Boris3
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I'm storing the car up with Dan up at Traq Car Rental's shop and Merl's e30 is there as well with the 225s he ran last year, so we'll be able to do some test fitting. The passenger rear is aggressively rolled already but cutting the inner layer will make it easier to pull a bit more.
Good point on tire limits. Since I'm still running the stock m20 and a max 15x7 wheel, the 225 will do.
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Just 15x7 et25 with 225/45/15 Hoosier R7s. Class limited on the 15x7s. I would have no fitment issues with a clean car but broadsiding/bouncing off a concrete wall at Road America in 2014 was not kind to the passenger side of the car. I had to raise the ride height with the SpecE30 GC suspension kit (525/700 springs) last season to keep from rubbing the outside passenger rear sidewall with 205/50/15s Hoosier SM7s. Moving up to a GC race suspension with 900lb rear spring this season will help a bit but with the wider tire I'm pretty sure I'll have to do some cutting. The ECS and KA motors flares both look good and the latter would be my choice for a street car. But I'm probably going to go with cheaper Ebay flares because racecar.
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I'll come in at $7000 (though I think straight6pwr has probably nailed it at $6800)
You've already done better than two prior sales at BaT, and since yours is higher mileage the one that sold for $14k is out. As for the ones that didn't sell: two reserve not met cars were $3100 (137k, but yours is cleaner), and $7200 (129k)
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No surprise, that was a great deal!
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KA looks like a good option. I talked with them yesterday. Decided though that I need to do some test fitting first before I move on this to what I actually need.
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I'm considering going for a wider tire on the race car and may need fender flares. Anyone have experience with these for an e30 or other models? Sources from a quick search: ECS sells Clinched brand flares ($380 set of four, 4cm), and other vendors with their own include KA Motors ($265 set of four) and DTM ($395 set of four). Pricey little things.
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3 hours ago, KaiserRolls said:
Having AC makes me jealous. I really want to build a coolshirt system for the hot autox/lapping days
DIY: I use a $40 Donjoy Iceman Cold therapy unit (cooler and built in pump) bought used off Craigslist in the race car. Cut off the electrical plug end, connect to toggle switch wired to my old cigarette lighter wiring. The Donjoy hose fittings plug right into the hoses of a regular Coolshirt. Fabbed a bracket and strap setup bolted to the passenger floor for the cooler. Total "system" out the door for less than $200 (biggest price is the shirt). Lasts for about 30-40 minutes on a 80-90 degree day due to the small size of the cooler. Plenty for sprint races, lapping, autox. Esp when you're stuck in grid, baking in a three-layer race suit while they clean up the mess some idiot made in the prior session.
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Picked them up today. Thanks again Mitch!!
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Still could use this if anyone has one.
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Sorry about that! Still in inlaws decompression and playing catch up.
It's a great card!
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Universal problem in any shared space unfortunately. A free rider plus moral hazard situation: if folks believe that "someone else" takes care of stuff they don't take the time to check or take care of things. Worse if folks believe that such tasks are beneath them.
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All good and apologies for the delayed response! I just got back in town a hour ago after being away for many many days at the in-laws. Found a hand delivered "gift wrapped" package leaning against the front door, that survived days outside evading the porch pirates. Very cool surprise inside: E30 wall art.
Thanks Dan!!!!
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Nice! How about building a plexiglass housing, with led light ropes to show it off? Not as much bling as your neckwear idea but easier on the wardrobe.
It does look sweet though. I kind of feel the same way about the Stromung stainless catback on my 318is. It's the cleanest thing on car and you can't really see in its glory unless you crawl underneath the car. Plus side though is you can hear it.
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13 minutes ago, m42b32 said:
Yeah, I was also looking at that. No logical reason for me to even/ever consider it, but still the thought of a screaming m42 makes me smile.
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When I replaced the cracked lower pan that came with my car, I also bought a skidplate. Great investment especially if your car is lowered at all and/or you deal with city streets.
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Lower might be hard to find used in good shape since they hang low and take a beating. I picked my lower pan up from Gutenparts for $65 about 6 years ago but now up to$113. ECS has a few options you've probably already looked at. While I'd stay away from Uro there are some other low cost options.
https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E30-318i-M42_1.8L/Engine/Mechanical/Oil_Pan/
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On 12/7/2019 at 12:41 PM, patsbimmer1 said:
Thanks @Boris3! I got a good laugh out of the bleeder screws lol. Just perusing the book quick I'm excited to read through it!
😁 Sorry I couldn't resist adding the bleeder screws plus it's always good to have spares! A lot of good info in the book that will lead to all sorts of "a ha" moments the more track experience you get. Enjoy!
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Racecar is in storage all happy with engine issues addressed and is waiting for me to spend more $$ on suspension and do some BFH fender adjustment to run 225s next season. The ZHP is digging having the garage space, and the 318is is all juiced up with the new battery and seems to handling the winter duties so far. We'll see what happens when temps drop into single digits.
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The Blade Runner look is certainly different, but it'd be a blast to just experience the tri-engine acceleration and tow rating numbers if they prove to be real.
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1988 E30 - sold
in Cars For Sale & Wanted
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Once again not having storage spaces saves me. Sigh.