead. Just couldn't justify spending $ for a machine shop to weld in new diff mounts. Clearance would've been an issue as well.

Diff was leaking after the 3.46 install so I thought perfect timing to install the new diff cover today. As I was removing the diff cover bolts I noticed every single one of the bolts was loose... Couldn't do the install myself due to time constraints when I had it installed but this just proves to me to just do it yourself.

So after a few minutes I had the cover off only to find another nice little nugget of shit. The shop didn't even bother to install a gasket. :hitler:

I guess the shop decided the gasket was optional


Out with the old and in with the new


Checking clearance (about an inch and a half lower)






Next up either bushings or body work *cough* Levent *cough*

[JeST]

Talked with a friend about what to do with the interior and he teased me with what he has in storage ...

e30 m3 evo door panels


"NLA"
Evo cloth and alcantara in back


Most likely will be purchasing these from him
Recaro SRD's


Also has a TC Kline rollbar (also no longer available). Might have to copy his :)

Next week I'll be adding one of these for the diff


Just worried about clearance issues.

[audiquattrot]

If you pick up the gaskets and misc o rings listed in the diy I'll come teach you how to do it step by step. You can pm me here. I don't really go on m3forum much anymore.

neither do i. lol. like never. cool man, i'll PM u when im ready! ;)

[JeST]

nicee i still need u to do my the valve adj on my E46 M3 one of these days. I emailed u abuot it on m3forums last yr sometime.....handle there is antknee.

If you pick up the gaskets and misc o rings listed in the diy I'll come teach you how to do it step by step. You can pm me here. I don't really go on m3forum much anymore.

Following this thread is gonna hurt! Especially each time you post a pic of the engine bay! Ughhh, what have i done?!?! Lol

Cant wait to see the final product, im glad i sold it to you and not someone who was just gonna butcher it up for parts and shell!

I'll do right by the car ;)

[5ickride]

Following this thread is gonna hurt! Especially each time you post a pic of the engine bay! Ughhh, what have i done?!?! Lol

Cant wait to see the final product, im glad i sold it to you and not someone who was just gonna butcher it up for parts and shell!

[audiquattrot]

nicee i still need u to do my the valve adj on my E46 M3 one of these days. I emailed u abuot it on m3forums last yr sometime.....handle there is antknee.

[JeST]

Machine shop was able to finish the front shock housing today (shortening the length and welding on the spring perch). Ran into a few issues however. TC Kline's 450lb spring wasn't sitting properly on the spring perch. Damn thing was too skinny by a pubic hair. Lucky enough for me my buddies shop had 500lb springs that fit perfectly. Then we noticed vorshlag had sent out 2 different hardwares for the centering of the camber plates (1 correct, one too small). Again friend saved the day with multiple fittings that would work.

I've logged about 130 miles on the suspension so far and I'm absolutely loven it. TC Kline rep took about 10 minutes trying to convince me the spring rates I chose were going to be too stiff for daily use but I went with them anyway and I couldn't be happier. Really doesn't feel too stiff and the cars feels planted! Onto the pics

Failed spring


Replacement springs to the rescue


Front



Initial ride height test
Slammed front...


Raised rear. Looked like I was ready to go to the drag strip


How it sits now (might raise the front up a tad)




I feel bad for my skidplate...



Comparo to buddies e46 m

[JeST]

You ditched the M42 radiator? Looked nice in there without the additional overflow.

Truth be told because I'm new to the e30 scene I let my buddies tell me what would best suit me for track duties. The setup they chose was for more coolant. Engine bay still looks purdy, just not as clean ;)

[BrewCity11]

You ditched the M42 radiator? Looked nice in there without the additional overflow.