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    #16
    Originally posted by ThatM20Guy View Post
    Cool to see you finally make a thread :)

    Still a shame the 2.9 never came together. That would have been a badass motor
    Tell me about it, ill probably build a 2.8 with m21 crank, 130 rods, and i pistons when this bottom end decides it doesn't like the boost anymore (Ill get it tuned when the rotrex is stage 3) I still have some research to do on them but I'm pretty committed to the idea of rotrex so don't ask, why not turbo?

    Originally posted by AWDBOB View Post
    Have you had any axles pop out yet and/or ripped inner boots?

    I am wondering the same thing
    No problems with the axles popping out, lol Both sides were rebuilt by CVJ Axles roughly 20k ago. Yeah, I had a really small tear on an inner boot after 5k on the passenger boot, the headers put off a fair amount of heat. Ill build a heat shield soon

    Originally posted by iwantspeed View Post
    Cool ix

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      #17
      your car is too nice :roll:

      Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
      Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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        #18
        Originally posted by Chrisbike View Post
        Tell me about it, ill probably build a 2.8 with m21 crank, 130 rods, and i pistons when this bottom end decides it doesn't like the boost anymore (Ill get it tuned when the rotrex is stage 3) I still have some research to do on them but I'm pretty committed to the idea of rotrex so don't ask, why not turbo?
        Haha wasn't planning on it. I think it's a super cool idea.

        I'm toying with the idea of a 2.8 eventually. Just a matter of time for the bottom end considering what happened to the head.
        89' 325ix Diamantschwarz/Black rattle can...

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        Originally posted by flyboyx
        I imagine her smelling like spoiled milk and having a half inch crust of doodoo circumnavigating her butthole.

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          #19
          Very nice ix
          https://www.facebook.com/Cry_77_IX-110483784967661
          https://www.instagram.com/cry_77_ix/

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            #20
            Hey, quick update. No pics :(

            -Zender rear apron on its way!
            -Ryan G splitter, 80mm wheel studs
            -80a offset cab's (unsure if I want to install these yet) Have new tierods waiting

            Ordered a new spring for the rear Eibach GC150.64.82 or 6”/2.5”/500lbs
            Current spring rates are 375/425 and the fronts are 7'/180mm long which doesn't give adequate tire clearance so I will put the rear GC150.64.77 or 6” length, 2.5" ID, and 425lb rate up front.
            So my new rate will be 425/500
            Last edited by Chrisbike; 02-18-2018, 12:48 PM.
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              #21
              Looking good! Glad to finally see a build thread. Looking forward to seeing how it does in Autox!
              clutchCTRL!
              Move with a purpose.
              - 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd
              - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
              - 2000 323i AT
              2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD

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                #22
                Originally posted by Chrisbike View Post
                Hey, quick update. No pics :(

                -Zender rear apron on its way!
                -Ryan G splitter, 80mm wheel studs
                -80a offset cab's (unsure if I want to install these yet) Have new tierods waiting

                Ordered a new spring for the rear Eibach (0600.250.0650)
                Current spring rates are 375/425 and the fronts are 7'/180mm long which doesn't give adequate tire clearance so I will put the rear GC180.64.77 or 7" length, 2.5" ID, and 425lb rate.
                So my new rate will be 425/650
                Good info. Keep us updated on how they work out. Suspension has been one of those things I haven't even had time to look into yet with my car, but know I eventually will. Don't want to lower a horribly functioning M20.

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by jeenyus View Post
                  Good info. Keep us updated on how they work out. Suspension has been one of those things I haven't even had time to look into yet with my car, but know I eventually will. Don't want to lower a horribly functioning M20.
                  Originally posted by kid325e View Post
                  Looking good! Glad to finally see a build thread. Looking forward to seeing how it does in Autox!
                  Thanks, not sure yet what it will look like but a shorter ratio rack of some sort will be going into the car in a few weeks. The car should be a hoot in AutoX, I don't know what class it will be in, it will be all about improving driver skill before I double the power... :o
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                    #24
                    This is absolutely lovely. Keep up the great work and keep the posts coming!
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                      #25
                      Super jealous of how nice the body is on your sterling silber iX! Love everything about it, good work.

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Chrisbike View Post
                        Thanks, not sure yet what it will look like but a shorter ratio rack of some sort will be going into the car in a few weeks. The car should be a hoot in AutoX, I don't know what class it will be in, it will be all about improving driver skill before I double the power... :o
                        Please do explain this shorter ratio rack you speak of :)

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by madman23 View Post
                          Please do explain this shorter ratio rack you speak of :)
                          E46 rack. I forgot which one but i think its a purple tag one, it will require less steering wheel turn

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by 3MPowered View Post
                            This is absolutely lovely. Keep up the great work and keep the posts coming!
                            Much appreciated and for sure

                            Originally posted by Eskie View Post
                            Super jealous of how nice the body is on your sterling silber iX! Love everything about it, good work.
                            It's pretty much rust free so that is a big plus. Needs some panels repaired from previous owner accidents though


                            Originally posted by madman23 View Post
                            Please do explain this shorter ratio rack you speak of :)
                            Originally posted by efficient View Post
                            E46 rack. I forgot which one but i think its a purple tag one, it will require less steering wheel turn
                            Yeah, guy that's making it is getting the tooling made and seal kits ordered, Not a e46 rack, I believe the ratio is 2.7



                            At Glen Shelly, located in an airplane hanger. Check their site out if you haven't http://glenshelly.com/



                            Picked up some bumpers/ late model valance to do plastic bumper conversion on a friend's early model so that was cool, kinda silly.



                            Helped to assemble the Trans and T-case on the rebuilt engine for this beauty, He got it in the car the day after. He hasn't driven the thing in a year due to life getting in the way sadly!



                            Headed back from Denver to Steamboat. Put a splitter on and spacers, changed the roof rack setup a bit and made height custom mounts. Front-5mm Rear 20mm on 185/65/14... Et35 oe e30 steelie, nice winter stance.



                            Got a foot of snow in Steamboat, broke my splitter. so it may be time for a kooglewerks one because the abs ones are really delicate.

                            Also my Zender rear apron is on the way... :p
                            Last edited by Chrisbike; 08-14-2018, 07:07 PM.
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                              #29
                              I'm pretty sure I need those white bumpers more than your friend. haha!

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                                #30
                                How do you like the RHD 7lb flywheel for a daily driver? do you notice a weird idle at all? I want one but not if the idle quality goes down, 7lbs. is pretty light. Nice build btw

                                1988 ~ Lacey ~ 325iS

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