mbonanni's Early Lachssilber Four Door Project

[mbonanni]

Latest update. Some pics I took from last Friday doing my coilovers.

After paint



My work station


All put together, pretty

[mbonanni]

I got them installed Friday night, then while tightening up the control arm the strut mount bearing collapsed and just fell out. I went to Pick n Pull the next morning at 8a.m. got a different one and installed it.

Everything was on track to make the meet that day at 12, but once I got to installing my steering rack everything fell to pieces (not literally). I needed to center my steering wheel, so I went to get my key and noticed it was not where I left it... My dad ended up thinking it was a key to my brothers car (both have spare shitty keys), and when trying to start the car he bent the shit out of the key. He threw it away, so I was left with no key for my car.

I am going to BMW Concord in about 30 min to order a new one.

[e30vert]

You can get the key code and take that code to any reputable locksmith who can cut the key and save you cost over dealer pricing. Have done that in the past and it saves $. Also get a secondary key made for lots less as well. Then your covered!

Its always that way when pushing to get something completed. Murphys Law!

Hope its resolved.

Make sure to check the clearance on one of those backing plates that is slightly bent. You dont want it rubbing the inner edge of your front disks.

[mbonanni]

You can get the key code and take that code to any reputable locksmith who can cut the key and save you cost over dealer pricing. Have done that in the past and it saves $. Also get a secondary key made for lots less as well. Then your covered!

Its always that way when pushing to get something completed. Murphys Law!

Hope its resolved.

Make sure to check the clearance on one of those backing plates that is slightly bent. You dont want it rubbing the inner edge of your front disks.

Yeah, I plan to get the code while I am at the dealer today to make some spares, but I want one primary steel key.

Yeah I made sure they are away form the discs, I accidentally bent them while pushing the struts in, that is why I made that box stand.

Thanks!

[JinormusJ]

I haven't seen your thread in forever

I still want those skirts

[mbonanni]

Well, I haven't updated in awhile... The car is running amd on the road legally now. Took me three chances to pass smog.

I got some some new wheels fitted to some meaty (tad oversized) tires. Here is how she looks. I will be gettinf some better pictures this weekend!

[Danny]

You are welcome

[mbonanni]

Yes, thank you Danny.

For those who follow this thread. Pics with wheels. I raised the front end up since the pictures. I was rubbing/ hitting really bad and started to mess up the fenders a little





















And my funky fresh interior

[efficient]

car looks good.

[JinormusJ]

Melikes

[mbonanni]

Its pretty good. I enjoy it.

[Albuquerque30]

I realized I really want your four door Marco. It reminds me a lot of my old e30. :sadface:

[mbonanni]

Trade for your wagon.

[rob&e30]

this is great! :)

[Larzzz]

Looks awesome! PS i want that zender spoiler!!! love those