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    #46
    I'm in for one set, please.

    [IMG]https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z.com-vbulletin/550x225/80-parkerbsig_5096690e71d912ec1addc4a84e99c374685fc03 8.jpg[/IMG

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      #47
      Small update. Nothing exciting, but I finally got around to fixing my old broken sunroof. It was an electric unit and the gearbox on the motor was stripped out. I could have just picked up a new motor assembly, but I opted to convert it to a manual sunroof. Some might consider that to be somewhat of a downgrade, but here is my reasoning. First off, even if I get a new(used) motor, I'm not too confident in 30 year old electronics and its eventually bound to break/ stripped out again. I believe the manual unit is a little more robust. Additionally, the header panel in my car was in pretty bad shape, the vinyl was coming apart and the frame around the check panel was broken and would not longer hold it in place. I got a good deal on a complete manual swap from a friend with a pristine header panel.



      The liner panel was in poor shape, so I recovered it.



      Couldn't find an exact match to the original headliner material, but this was close.



      Overall very pleased with the results and happy to have a functioning sunroof in the summer heat!


      Originally posted by 2mAn
      The BMW V6 is the best

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        #48
        Custom shift knob

        I scavenged this ball knob off of a mill in an old abandoned power plant and thought it would make a really nice shifter. I've always liked the feel of a spherical type shift knob, so this is my take on making one. Since I don't have a lathe or aluminum welding capabilities, I improvised, making it more "modular" with all the parts threading together.



        The threads in the ball are 3/8" NPT, so a 3/8" NPT aluminum pipe nipple will make up the arm. The bmw shift lever is 14mm(?) so drilling the pipe out to 9/16" makes it fit over nicely. Next, I simply tapped out the lock collar so the shaft would thread into it and drilled a whole in the pipe so the set screw can thread all the way through. I rigged up the pipe and lock collar in my drill press and cleaned them up with some sandpaper to give it a nice finish. Finally, assembled everything with a little loctite and its done.



        Looks really nice for not using any legit machining equipment, in my opinion. I can also changed the length of the shifter by simply getting a longer or shorter pipe nipple and swapping it in, which is pretty cool.





        Thats all for now.

        Originally posted by 2mAn
        The BMW V6 is the best

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          #49
          Just saw and completed the request to move the thread in the title.
          Originally posted by kronus
          would be in depending on tip slant and tube size

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            #50
            Originally posted by agent View Post
            Just saw and completed the request to move the thread in the title.
            Much appreciated. Thanks!

            Originally posted by 2mAn
            The BMW V6 is the best

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              #51
              Really nice work so far. Looking good. Sub'd!
              1990 325iX - sterlingsilber metallic
              1991 325i - lazurblau metallic



              Originally posted by delamaize
              E30 = Lego for men.

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                #52
                I like that shifter setup! Definitely looks well done for the situation!
                My previous build (currently E30-less)
                http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

                A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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                  #53
                  shifter setup is mint! I was dreading having to get a long dick shaped shift knob but this looks so much nicer I'll have to do it instead.
                  1984 Delphin 318i 2 door

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                    #54
                    Originally posted by TheWipprSnappr View Post
                    Really nice work so far. Looking good. Sub'd!
                    Originally posted by MR E30 325is View Post
                    I like that shifter setup! Definitely looks well done for the situation!
                    Thanks guys!

                    Originally posted by wworm View Post
                    shifter setup is mint! I was dreading having to get a long dick shaped shift knob but this looks so much nicer I'll have to do it instead.
                    Thanks. Theres a few aftermarket knobs out there that look pretty slick, but none come close to what I'm willing to spend with my tight budget (basically non-existent lol). If you happen to already have a 3/8" npt tap and 9/16" bit, it would easily cost under $20 to make.

                    Originally posted by 2mAn
                    The BMW V6 is the best

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                      #55
                      *Overdue Update*

                      Finally getting around to using the garagistic bushings I bought 2 years ago on black friday haha.
                      I've been busy with school, but now I'm on holiday, so I hope to get it done soon!



                      You guys know the drill.....


                      Stunk up the neighborhood for a little while...


                      Going to be reinforcing as much as I can while I'm in there.
                      First made some CAD templates, and then transferred to 1/8" plate.


                      In addition to the usual diff reinforcements, I figured I'd throw some plate on the trailing arm tabs.
                      I'm pretty sure I've seen them out there before, maybe IE sells them?


                      Waiting to get a gas lens for my buddies welder so I can get in those tight corners on the tear drop bits.


                      Looking good. Trailing arms are next.. I still need to press out the flanges and bearings.


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                      ...

                      ..

                      .

                      ....and heres a little teaser for whats to come in the future :devil:

                      More updates soon. Thanks
                      Last edited by sampayne; 12-06-2017, 09:25 PM.

                      Originally posted by 2mAn
                      The BMW V6 is the best

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                        #56
                        Originally posted by sampayne View Post
                        I like it man!
                        Paynemw
                        1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - Sold!
                        the ebb and flow of 325is ownership - In RVA
                        1988 BMW 535is - RIP but my dream BMW

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                          #57
                          Originally posted by paynemw View Post
                          I like it man!
                          Thanks! It's holding up well :up:

                          Originally posted by 2mAn
                          The BMW V6 is the best

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                            #58
                            Originally posted by sampayne View Post
                            Did you bolt that down? I love my stock airbox and AFM because they bolt down... one of the reasons why I haven't gone to my AFE filter is because of my inability to build a heat shield before I get the rest of the car sorted...
                            Paynemw
                            1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - Sold!
                            the ebb and flow of 325is ownership - In RVA
                            1988 BMW 535is - RIP but my dream BMW

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                              #59
                              Originally posted by paynemw View Post
                              Did you bolt that down? I love my stock airbox and AFM because they bolt down... one of the reasons why I haven't gone to my AFE filter is because of my inability to build a heat shield before I get the rest of the car sorted...
                              I did not. The heat shield extends all the way down and sits on the frame rail and pushes up against the rad support next the radiator (All contacting surfaces protected by fuel hose). Additionally, there is a section of stainless tubing in-between the heat shield, which is sandwiched by the air filter and first elbow, which basically supports all the weight. I originally thought I would need a bracket to support the AFM, but everything is held in well with the heat shield. I can take some more pictures if you are interested.

                              Originally posted by 2mAn
                              The BMW V6 is the best

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                                #60
                                I'm curious about your ICV delete. How's that been working out? Details?
                                1991 325i - "Scambles" The Daily Driven lightly modded.
                                1988 Mazda RX-7 TII "Mako" The Free Dorito
                                bacon by Jared Laabs, on Flickr

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