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  • jeenyus
    R3VLimited
    • Aug 2011
    • 2064

    #181
    Originally posted by Melon
    Free literature.

    I love the internet.



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    I just saw this. Isn't the internet amazing?! I printed one off for the IX just the other day and it's been a huge help!

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    • nando
      Moderator
      • Nov 2003
      • 34827

      #182
      I had my limiter set to 7500 on my M20 for years. Never had an issue.
      Build thread

      Bimmerlabs

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      • Melon
        E30 Fanatic
        • Mar 2018
        • 1311

        #183
        Originally posted by nando
        I had my limiter set to 7500 on my M20 for years. Never had an issue.
        Good to know, thanks.

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        • Melon
          E30 Fanatic
          • Mar 2018
          • 1311

          #184
          Work hours are increasing, and had an AutoX Saturday, so I didn't get my full weekend

          Got the front suspension taken apart, getting ready to drop the subframe, and oil pan to finish up the engine.

          Painted the struts, installed the M3 offset bushings, and painted the lollipops. Painted the wheel wells.

          Got the heater pipes on the IHKS, waiting on a temp switch for Germany, which ECS said was I'm stock, sigh.









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          • Melon
            E30 Fanatic
            • Mar 2018
            • 1311

            #185
            Shocks and springs installed.
            I'll install the new wheel hubs when they're on the car.

            New reinforced subframe from Garagastic, with new 2.7 lock to lock steering rack installed.





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            Last edited by Melon; 11-04-2018, 04:10 PM.
            I do things.

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            • Melon
              E30 Fanatic
              • Mar 2018
              • 1311

              #186
              Subframe dropped and valve cover & spark plugs installed.





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              Last edited by Melon; 11-04-2018, 04:11 PM.
              I do things.

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              • Melon
                E30 Fanatic
                • Mar 2018
                • 1311

                #187
                Orange seat belts from safetyrestore.com

                Painted the motor mounts, and the seat belt rails.





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                Last edited by Melon; 11-04-2018, 04:11 PM.
                I do things.

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                • Jokester
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Sep 2016
                  • 1818

                  #188
                  What service did you choose from safetyrestore? How much did it cost you? Keep up the good work, loving the updates

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                  • Melon
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • Mar 2018
                    • 1311

                    #189
                    Originally posted by Jokester
                    What service did you choose from safetyrestore? How much did it cost you? Keep up the good work, loving the updates
                    I emailed them and they told me to order (5) $75.00 services, and the fifth one covers the lap belts for the rear.
                    I do things.

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                    • Melon
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Mar 2018
                      • 1311

                      #190
                      Installed the M3 cable tray, had to modify it a bit to work with the factory harness. Installed the IHKS. Found a great deal on a complete tool kit, so that went in.

                      I didn't order the two stoppers that go on the oil pump shaft, like a derp, so I got the windage tray installed, waiting on those to come in to finish up the bottom end.









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                      • Melon
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Mar 2018
                        • 1311

                        #191
                        Custom color labels.



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                        • 2mAn
                          Moderator
                          • Aug 2010
                          • 20032

                          #192
                          Originally posted by Melon
                          Custom color labels.




                          That is so cool
                          Simon
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                          • jeenyus
                            R3VLimited
                            • Aug 2011
                            • 2064

                            #193
                            Right below the 17mm/19mm there is a plastic doohiky. My tray never had that. What is it and what is it used for?

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                            • Melon
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Mar 2018
                              • 1311

                              #194
                              Originally posted by jeenyus
                              Right below the 17mm/19mm there is a plastic doohiky. My tray never had that. What is it and what is it used for?

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                              It's a tool that allow you use to crank the windows up and down if the motor fails.

                              It's one of the less-common items that I mad sure to find.
                              I do things.

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                              • jeenyus
                                R3VLimited
                                • Aug 2011
                                • 2064

                                #195
                                Interesting. I've honestly never seen that slot filled! Thanks mate

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