PNW Chit Chat thread

[nouseforaname]

I'll throw some pics up when I start my project thread. I had them in my last e30 and loved them, but I got them in silver(aluminum). This time I got them in black just to add a hint of color down by my feet.

moonet pedal covers look good.

question,
is the msport logo a sticker or otherwise removedable? my car is sooo not M...

[ahrensNW]

moonet pedal covers look good.

question,
is the msport logo a sticker or otherwise removedable? my car is sooo not M...

It's powdercoat ed in there. I do feel a bit cheesy about that aspect. I kinda feel like it's the same as running a mt2 wheel....

If it looks good and performs well, you shouldn't give much of a fuck.

[nouseforaname]

It's powdercoat ed in there. I do feel a bit cheesy about that aspect. I kinda feel like it's the same as running a mt2 wheel....

If it looks good and performs well, you shouldn't give much of a fuck.

agreed. and if you really want something covered up, there's always a sharpie or krylon. i don't think i'd go so far as to deface it tho...

thanks. ordered some.

[ncsubowen]

Would love some help.....I'm starting to look around for a "beater" daily driver.

e46 I think ($3-5k price range). Would love something that already sitting on some "girlfriend" friendly H&R's or something not too stiff. Pm me if you have any leads/info - or what to look for.

One of the guys on the facebook group is selling an e46 wagon for 5300, probably could be talked down. It's super clean, but auto.

[djjerme]

So, who's sad BMW is this?

http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/32658055?searchId=234740404

[ncsubowen]

Pro tip: Moonet pedal covers off Amazon are tits.

26 bucks shipped, good quality, superb upgrade to the interior.

Which ones did you get? The black ///M ones look kinda sketchy from the stock photo.

[ahrensNW]

Which ones did you get? The black ///M ones look kinda sketchy from the stock photo.

I've had both the black ones and the silver ones. Stock photos of the black ones are sketchy, but they're in perfect condition. The stock photo shows some smeared powder coat or something. Mine are perfect.

[2mAn]

As it stands now, all that's left is the Zender spoiler, turns out Brad didn't want it after all. Anyone interested in it let me know in the next day or two or it'll be going to the farm out in the country.

Joel, which Zender spoiler is it? I figured it would be gone, but if its the one Ive been looking for I will ask one of the guys to hold on to it for me

[OldDrunkenSailor]

Joel, which Zender spoiler is it? I figured it would be gone, but if its the one Ive been looking for I will ask one of the guys to hold on to it for me

Brad has it and can prolly take a photo for you, it's this guy though:

[spiDmang]

Brad has it and can prolly take a photo for you, it's this guy though:

correction. im picking it up today after work as ive been swamped....like mud butt

[5Toes]

....um, you need a new circle of friends.

that person has been cut out of my life. he doesnt even know I own the car

[dpmit94]

Pro tip: Moonet pedal covers off Amazon are tits.

26 bucks shipped, good quality, superb upgrade to the interior.

I almost bought some of those a while back... on account of where we live, how are they with wet feet?

[5Toes]

m42 head is on, but alas there is a problem.

block is LOCKED into TDC postition. head is locked at TDC position as well. cam marked "E" is on the intake side, cam marked "A" is on the exhaust side.

now, the timing chain I had ziptied to the cam sprockets but no matter what I do there is just no where near enough slack to get sprockets on the cams. I undid the zipties to try and get the sprockets on but that shit didnt work so Im stuck. Not sure how the chain is a cm too short all of a sudden, Im thinking it might have a bind near the oil pump sprocket or something.

Im thinking of unlocking the bottom end and finessing a wrench on the crank pulley to try and get this "knot" out of the chain. any ideas? I would really appreciate the help. Im 100% sure the head is bolted down proper, along with the camshafts and their position, so I am not why this chain wont co-operate.

TIA

[Wschnitz]

Did you check the guides? If they are trashed there could be bits of plastic holding it up.

[5Toes]

the guides arent BRAND NEW, for instance, the tensioning guide has about a half millimeter of wear - nothing to worry about though.

Im lost why this thing wont work, the chain is seriously like a cm too short, no way in hell it is gonna slip on.