Beckster's M52 325IS

[BECKSTER]

I went for my first drive tonight and I'm very stressed out now.

I drove like a grandma for 2-4 miles and then I started giving it some gas, and I did 2-3 easy downshifts and the clutch was slipping.


It is a SPEC stage 2, lightened/resurfaced flywheel, new TOB and pilot bearing.


Should I drive it like a grandma for a few hundred miles and see if that helps seat the clutch to the flywheel properly or have I toasted my clutch?

[BECKSTER]

Well its done, I didn't exactly get it fully functional before my 18th birthday but I almost met the deadline.

Other updates include an eBay mishimoto rad, e30 m3 fan switch, and a few other goodies you all should stay tuned for.

[BECKSTER]

ooo very nice

Thanks babe

[sam_]

ooo very nice

[BECKSTER]

I finally buttoned up all my wiring, and started the car.
Having my harness modified by Kadunza was definitely a game changer.


Welded up my 2nd o2 sensor because I couldn't fit it on the header bung.
(the welds are crappy, but they work.)


My Dad welded up the rest of the exhaust and everything looks great.
Specs are full 2.5' piping with eBay headers, aero resonator, and a gutted cat.


Here is how it sounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqNXSfCDEJI



All I have left to do is
- finish mounting my skidplate.
- bleed clutch and brakes.
- bleed power steering.

[BECKSTER]

215/45 with 18mm adapters = super rub a dub dub all the time.

Way to be a debby downer.

[ST1G]

215/45 with 18mm adapters = super sexy stants.

215/45 with 18mm adapters = super rub a dub dub all the time.

[BECKSTER]

Welded the oil pump nut and threw the e34 pan up.


Ended up mating the g260 along with the lightened flywheel, spec stage 2 clutch.
But I forgot the pilot bearing so I pulled the motor out.

I threw a new pilot bearing inside, but before I did I decided to do a bit of shaving and repainting.


Motor waiting to go in, I cleaned up the transmission and wrapped the headers too.


Motor sitting in on condor 24v swap mounts, and custom mount spacers I made.


M52 throttle body to m50 manifold metal gasket.




More updates coming soon.

[BECKSTER]

I'm withholding

I got around to putting on my adapters from Mushi, and rolling my rear fenders, (thanks for the roller "Big Willy.")



215/45 with 18mm adapters = super sexy stants.




I have more updates for you, so stay tuned.

[BECKSTER]

Will we see this car this weekend?
:)
jm

Unfortunately not, I'm still waiting to get my harness back and I need to order adapters for the wheels.

If there is a C&C in September, i'll be at that one.

[2002jm]

this weekend?

Will we see this car this weekend?
:)
jm

[BECKSTER]

Some small updates and teasers.

I bought a square set of 17x8 RC090's and i'll just tease you all with this test fit shot



I also finally got my flywheel back, its been lightened and resurfaced.

[BECKSTER]

Alright, I just really want the peace of mind.
I plan on roadtripping the car and want to run as cool as possible.

[jhaurimn]

My car is obd1 so Im guessing things are a bit different. Im unable to assist you there.

Dont worry about having it be your primary fan though. Im in minnesota, which is pretty comparable weather to you. And I only need to use my aux fan, even in traffic, maybe 3 months out of the year.

[BECKSTER]

I won't be running AC so I might aswell ditch the condenser.
How hard is it to install the e36 m42 switch unto the aux fan?
I'd like it to start cooling a bit sooner if it's going to be my primary fan.