Jdesign Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Snap said: "Paxton is a brand of supercharger" I like that out of everything you wrote, only about 6 words in the first sentence were true. patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Did some thangs. Tried to do burnouts in the shop, failed because the floor is too slick. (see videos) Doing so I also mashed the brakes and discovered that the brake fluid reservoir was leaking allowing air into the lines. Good and easy fix even though I need to add the handbrake. I also bought some wheel spacers and a Renown steering wheel from Earl. Spacers worked great Steering wheel needs to be closer to me yet IMG_4453.mov IMG_4452.mov Anyone know where I can get lexan windows, or if I will make it past tech inspection with that smashed window?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Condor Speed Shop sells them Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 https://www.condorspeedshop.com/collections/e36-suspension/products/copy-of-e36-polycarbonate-door-window-kit?variant=1113573553 https://www.condorspeedshop.com/collections/e36-suspension/products/polycarbonate-rear-side-window-kit-e36-coupe?variant=16880662657 Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 You'll get through tech with a crack but I'm not sure about that mess. Depends on the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 10 minutes ago, patsbimmer1 said: You'll get through tech with a crack but I'm not sure about that mess. Depends on the organization. "That Mess" is from a well placed hood without hood struts prior to my ownership. I figured most places dont care because drift cars get smashed, but you never know. Also- condor only sells side windows. I am looking for front and rear Lexan. Probably making it myself...http://targamiata.com/tags.php?tag=lexan window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 why on earth would you do a lexan windshield? buy a used windshield for $100. a sheet of lexan probably costs the same. save yourself the time and possible throat slashing in an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 5 minutes ago, straight6pwr said: why on earth would you do a lexan windshield? buy a used windshield for $100. a sheet of lexan probably costs the same. save yourself the time and possible throat slashing in an accident. Throat slashing? You have no trust in polycarbonate? If you know of, or have some guidance on a new window, help me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 17 minutes ago, Jdesign said: Throat slashing? You have no trust in polycarbonate? If you know of, or have some guidance on a new window, help me out! yeah, poly is stronger than glass, but, when it breaks you get shards. maybe the break threshold is so high that an accident that bad would kill you anyways, but i'm not an expert so I'd err on 'better not find out.' https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/d/e36-325is-part-out/6272159242.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 34 minutes ago, straight6pwr said: yeah, poly is stronger than glass, but, when it breaks you get shards. maybe the break threshold is so high that an accident that bad would kill you anyways, but i'm not an expert so I'd err on 'better not find out.' https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/d/e36-325is-part-out/6272159242.html Windows cracked on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 wait, what? Windshields are usually a structural part of the car and it's generally a Bad Idea™ to replace them with plastic if you're not going to cage the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 11 hours ago, HipMF said: wait, what? Windshields are usually a structural part of the car and it's generally a Bad Idea™ to replace them with plastic if you're not going to cage the car. This is a fact. Good point. I just need something that is not cracked and I was thinking of something I could cheaply do myself. I wonder how much I can get a window installed for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Also, remember that I still plan on putting bars over the windows..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 @#&&*#^$@&*##!!! Just tried to drive this to my work to mount the roof rack. Got about two blocks and a clunky clunk clunk started at the left front. Pulled over and whattyah know.. One of the studs was M.I.A. and the rest were all loose. Walked back two blocks, got tools, came back, fixed everything drove back and parked it. I knew that last drink the other night was 1 too many when I was installing the wheels lol. Im an idiot. Earl, B C and GunMetalGrey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 On 9/14/2017 at 2:50 PM, straight6pwr said: yeah, poly is stronger than glass, but, when it breaks you get shards. maybe the break threshold is so high that an accident that bad would kill you anyways, but i'm not an expert so I'd err on 'better not find out.' https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/d/e36-325is-part-out/6272159242.html Shout out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Well windows are very heavy for the amount of space they take up. Lexan is good wieght saving. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 More updates- So when I tried to drive this the other day the tires were rubbing pretty bad with the new spacers(front and back). So I started modding the extra front fenders as I originally intended. Cut the lower half Bent it to shape Cut out venting for the phuture when the world is 40% hotter Tested out my LED idea in the fender, not quite sold on it I also really like the way it looks without fenders I have an extra diff that I need to weld so I took a closer look at that again and snapped some pics. IF anyone can explain the welded washer to this stud that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 That is some ghetto mods with that diff...yikes lol What if you took a piece of plexiglass and frosted it to disperse the light behind those vents on the top of the fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Someone probably hung the exhaust somehow from that washer contraption. Mine had a random bolt welded to the subframe with a hose clamp around it to hold the exhaust up. Super classy stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, jc43089 said: Someone probably hung the exhaust somehow from that washer contraption. Mine had a random bolt welded to the subframe with a hose clamp around it to hold the exhaust up. Super classy stuff. Yeah. I bet you are right. When I got the car the exhaust was.............ZIP-TIED UP!!!!! 28 minutes ago, Earl said: That is some ghetto mods with that diff...yikes lol What if you took a piece of plexiglass and frosted it to disperse the light behind those vents on the top of the fender? You think that's bad?! Check out the slave cylinder and trans mount that I never posted: And Ehhh... about the LEDs and plexi, I just think its too much in general right now. We will see how it looks once I have the roof rack on and the random cables coming out of it. jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Jdesign said: ou think that's bad?! Check out the slave cylinder and trans mount that I never posted: #Merica If you got some angle iron, a welder an a come-a-long, you can fix anything. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 My mind is filled with these horrible ideas, and I'm just hoping I don't use them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 4 hours ago, Daggerty said: My mind is filled with these horrible ideas, and I'm just hoping I don't use them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Took care of some of the less exciting things that I have been putting off. Replaced the broken speed sensor filled with RTV and JB weld Swapped out the AC fan that was used as a cooling fan that was also loudly spinning backwards with a new slim fan Actually hooked up the new fan to a switch and a relay instead of full power all the time originally installed with wing nuts Trimmed and painted some things and replaced a lot of hardware on the front of the car with 10mm head bolts so that I dont have to use 6 sizes to fix something Failed to take pics of everything minus the speed sensor because its a hilarious hack job Broke my harbor freight vice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Help me understand the speed sensor situation. You have an E36 speedometer and would assume that is being driven from the E36 VSS in the diff. So where is this particular speed sensor you replaced and what is its purpose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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