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

[moatilliatta]

August 2019

Progress?
Not really, But getting more eager to get Lachs back out of storage. I always seem to make goals to get done, then I can play with my stuff. I guess what ever keeps me motivated.
Ignore the VW part of things, The interior upholstery punch list is a bit away... But I keep coming back to a Crimson style Red. King Crimson,

King Crimson Red, 21st century schizoid E30
E30 Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work
If you measure what you need with one tape and cut on another, It will scrap the work. 1/8 off.. I now know they make Class 1 tape measures.
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sometimes you have to
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I always wonder if the 02 guys were like, OMG the E30 is so big. 6 Cylinder is to complicated.
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Metric Mechanic
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sometimes I just done know Jerry.
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Update!
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

This guy has 3 of these things - Waiting on a 6 liter to finish up for an E32
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

More wagon love
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Out with the old, In with the powerflex
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Gold Standard
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Vapor blasting, WOW! - 6er
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

This wheel is like a perfect fit!
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The first swap I did has over 30k on it, Daily driven
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

726 S L O W L Y Coming together - Has to be done before next season!
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

This one sucks...
Rally road Titanium valves, with a ported head with the valve guides ground down had issues with valves sticking, Gunk gets between them or old assembly lube gunked up... Fresh engine. Crazy, clean the Gunk and they move just find again..
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Other
318Ti 260K service coming up
The muffler packing quieten it down, but not enough
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

318Ti Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

[Sh3rpak!ng]

wow, awesome work you do! Don't know how I missed the thread until now. So you're another member of the bronzit lover community - makes me happy (even though your current e30 isn't bronzit, it's what's on the inside that matters). That and your affinity for the e36. I daily an e36 too, wouldn't have it any other way.

Definitely can relate to your irritation asking "professionals" for advice on solving problems only to have to do it over later... that or following internet lore... my favorite to date has been the comment that e36 exhaust (any part) will bolt up the the 30 and fit

I like the continental radio very much. Wish I had gone that route in my e36 - I bet you just need an amp and it will sound great

Nice work on the e30 rear subframes, e36 double mount cover and TA reinforcements. I'll be using this as reference when I get around to doing mine all over again. You've done nearly exactly what I've planned to do for my own.

Didn't know there was such a thing as a class 1 tape measure either. I've made the same mistake. Just smashed and trashed a tape measure for the same reason



how was chromeo? I've been dying to see them live. Love their music and style

[moatilliatta]

Sept 2019

Progress?
A touch, I sourced a non cracked dash, wow these cars are getting older..

I think ill retro fit M60 and see how the E46 fuse box fits.. I had these laying around. Make use of them.
E30! Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Blue connector - MK60.
E30! Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Whole chassis harness, I'm just going to use the fuse box, and the ABS harness as a template
E30! Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

All the ideas brewing in my head, I cant wait to work on.

WORK
Turbo car with stuck valves :(
July Work 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work July 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Gunk, all cleaned and they slide nice again, doesn' feel too tight.. HMM :( These are rally road valves, My only guess the material by the tulip of the valve is machined thinner, deeper into the guide, the guide is ground down from port work, and gunk gets blown up into the guide... Carbons and gunks up...
Work Aug 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Another one ready to go home!
Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Fresh face shield!
Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New steering position - 726
Work sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New steering column
Work sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

You have to make it..
Work sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

S54E36#3 Progress
Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

#RED LINE
Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

3"35" 5"35"
Work sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

NLA 850 Master cylinder reservoir
Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Reservoir laughs at brake kleen
Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Yellow Submarine
Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Bam
Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

More BS, This is sposed to seal with a seal wash, Right....
Work Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

OTHER
Ti is going thru its 260K service.. Konis were done, Bilsteins up front have 80K on them and have play. Due for upgrade.
318Ti! Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

318Ti! Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

318Ti! Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Ti will get these later
318Ti Sept 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Nasa Nationals
Mid O Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Mid O Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Mid O Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Mid O Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Mid O Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Sept 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

[moatilliatta]

wow, awesome work you do! Don't know how I missed the thread until now. So you're another member of the bronzit lover community - makes me happy (even though your current e30 isn't bronzit, it's what's on the inside that matters). That and your affinity for the e36. I daily an e36 too, wouldn't have it any other way.

Definitely can relate to your irritation asking "professionals" for advice on solving problems only to have to do it over later... that or following internet lore... my favorite to date has been the comment that e36 exhaust (any part) will bolt up the the 30 and fit

I like the continental radio very much. Wish I had gone that route in my e36 - I bet you just need an amp and it will sound great

Nice work on the e30 rear subframes, e36 double mount cover and TA reinforcements. I'll be using this as reference when I get around to doing mine all over again. You've done nearly exactly what I've planned to do for my own.

Didn't know there was such a thing as a class 1 tape measure either. I've made the same mistake. Just smashed and trashed a tape measure for the same reason



how was chromeo? I've been dying to see them live. Love their music and style

Thanks, Just cant stop till its right.

Still feels weird this car isn't Bronzit, but now I've taking a love for Lach's. I figure when this car is done, Who knows 5-10 years.. Ill have another OEM+ E30 in the stable.. Maybe bronzit then...

E36's are great!, I mean the hatch is what sold me, the fuel mileage of my E34 touring was killing me... I love my Ti, It slow so I don't get speeding tickets a whole bunch, gets 24-34 MPG, I can fit so much in it, Very fun to drive. Just hard to find that type of replacement. If only they had a light weight 1 or 2 series 3 door... in the US.. HA It has Cancer by the rear arches... But rest is fine. May get it fixed next year if I can work or some more quirks. I just don't see a replacement for it in the future, unless I have to care less and get something bigger, Kids and Crap.

I think I'm going to swap out the AKG diff bushings for the Rouge diff bushings when ever I go to their diff cover. The diff noise inside the car is LOUD.

Chromeo is great!, it was a DJ set from them so it was different, But seen them before years ago when the music was more.... E21.. E30... E36 like... Was good..

[Digitalwave]

What are those gold coilovers that went on the Ti?

[moatilliatta]

Ohlins “Road and Track” I’m waiting for 3dM Motorsports to finish up the fronts.

[Digitalwave]

Bad ass.

[moatilliatta]

Oct 2019

Progress?
Not really. I got a crack free dash, But didn't get any photos yet..

Work
New subframe bushings in the 6er, Always a night and day difference
Work 635 Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work 635 Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work 635 Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Finally got a replacement aluminum radiator, Looks like they just ground down the welded area. I had to go thru and flat file it for a better contact. What a pain.
Work 635 Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Cleaned up engine bay, Radiator ready. DOESN'T FIT... The current OEM ones don't have the proper core, Of to the dealer..
Work Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The 1988's were interesting. This was tricky, the replacement crank sensor bracket was updated and took a moment to figure out how it mounted, It actually used different holes..
Work Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

726 Dash mounted
Work Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr


Other
Made a trip to Portland, Or Via train from Chicago with the Girlfriend. I though this would be the Mecca of E30's especially after seeing this Ron Burgundy right when leaving the train station.
Portland Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Portland was fun, just as one would expect. Where young people go to retire.
Portland Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New Orleans Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Portland Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Portland Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Really want to get the 318Ti a bit back up to snuff before diving back into Lachs, Got to keep the daily happy.

Which shift boot is best shift boot, Amazing options
318Ti Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

OLD
318Ti Oct 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

NEW
318Ti Oct 2018 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New ATE spring clips
318Ti! Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New ATE Spring clips zinc plated
318Ti Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New shoes, I love a good working E-Brake
318Ti Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I've had a fiasco with the brake calipers getting Powder Coated.. The shop is having issues with pin holes, I told them it maybe the zinc plating, they didn't listen, I took them else where... Well seee

Send Transmission.
Portland Oct 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

[jeenyus]

great work!

[moatilliatta]

November 2019

Progress?
YES! Although I'm trying to be patient and get the daily up to snuff before committing to much time to Lachs.

Dug Lachs out of storage! While in storage I did swap out the Msystems for a set of wheels and tires I visioned the car with. At lease the fitment. Apex Arc8 17x9 Et30 With 245/40R17 Tires. I'm not sold on this setup, but I'm going to feel it out. I did want to swap out the Wood Steering Wheel and the Wood Shift Knob while day dreaming about the car when it was in storage, but after a short drive i'm having a hard time making that move..

TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

My short list:
Airbox, Exhaust tip, Sound system, Cam timing / dyno tune, Tire clearance

My long list:
Fix Rust, Wiring Update, 1/2 Cage

Always more to add to the list, But this is what is in vision currently.

To fit the Castro AIrbox I needed to notch it to go around the oil cooler hoses.

TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Being an early car the expansion tank was added at some point of its life, unsure if there is a template out there, but mine looked to need moved slightly. I cut the old off and used the factory mounting piece which I believe is the same as the Washer Tank mounting bracket. I actually used the airbox for reference, and according to other photos of the Castro Airbox, this is where I positioned it.

TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Removed headlight HID Ballast
TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Prepped for some Wurth Weld Thru Primer
TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Fitting its final location
TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr


Work
The 726 can steer again!
726 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

726 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

726 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Off to Indy for header work
726 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

S54E36#3
Decided to delete the Diff Cooler for Rouge Extra Capacity Diff Cover
S54E36#3 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Diff had to come out, Might as well upgrade the front diff bolt the a partial threaded 12.9 SHCS
S54E36#3 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Getting closer to the dyno!
S54E36#3 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

S54E36#3 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

S54E36#3 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

6ER, Oddly this was the coolant hose which was installed, but it was a euro part... The us one was 3 pieces with a t coupler and fit like crap.... Dealer wouldn't order so off to schmiedmann. Not only can the dealer not get it, they had it on order and I was waiting around for it... GRRR
88635CSI Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

E36 TuRbO, Stuck valves, now needs bottom end :(
Turbo E36 Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The Van / Tow rig has been feeling funny and less stable. When I first got it, it felt surprisingly crisp for a Domestic vehicle
Got some shocks, Need to run thru the suspension better, Shocks definitely helped. Hoping to cover a short list for this before 2020 race season
Van Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Wondered why the blower was working weird, Just now newer BMWs have Final stage issues...
Van Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Needed a winch to get a car to Indy, In sure it'll come in handy again
Van Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Van Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Van Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Van Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Van Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Marine kill switch for the winch power
Van Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Before getting Lachs out I got the fab area refreshed, Got all my tubes organized on the wall and made more tables
Made a jig for the wall mounted tubing shelfs
Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

One down
Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

The jig worked out surprisingly well, I think I only had one arm that wasn't quite perfect.
Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Didn't take a photo of just the tube racking but it tremendously cleared up some floor space!

Now to fill the space with a table!
Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Spent the whole day cleaning and organizing the fab room. Its been a mess for a while!
Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

This will be where I do the rust repairs and 1/2 cage
Shop Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Other
260K service is coming long on the

Fresh Metric Mechanic diff, The old AKG diff bushing had no resistance going in, had to get a new one, Cant penny pinch if I tried.. :/ When torqueing the diff mount the sleeve inside crushed. What BS... Spent a few days searching but found and alternative to the 200-300 dollar IX and mcoupe diff mounts coming from Europe....
318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Finally! I got the calipers powder coated, WHAT A FIASCO! The original l shop that powder coated over the zinc and had major pin hole issues says the thickness the new ship did the coating at is 12mil and will clip and flake off.. Well see....
New brass guides, the extra maintenance sucks, but the brakes feel soooo much better! The photos turned out more green than a Gray Slate
318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New hardware
318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New Pistons
318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Ebrakes properly adjusted
318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Back to Akebono pads from my Hawks. Yay to clean wheels! Fancy dinky stock brakes. All it needs
318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Big Hotchikis front bar finally came in for new suspension setup, Still waiting on the ohlins fronts, These front sway bar links are going to hate me.
318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

New Axles, The aftermarket ones got a a lot of driveline slop about instantly.... hope the GKN's do better
318Ti Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Car feels great, Brakes in strait line, a bit of oversteer here and there until the new front spring and shocks are in.. Good to have it back on the road. I think my MPG went up from the brakes dragging.

This month was crazy hustle, tough jobs to get jobs done and billed.. but in the end
Other Nov 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

[benwalsh91]

looking real good, e46 330 front brakes, calipers, and discs are a direct fit onto the e36. a cheap OEM "BBK" and look real good behind 17s... food for thought for the compact.

[moatilliatta]

great work!

Thanks!

looking real good, e46 330 front brakes, calipers, and discs are a direct fit onto the e36. a cheap OEM "BBK" and look real good behind 17s... food for thought for the compact.

Thanks! Car has enough brakes, luckily the 99's got vented front rotors. The swap I lust but don't want to think about is an N52, If then, I may just do all M3/ Z3 stuff. I hope not a path I have to cross anytime soon..

Maybe if the E30 ever gets a Big Brake kit I can transfer that stuff over since its all Z3M. Another project for another decade. :)

[moatilliatta]

December 2019

Progress?
Yus.

More work on the airbox. Something simple needs so much work. The oil cooler lines didn't help or the big radiator..

Coolant reservoir now in a happy location with a proper expansion tank bracket welded in.
Just a spot paint job, will do full engine bay one day. Maybe back to Lachs
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Also don't forget the under side
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Found a grommet that will work for the oil cooler pass thru, Templated out the lower filler panel.
Tc01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Tc01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Actually worked quite well!
Tc01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Fitting much better
Tc01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Trimmed out the rear parcel shelf for premium sound speakers, also did some repairs on the panel
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Everything needed a cleaning
Tc01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Testing out the dye, using SEM brand
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Testing location of amp
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

E30 = Motivation


Dec TBC
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work

Months with time off are always crazy, Same to do in less time.

And after months of digging I have a J stock rear shock replacement. Tad shorter, but stroke is set about dead in the middle with plenty of travel. The older J stock rear shocks were E150 that most all of new bilstein shocks are crimped and not really serviceable anymore, A few back engineered a way.. But most shock shops don't want to deal with it...
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Ever see an E36 fuse box look so good?
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

After spending an hour looking for a template I got fed up and finally found a set of Blueprint / Flat file cabinets within reasonable travel. I can't believe how tight of a fit it was, with in an inch, and yes they are heavy!!
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Amazing how many cages are not welded 360.
Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Getting all the paint out makes welding twice as tough..
Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

335d water pump locked up
Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Some Snows for a lotus
Work dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

PRI - INDY
Pri Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Pri Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Pri Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Pri Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Pri Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

WORK
Gone for a few days..
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Taking out the MCS and going to Ohlins, Sub frame reinforcements E46M3
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Prime
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Seam Seal
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Paint
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Late nights can make you nuts
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

In the morning you'll still be nuts
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Other
318TI, I hope this quietens the diff noise into the chassis, The AKG diff is really a piece of crap, the inner sleeve collapse before you can torque the bolt... Unreal.. The replacement unit is a vibration technics for $150, the Z3m is like $250, and the 325ix bushing is $300...
318Ti Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

318Ti Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Happy holidays all!

[moatilliatta]

Problem:
Castro Air box doesn't seal out the expansion tank. (HOT) Kind of disappointing..

Solution:
Order and Install Z3 1.9 rack > Make sure rack is centered, and toe is set > Measure track width front and rear, Make square width front vs Rear > Clearance front tire against front inner fender on chassis, Set rack stops if needed > Finish airbox and to seal to inner fender.

Its the Holidays and I couldn't get a rack ordered by Rack doctor on Christmas eve day.. So maybe should have rack in a week, and doing the rack with airbox install will knock out the rack to do list.

Woodward steering is closed till Jan 6, So I cant order my lower steering shaft parts till then...

But this week I hope to:
Finish up the rear deck - Need some genuine premium speaker screws
Mount exhaust tip
Buy plastic welder and work on Valance
Mount Alpline amp on rear seat bottom
Order Dash delete panel out of Alumacore / Alumalite
Remove 3000k Low bean bulbs and Install 3800k Hid bulbs

[AWDBOB]

Where up here do you go for header work?