My old wheels are really getting around. :D
So Rotas, They for sale? ;) If so PM me.
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My old wheels are really getting around. :D
So Rotas, They for sale? ;) If so PM me.
Get some gold spike bolts, would suit this car very well...would also make cleaning interesting :hehe!:
@ Indigais : well I shall be splitting the wheels and giving them a full refurb as powder coating is coming away from the wheels around the bolts. Plus bolts are corroded, so I can either replace bolts or renew the existing ones. Time shall dictate what I do :).
@ BMW : lol, they sure are. Rota's are already sold and gone to new owner :)
@ FunkySeeFunkyDoo : what are these spike bolts you speak of? New to all things BBS ;)
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They rust no matter what, can't avoid it with chrome parts . The only thing for them is individually polishing them and then lacquering over. I think OEM bolts were done this wayQuote:
Originally Posted by indigais
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@ Indigais : your new bolts look like this now Aivis :(
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Some badge fitting done today, the carbon bonnet without it was doing my head in so I took 5 minutes out and sorted it.
2 wholes were drilled using smallest bit first and working the way up to a bit size slightly smaller than the tabs on the back of the OEM bonnet badge.
The tabs were then covered in a door rubber lube, the badge was gently pressed into place so it could rest by its self. Then out came the rubber mallet and very thick deep pile microfiber cloth which was placed over the bonnet badge. A few taps later with the mallet and it was not going anywhere. Nice snug fit, some bonnet polishing also started but I shall speak more of this later.
COUPLE OF PICS :
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Managed to get some work done on the car last night finally which was nice, as there were something that were bugging me. As some may know I had installed hardened 95sha engine mounts into the car some weeks ago however whilst they made a huge difference during motorway driving they were too extreme on startup and around town so they were replaced last night with standard items for now. There maybe a substitute on the way just made with a softer grade Polyurethane.
Here is the list of small bits that were done last night:
Standard engine mounts installed (Race mounts up for sale)
Front bumper removed and mesh installed
Front bumper under plastics removed fixed and reinstalled with new clamps etc
Air intake for the K&N relocated to passenger side brake duct (With mesh installed it need to be moved)
Washer jet holes in the carbon fibre bonnet were filled and made larger to accommodate the washer jets
New wipers fitted (stone chips on the windscreen are killing my wipers quicker)
Cooling system flush and refilled using MPM coolant G12
COP conversion reinstalled (engine mounts were rattling it loose)
Headlights aligned
Number plate delete fitted
Door rubbers treated with seal spray
Made a list of what's next too do :sad:
PICTURES :
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Not much of an update, keeping a close eye lately on fuel consumption to see how she is doing. On Monday evening I put €40.00 into the car and reset the milometer, today I needed to refill after doing 250.2 miles on my €40.00 which got me 26.32Litres = 5.26 gallons. All in all I am happy with how far she goes on €40.00 for a charged 1.9. My biggest problem is trying not to constantly be heavy on the loud pedal.
I can also safely say the method of using all of your foot on the accelerator pedal from heel to ball under your big toe really does make you press the pedal much lighter which I feel is contributing hugely to the good fuel economy. I have now reset the milometer and put €45.00 in it.....Daring I know:hehe!:, but shall be interesting to see how far the extra €5er goes if I don't go sinking the boot :D.
AT PETROL STATION :
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RESET AND €45.00 PUT IN :
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Another job I had been meaning to do for some time was fit my stud conversion. This makes life my handier for those who change wheels frequently, once the last nut is undone the wheels then rest on the studs as opposed to falling off the hub when the last bolt is undone.
These really do make for easy work when swapping over and removing wheels. Kits are available from Super4 and size options and pricing shall be up very soon.
OLD WHEEL BOLTS :
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NEW STUD CONVERSION FITTED :
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http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...ps621alfar.jpg
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I'd be interested in this Cab, but is there a lock nut to go with the kit too?
How much for e36 kit
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Price for me too please.
Those really not only look the business but are really a gret mod !
With the studs putting wheels on is much easier let alone if you also have spacers... Could not recomend them highly enough :smiling:
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Shall have final pricing in the morning folks.
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any update on price for the stud conversion.
Not a huge amount getting done to the E36 at present, but here are some pictures of what's been done lately. Also my rough look boot lid has made an appearance again for some product testing in the form of Carbon Fibre CSL style rear boot spoiler fitting. I fitted new Meyle HD drop links with stronger Powerflex drop link bushes which should hopefully stand the test of time and painted up the drop link brackets. I then went about cleaning up the K-Sport calipers as they had not received a proper scrubbing up since I got them.
8smd LED side light bulbs were installed as well as 8smd rear number plate light bulbs which definitely make a nice difference to the car and freshen up the rear end at night time.
The Carbon rear spoiler has been fin to fit as with anything handmade it is never easy from the start, so I had to get it into place using small ratchet straps and proceed with drilling the carbon for the fixing points. At present it is held on with self tappers (classy I know) however I am awaiting on some black anodized counter sunk fixings for it which shall neaten it all up once finished.
So less talking and more pictures, starting with drop links.
OLD V's New, Meyle HD links with Powerflex bushes :
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Slightly worn out :
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Brackets sanded and kurusted :
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Brackets primed and painted :
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Time to get them on :
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Then came LED side lights refresh, 8smd bulb fitted to driver side with old LED bulb on passenger side :
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Now came spoiler fitting time, in the below picture you shall see how it was fitting with being affixed, there was large gaps on either side so drastic measures were called for and out came the ratchet straps :
How it sat on the rear boot lid :
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Time for some cutting and shaving :
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All tied down and ready to work on :
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Straps let go and time to fit lid to the car for a couple of days to see how it all holds up :
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Peekaboo picture :D :
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Side note :
Think that's it for now folks, but I am sure there shall be more over the coming days. Strongflex droplink bushes are in stock for E36 short drop links and Powerflex items are on there way. SF3 items shall be hopefully available very soon also.
Thanks for looking :)
As always a lot of attention going into it and the end result is just outstanding! Love the Peekaboo picture and must say I was wrong about the white/silver writing on the wall of the tyres... I like it ;)
Keep the brilliant work up bud :cool:
Thanks Harry, back to the blue boot lid for now until my 747 wing arrives :). Lots more to do, NCT coming up in June and I still have not fixed the ABS light issue but knowing me It shall be done last minute when it comes to my car, lol.Quote:
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No pictures unfortunately for this update but managed to get an oil change done and also swapped out the rear antiroll bar bushes for some new H&R items.
Next on the "to do" list is :
Full rear end refresh replacing all ball joints and bushes
Changing to vented rear discs
New front windscreen
Then interior
Thanks Aivis [emoji106], looks like Rocky is taking a whizz on my wheel[emoji33][emoji33][emoji33]Quote:
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Well after the car running poor for the last few days I finally got to look at it. Camshaft position sensor is the culprit and it going to be a bit to change with having the charger there.....maybe coming off, and if that's the case I shall do the crankshaft sensor whilst I'm there!!!
Fun times [emoji33]
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Supercharger is the dogs :cool:
After some mild swearing, it's out. Just have to wait till Monday now to get a new one into it. To say I have the car 2 and a 1/2 years this is the first time it's broken down. Not bad for 165,000 miles.
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Mild swearing [emoji2][emoji2]
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Nice pic Gar, cheers. The last 20km of the spin to offaly is when she started to act up. Pulled into work today and she cut out so got cracking. Hopefully ready for the weekly meet on Thursday if I don't decide to take it off the road for the next part of the project.
I can see you "mildly" swearing ha ha ha :tounge: :tounge: :tounge:
On a more serious note... next part of the project ? Interested :hehe!:
Can't wait to read the next updates bud :smiling:
Did I not tell you Harry, I have a big turbo to go into it [emoji1][emoji1][emoji1][emoji1][emoji39]Quote:
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I still am going to be faster with Black Beauty ha ha ha :surprised: :tounge::hehe!::smiling:Quote:
Originally Posted by Super4
have any of U got these cars on dyno?
Hiya Valdas, no we haven't yet...
It's just a joke with Cab as we are continously pushing ourselves to do more and more to try and squeeze more hp out of the car setup:wink:
Cab knows I am only messing :smiling:
I trip to a Dyno is something that we have on the books for sure :hehe!:
Some day this shall happen just have no idea which day and year [emoji1]. Waiting on some small items from states then I can make arrangements to get on the rollers once fitted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Valdelisbmw
Pop into tomorrow on way back from town (been saying it for weeks) but I promise see you tomorrow.
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Car looked savage in the m50!!! That was me stare'n at u from the silver TT..
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Lol we were wondering who it was. Clean TT. Looked very well [emoji106]Quote:
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Just because :).
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Shur why not :cool:Quote:
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Just went through the whole thread there, great read :) what mileage is on her now? Must be close to 170k? Bet it's driving better than some new cars though :D
Great thread and a great read. Well done Cab...
Its the first thread I go to for updates love it
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Thank you for the comments folks, lots of time has gone into it more so in the first year and a half. It needs lots more there is n denying that. Once I am in a position to get it off the road as a daily driver/parts van then I shall be able to spend more time on it. I have very big plans for the little "is" and whilst it shall always bean "is" it will be a unique one when done. :)
I managed to make a start on fitting the Aero catches to the carbon bonnet, relatively straight forward with the main thing being taking your time. Measure twice cut once and all that!.
Aero Catches :
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Holes drilled in the slam panel for the pins themselves and pins installed :
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Next up was to drill a guide hole in the under side skin of the bonnet and the work up through the carbon. A good drill bit and wide masking tape shall be a must for this.
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Once the holes has been drilled in the carbon fibre skin then the bonnet can be closed down to check for alignment.
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