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

[Reichart12]

The P-car looks good. The price point on the Caymans make them super intriguing now. I think you're point out all the reasons I'm happy with beat up paint and rust spots on my e30. Not sure how well I'd handle getting that first big scratch or dent on a much nicer car.

[s14brent]

I kinda had the idea about going s54 itb/rrd kit also but would probably still be using the 803 maf which makes it less cool. I think the issue was I did the euro 5 series fuel rail and -an lines for current setup and I'd pretty much have to change all that again. Kinda sucks because I actually have an old active autowerks s54 intake manifold from their supercharger kit that I thought would pair nicely and I'm guessing it would clear the booster, but the dollar to hp doesnt make sense to me.
super sad to see the p-car scratched like that, sorry man that sucks! Great looking car though, and congrats!

[moatilliatta]

The P-car looks good. The price point on the Caymans make them super intriguing now. I think you're point out all the reasons I'm happy with beat up paint and rust spots on my e30. Not sure how well I'd handle getting that first big scratch or dent on a much nicer car.

Thanks, Its been nice to have something nice that just WORKS. But as seen, I still need to do stuff to it to be satisfied... The stock suspension wasn't that impressive. Felt like significant lack of rebound.

Also back to the simple life of modding without the car needing a full mechanical and cosmetic restoration... Very refreshing, Breathe...

But the R suspension is perfect for aggressive commuter / spirited back roads.

In hindsight it did take a year away of time and money from the E30, which I can't tell was good or not.

I kinda had the idea about going s54 itb/rrd kit also but would probably still be using the 803 maf which makes it less cool. I think the issue was I did the euro 5 series fuel rail and -an lines for current setup and I'd pretty much have to change all that again. Kinda sucks because I actually have an old active autowerks s54 intake manifold from their supercharger kit that I thought would pair nicely and I'm guessing it would clear the booster, but the dollar to hp doesnt make sense to me.
super sad to see the p-car scratched like that, sorry man that sucks! Great looking car though, and congrats!

I would say a properly tuned higher tier standalone is more beneficial then having ITB... Then when you add ITB to the stock ECU it becomes more of a burden.

A local had BRAND NEW IN BOX standalone (Future Post) that will be going in hopefully 2024.

Id say the AA S54 intake was designed around boost, Pushing the brake booster over IMO is the best option for keeping a vac controlled assisted / powered brake setup with S54 intake. The RRD kit takes away even more space for packaging, around .5" - .75"..

Its more of in imprint in the bumper and no scratch! The light I used really captured the damage for the worse. Its not that bad, more of the mental headache.

Thanks!

[2mAn]

Cobalt 987. Lovely. Add aluminum doors and the silly R door pulls and you basically have the R now ... did you buy taillights or just paint? The color combo looks great.

Im 10000% with you on a non-black or silver Porsche being the way to go. Finding the Glacier White was the main catalyst to get me to finally buy one. If I wasnt adamant about taking my kiddo with me I would've had a Cayman or Elise... for now, the 996 does it.

[moatilliatta]

May 2023

Rabbit hole express...

Hey is that a rabbit hole? NO!

I had sent a set of mufflers out to Cantrell motorsports where the did the Carnewal GT mod. I got them back and polished them up. Toilet bowl cleaner & AutoSol metal polish was and amazing one two combo.

I had watched THIS video 100 times before I hand, more aggressive than the sport exhaust, perfect for OE+




Factory fit! Just what I was needing.






Hey is that a rabbit hole? NO! Its A Y pipe I found made by Rstrada, Took a while to get here but it was a bolt on piece. They say its worth 5hp vs the factory T.


This is the most important part of the build so far. Breathe.


Sound check, Test cruise. yeah... Spoiler is still in car wash mode..


is that a... Learning as I go, you run out of camber adj because the toe eccentric max's out. To pull more camber on a lowered car toe arms are a must. Did some digging but ended up on SPC toe arms. They keep a rubber bushings on the inner joint, OE+!
They do make lockouts for the eccentric, higiher priority for a track car.


Hey is that a rabbit hole? NO! Just GT3/2 TRW control arms with tarret rubber inners. I did go solid caster pucks... OE- (Minus) , Were still up.




Hey is that a rabbit hole? NO, its just upgraded cable ends from function first. MUCH BETTER! The biggest thing I did NOT like in this car was the shifter.




Finish up the Goodridge brake hoses. The pedal is OK, I hear the GT3 master cylinder is a good upgrade, I just don't wanna end up going down any rabbit holes.. Checkin out that crosshair action on the pipes!




Dat Alignment. Camber: -1.65F -1.9R Toe: .04F .37R Caster: 8.15. And here is why I am where I am 1/2 tank without driver 3087... The vehicle had perfect 50/50 cross weight with or without me. Amazing. Couldn't belive it. BMW's keep that american diet...


The Winning Formula - This shop is great! Professional all around.


Hey is that a rabbit hole? NO! These mods you think will do something. I DEsnorkel'd the intake, Just a lil more noise to sing with the exhaust.


Hey is that a rabbit hole? NO! Its just paint corrections and PPF that I had to redo later due to poor craftsmanship...












I could look at her all day..


Coffee.


Heading down to the DYNO. PT 2 Racking em up!




Hey is that a rabbit hole? NO!.... SSSSssssh Throttle responce and heal toe down shifting is much better!


Next up but forgot to take a photo, 997 short shift kit with function first ball bearing shifter. This was on of the best things I've done to the car as the factory shifter was pretty bad...
EXAPMPLE PHOTOS


Vintage PRP. SSSHhh
















Night Night, At The Vintage 2023 trip begins in the morning.



TBC

[moatilliatta]

Cobalt 987. Lovely. Add aluminum doors and the silly R door pulls and you basically have the R now ... did you buy taillights or just paint? The color combo looks great.

Im 10000% with you on a non-black or silver Porsche being the way to go. Finding the Glacier White was the main catalyst to get me to finally buy one. If I wasnt adamant about taking my kiddo with me I would've had a Cayman or Elise... for now, the 996 does it.

Basically... The 987.2 motor is next level. :p Great catch, those are NEW all red tails from Porsche, I've always had a thing for all red tails on certain cars. Thank you

Always wanted a full size golden doodle. I'm sure id find a 911 then.. Less is more currently.

Silvers just have to have the right feel, most don't. This one on BAT is running out of time, 987.2 GT sliver, on sea blue > Other silvers. But I feel like it has some character. Looks like a nice daily. Kinda relaxing color pallet.

[moatilliatta]

May 2023 CONT.

Vday - At The Vintage 2023

Departure @ T - Minus Now





Meeting Nash groupies @ Blackberry Farm Brewery & Taproom




Did the Dragon..


Yet to stay here, but would love to - Tapoco Lodge




Trout Bites on the pizza by the creek!


Clarion.


A+


E30 Life


E30 Life


E30 Life


Off to BMW CCA FOUNDATION


WEEWOO




Clarion.


Limbo


Aftermarket


Mystery Msystem Caps


Xtra support


Off to Hot springs


Here we are. I Start with interiors. Its hard to feel good on the outside if you dont feel good on the inside.




















Red on Silver... Swap?


Damn Son


Tickle Tickle


Most of these cars have engines.


More camber


Average Camber


M2


A+


Dot-R missing fender bolts.


On to exterior, The 80's were crazy




2002 Tour


Wagon Fresh




87is - No Substitutes












Classic.


DEETS.






Muffin Top


Onto honorable mentions / reject lot. A lot of Gems here.


























Its the end of the Vintage as we know it, and I feel fine. Of to Iron Horse for Steak.








TBC

[moatilliatta]

May 2023

Vintage 2023 Cont

Eventual you head home.




Wash




Work






AND Reset






Charley Crocket.


Next.

[moatilliatta]

June 2023


E30 Hiatus cont - More seeing, less doing.

Reset for Nashville, TN


CNC Pregame




My Nash now buddy HAX


Usuals
















Lane Museum - Great place to feel like a kid "What's this?, What's that?, Why?"














Inside we go


Nothing like wind in the hair with a convertible.






Oh no, I've rolled it it immediately..






Now that were out of the Trikes.


Let the party begin!


You can go with this or you can go with that.


Ah..


































And then it was time to go back to adult world.

[moatilliatta]

June 2023

Work, plenty

An east coast trip. VSR1




726 out for testing!

And then.. the was the end of the weekend for testing on the 726


318 M10 Fun




Alpine Allrad JDM import (LHD)


And More photos of the Cayman, the current tool for enjoyment & release. They say you finally become a man when your father passes.

[moatilliatta]

July 2023

Strait shootin, Back to the Cayman

Hartech deep sump pan has arrived.


Standard Zakspeed Due Diligence


Planed & Vapor honed... Standard Zakspeed Due Diligence


Snugged up and steaked the hardware - Standard Zakspeed Due Diligence


Some details, and details missing on where this needed trimmed. Nothing like cleaning up Right stuff a few times on a sandwiched piece. YE


Replaced some of those plastic bits




Eventually, all good. all better.


Next is the third radiator, Low temp T-stat, Water pump, Belt, Clean out the Radiators.


One of the easiest things of done so far.. All pieces purchased from Porsche, Minus Radiator. The radiator is just a stock Behr.


Clean all the Gank out


Radiators are actually pretty nice shape. Straitened a few of the fins.


Ducts back together


The 3rd Rad vents from the bottom so I had to cut 4 rectangles. I added little flappers. You can vent from the top with s smile vent. But looks cheap.




Found it! Ready for re-assembly


There's the water pump T-stat zone


I AVOIDED BUYING A VACUUME COOLANT FILL TOOL FOR 38 YEARS OF MY LIFE TILL NOW...


Put some GT3 Brake ducts on. Had to order from Europe. nobody had stock. odd..


Finally, 3 of the 4 Michelins are out of round and getting my defect powder coated wheel fixed!

[moatilliatta]

July 2023

Work - Turn Frustration into Festinating.

Bob Saget - Another one!


Bob Saget


Water Tight BMW Connectors... I no longer know you.


When E30s start getting good


NLA? FINE. Washer for the push pin.


Sanden Compressor on S14. Finally! What a rigamarole. IM A TELL YOU SOMTHING FROM THE FUTURE. TEST drove 100+ miles, all good. Within a week after the customer has the car back.. the aluminum fittings than came with the hoses blew apart. Groupe N mounts perfect. DONT USE ALUMIUM FITTINGS AT COMPRESSOR.


OEM HIFI


Upgraded the fan connector. BMW Weather Tight Connectors, I no longer know you.


STONKS!


Egh, S54 New Starter. I don't think I like you.


I had to make lotza oil and fuel tubes from driveshaft shop explosion.


Made some spares.


All good.

[varg]

Looks like you've been having fun with that Porsche, some nice little trips. The Lane museum is on my list, I love old oddities and rarities. Never thought I'd see a Tourettes guy reference in a r3v project thread, right after it a reminder that I need to finish my E30's AC compressor conversion.

[moatilliatta]

Looks like you've been having fun with that Porsche, some nice little trips. The Lane museum is on my list, I love old oddities and rarities. Never thought I'd see a Tourettes guy reference in a r3v project thread, right after it a reminder that I need to finish my E30's AC compressor conversion.

Its nice and simple for now. Great place! Will go again, they have events there too!

HOLY SHIT!

[moatilliatta]

Aug 2023

987 Trippin

Reset N Rock.

Finished up the duct / grill / bumper work. I grafted int he 987.2 grill as I did not like the bare opening.






Had to rock the stockers till the wheels got refinished


Marble crack is gone, but got some dusty nickers


It'll do.


I suppose..


Reset


1/2 Black is Better than full BLACK interior. 1/2 Grey is better than full GREY interior. 1/2 Empty or 1/2 Full? Mindfull or Mindful?



SSSSHSSSH


Ready


Steady


GO - Paul Oakenfold - Ready, Steady, Go






Wildness Trail PCA - schwarzer-berg-iv.


We Stayed at the Benham Inn, in Kentucky. An old school repurposed.




Benham, Ky an old Coal Town.






Some Inn Room Views


Evening Rip to Black Mountain




Morning Fog burning off before we get a goin.


The roads labeled us, showed us the way.




Mystery Road


Some of this


Some of that


More of this


And that


Last stop, Day 2




All things come to an end and we roll home.


Everybody loves it


Ran into another.


40K and counting


Journey > Destination


Back.


RE-SET




E30 Update, slipping its way into storage.