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

[moatilliatta]

Daytona 24 2022 E30 spotting edition


Grassroots - If you remember earlier in the thread we did a photo shoot with this car and an E30M at Vir. Our stella spec E30 was the camera car while Tim hung out the back shooting those 2 cars.






And not to clutter up the thread more. Just my top 5 pics.










Sun going down


Sun coming back up








OK.... I lied... 10... And a bonus... I work on cars and to get away I go to do more car things.


Enjoy.

I may skip the work side of things ... E30 focus time again!

[moatilliatta]

January 2022

To start with, I've always tried to say busy and its paying off? Just surround by business that I depend on that are always letting me down. My 2022 new years resolution is I'm not fooling around with fools. New Networking New faces. Just another push to do better, EVEN less compromises. This is where the E30 always leads me. Happy new years. Never a new start just another tick on the counter. And if you have your high beams on traveling my way, so will I. :)


Progress? Progyes.
Always a busy month when I try and take days off. Same amount of work, less time.

But! I did find a key water leak. NEMESIS!!!

So I got this new phone with a working camera, Lets see what we find
The old water test


Selfy lens - CHECK



Selfy lens find capturing water leak... CHECK!






Really...




I mentioned I'm building a bottom end for this motor right? A fools errand. But all in all this will help the next iteration (S54) be more plug and play... The S54 setting on an engine run stand, I can go touch it... But building a bottom end. Because I have to finish what I stared.
I've looked for a bit for a kit to convert to S54 ITBS, I really like these as the Vac Manifold, booster plumbing, IAC plumbing, fueling has all been done and it works. They don't come out of adjustment. Plenty of air box options. Its a no brainier and so happy that Rabid Racing Development has made a proper kit finally! Well.... we don't know if its proper till its done and works.. .There was some back and forth measuring some S54 E36 in the shop trying to see how much the adapter stacks up in tight packaging in the E30. Not to mention I don't care for the notching the airbox like S54 swapped fellas do. One hot air intake is bad enough, I'm not having six. (BRO TRUMPETS) So this was a GO or NOGO project and in the end I am keeping proper Dual circuit master vacuum assisted brakes. No, not going to run that garbage single circuit master manual brake tucked bullshit. :)

Carry on
Rabid Racing Development S54 Individual Throttle Body Kit - Michon Dini was super helpful, Could use more instruction on setup, but quick to respond. Plus I was willing to give full feedback on fitment.
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Off with the old - At the point the kit isn't getting installed, Just fitted for GO or NO GO






Finally dug these puppies out of the back that I have been storing for a bit! As soon as you bolt them you get the Major Tingles. I must make these work!


AND THEN... Its like playing operation. BZZZT


BZZZT


BZZZT!!! Oh wait, Pt.1 surgery complete... Questionable success... To early to tell. Patient has slotted over booster 1.5" over and a heated and hacked SMG BOX. Recovery rate is low, Many long operations, but there is light, just not sure which light.



Halftime show presented by Christmas gifts you don't ever send by postal mail by Vink Motorsports - Don't forget the bead, Shorten heater valve tubes for clearance.


Oh its more severe than though, this fire wire is more floppier than expected, but were were able to regain throttle control..








S54 started needed for optimum clearance




If it fits it sits, No BZZT. Will be running MS41 with MAF so yet to figure out the packaging for that.




Super Happy with the clearance! Airbox has not been modified minus tab removal.


I went with 1.5" because I knew it should net enough clearance and lines the clevis into the middle of the brake pedal. The pedal box was cracked like assued so it needed re welded, but now just reworked..


So far we have clearance'd Booster over 1.5", Shortened aluminum heater tubes and hoses, Retrofitted throttle cable to right side of booster, Slave cylinder feed hose will need to go into drive side firewall grommet. And after fitting a Non Smg box I find the next clearance issue to be the starter. S54 start it is. I'm not sure you can move you booster that far over with the fuse box there.. . Next will be to make an ICV bracket, Tabs to S54 fuel feed line to mount to M50 block,clearance the harness for throttle actuation, Rebuild pedal box, Rebuild pedal and linkage.



Next, checking some scrub.


BZZT... Looks like on the passenger side have to rebuild Y pipe...AHHHH. Maybe...


OH yeah, New phone, New photos, The van is great.




TBC.

[AWDBOB]

Always glad to see you driving and enjoying your car. I love the small touches, and am much excite to follow the engine build!

An m20 02 is something I've wanted to do forever, in sorted-but-still-hoopty form.

[moatilliatta]

December 2021

Progress?

I started disassembly of the interior to send back to nine stitch NYC to get the door cars sorted, Some of the stitching is a bit off and the houndstooth lays crocked ans wrinkled... We talked for a bit and hopefully a solution can be made, I have been patient and where the imperfections lay makes the car feel not as homely as it should, and a bit embarrassing. This is also a good time to start looking for 2 water leaks that are driving me crazy! Oh yea, some DTM replica arms, they don't look to bad and I understand the quirks of roll center hardware. I drove this car pretty much 10K miles this year so I have to have some confidence in part choice.

Engine parts:
WPC treated kolbenschmidt main bearings, Clutch masters fx350 clutch


A much overdue wheel cleaning!






Matador is just a bull in a china shop - A shot I've been wanting to do for a while.






Before coming apart I did check out my Camber gain and front bump steer before changing out parts. I have a lot of clearance to build into my fenders!




And did some weight jacking numbers


MRT Bits, A sign of no return.






Things start coming apart, a few photos before good byes for the off season.


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Still trying to sneak those bike rides in


WORK WORK WORK.

726 Has all its fluids but gas, Hopefully it'll run soon!






No more floppy trunk lid!





M20 02 making progress on the back burner. Radiator, fan, and core support together






Happy holidays!


Cheers!

[moatilliatta]

November 2021

Progress? Mileage 10157
Back to work work work and sneaking in drives to get away... AND... I have to decided to build a bottom end for this motor... I have cams that are to big for the pistons and they are solid lifter for higher revs... I guess so... S54 in the back room waving at me... hey dummy I'm stock will make the same power as a built S50/2...Ill pretty much end up with a S50 with S54 bolts ons...... HAH

Engine Rebuild Purchases:
Engine chains iwis racing, Guide rails, Tensioners, ARP Main studs, Hack Racing oil pump chain tensioner, Piston squirters.

Also, eyeing the MRT DTM control arms, I really want to pull some caster and get the wheel centered. Take some scrub radius if the space is there.

Id like to keep a mileage update on each monthly update.

Welcome, New phone, New photos.


Late night cruising, I'm in love with how all the back lighting turned out. I could use some amber lighting under the dash though.









A photo of the oil pump tensioner retrofit I decided to go with


Its been about one year since I've been on track, Lusting to go racing again


WORK WORK WORK:
726 is Coming along together, This thing could run before the new year. Highest Priority in the shop right now.
Tubular upper arms, Tank finally ready, Roll over valve in place, Fires suppression, reassembly






Vapor BLAST - Finally a local who can do this service!!!






Oh look, unnecessary weight








To close on, I dedicate this hardware to my buddy Hayes.

[moatilliatta]

OCTOBER 2021

Progress?
Just enjoying fall cruising in the E30, Just a few pics. I don't think I did I much. I did gather some front bumper trim pieces. I still have a cruddy camera so wasn't to motivated to take many photos.




Got a few 100 mile weeks on the bike, It was a hard battle to ride to work or drive the E30.





Test drove an I3S Rex.. Didn't have premium sound or enough depreciation... Lust. Rare option to come by to the local dealer... The price wasn't worth the cost, E30 priorities.


Always work

Some cool cars while doing some track support at Summit Point






Wheelin and Dealin - Imagine that tire bill


Gas tank is ready to go back into the 726


Happy potato photo cheers.

[moatilliatta]

Been having this problem, have a few more shots to take on my first roll I put through a nikon f5 I picked up in November/December. Found a local lab that can do mine, but I've got a few friends who recommended reformed film lab out in FL. Haven't shot film since maybe highschool, so I can't wait to see what kind of hot garbage gets developed. I know there are a couple pics of the e30 in the pits at the last 2 track days at least. really sucks about the price hikes on film, I was really surprised when I ordered some portra 400 and got told about about the kodak price hike effective jan. 1, 2022.

Nothing gets cheaper. I need to send my camera out for cleaning and reseal the rear cover to keep light out.

[moatilliatta]

At the Vintage 2021 35mm edition.










































Possy












Snack Time


Middle of somewhere heading back from nowhere




















Enjoy

[moatilliatta]

Sept 2021

Progress?

YUS.. The Final The Vintage 2021 prep time.

Finally got to LTW my rear bumper! Sourced some New rear bumper shocks, replaced all the hardware, tidy up the chassis, and installed the New bumper shrouds!




Note: The Vintage 2021 driving soundtrack CD's


The Vintage 2021
I should have started a new post. But, thinking back on vintage. Its always such a butt load of projects pressed to get done to the car that makes it even more exciting to how durable your work is. From one stop light country city hoping, fast high way curves, on edge carving of tail of the dragon, high speed switch backs of blue ridge, Asheville stop N go cruise or no, Blue ridge curving, and rutted washed out off road excursion... its such a great test of man and machine

Got busy, forgot photos. Here we are headed to vintage! My Camera phone was on its last leg.. so that didn't help. Excited to be back in the mountains! I wish I would have recorded mileage.


Winery!




No photos of vintage on my phone, I do have some film ill share here in the next post.

Getting a present from Johan Schwarz on the way back home, he got to drive with us on a few races last year!.


Tryin to get lost again






This road was ridiculous! Cant wait to find it again next year!


Back!


A lot of my photos didn't load to Photobucket.. not sure what happened, but don't have time to babysit it right now! But ill be back with and update with 35MM photos from the trip.

I've also updated the first page photos and spec sheet.

Progress is rolling motor will be out this week. The better Photobucket works the quicker I can get this updated.

[s14brent]

A delay I had was half a roll of film left in my camera since The Vintage and needed to shoot the rest of it before I mailed it out for develop, its a different process than any one does local. Hope to ship out this week and have an update next week.

Been having this problem, have a few more shots to take on my first roll I put through a nikon f5 I picked up in November/December. Found a local lab that can do mine, but I've got a few friends who recommended reformed film lab out in FL. Haven't shot film since maybe highschool, so I can't wait to see what kind of hot garbage gets developed. I know there are a couple pics of the e30 in the pits at the last 2 track days at least. really sucks about the price hikes on film, I was really surprised when I ordered some portra 400 and got told about about the kodak price hike effective jan. 1, 2022.

[moatilliatta]

I've booked my room for the Vintage 2022! I hope to see you there!

Stoked! Registered and Clarion booked!

Like the pics and your car. I like the beefy wheel set up.👍

Thanks! It’ll be nice when I can get it dialed in and feel proper.



Should have a good updates next week, got some photos back from being developed.

I have been wrenching on the E30 again :)
Even made a play list.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4R...Q8GXRhk-n2cclw

[e30m3s54turbo]

Like the pics and your car. I like the beefy wheel set up.👍

[mike.bmw]

I've booked my room for the Vintage 2022! I hope to see you there!

[moatilliatta]

September, October, November, December to come.

I went back to focusing on work.A delay I had was half a roll of film left in my camera since The Vintage and needed to shoot the rest of it before I mailed it out for develop, its a different process than any one does local. Hope to ship out this week and have an update next week.

A bottom end rebuild parts are being gathered, should see pistons in a few more weeks.

Ive started to disassemble the interior to get the door cards redone and chase and water leak.

Few items on the off season punch list:
Front window gasket, New windshield?
MRT DTM Control arms. Loose scrub radius, Loose caster 11 deg to 7 degrees. Going to gain some roll center and camber gain, Loose some weight jacking. Took some measurements, Made some graphs, well see what the before and after are..
Bottom end rebuild - 11.5:1 pistons with 140MM rods, S50 crank, ATI damper, JBR Chomoly flywheel, Clutch masters clutch, Balanced ect.. We'll see if it makes power to 8K
Going to see if Rabid Racing S54 throttles will squeeze in with moving the booster over. Still running maf
Finish bushing the window trim aluminum, I found oven cleaner should take off the anodizing.
Fit new 245/40R17 Falkin Rt660 for track use, they're wider than my Dunlap Z2'x
Fooling with colors for a LTW flag
Spoiler and maybe a splitter - No rush
I am having a hard time finding a New Bumper shroud for the Right Front 51 11 1 937 388

The Vintage 22 has already released there dates, I hope to get a few track days in before then. May, 19th, 2022

[moatilliatta]

Thanks! What and great event luftgekuhlt was, 5 hours isn’t enough time to soak it all in! I could only imagine previous year events.

Vintage Porsches this weekend and some of the “Schweinefiletring” on the way up from Louisville, KY https://schweinefiletring.com/home

Vintage BMWs next weekend with Tail of the dragon and Blue Ridge Parkway next weekend.