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**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:41 PM

August 2015

My buddy began to loose interest in his project E30, previously had got bitten by an E30 bug after riding in my 325IX years before. (Ground Controls, Megasquirt, Recaro srds, Yum!). Originally he was thinking his E36 was the way at to go, only to find out it had to much cancer. It made sense now to move the drive line over to a newly acquired E30. While he was in Virginia and we were in Kentucky we helped him when we and how ever we could.

That is when this 1987e Auto started its second life. As most, it had to be turbooooo, IMO lucky it hadn't gone that far, but good things came with that. Z3m coupe rear bits and Ground control Suspension.

We stayed in touch being a few states away, He kept me up on progress and I would help remotely when I could. But then other hobbies came into life and the car begun to sit.

I've been E30less for one I could drive on street or daily for a few years then. The current ride was a 318Ti that has been my daily for years, (and a shared 87is that me and another good friend have been building into a racecar for a few years)... The 318Ti really is a do all car. Collage, being fired, travel, starting a career and a shop. Although I have replaced almost everything on my cars, the 318Ti is very reliable and a fuel sipper. Nimble and fun on the street, but not quite fast enough to get tossed in jail.n
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TC01 - My Code name. Track Car Number One

I never seen the car in person, But after a going a few years with out an E30, I knew I was overdue..

My buddy not knowing all the BMWs in detail talked me into the car being Bronzit. I lusted for another Bronzit, that feeling of reliving your first car dreams. I just assumed the picture was bad and yes this really could be bronzit, Is it?..

My First E30

Before My 325iX I had, my first car was an 86 325e, Bronzit. It had had gone less noticed as the ix was the focus. And eventually sold, but more and more I modded the ix, the more and more I realized that RWD is where it was. I missed my E. Bronzit and all.

Aug 2015 - The Photo wasn't bad...

Photo sent pre sale

At the time I was doing crew work for Bimmerworld, So instead of flying out to VIR I though I would take a little adventure on a Greyhound, 1st stop E30. I couldn't make it fast enough! and then there it was, I couldn't turn back, I considered....

THIS CAR WASN'T BRONZIT.
Upon First sight

I wanted to turn back and do a REDO. No back up plan... No where to go.. Except to take the E30 route out, Its not what I wanted, but it was.. . Almost every bolt was loose, the tires lost air on the way. Definitely spent a day making sure everything was tight! On the way out my buddy topped the tank. Here I learned that I was in for quite a project, Fuel started pouring onto the ground, lucky just for a little bit.... untill the next fill up, you would learn the threshold....

Rust was a bit more then I expected, along with the holes, the holes.. This was my roughest E30 experience. (Wasn't that bad)

2nd stop, VIR!
TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
VIR 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Bye Bye VIR
TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The journey home:

Quite exciting, Quite not comfortable...
Handling was terrible and twitchy
I was amazed at the water that would fill the floor board from a rain storm
1 speaker - No antenna

No gas station had enough paper towels to soak up the angry ocean which swept up the floor boards. The hood pins were an embarrassment like when your significant other wears that outfit you don't like. But It would roast the tires off in the sketchiest way! The comfort seat though in mild condition reminded me its going to be ok, Be comfortable. Nothing will fall off, you will not be stranded.

Notes:
Carpet can make your car more water tight- This one, had none
Eccentrics don't mean it'll handle right

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Untitled by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Home in one piece
I have acquired my 4th E30

I knew I had a lot to do, But wasn't quite sure the direction of the car.

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WORK - AUG 2015

When being out of town, there is always a bunch of work to catch up on upon return, Esp while still trying to build a place to work

Work - Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work - Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring,

on Flickr

Work - Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work - Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

NJMP - TESTING - Earlier days Of GTR99

Work - Sept 2015

Work - Sept 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sept 2015

I had ideas but no direction of where to go with the car, fooled around with parts laying around the shop, and started fitting an ES Front valance. 17x9 seemed they way to go though.. Got it a out a few times on nice days, but unfortunately it sat around a lot. AND WORK.

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sept 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

OCT - 2015

The list was starting to become weight on my shoulders. The terrible alignment, the leaks, wanting to make it mine. So before any work got started I decided to get it dyno'd before the work begun.

Insert Dyno chart Here. Will post diagram when I find it. I think it was about 225/225 with a crush bent exhaust..

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WIth 245's What do I do, Fender flairs?
Untitled by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Oct - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Some Ideas
Oct - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work...
Sometime I can ride my bike on errands
WorkOct - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Once of my favorite work errands, The Hydraulic shop.
Work - Oct - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work - Oct - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work - Oct - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Race Car progress
Race car - Oct - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

NOV 2015

Headlights:
Previously I went thru the hassle of Euro lights, Smoking lights, piecing together lights ,Poor reflectors and light output, Broken adjuster and so on.. So I went new Depo smoked and decided to do my own frenching. Really enjoyed the way it cam out, Maybe one day do Morimoto Projectors, but lighting output Is good, Id like to go 4k vs the 3K projectors.

1/2 N 1/2
Nov - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nov - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nov - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Oct - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Coffee is a GREAT excuse to go drive the E30!

Nov - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Work Work
Work - Nov - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work - Nov - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work - Nov - 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

2015 END

**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:42 PM

Jan 2016

This could be insanity. But wait that's not my car.

Another Lachs, A parts car roller from Reggies motorworks. I hate buying northern cars...
But now I have donor fender, Door, Front and Rear sub frames. Breaking a car to try and sell for parts in Kentucky isnt fun, I just mostly hoard the other bits that don't sell..

Jan 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Jan 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Jan 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I did finally get the headlights in, the Valance is held up by C clamps!
Shops busy so it has hang outside to shuffle cars around...

Jan 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WORK Jan 2015

99 Make over continues.
Work Jan 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Jan 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
Work feb 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

FEB 2016

Finally got around to digging out my subframe and tearing it down to add Camber Toe Adjusters
Feb 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

March 2016

Not to much.. Just some fun stuff
Friend pick up a wagon we did some work on
Fun March 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I love these time period correct mods. Clear bra!

Fun March 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2016

Not to many updates
April 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Starting to dial down all the water leaks
May 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Some shop upgrades, Parts washer!
Work April 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2016

It gets out here and there, still not to much progress :(
May 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage 2016
I've been since it was Vintage at the Vineyard, Every year I lust to bring my Vintage or E30!
May 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

AUG 2016
There is some light!
Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Rear subframe work begins!
Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Tacked up IE serrated Camber and Toe adjusters
Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Short on time I just thru parts on it with out measurements to see if it would handle better, Front felt better, not sure if right
SRS concept VS Treehouse Cabs
Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Time for a new door and fender!
Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The new fender had rust at the bottom, so I just cut it off..
Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Had to weld on the old fenders non rotted bottom to the newer fenders Bottom
Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Then decided this may be in the way of some side skirts one day..
Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Weld up mounting tab
Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Aug 2015 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New door and fender, Looks better, Not amazing yet though...
Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The E30 sat out for a few hours day and I came back to find the sun roof pried open and my BMX yanked from the inside of it.. Soo, I guess it made a good time to delete the sun roof panel..
Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Template out a delete panel for carbon sheet
Aug 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WORK WORK WORK SEPT 2016

S54 E36 #2
Work Sept 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

More equipment!
Work Sept 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Sept 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Team GTRs #99 Mid Ohio
DNF but we won the AER Championship.
Work Oct 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

NOV 2016

Slow but progress, Continuing and building up 2 subframes. One for the Race car (URBAN RED), One for the Track car (LACHS)
Nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work.
Parts washer is working great!
Nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

E36 Reinforcements
Nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Getting organized!
Work Nov 16 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Fills up quick!
Work 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

DEC 2016 Works

Some Organization upgrades!
Work dec 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

AND THE NEW GTR #99 Arrives!
Work dec 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:42 PM

Moved all my fab stuff to a dedicated fab room, how nice to keep the dust in one area now.

Work nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work nov 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:42 PM

2017.

Hate to begin a post with work... But that is all I really do. But some inspiration first. I'm not sold on Lachs, but its growing on me!

Its odd, I still lust for Bronzit... Lachs though is a New Chapter.

NOT MINE - JUST INSPIRATION
Inspiration by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Jan WORK..

Always something..
Work Jan 2016 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

FEB WORK

Work Feb 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Painted Race Car engine bay
Racecar Feb 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Bought a house, Stripped 90% of the paint off and repainted it. What a job.....

Testing the colors
House feb 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

House feb 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

House feb 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work March.. 2017

Some projects are starting to take shape

Work March 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Reinforced some trailing arms on for the Racecar
Race car Trailing arms by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Race car Trailing arms by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Race car Trailing arms by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Race car Trailing arms by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Race car Trailing arms by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Race car Trailing arms by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Some more progress on the subframes
Rc01 March 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The V bend helps clear the Gas filler knack. If you've made an A reinforcement on yours, you should keep an eye on your filler neck hose.
I REALLY like the way it turn our and will be copying it onto the M coupe Trailing arms the Lach's car. Excited!

Work March 2017
Work March 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I picked up another distraction..
Distraction March 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Distraction April 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Picked up some Fans for the Daily
March 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WorK April 2017
Work May 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work April 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

PROGRESS!!!! April 2017

Happy birthday to me! Some suspension to replace the GC setup
Birthday April 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Subframes off to be powder coated!
April 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

When you buy something to think till be easy just to do a bolt in solution...Then you make your own solution later on....
May 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr.

Progress May 2017!

Assembled the dampers and stare at the arc asylum setup for a few days. Parts start to roll in
May 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

PROGRESS JUNE 2017!
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Goodies are pack from the the power coaters.
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr''

Most the time I get to use some corner in the shop that stuff gets push aside to work on my own stuff... Cant complain...
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

E34 Oil pan and pump out!
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Prepping for some block painting - IN CAR! With a crappy E46 pan in to keep dust out. Removed OBDI Harness.
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

LOVE
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WHITE
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

BLOCKS!!!
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I LOVE GETTING RID OF WIRES! Thinning out OBDII Harness
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

While putting together another S54 I thought I do mine and another customers pump at the same time. Just a good cleaning and inspection, Replacement of Woodruf key that likes to wear out. Pack with assembly lube to with Joe Gibbs assembly lube while going back together.
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Drill and tap the VAC banjo bolt for use of M50 vanos hose with S54 Oil Filter housing. -3 port for remote mount Oil pressure sender.
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sorting out Fuel pump wiring and terminals
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I originally had AKG Twin cam mounts in the car. But questioned their durability with not being a thru bolt design like nice E36 mounts. I also worry about the durability of soft poly VS the harder stuff. GROUP N RUBBER IS AWESOME, BIMMERWORLD TRACK MOUNT ARE AWESOME! These are the Condor mounts. These mounts suck. The bolt just swivels inside while trying to torque them down. If you analyze their design, Its just a joke.. I have had the "Group N" akg 80A AKG mounts fail on an E46 destroying the headers... THESE ARE NOT GROUP N JUST POLY.. With the limited or short time in looking for proper mounts I wanted (A GOOD HARDER RUBBER) I just put the AKG mounts back in in hopes I wont be to harsh on them... Just its a good feeling to do it once and forget about it.
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

100K S50 Rod bearings - Swapped them with WPC treated ones for good measure.

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WPC Treated Kolbenschmidt Rod bearings.
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Measure the journals, Plastigauge the bearings.
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Table of goodies!
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Testing the fitment of Active Autowerke Old style Headers E36 S50 S52. The engine in the E30 has to set 1-2 inches lower. Stock E36 header assembly are just too tall. DONT DO IT.
The previous set up I tried was the Turner / EVO shorties for E30 fitment with a Bimmerworld Y pipe, Same scenario, Any heady will need an E30 fitment lower section. But I am assuming now with the S54 Pan and subframe setup. I can run which ever headers I want.

I have to say, It was an exciting moment!
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

S54 Oil filter housing being installed, With provisions for oil cooler and a port for remote mount Oil pressure sender. This unit came of a race motor with the thermostat delete, I had to dig in my parts bin for some thermostat and bits to reinstall. Car must be warmed up before hammering down!
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Another bolt on piece that I hope would work was the E36 exhaust. NOT EVEN CLOSE! Had to cut in a few spots to make it work. I really do like the E36 exhaust hangers with upgraded M reinforcements. Below is the E36 Bimmerworld Race exhaust 3" using magnaflow mufflers.
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Tidying up some wiring! Remove the old fan controller relay with inline fuses...
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

E30 Arc Asylum modified S54 subframe and oil pan Bimmerworld 3" E36 Race exhaust
June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:43 PM

Progress July 2017

OBDII Harness thinned and ready to go back in for fitment
July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Things starting to come together. Shortening and tidying wires to fit in the 318i / M3 Engine harness cover. ALL NEW SENSORS. Used the EURO crank sensor.
July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work July 2017
July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work, Travel, Fun, New England back to Kentucky... July 2017
Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Travel / Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Travel / Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Travel / Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Travel / Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Travel / Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Travel / Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Travel / Fun July 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work work work Aug 2017
Work Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

YAY! PROGRESS! Aug 2017
Priming oil pump / motor
Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Fitting up subframe, This was really exciting! I went back to the AKG Twin cam motor mounts. I was exciting to see I could fit about any header that I wanted.
Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Adapters on the S54 Oil filter housing to A.N. - Remote mount oil pressure plumbed. New Starter, New Alternator - BOSCH REMAIN GARBAGE!
Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

OIl cooler mounted, Z3 3 core radiator misimoto fitted on the early radiator mounts.(LOWER)
Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Always debate the efficient of the Misimoto radiators. Would a nice high end C&R 2 row be more efficient?
Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Aug 2017
Got the wagon cleaned up and drove to Lexington KY to pick up a block from the machine shop for a customer car
Work / fun Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work / fun Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work / fun Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work / fun Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Eclipse
Fun aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work aug 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Sept 2017
Work Sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sept work 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Learned the hard way. GROUP N MOUNTS ARE NOT POLY!
Work Sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

PROGRESS SEPT 2017
Admiring the fitment of the Old style Active Autowerke Headers
Sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

E36 headers are too tall!
Sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WORK OCT 2017...
Work sept 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work oct 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work oct 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Because race car Sept 2017
Because Racecar oct 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on

Because Racecar oct 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Made some Custom seat brackets up. These are wonderful because they mount directly to the floor, Sit your low, And you're centered with steering wheel! These are put to use in the E30 Racecar and Lachs
E30 custom seat brackets oct 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The race car makes it to the track after a 3 year Hiatus, We built a cage, re wired, and lots of other stuff...
Racecar oct 2017 by Zachary Ketring,

AER CHAMPIONSHIP #2
GTR 2017 championship sept by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

GTR 2017 championship sept by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

GTR 2017 championship sept by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

GTR 2017 championship sept by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WORK.Nov 2017
Work November 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work November 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

This was my first initial setup i was going to use on the Lachs E30
Nov 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work November 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Happy Holidays!
Work dec 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

2017 END
Nov 2017 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:43 PM

2018

Jan 2018

Kentucky is interesting. We get all the seasons. Spring and lovely Fall which are short lived. Winters can be cold with moderate snow, Summers are hot and humid. Not as bad as down south, and snow not as bad as up north be we get a swing of temperatures. They say its good for bourbon, Still have to go south to find rust free cars though.
Winter Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Winter Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WORK.

99gtr - It was a really FAST off season. The endurance cars that run a full schedule have a huge list of STUFF that always need done. The faster the car, the more needy the car.
Comparing alternatives to the JBR race clutch. Something that can run with more hours. Although a part is shorter lived, knowing that is better that having an unknown part fail earlier. We kept the JBR twin disk.
Work Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Some fuel cell upgrades / Maintenance - Really trick fuel cell that fits where the original tank goes in saddle formation.
Work Feb 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Some upgraded heat shielding
Work Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

All the S54 Swaps, and e46 racecars have usually been Sub 100k Motors. 100k Rod bearing service is a must. Even if the motor has 50K swapping into a Track / Race applicaiton
WPC Treated rod bearings go in - Pic of only the old coming out
Work Feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Multiple other things done but its already time for Sebring
Sebring Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Such a refreshing place to go Mid winter!
Sebring Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

PCOB 4 hour enduro. First Race of the year and DNF. It was at the very end also... SO bummed that I didnt even see what was wrong at the track.
Sebring 4 hour failure. Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Back at the shop - Its been on the list. All axles from BMW are now reman and no new ones. So off to driveshaft shop to see if we can get upgrades. Sebring is very tough on the driveline.
Sebring Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Diesel deletes
Work feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

No more pooping in its mouth.
Work feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

S65 day
S65 day Jan 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

FEB 2018

Work.

AER First race - Road Atlanta
Finished Saturday, DNF Sunday - Overheat
Tough weekend, Tough start for the season.
Work Feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Eventually you learn that EVERYTHING is a consumable.
Work Feb 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Always tons to do when getting back from a race weekend.
White our March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Built a engine test stand
Work March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

March 2018

PROGRESS!

Usually with most things they get you 80% there. and its up to you to get the rest right.

Camber toe adjustment is the best upgrade to any E30. How you go about is tough, Always the best way to set and keep adjustment is the most time consuming way (DTM) We never had issues with eccentric adjusters moving, but we've always cranked the crap out of them. The longated slot also only leaves you with about 30% clamping area, that's if you didn't buggering it up slotting it! If you run an aluminium sleeve, most likely it'll mushroom and compress and come loose. Not much area for that 30% to clamp!

This became our best off the shelf solution. Yes I got 2 different sizes or serrated profiles when I first ordered, No surprise bring from Ireland engineering, lucky i cough before welding a mismatch shitshow! But in the end, I think it came out alright. We went with 1/2 hardware because the end goal was to run bearings in the trialing arms. Were still debating that. But all is set up for 1/2 hardware currently. Plus the threaded hole in a non hardened adjuster wont last long. Looking ahead at the new IE adjusters that have a nut on the end, Who in the hell can fit a wrench in there?

Another reason we went with these adjusters. Ever weld a set in and not have enough adjustment? With all the variance of trailing arms... These have a nice amount of adjustment to hopefully accommodate.

IE Serrated Camber to Adjusters
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

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March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Hardware geek - Belleview serrated washers on both sides.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

We made 2 of these, One for the Race car, on for Lachs. The Race car used a lighter gray.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Welding up another set of seat brackets for Lachs
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The 2.93 that was in the car went into my 318Ti. I sourced a 3.25 for Lachs and swap in some stuff I had laying around the shop.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Twin ear please!
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Still stoked about how things are going together
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Love smooth reducer Y pipes! The Y pipe in the header will have to be redone for E30 spec (GROUND CLEARANCE) This will be in the Y pipe off the headers.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I debated for a while for using this wheel, I'm still debating.
March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018

Work
Another race weekend coming up!
Work March 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

PROGRESS!

Fixing up the E36 exhaust hangers to the E30, This is an Bimmerworld E36 Race exhaust. I though it might be a close fit. NOPE. E36 headers and exhaust will never be a direct fit.
url=https://flic.kr/p/2hcUGyF][/url]April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Lucky spacing was perfect.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

An exhaust tip can be added later
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Getting everything fitted and tacked up
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I don't get to Tig to much, by the on of the project I started getting into a rythem.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Ground clearance was great!
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Everything turned out better than expected! Complete 3 Inch exhaust. Surprisingly the old 2.5 crush bend exhaust made 225/225 on the Dyno jet.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Solid lifter conversion on its way.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The S50 cams went into the wagon
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I SO WANTED TO MAKE IT TO VINTAGE 2018 WITH THIS!
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I forgot to take photos of installing the seat. But seats are tedious to get just right. To love the wheel or not to Love the wheel... I debate.
[/url]April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Another distraction.
Well any racecar has a tow rig. I've been lucky to borrow one when needed, but time to grow up and buy your own.
After consider the options I knew I wanted a van that could be used for camping. Wanted a diesel. I get myself into scenario where the just aren't options.. But I finally settled on a Chevy / GMC Van. After months of looking I found a clean low millage one in PA. Vans are hard to come by in great shape, as well was any Work Vehicle.

Off to PA
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

2006 GMC 3500 Savana with the Duramax LBZ 115K Clean! Pre DPF crap
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Made a nice trip out of it with the Girlfriend. I really like PA, its nice, They just have good STUFF!
Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Van 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr
TBC

**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:43 PM

April 2018 Cont.

April is the month I've usually made the most progress on my projects. Its also the Month my birthday is in. Kind of my own present to my self for working hard. My girlfriend does a great job at making me feel like I have a Birthday also. Not to mention Vintage is just right around the corner
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Debating cage designs
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

SOME WORK.
When the golf car battery is low. Hybrid MOD
Work April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

One of my Favorite places, Watkins Glen
Work April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I debated using the EPIC valve springs but couldn't Help going back to a Dual spring design which I consider best for Street / Endurance design.
Epic April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

P R O G R E S S PROGRESS!
Finally. The subframe can go in. The real reason for the swap is because I had 1/8 Toe out, I am not if its because of the M coupe trailing arms. or the eccentrics weren't quite in spot.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Had some clearance issues. I had griding off fresh powercoating!
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

IN!
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

That aint working.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Out with the old
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Weld, Grind, Prime, the material cut out
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sorting out the diff tie ins
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:44 PM

Adding some metal to the frame rails for the additional bits to hold onto. Every bit I can gets weld thru primer.
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

First stitch up the factory shock tower seams
April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

April 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Tack and test fit
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Weld up the new tower reinforcements
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Also Template out and drilled the shock mounting holes. These will help keep things in place where I can bolt them to the car when I weld.
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Exciting, Doing some test fitting!
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I Started fitting the Passenger side, I knew if I had an Issue it would be over here with the gas tank vent tube. this was already rusty, So i just cut it and decided to cap it. Will run the tube thru the trunk.
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Refuel
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I forgot to take photos of the new towers welded in but got started on getting the cross support fitted. This was a tricky piece and scrapped one while drilling out the holes..
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I had to cut the rear bulkhead so I could fit behind the shock towers and weld everything
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Triangulate
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Triangle
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Stitch the floor back in. I used some thicker, maybe angle iron metal closer to the spare to keep strength. I plan on using a Mini spare. I hope to get a lot of mileage on this car and want to be prepared.
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nemesis!
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Everything got wire wheeled, Primed, seam sealed.
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The stuff you don't think about until it goes back together. Lucky a few small bends and it fit!
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TADA! I unfortunately didnt have quick disconnects on my reservoirs, so i had to make access holes with cover plates urethaned shut. But I managed, Maybe some QD's when they need serviced..
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New spectra premium tank went back in, ETA pump driver side feeding passenger side saddle with an I pump Over there.
url=https://flic.kr/p/2hdUfFY][/url]May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Well sometimes you do anything to make it to Vintage. Cylinder head Next day air back from Cali.. LETS GO
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Little port work, Supertech valve springs, retainers, valves. Cat cams option 1 cams, Solid lifter conversion done
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

FLAT AND CLEAN!
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sounds like its time for Besian systems! And a small vanos limiting shim.
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New updated vanos bits
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Genuine BMW Gasket
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TDC is TDC
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I think this is a m52 fuel rail with test port
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Bosch Gen3 24LB injectors
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Uploading Epic Software Calibrations, NOW, will it start?!
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Yes it ran after bridging a maf wire for the 803. Needed cam timing adjustment. As always noted, anything aftermarket isn't strait forward. The factory blocks are too aggressive for most aggressive cams... Piston to valve contact was luckily so light that just retarding the exhaust cam a few degrees sorted the light tapping.. Compression and leak checked out fine. The car needed a bit more time to make it road worthy..AND at this point it sunk in that it wont be making it to vintage this year..
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

**moatilliatta** · 08-28-2019, 05:44 PM

May 2018

The Vintage:
One of my happy places to get away. An exciting trip to look forward every year. Maybe next year E30. The Ti was wrecked and needed a some front end bits, so we made the journey in the van.
Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Loved the River this year!
Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Lust for this color
Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

And just like that. Vintage is over. Every year I try and take more time for this event.
Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Off to the Blue ridge
Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Black Mountain
May vintage 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Van did great on the Tail of the dragon and blue ridge, Really handles decent!
Vintage May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

As with all the rain we had it caused many of detours. I took so many back dirt roads and gravel roads witch would have beat the E30 to death and tested every nut and bolt I torqued..
The most excited part of the blue ridge i wanted to see was closed... The viaduct... Maybe next year
Vintage 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Would you?

**benwalsh91** · 08-29-2019, 01:18 AM

Sub'd to this. love this and looking forward to reading more!!

also enjoy the workshop progress. makes me wish i could have a space like that but no chance in London. :(

**moatilliatta** · 09-03-2019, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by benwalsh91 View Post

Sub'd to this. love this and looking forward to reading more!!

also enjoy the workshop progress. makes me wish i could have a space like that but no chance in London. :(

Thanks! All the distractions for progress on a project ends up being part of the project... Its a project to work on your own project...

Space is nice, when I first got the space, I was like what am I going to do with 5000Sqft?! Now every corner is full... I think it has something to do with the open table theory.

I am hoping to have 2017 Caught up this week... ha

**rzerob** · 09-05-2019, 06:29 PM

Subscribed.

**moatilliatta** · 09-09-2019, 05:53 AM

May 2018

PROGRESS!

Configuring the fan setup. With the Z3 radiator I no longer have room for a puller fan. This looks to be on of Spal's highest CFM Fan in this size. its a tight good fit. Was able to get to seal to the radiator and worked out much better than expected! Will pull some air from the oil cooler too which may help out. Looks like some of the M30 crowd also uses this fan. After going thru 10+ fans this is the end result.

I also played around with different Fan resistors for the 2 stage setup. I think I currently have a lower OHM unit from a Benz currently wired up.

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Got the front end put back together. My buddy test fitting a new fender cover design. He sells mainly A 2002 version on the forums
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Trying to source a BMW Mini spare that has the same over diameter that will clear the E36M3 Brakes
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

**moatilliatta** · 09-15-2019, 06:54 AM

JUNE 2018

May to June was a very busy month, there is no Vacation. Just loads of work before and after taking time off.. So I didn't get photos of the front struts going on or mounting the remote reservoirs. Originally I was going to mount the reservoirs to the strut bar (Garagistic) but they end up fitting better on the inner fenders.

!PROGRESS!
Interior Coming together. Seats and dash installed
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Searched for few months but found the shift knob i've been looking for. I'm Still debating the whole wood theme..
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

One thing cool I found is that you can lower the mounting point of the seat belt, Perfect for lowing the seats down. Isn't this amazing, Anyone else notice??!
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

We stole the carbon sunroof for the Race car.. SO I ended up using some aluminum sheet.
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Getting the fan wired up!
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Thinned and rewrapped engine bay harness with tesa tape 51036
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I wonder if non AC cars have some sort of plug
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

E36 fuel pump grommets to move the wiring access point here, instead of going all under the car.
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Car sat around a lot while I caught up on on work. A few things I didn't get photos that I was excited about. I used an X5 3.0 fuel filter which has the FPR built into it and made fuel hose routing nice.
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Its going to be a good day!
June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Inspiration. 1a : a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation. b : the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions. c : the act of influencing or suggesting opinions.

The Castro airbox seemed like a good off the self fit, So I got one on order.
EXAMPLE PHOTO
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I've had a hard time between Classic and Raw motorsports and having some GT while putting things together. E30 is classic, but not E9 wood trim classic.. Some photos of inspiration for interior bits.
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Inspiration June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Not sure what to call this style of tip, but its hard to find in 3 inch
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

YUS - I know i don't have an M3, but does it really matter. This will be good fun when done.
May 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Inspiration June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WORK
DZIII arn't as good as DZII :(
Dunlop z3 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vert week
Work June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work June 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Announcement

[Entropy] - E30 Hiatus cont - More seeing, less wrenching.

[Entropy] - E30 Hiatus cont - More seeing, less wrenching.

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