KaiserRolls Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 My radio randomly stopped working during an autocross. Which is perfect because I'm removing it and putting gauges in. It was intermittent before that though, never put time into tracking it down. I am no help B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Good thread on e30 water leaks: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=89648 B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 On 3/19/2017 at 11:35 PM, KaiserRolls said: My radio randomly stopped working during an autocross. Which is perfect because I'm removing it and putting gauges in. It was intermittent before that though, never put time into tracking it down. I am no help no this helps, thanks. i just said f* it and ordered a new radio. old one is a garbage pile anyhow. On 3/20/2017 at 0:32 AM, Boris3 said: Good thread on e30 water leaks: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=89648 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 got a lot done today. spent 11 hours out with the car. 1) Installed a new radio. Its a Continental tr7412ub-or. Great unit, had to order it from German ebay. No CD player, matches the e30 vintage look, and has bluetooth for music and calls. Forgot a picture...next time. 2) Waterboarded my car. "SHOW ME WHERE THE LEAKS ARE!!" followed by dumping a bucket of water on the car. Well, the car gave in to my demands and I learned about 3 leaks. Passenger rear window is the rear footwell culprit. Both taillight gaskets and the trunk seal are also shot. Ordered replacements. F* my wallet. 3) Removed the rest of the aftermarket security system. good riddance. 4) Installed a new heater core and pipes. easy job except 24v makes it hard to get to the hoses on the engine side of the firewall. had to pull the wire harness out of the way and also attack it from under the car. oh, and I found the heater valve is leaking too....its a $280 part, so not sure what the hell to do with it because I'm not paying that. tried to temporarily seal it up for the moment. 5) carpet time! 1st step was getting some prelimary holes cut so i could actually drop it in place for fitting. used the original carpet as a guide. set into place. mmm how pretty is that? driver's footwell all trimmed up driver's seat/belts/vent trimmed passenger side done. the fit of the carpet is good, not great. had to cut it in the center over the trans tunnel to get it to reach better at the door sills. door trim back on. it did reach both sides, but it was close. the carpet is one-piece, instead of the factory 2-piece. the area where the trans tunnel meets the rear seat leaves a little to be desired... but I ended up cutting up the seam and using a couple hog rings to tighten it all up which got rid of the bunching. the 'Y' on top will be hidden by the rear seat bench. teaser picture! overall, a bit of work, but I'm happy with it. there are wrinkles but I'm hoping with time they flatten out a bit. I also will revisit the trans tunnel area to tighten it up down the line. i wouldn't bother using this brand of carpet if you are doing a stock color (black, tan, etc) but for a unique color I think its pretty good. not show car standards, but I am not a show car standards kind of guy. Boris3, m42b32, suspenceful and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Huge p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Huge progress. Will you be making it to the picnic? andyhundley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobZR Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 nice progress!!! re: heater valve. some of the E28 guys have been retrofitting E46 valves with some creative plumbing. it's just a solenoid valve, and a couple of hoses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Snap said: Huge p i've been told that, yes. not sure how you know, though. creepy. 1 hour ago, Snap said: Huge progress. Will you be making it to the picnic? well yes, in part or in whole. hell, i will probably drive the car with basically no front end on it this weekend to the cruise. 1 hour ago, RobZR said: nice progress!!! re: heater valve. some of the E28 guys have been retrofitting E46 valves with some creative plumbing. it's just a solenoid valve, and a couple of hoses. the e30 is a bit more complicated with the location (under the dash) and very specific style of pipe fittings that connect the valve to the system. unfortunately its not as easy as plumb a different valve into some rubber hoses. i'm thinking i might try and find a used unit and roll with that. Jdesign and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 The guy I am doing the JPS livery for has an 88 vert that he is parting out. Said he is taking offers on parts. Text me and I'll give ya his number. He might have what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 I was pretty sure I had posted "Huge p" without finishing but I didnt bother checking it or deleting it. Huge p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Damn that looks sexy. I cant wait to see the whole thing in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 small updates: rear shock tower reinforcements installed: better safe than sorry remote entry system installed. i also replaced the drivers side lock actuator and passenger side microswitch, so now the whole central locking system and door locks work 100%, which i've never had in an e30 so that's nice. got all my seals in and replaced them. rear passenger window, trunk, tail lights, and new rubber washers where the spoiler bolts to the trunk. of course, it hasnt rained since I did that so no definitive answer on if I got all the leaks, but lets hope. big update: after driving around for half a day to 5 different shops, i found a body shop to fix up my front end. i went with the one I felt was the best qualified. they also can get it done rather quickly, which is a good bonus. i'll be way ahead of schedule for the e30 picnic. my list of projects is dwindling! whats left: replace windshield repaint rocker panels install electric fan shadowline door trim install summer wheels install solid CABs profit? m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Stoked to see this at the picnic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Roloff Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 What are you planning on using to repaint the rockers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 SEM trim paint, for now. Its a temporary fix. P_Roloff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 What year is the chassis again? You will have to show me the rear window seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 89 - only the best year ever. plastic bumpers + pop out rear windows. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Agreed, 89 is the best year, followed by 87, then 90 and 91. I guess I dont have those window seals that you replaced then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 What reinforcement plates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 these: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/heavy-duty-rear-shock-mount-reinforcement-plate-set/002478ecs01kt/?gclid=CIbVlPuowNMCFdgDgQodu08Drw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Definitely don't want to tear those rear shock mounts. I love you Ground Control rsm's=P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 On 4/25/2017 at 7:26 PM, Earl said: Definitely don't want to tear those rear shock mounts. this. small update from the body shop guys. fyi, going with no "rock guard" on the front valance. should be purty. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Gonna be sweet=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Noooice. Cant wait to see it painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 now, the real question is when am I going to get a phone call from the body shop because they cant get the coolant bled right? #swapcarproblems m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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