e30 316 build x2 (m52/m50, turbo, 3pcs bottle caps etc)

[pazi88]

Got the inner barrels for the wheels:


Which means I got all the required hardware.


Some epoxy paint.




Mounting surface:


Inner barrels and some other parts got also some epoxy paint. And some black for finishing the inner barrels.




Epoxy and black for other parts also.


Some sanding, bright silver and clearcoat.


I think that will do.


And assembled *8)*The center caps are missing, but I also have those.

[pazi88]

Then I got the new grills for the front, so the exterior is ready.


Next some tires for the wheels.


or just for three, because I broke one valve.

Rears are 215/40 falken fk452 because I had those lying around.


Fronts are some old BF goodrich tires which I got cheap for testing. Size 195/45.


Bit different looking sidewall, but otherwise it's ok.

And here is video how to mount tires by hand :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xam5KDs5X1c

Engine is now waiting for valve timing and new oilpump.


There was some damage on the pump, so I'm changing it.


Here is the m50b20 can with more lift and duration going in. I spend lot of time cleaning the inside of the engine but I didn't get all the dark color away. But I still got lot of old black junk away.


Because I was waiting for new pump, I started working on the interior. I disassembled the front seats and cahnged the broken and rusty parts for better ones.


then the rear parcel tray looked awful so i had to do something for it.


I filled the speaker holes with fiberglass and also did some fixing for door panel.


And ready.


Then door panels in place.




Also the carpet needed some cleaning. I used the pressure washer for this.


There was also some paint.


And all cleaned and in place.


Finally the front seats.


I still need to do some wiring before I can assemble the rest of the interior.

[pazi88]

I bought used oilpump from friend and mounted it. e34 oilpick also installed to pump.


Everything is tightened so time to install e34 oilpan.


Cleaned and checked VANOS unit and after installing that i could set the cams.


And cover on.


Everything ready to be dropped in.


After some wiggling it's in.


Test fitted the turbo and manifold. Needs some work but it's doable.


Brakes assembled.


Front brakes installed.


Gear selector installed. Also made cups for the rubber bushings to keep the engine from moving too much.


Then all the other stuff underneath.


Then fitting the wheels. No problem in front.


Back was tighter. Had to make notch to the trailing arm.


Fits!


Some adjustment so that tires wont rub.


Good enough.


voilà!




I have to adjust height more but otherwise it's ok. Next thing is to get engine running.




In last pic you can see the second e30 which belongs to my brother. But more about that later, so this thread wouldn't become hard to follow.

[pazi88]

I had to make some room for the exhaust manifold, so it wont hit anything when engine moves.


Then some work with engine wiring harness. Starting point is the harness which came with the engine. its from right hand drive e36 328 automatic. In this pic I have already removed the wiring for transmission.


Edited the loom for coils so that all wires are hidden.


Swapped the e36 connector to e30 one.


I only needed to add wire for fuel pump in the chassis side. (because the thing had carburetor originally.)


Ready!


All the stuff that I got rid of.


I got most of the stuff done for the engine. I only need to do the exhaust side.

[econti]

I've never liked bottlecaps but you sir have changed my mind on them.
What lips are they exactly?

[pazi88]

I've never liked bottlecaps but you sir have changed my mind on them.
What lips are they exactly?

I used 20 bolt BBS lips. But also standard BBS RS lips could be used too. I just liked more of the 20 bolts look.

[badwella]

Holy crap. This thread rocks.

Love the car, man.

[Reichart12]

This is just so right.

[Nisse Järnet]

A little too late, but this stuff is great for cleaning the burnt oil inside the engine :)

http://www.streetpower-rekond.se/interior/78-spam-universal-cleaner-500ml.html

[econti]

I used 20 bolt BBS lips. But also standard BBS RS lips could be used too. I just liked more of the 20 bolts look.

A friend expressed concern that the centres don't have a recess for the lips to sit in and take the weight of the car, do you have any detailed pics?
Sorry for the questions, they look absolutely dope and I want to find out if I can do something similar :)

[efficient]

very nice, only thing i don't like is your tire selection is too small.
keep up the good work

[R1dd1ck913]

I must say wow. Never did it think bottle caps could look good.

[Pootis]

Wow

[totheredline]

damn.... I have no words You are a truly talented individual and your e30 is the stuff of dreams. Something to be said about someone who has an idea in their head and follows that idea through to the finished product..... Thumbs up sir :up:

[Matt341]

Good lord. Amazing work! you are a true craftsman sir! bottle caps look good.