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    This is Polly, the m30b35 swapped Ratrod.

    A few of my friends on FB/r3v told me to upload my current build that I have been hiding for over a year now. I would have been done sooner but life is life and money takes time to dump into a third car. So here is what I have been working on!

    Reason for build: I used to own a '86 325e sedan but it was too hard to build and drive the car at the same time. So I hunted around some for a rust free shell in NY or PA. Took me forever =(

    Info on how I got the car: Bought it from a BMW tech that wanted to part it out. I offered to buy it all, so a deal was struck and I went home with a rust free roller!

    Onto the details and PICTURES!!!!

    Goals for build are to make a daily/weekend tracker with all the stuff I love...performance! This build did not happen over night or was planned for that. Most of the people that know me is I don't cut corners and I go the extra mile for the right product(research). When I started this build it was undertaken with the idea of; proper useful performance, that will be USED on tracks and Solox events.

    Drivetrain:

    -m30b35
    -260/6 transmission
    -ARP head studs
    Complete resealed
    Everything powder coated

    BOOST :evil:

    Suspension:
    -GC coils 800(4")r/500f
    -GC e28 race camber plates
    -GC Rear race shock mounts
    -GC E30 M3 custom sway links
    -Koni valved adjustable shocks and inserts
    -Shortened housings and E30 M3 tabs~by me
    -Meyle arms
    -Tree house racing eyeballs
    -AKG bushings/IE replacing ALL stock
    -e30tech weld in correction kit
    -UUC 22mm SwayBarbarian front kit.
    -Condor Speed engine and transmission poly bushings.

    Brakes
    UUC BBK 2pc rotors
    SS brake lines
    Massive brakes Booster delete kit
    Slotted Zimmerman rear rotors and Hawk race pads

    Wheels/spacers:
    Artec MI 3pc 17x8/9 4x100 et38(before spacers)

    42 Draft Designs custom spacers:
    25mm front 15mm rear.

    Hardware:
    Motorsport Hardware 90mm bullet nose studs w/ NeoChrome lug nuts.

    Tires:
    Dunlop Z101 215/45/17 & 245/40/17

    Interior:
    -Recaro LS-B e21 seats with custom seat bracket bases~by me
    -2" tubing bought for custom cage~by me
    -Gutted 95% of everything


    Exterior/paint:
    -Euro bumpers
    -MT1 e28 rear spoiler
    -Pfeba lower lip and '84 lower metal valance
    -Sunroof delete
    -Euro smiley headlights
    -Rat rod <3

    Curb weight:
    -2,428lbs with 1/4 tank and roof rack(rack is around 35-40lbs).

    This is how I got her(wheels were on though), bag in drivers rear window is from me forgetting to roll the window up BEFORE pulling the engine. So I used a trash bag, water tight for over a year now.


    Drive train pulled.


    How she sat after everything was pulled.


    Next thing to do was rebuild the rear suspension and install my rebuilt 2.93 LSD. All bushings are AKG and the trailing arm ones are IE.


    Press out sub bushings and I used a torch to melt the trailing arm ones out. I don't own a puller haha


    OEM steering bushing was cut out and an IE polly one install. Difference noticed on first wheel turn...no joke!


    Grinder! (waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleser blew up a disk a day later almost taking my finger with it)


    Slotted and level.


    I used the vise and a 5lb hammer to make the bends.


    Bushings notched to clear the longer bolts and brackets finished for the night.


    CNC tabs being welded in.


    All done =) time for install


    Close up


    Saw this bracing someplace so I made up the braces and welded them in.


    Rear suspension rebuilt, blasted and coated in two layers of engine temp paint then undercoated.


    Massive booster delete kit install(return spring tab removed) I used the pedal bolt hole as a center point to cut.


    Ground smooth and rounded the welds to make it pretty.


    I installed the whole kit outside of the car and found the point of level for the push rod. So I marked it out and used my drill press to make a level dual hole for the new bolt and sleeve. The bracket below that is the new return spring spot. I welded that in place instead of using the bolt and nut provided(option).


    Stock lower left and fabbed one far right to show the difference.


    Installed, I used the shorter push rod because the longer one made the pedal stick out 1/2 more than the clutch. They are adjustable FYI.


    Installed W/750Li MC for now(planning on a e34 525 MC)


    UUC 2pc rotors with the correct .81mm ones.


    Installed and clear both my Rotas AND my BBS RS that I have been building!!!!!!


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    Last edited by F34R; 09-27-2015, 03:19 PM.
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    Current cars:
    ~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
    ~ '87 535
    ~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
    ~ '06 X5 4.8is

    #2
    cant see shit

    Turbo M42 Build Thread :Here
    Ig:ryno_pzk
    I like the tuna here.
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    Buttchug. The official poster child of r3v.

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      #3
      Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

      Originally posted by Wh33lhop
      VANOS: sometimes you just need to go full retard.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Dj Buttchug View Post
        cant see shit
        Hold in there I am using Flickr for the first time. I did not select the HTML/BBCode option like a moron!
        Last edited by F34R; 08-21-2011, 07:18 PM.
        ~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~

        Instagram: @BWeissLeather

        Current cars:
        ~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
        ~ '87 535
        ~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
        ~ '06 X5 4.8is

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          #5
          Link failure.

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            #6
            i see pulleys lol
            SO MUCH MORE TO DO!!
            IG: ohthejosh

            LEGIT CHECK ME BRUH
            BUYER FEEDBACK THREAD

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              #7
              I only see bewbies
              Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.


              Originally posted by der affe
              first try a finger or 2, you need to have them suck on it first and get it nice and wet to help it slip in.

              if she goes for that, astroglide up your pole, have her lay on her stomach and slip it in slowly and bury it to your balls and leave it there until she relaxes. once she is used to it slam that ass like a screen door.

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                #8
                only pulleys.

                i wanna see the build!
                -FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
                -The Beauty in the Tragedy-
                MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
                Got Drop?? ;-)
                Originally posted by JinormusJ
                But of course
                E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking

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                  #9
                  Any reason why you want to go with the hardest spring ratings if the car is also a DD? Curious, what are the hardest ratings? I'm running 500/600 feels pretty solid but daily drivable.
                  Current: 1988 M3 - Henna/Black black alcantara

                  Guten Parts + Service
                  ... When you care enough to only give the very best.


                  Previous:
                  '87 S50 MTech 1 325is
                  '07 DTM Audi S4
                  '03 VF Supercharged M3
                  '03 Lexus IS300 (615rwhp/512rwtq)

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by trackjunkie21 View Post
                    omfg amazing i laughed my ass off this is the best.
                    fear i cant see piss.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by JeST View Post
                      Any reason why you want to go with the hardest spring ratings if the car is also a DD? Curious, what are the hardest ratings? I'm running 500/600 feels pretty solid but daily drivable.
                      Because I enjoy the stiff setup, been driving the same setup except for the AKG bushings for over a year now. I don't notice it to be honest. I forget the rates, when I called GC I said I want the stiffest ones I can go with for tracking. I am VERY happy with it.

                      I also own a '87 e24 that is very comfy =)

                      @General forum members and guests, if there is any extensive questions about how something was made or installed let me know. I am more than willing to give detailed specs and measurements to fab the bits up yourself =)

                      All welding SO far is done by my father, I don't feel happy with mine yet to risk it on suspension. ALL fab work and measuring was done by me.
                      ~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~

                      Instagram: @BWeissLeather

                      Current cars:
                      ~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
                      ~ '87 535
                      ~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
                      ~ '06 X5 4.8is

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                        #12
                        You have my attention sir.
                        1989 325i|1992 325i|And completely obsessed|:woowoo:
                        sigpic BMW. The Ultimate Driving Machine.
                        The Build...

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                          #13
                          I'm here for the Ray charles.



                          Nice build

                          1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
                          1983 Peugeot 505 STI
                          1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
                          2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by E30 F34R View Post
                            Because I enjoy the stiff setup, been driving the same setup except for the AKG bushings for over a year now. I don't notice it to be honest. I forget the rates, when I called GC I said I want the stiffest ones I can go with for tracking. I am VERY happy with it.

                            I also own a '87 e24 that is very comfy =)
                            Gotcha. If GC labels the springs they send out to you please post. I'm interested in seeing how aggressive they get. TCKline rep tried talking me out of 500/600 for about 10 minutes till he finally just gave in and I'm glad I stuck to my choice.

                            Great build looking forward to seeing the progress.
                            Current: 1988 M3 - Henna/Black black alcantara

                            Guten Parts + Service
                            ... When you care enough to only give the very best.


                            Previous:
                            '87 S50 MTech 1 325is
                            '07 DTM Audi S4
                            '03 VF Supercharged M3
                            '03 Lexus IS300 (615rwhp/512rwtq)

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by JeST View Post
                              Gotcha. If GC labels the springs they send out to you please post. I'm interested in seeing how aggressive they get. TCKline rep tried talking me out of 500/600 for about 10 minutes till he finally just gave in and I'm glad I stuck to my choice.

                              Great build looking forward to seeing the progress.
                              I will check when it stops raining out, I have to put the rear suspension back in when it does.
                              Last edited by F34R; 08-05-2012, 06:29 PM.
                              ~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~

                              Instagram: @BWeissLeather

                              Current cars:
                              ~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
                              ~ '87 535
                              ~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
                              ~ '06 X5 4.8is

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