'91 Vert M54 Swapped

[Jokester]

Seems like you're all over the place with what you'd like to do. For me, I like to address certain things at certain times. Currently, I'm doing an entire front end rebuild. (steering rack, subframe, sway bars, brakes) Then I'm moving onto the rear (guibo, csb, subframe, sway bar, diff mount). Then I'll head to body work. Then interior. Then a new motor.

It's easier for me if I tackle one... group? or one "While I'm in there" type deals at once. It got a bit too scattered trying to do many things at once with my old 87, and I forgot to really enjoy it. It just because a never ending project that didn't run.

You're absolutely right sir. I realize now that the previous post was a tad unsorted, I'm working on my heater box right now, and while I'm there I'm working on the wiring, while I'm on the wiring I will wire up my new stereo system.

Sadly I still don't have my Luke box due to company issues. Above I was just laying out my plans over the next couple posts. I'll edit the previous post to help clear it up.

[Haystack]

Seems like you're all over the place with what you'd like to do. For me, I like to address certain things at certain times. Currently, I'm doing an entire front end rebuild. (steering rack, subframe, sway bars, brakes) Then I'm moving onto the rear (guibo, csb, subframe, sway bar, diff mount). Then I'll head to body work. Then interior. Then a new motor.

It's easier for me if I tackle one... group? or one "While I'm in there" type deals at once. It got a bit too scattered trying to do many things at once with my old 87, and I forgot to really enjoy it. It just because a never ending project that didn't run.

[Jokester]

Hey guys, long time no see.....
Been a while due to insane school schedules and family issues.

Some quick updates:
1.Finished flocking the dash, came out an 8/10 in my book, may or may not keep it in the long run
2. Removed Heater box to rebuild it, going to rewire/organize wiring and install stereo
3. Then I will move onto suspension

-Order wheels and tires

-Order Megan coil overs and all new power flex bushings

4. Long after the suspension rebuild, I will begin to prep car for paint, but I'm unsure on color and which shop, if you have any suggestion, I live in the riverside area and am willing to drive a distance for quality service.

I'm wanting to do complete a color change on my car and have two final color candidates:

Mauritiusblau 287



this color, seems like Lagunengrün Metallic 266, regardless a beautiful color


would love to hear any input, or suggestions on color, certain bodyshops, and prepping the car for paint. Also Merry Christmas!

[phenryiv1]

Been away for a while. Ordered all of the stereo parts except for the Rockford Amp, while I was cleaning out my trunk I stumbled upon this amp and I think it should be more than enough to power a single transducer. Dash will be installed this weekend hopefully, and stereo parts should arrive next week!

That is a pretty cool old amp but you may have trouble getting it wired up properly to power a single driver. Amps don't tend to do well with not all channels powered. I can't explain the science behind it but you will end up running only 2 of the 4 channels of that amp (bridged) so the other 2 channels won't have a load.

[Jokester]

Jacked the car up today to see what I was working with. Found leaking from the Oil pan, and the pan is not cracked from being so low. Also found leaking from the transmission, neither of the leaks are anywhere near bad, about a drop per month lol. Pictures below help tell the story

[Jokester]

Been away for a while. Ordered all of the stereo parts except for the Rockford Amp, while I was cleaning out my trunk I stumbled upon this amp and I think it should be more than enough to power a single transducer. Dash will be installed this weekend hopefully, and stereo parts should arrive next week!

[Jokester]

What is your rear fill setup? Same as the front?

same as front

What made you select those amps? Not criticizing the options- just wondering about the selection criteria/process.

I chose the Planet Audio amp due to my older brother, he is familiar and recommends the brand, the amp provides more than enough power, great price and size, 5 channel and will work with everything I need.

I chose the Rockford based on your transducer post, I looked up a similar amp to yours and found the Rockford for a good price and provides everything I need

And is the Local PCN setup still available from GAS? Luke said they were shutting down.

I didn't not know they were shutting down, the website is still up and I can still order stuff so now I'm confused lol.

[phenryiv1]

What is your rear fill setup? Same as the front?

Amp: Planet Audio AC1800.5 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-AC1800.5.html
Transducer amp: rockford r150x2 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...FVFffgodBlcEKw

What made you select those amps? Not criticizing the options- just wondering about the selection criteria/process.

Crossover: GAS Local PCN http://www.germanaudiospecialties.co...Local_PCN.html

And is the Local PCN setup still available from GAS? Luke said they were shutting down.

[Jokester]

Stereo

Alright with the help of other members I came up with a list, if I'm missing anything or should change anything let me know ASAP:
Headunit: Kenwood Excelon x599 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KDCX...-KDC-X599.html
Antenna: Z3
Wiring: Belva bak44 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...lva-BAK44.html
Speakers: E34 premiums https://www.ecstuning.com/ES181850/
Tweeters: DaytonND25 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-...4-ohm--275-053
Transducer: TST209 http://www.parts-express.com/clark-s...haker--300-861
Sub: 2 8in Alpine type R's with Luke box http://www.sonicelectronix.com/lp/pl...FRBEfgodzlgP0g http://www.germanaudiospecialties.co...nvertible.html
Crossover: GAS Local PCN http://www.germanaudiospecialties.co...Local_PCN.html
Amp: Planet Audio AC1800.5 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-AC1800.5.html
Transducer amp: rockford r150x2 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...FVFffgodBlcEKw

[Jokester]

The biggest difference is the tranducer. That thing is AMAZING. The E34 woofers are awesome- I will probably use the same thing in my e36 kickpanels. But the biggest plus is adding the transducer.

Alright I think I've got my list complete and I'm set to order my stereo.

[phenryiv1]

THANK YOU! Been searching for a lonnnngggg time for some new speakers in the vert, with your entire setup nearly complete? how would you compare it to stock e30 vert sound:D

The biggest difference is the tranducer. That thing is AMAZING. The E34 woofers are awesome- I will probably use the same thing in my e36 kickpanels. But the biggest plus is adding the transducer.

[fight4life28]

I have 16x8 esm's with 215/45/16. I like to see alittle more tire but still have some height of the car with the larger tires with also filling in the wheel wheel, mine is also late model and had them early model before that.

[Jokester]

Hey guys looking into new wheels and tires because the bottle caps are not cutting it.
The wheels are going to be ESM 002r but idk what size
Either 16x9 or 17x8.5 both with 4x100 and 73.1 bore
I heard the ride can be kind of rough on 17's due to less tire between the rim and road, but the look great IMO.
So which would you chose and why?

[Jokester]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=357472

Front midranges: E34 Premium Midranges, P/N 65138370935 https://www.ecstuning.com/ES181850/
Front tweeters: Dayton ND25FN-4 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-...4-ohm--275-053

THANK YOU! Been searching for a lonnnngggg time for some new speakers in the vert, with your entire setup nearly complete? how would you compare it to stock e30 vert sound:D

[phenryiv1]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=357472

Front midranges: E34 Premium Midranges, P/N 65138370935 https://www.ecstuning.com/ES181850/
Front tweeters: Dayton ND25FN-4 http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-...4-ohm--275-053