1990 325is restomod project aka "Klaus"

[Staszek]

haha I had the same experience

subframe assembly looks mighty tasty by the way.

Thanks I am excited about all the extra reinforcement, should help with the S54's power.

[Staszek]

BTW I just thought of another question. The tank is completely empty because its brand new. Should I leave it empty for the winter?

[wworm]

BTW I just thought of another question. The tank is completely empty because its brand new. Should I leave it empty for the winter?

From having a motorcycle in RI for two years, one of which the bike was stripped down and tank was empty, I wouldn't recommend it. If your garage is well sealed from the elements and heated it should fine though.

[Staszek]

From having a motorcycle in RI for two years, one of which the bike was stripped down and tank was empty, I wouldn't recommend it. If your garage is well sealed from the elements and heated it should fine though.

Here is the concern the tank has never had anything in it. So do I put 5 gallons in it? I would think I should fill but I can’t get it to a gas station because it isn’t running.

[wworm]

Here is the concern the tank has never had anything in it. So do I put 5 gallons in it? I would think I should fill but I can’t get it to a gas station because it isn’t running.

If its stored in your garage it'll probably be fine. Just rapid heating and cooling will cause condensation so I wouldnt be tooooooo worried about it. If anyone can chime in about this I'm kind of curious. Would it be a good idea to leave it open to the trunk to promote better airflow/temperature control? or does it not even matter?

[Staszek]

If its stored in your garage it'll probably be fine. Just rapid heating and cooling will cause condensation so I wouldnt be tooooooo worried about it. If anyone can chime in about this I'm kind of curious. Would it be a good idea to leave it open to the trunk to promote better airflow/temperature control? or does it not even matter?

Unfortunately for this winter only it will be outside.

[bradnic]

dump a gallon in it and pick up some fuel stabilizer at your local auto parts. but you better seal it some way cuz fumes in a closed space = no no.

[wworm]

dump a gallon in it and pick up some fuel stabilizer at your local auto parts. but you better seal it some way cuz fumes in a closed space = no no.

Yeah I was thinking leaving it open in the garage if it was brand new and empty. But since this is outside yeah do what Bradnic says

[Staszek]

dump a gallon in it and pick up some fuel stabilizer at your local auto parts. but you better seal it some way cuz fumes in a closed space = no no.

It will be outside. I have 5 gallons of gas in a container now I can dump in.

[Staszek]

Small update today, i felt like I worked for several hours and barely got anything done.

First I finished hooking up the gas lines and wiring to the fuel pump on top of the tank so I could put the covers back on and button that up.

Forgot to take pics but its fairly straight forward.

Next I put up the new thicker 14.5mm M3 rear sway bar. Since I had new mounts and all new rubber it was actually a pain in the ass trying to bend the new mounts over the new rubber. But they are in, the old sway bar links were so worn out I could actually pull them off by hand with barely any effort.

While I was there I installed the new Koni adjustable shocks. I wasnt sure where to set the rebound, so for now I set it half way. I will play with it and adjust it more once the car is moving.

All new mounts, nuts and gaskets. It was nice to see the shock towers really had no rust at all. I had a tiny bit of some surface that came off with a light pass of sandpaper. I sprayed a little POR on there just to seal it up.




Looking to get the subframe back up this weekend, I need to figure out how to route the brake lines on the trailing arms, I forgot how they went.

[bradnic]

I re-plumbed the brake hard lines on my parts IX trailing arms.. there are a couple of plastic clips that go into holes on the trailing arm edges, as well as some metal clips to hold the fittings

[bradnic]

Are you doing reinforced trailing arms or adjustable toe subframe? garagistic running a heavy sale right now on some nice bits.

[Staszek]

Are you doing reinforced trailing arms or adjustable toe subframe? garagistic running a heavy sale right now on some nice bits.

I already have both from Garagistic.

As for the brake lines they were actually in great shape so reusing the hardliners on the trailing arms, but I bought new clips.

[Staszek]

Wheels are back, I will get the tires mounted on Monday. Should have the subframe back in tomorrow or Sunday if I can stop eating from all these Thanksgiving parties!

I did a custom version of the Style 5's. Similar to the M3 Sport Evo's just a bit different because, well they are Style 5's:)

[bradnic]

Nice choice with Nogaro faces
What’s custom in the style 5s?