'70 2002 widebody & M10 turbo project

[2mAn]

big thanks to E30_Pare for the photoshop!!




havent bought any wheels yet, but saw these and thought they would be a good choice

[AbsorbantNut]

wow that's a very interesting looking widebody

[CorvallisBMW]

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[deutschman]

Im super down with those wheels!

[2mAn]

wow that's a very interesting looking widebody

not 100% sure, but I believe its an AC Schnitzer rep, in fibreglass, of course.

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Hello there ;D

Im super down with those wheels!

The ones I found are 15x9 et0. I am in favor, but ultimately its his choice. Im trying to not force the decision, but if they look anywhere near as good as the photoshop. WoWZeRs!

[2mAn]

Got to spend a little time on the car last week. Recently purchased a TEP rear battery mount/ shock tower bar. Almost got the job finished, but this engine bay is a wiring nightmare and I really didnt want to deal with that part yet... a few pics to show what I did.

What you get for $200
DSCN3175_zps3c0hnbkc by 2mAn


Holes successfully drilled and spot sanded down for a proper ground.

DSCN3191_zpsnjrhl2ou by 2mAn


DSCN3177_zpsq2jyxvfg by 2mAn


Overall, the quality of the part was quite nice, except for one thing... Im not sure if they forgot to do it, or Im expected to do it, but the 4gauge wire that runs from the positive battery terminal to the starter needs to have the terminal crimped on. My regular crimpers only go to about a 10 gauge wire, so.... yea...

[2mAn]

and here is the wiring nightmare I will be dealing with. I hope I can find another harness so I can just pull this one out and replace it. There is seriously so much cut/crimped/butt spliced/twisty-tied/hacked wiring that I just want to rip it all out and burn it.

Check out the battery tie-down

DSCN3182_zpseiahsrjg by 2mAn

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DSCN3184_zpsaxnzu4a0 by 2mAn

[obes]

:)

[phreshkid]

Spray painted carbs?

I have seen it all.

[ThatOneEuroE30]

wow that bay is a cluster fuck haha

[CorvallisBMW]

and here is the wiring nightmare I will be dealing with. I hope I can find another harness so I can just pull this one out and replace it. There is seriously so much cut/crimped/butt spliced/twisty-tied/hacked wiring that I just want to rip it all out and burn it.

Check out the battery tie-down

Jesus what a rat's nest. I'd burn it too.

[2mAn]

Spray painted carbs?

I have seen it all.

yea, the joy of previous owner "mods" They are dual dellortos tho...

wow that bay is a cluster fuck haha

Jesus what a rat's nest. I'd burn it too.

yes, do you feel my pain

[AbsorbantNut]

I like that rear strut bar/ battery mount a lot!

[ThatOneEuroE30]

yes, do you feel my pain

O'yea haha. Dont worry though my bay doesnt look any better. Once my car gets back me and a buddy are gonna completely rewire the bitch so i dont have rats nest anywhere in the bay or cockpit.

[2mAn]

Finally ordered a turbo. Mitsubishi TD06-17C. I.e. factory turbo for the Syclone/ Typhoon. Also got the 40# injectors rebuilt by the guy here on r3v ... No pics of that stuff yet but things are happening with the car still...






He's getting the engine bay painted and I'll be working on the engine while it's out.

Hopefully have another update next week