Vivek's Vert.

[E30_fiend]

But surprisingly enough, in 25+ years, none of these wheels have come in contact with a curb in any way, on the front or the back. I stripped everything off them and there was zero signs of anything being fixed in any way.

You're welcome ;)

[Onizukachan]

Really enjoyed this thread Vivek. My 10 year old already announced he wants a blue e30 cab so was a fun read for us.

[freeride53]

Really enjoyed this thread Vivek. My 10 year old already announced he wants a blue e30 cab so was a fun read for us.

good he's not far off from little baby vivi's age!

[Cabriolet]

Dude, LBV isnt so little any more. I swear he grew 5 inches this year

[Vivek]

Finally got some stuff done:
New mirrors
Silver wheels
Repainted IS lip
Repainted kidneys
Fixed annoying as shit exhaust squeak

Next few weeks I'll shave down the adapters and drop it back down where it should be. Then a snail will be in the mail from Jake.

[lambo]

Silver wheels look mucho better ;)

[LJ851]

Silver wheels look mucho better ;)

^what he said.

[freeride53]

you are turbocharging m42? wtf?

[lambo]

you are turbocharging m42? Wtf?

powahhh

[Vivek]

you are turbocharging m42? wtf?

Yep. I had a fully built turbo'd m20 in an e34 (god that thing was a beast) for a little bit but that swap was turning out to be way more than I can handle.

[Vivek]

Well turbo plans are scrapped, I'll be happy with a running NA car. It's been down for like 3 months now because of a cracked head. Should be up and running in a couple weeks, I was waiting on a new engine from Steven. I decided I'd rather have a motorcycle than a turbo, bought one, crashed it, shit happens. It's been a month since the accident today and I can get around, which is nice. I had to have surgery on my knee. I have pics if anyone's interested but I won't drop gore in this thread without a warning.

So, new year, new wheels. Got a set of 17" Style 5's a while ago, one has a severely bent barrel. I got a replacement wheel and I'll be swapping the barrel.
One bitch of a bolt:

Cutting it out (that's my dad Brian):

Didn't think this shit through:

Eventually got the last bolt out, but the face is still stuck. I may have to press it out:

Here's the replacement, I'll strip and start polishing the lip tomorrow:


Also got camber plates and an 4.10LSD to install, and a skid plate is on the way from Rede46.

[TheTacoMan]

Sucks that you crashed the bike, what was it?

And you could just swap that 4 banger for a m30 say. :)

[JCarp90]

Sucks that you crashed the bike, what was it?

And you could just swap that 4 banger for a m30 say. :)

This.

M30 would be tits.

[Vivek]

1997 Ninja 600. It was fun, not ungodly fast but definitely a good amount of power (maybe 75hp). It has a really low seat height and it's easy to handle. Steven came over and I offered to take him for a ride and I had never taken anyone, and I was riding like I was alone. Braked for a slight turn, it didn't react how I expected, I locked up the front wheel and dumped it.

I'm in my last semester of high school so getting a job is a top priority at this point, after I finish college apps. Then I may have enough money for a m30 :). In all honesty I'd probably rather do a 24v for simplicity, looks, and cost.

[hooken m]

don't go 24v swap unless you're gunna have an s38 or s54, but thats just me. i'd personally do an m30 swap