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

[hkv]

inconel. The originals only last a season before they time out. S54 Motorsport headers are running thin also... literately.

Hmm, maybe something with a browser plug in. Works for me in Chrome on PC.

not exactly something you can pick up at your local metal supply, that's some fancy metal. the headers look great., for some reason now can see on my computer... go figure

[moatilliatta]

inconel. The originals only last a season before they time out. S54 Motorsport headers are running thin also... literately.

Hmm, maybe something with a browser plug in. Works for me in Chrome on PC.

[hkv]

December 2019 Cont.

Progress
Ahh, yes some progress on Lach's

My 30* aluminum elbow and AFE intake came in. Things ended up fitting pretty well. Filter Isn't as big as I wanted. I know it wont be limited factor on power, but can take more dirt before needing cleaned..
I want to calculate the surface area of the filter and compare it to others AFE packaged kits. Low priority though.
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Rear deck / parcel shelf came out pretty good. Deleted the seat belt holes. Still need to find a bracket for the 3rd brake light and get new screws for the speakers, and test the speakers
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Added 2 screws to help seal the slit I made in the airbox for the oil cooler lines
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Additional weight goes on the right side of the car. Made AMP bracket and welded them in with patience, 5 gallon bucket of water, and fire extinguisher.
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

If I think about it Ill get a weight on the Amp, Trying to be weight conscious.
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I'll probably order some seat heat and cooled TED devices this week. Once I get all the electronics line up I can wire things up

Still digging for some 10MM / 3/8 alumacore locally in black. Will dig harder next week.

WORK

Tidying up a bunch of small details but did get to go up to indy and pick up the replica BMW S54 Motorsport headers, Now in Inconel. I hope these last a while!
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

OTHER

The diff in my 318Ti was rebuilt by metric mechanics. They actually made a video while rebuilding it.
Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JCe3a7ceW4

Anyone show me how to embed youtube videos?

Inconel? ohh baby

for some reason I can see your pics on my phone but not computer. wish I knew how to embed youtube vids too, couldn't get it to work

[moatilliatta]

Where up here do you go for header work?

Howerton racing products

I lived in Indy for years as a kid, Went to Fulton and Ben Davis. At the time I wasn't Hardcore into cars. Nor when I left. But knowing what I know now, I am kinda apprehensive that I don't move back with all the involvement with true Motorsports there. Louisville to Nashville is a little bogus. shrug.

[moatilliatta]

December 2019 Cont.

Progress
Ahh, yes some progress on Lach's

My 30* aluminum elbow and AFE intake came in. Things ended up fitting pretty well. Filter Isn't as big as I wanted. I know it wont be limited factor on power, but can take more dirt before needing cleaned..
I want to calculate the surface area of the filter and compare it to others AFE packaged kits. Low priority though.
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Rear deck / parcel shelf came out pretty good. Deleted the seat belt holes. Still need to find a bracket for the 3rd brake light and get new screws for the speakers, and test the speakers
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Added 2 screws to help seal the slit I made in the airbox for the oil cooler lines
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

Additional weight goes on the right side of the car. Made AMP bracket and welded them in with patience, 5 gallon bucket of water, and fire extinguisher.
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

If I think about it Ill get a weight on the Amp, Trying to be weight conscious.
TC01 Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

I'll probably order some seat heat and cooled TED devices this week. Once I get all the electronics line up I can wire things up

Still digging for some 10MM / 3/8 alumacore locally in black. Will dig harder next week.

WORK

Tidying up a bunch of small details but did get to go up to indy and pick up the replica BMW S54 Motorsport headers, Now in Inconel. I hope these last a while!
Work Dec 2019 by Zachary Ketring, on Flickr

OTHER

The diff in my 318Ti was rebuilt by metric mechanics. They actually made a video while rebuilding it.
Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JCe3a7ceW4

Anyone show me how to embed youtube videos?

[AWDBOB]

Where up here do you go for header work?

[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

[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]

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. :)

[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]

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

[jeenyus]

great work!

[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

[Digitalwave]

Bad ass.

[moatilliatta]

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