I'm getting so close to finishing and being able to drive my car. Feb. 21 will be 24 months since the M42 came out- I'm losing my fucking mind.
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Originally posted by jpod999 View PostI'm getting so close to finishing and being able to drive my car. Feb. 21 will be 24 months since the M42 came out- I'm losing my fucking mind.
I'm trying to swap m20s in my coupe this weekend. I've been loosing my mind driving my gf's base civic since my m30 car got totaled.sigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Anybody have thoughts on refurbishing wheels? My e36 either needs its wheels refurbished or replaced since the paint is faded and there's rash on almost every wheel. Worse case I can just buy them new from BMW (they're the stock OEM M3 Contour 17" wheels).
For sake of space and not having multiple wheels laying around, is there any reason not to take them to a refurbisher? It seems most of them nowadays will powdercoat them though, and depending on the temperatures used in the baking process, there's conflicting info whether the alloy wheels get weakened. Otherwise I'm just going to buy them new and know for a fact they're OEM factory quality, then deal with getting rid of the old set, but probably spend 2x to 3x in the process...ouch!
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Originally posted by mtech325 View PostAnybody have thoughts on refurbishing wheels? My e36 either needs its wheels refurbished or replaced since the paint is faded and there's rash on almost every wheel. Worse case I can just buy them new from BMW (they're the stock OEM M3 Contour 17" wheels).
For sake of space and not having multiple wheels laying around, is there any reason not to take them to a refurbisher? It seems most of them nowadays will powdercoat them though, and depending on the temperatures used in the baking process, there's conflicting info whether the alloy wheels get weakened. Otherwise I'm just going to buy them new and know for a fact they're OEM factory quality, then deal with getting rid of the old set, but probably spend 2x to 3x in the process...ouch!
It’s probably worth calling around and talking to some wheel refinishing places to get their input. My dad had good luck straightening and refinishing his wheels at rite way in Walnut Creek.
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Rite Way does good work, they did a set of Alpina 16's for a friend and they looked fantastic once done. Unfortunately I've moved to Southern California, so I'll have to find a shop down here then unless I want to wait until the next time I'm up north again, but good to know you've had good results with refurb'd wheels.
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Anyone know a good shop with a Dyno? I'm trying to get baseline HP & torque curves, AFR, etc. for tuning purposes, for a reasonable price. Not trying to do live tuning atm. I'm in West SJ.
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I think I found a decent shop : All Auto and Truck Specialists
Didn't realize how hard it was to find a dyno. Thought I could find a BMW specialist and everything but, guess not.Last edited by betz; 01-19-2018, 03:01 PM.'86 Burgundrot 325 2.8 stroker.
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2006 Subaru Outback XT 5MT
1972 Porsche 914
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^looks so good, sounds so busy.
Swap time (m52b28 into '86 325) is coming very soon. Only thing I'm really nervous about is wiring. Anyone got any tips or tricks? Or would anyone be down to help me out when the time comes? Will probably start the swap in about a month. Debating just getting a harness made for the swap but would rather save some money there and do it myself.
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