Bronzit E30 - OBDII S52 shaved bay - weekend/autox toy - Journey

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Alignment got finished in time and autox was an awesome success. The car has never felt better or faster. Didn't find the limits of myself or the car. Dying to get back out as soon as possible. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

[2mAn]

I can’t wait until we can get our cars back to the track! We still haven’t all been on the track together!

[Sh3rpak!ng]

This is the best update of all!

Hahaha thanks Small update. Installed ground control adjustable tie rods and did another alignment to zero front toe. Got a little crazy and zapped the driver headlight out. I'm going to replace it with an air filter for proper cold air intake. If I have time ill swap springs with my E36. Going to change to F-9kg R-11kg (504 in/lb - 616 in/lb) from my E36 and swap the current F-8kg R-10kg back into the E36 (wanted softer suspension there anyway) Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

[amcp]

This is the best update of all!

[Sh3rpak!ng]

crazy that you keep working on the car after a state ref. id be discouraged and would part out.

I am not discouraged that easily, maybe even to a fault. Already picked all of the parts from the junkyard I'd need to OBD2 BAR it (if it came to that), also got options for out of state registration, quotes on lawyer, and some advice through a family member who is close personal friends with a CHP officer. I am confident that I will not have to change a thing, and will also not have to actually visit the ref. And god forbid I do.... I'll legally BAR it.

Charlie isnt a quitter... and he's kinda stupid. The stupid I like. Because Im stupid too

True statement all around. You might be stupider than me!

i like stupid

I like to see ITBs installed on your car.

[glnr13]

i like stupid

[2mAn]

Charlie isnt a quitter... and he's kinda stupid. The stupid I like. Because Im stupid too

[efficient]

crazy that you keep working on the car after a state ref. id be discouraged and would part out.

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Did you repack the muffler or leave it empty?

I wrapped that bare section with some stainless steel wool and clamped it with oetiker clamps. No idea if it'll hold. I think the squared off flat plate also messed witht he sound resonance/harmonics. I hear some odd resonating frequencies now. Might have to either round it off, or replace it with a smaller muffler. Or better yet advance the timeline on the new header-back exhaust system I have planned.....

[iansane]

Did you repack the muffler or leave it empty?

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Damn your car looks good. What happened with the fix it ticket?

thanks!

Not much yet. I'm going to fight it with a lawyer.

[rzerob]

Damn your car looks good. What happened with the fix it ticket?

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Updates Car is on the ground and driving. Feels great. Need to tweak the alignment. Or get used to it. Set zero front toe and it feels a bit twitchy... driving a quick pace in the canyons I was having to do midturn adjustments as I turned in too much initially, but maybe thats just my habit. Finally got a set of GC adjustable tie rods that I was supposed to have 2 months ago... long story. Disappointing GC customer service. Looking into fitting an s54 pan and dual pickup oiling setup. Clearanced the bottom 1/2" of the center muffler. And this update brought to you by 805. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

[Sh3rpak!ng]

Setup the car for alignment. First placed the car centered in the garage. Next I marked the tire positions and used the water/tube method to find the height difference at each spot. I used some cheap vinyl floor tiles from HD to make shims. After that just used the rest of the "kit" I fabbed a year or two ago to do the rest... got it pretty close I think. Also set ride height raising the front and rear a bit with like a 1/8" rake. Subtle. Checked my passenger to driver floor leveling skills and was happy to see the level check nearly perfectly. Tried out an idea I've had in my head for a while. I think I like it. Made new "slim" trim for the sides of the car from 1/4 black ABS plastic. Used countersink stainless steel m6 screws into rivnuts. Changed the oil. Another dosage of liqui moly 20w-60. The drain plug magnet was super clean. Another small item off the to-do list was the front turn signal lens/housing. I guess I got lucky and got a pair of oem from FCP euro before they became available. Found a set of genuine ZKW smoked lenses in Europe too off ebay. Installed and look mint. Lastly these update brought to you by Franziskaner weissbier. Another favorite German beer. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

[Sh3rpak!ng]

So much sex!

noice!

Thanks guys!

How much bigger are the flares? They don't look that much bigger too me. GOD, I love those wheels.

They're ~20mm wider. The profile is also different which helps clearance. Yea man, I am really loving them too.

I love this car so much. Makes me wish I had the balls to cut up my quarters.

Thanks be careful... cutting the quarters for me was the gateway drug to having total disrespect for every other piece of the car. No more hesitation with any other wild project ideas!