1986 Cosmosblau 325

[Chaseb124]

E38 Style 5's are phenomenal. If you aren't going 5 lug, I'd recommend a quality fill and drill.

I would agree awesome looking wheel..


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[MR E30 325is]

E38 Style 5's are phenomenal. If you aren't going 5 lug, I'd recommend a quality fill and drill.

[Chaseb124]

Well suspension is in, and honestly my install went well!





Chris hooked it up with more parts and I guess maybe more to come? Also picked up a set of Yakima roof racks for 30$! Needs wheels as well but I'm torn to as what size, I also think I'm going to maybe do plastic bumpers eventually....


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[Chaseb124]

Cars doing good, suspension comes tomorrow so I'll post up pics


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[Chaseb124]

Really wanting Euro bumpers eventually [emoji848]


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[pandaboo911]

1986 Cosmosblau 325

If you just fill 134a the AC will suck unless you get a 134a expansion valve, and parallel flow condenser.

You're better off replacing the dryer, putting in new oil (esther oil) and charging it with r12 or freeze 12, which is a diluted blend of r12.

But make sure there are no leaks by letting it sit with a vacuum for 24 hours, shouldn't lose any vacuum.

[Chaseb124]

Has anyone made cooled comfort seats using say computer fans or something of sorts


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[Chaseb124]

Update:

Suspension is ordered!! It will be here next Wednesday which works out well because I'm off work so hopefully I can get them put in then, AC has also been retro fitted to R134 so that was a plus, I'm gonna give it it's first mild detail tonight before cars and coffee tomorrow



Also finished up my rear bumper tuck, considering plastidiping the reaming chrome on the bumpers black to see if I like it, I'd also like to do a late model lower front valance and eventually a rear until I can do the Euro bumpers...


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[Chaseb124]

Yeah you can get it from eBay, 3 cans will fill the system, if your ax system is leaking then I'd suggest converting to r-134a but if it isn't leaking then the r-12 system is colder, so it either needs a recharge or conversion. Also the stuff to keep your dash from cracking is called 303 aerospace.

Someone was telling me to change the oil out of the compressor and then get the R12 to R134a adapter fittings for the low pressure side and refill with 134, they said it doesn't run as cool, but definitely works so that may be the route I go... anyone know a part number for the E90 drop hats that work when trying to go lower?


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[Chrisbike]

Where could I find freeze-12? Also I hear ya on the no racelands, and I think I'm gonna order the springs, things look pretty good under there especially compared to the Volvo lol, for anyone who needs backstory, He's helped me on my previous car in the past...

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Yeah you can get it from eBay, 3 cans will fill the system, if your ax system is leaking then I'd suggest converting to r-134a but if it isn't leaking then the r-12 system is colder, so it either needs a recharge or conversion. Also the stuff to keep your dash from cracking is called 303 aerospace.

[Chaseb124]

You have to refill it yourself, Nobody will touch r-12 around here. I doubt it has a leak seeing the condition of the rest ofthe car so you can just refill it yourself; Im guessing you dont want to spend alot on recharging the A/C so I would recommend a product called Freeze-12 Its a direct replacement for r-12. Also if you just painted the tails red without a clear they will go to shit pretty quickly. Looks nice though, Id recommend getting the car on jackstands and checking the suspension before you replace the springs/ drophats just to replace anything else that is nessecary, car felt pretty tight steering wise though.

Also I saw your post on FB on Suspension. H&R Sport springs have rates of 180lb/in front and 380lb/in rear. H&R Race springs are 315lb/in front and 570lb/in rear. If your daliy driving the car then the race suspension will get old pretty quickly. Also please dont get racelands.. Your e30 doesn't deserve that garbage. Your probably better off getting some H&R sport springs and new Bilstein sports with e90 drop hats.

There is a ton of info about good suspension setups to put on your e30. I dont know alot since I have a iX but I am getting my GC coilovers tommorow so you'll get to see how one should handle. If you don't have enough for the springs and struts/shocks and mounts I would just replace everything but the springs because thats a much better investment for a daliy driver..

Where could I find freeze-12? Also I hear ya on the no racelands, and I think I'm gonna order the springs, things look pretty good under there especially compared to the Volvo lol, for anyone who needs backstory, He's helped me on my previous car in the past...


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[Chrisbike]

Tucked rear and painted tails!! Ordering suspension bits tomorrow I think!! Woo coming together so well! I'd love to find Someone out here to refill my R12... hope everyone had a good 4th!

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You have to refill it yourself, Nobody will touch r-12 around here. I doubt it has a leak seeing the condition of the rest ofthe car so you can just refill it yourself; Im guessing you dont want to spend alot on recharging the A/C so I would recommend a product called Freeze-12 Its a direct replacement for r-12. Also if you just painted the tails red without a clear they will go to shit pretty quickly. Looks nice though, Id recommend getting the car on jackstands and checking the suspension before you replace the springs/ drophats just to replace anything else that is nessecary, car felt pretty tight steering wise though.

Also I saw your post on FB on Suspension. H&R Sport springs have rates of 180lb/in front and 380lb/in rear. H&R Race springs are 315lb/in front and 570lb/in rear. If your daliy driving the car then the race suspension will get old pretty quickly. Also please dont get racelands.. Your e30 doesn't deserve that garbage. Your probably better off getting some H&R sport springs and new Bilstein sports with e90 drop hats.

There is a ton of info about good suspension setups to put on your e30. I dont know alot since I have a iX but I am getting my GC coilovers tommorow so you'll get to see how one should handle. If you don't have enough for the springs and struts/shocks and mounts I would just replace everything but the springs because thats a much better investment for a daliy driver..

[Chaseb124]

Tucked rear and painted tails!! Ordering suspension bits tomorrow I think!! Woo coming together so well! I'd love to find Someone out here to refill my R12... hope everyone had a good 4th!


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[Chaseb124]

Quick update, front bumper is tucked and I'm working on the rear as we speak, I also painted the tail lights all red,





I'm also getting ready to order suspension, H&R race springs with a E90 drop hats, also a big thanks to ChrisbikeE30 for giving me an I head that I'll eventually be putting on as well... things are coming together on the car nicely and I'm trying to do things right and not chop stuff up...


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