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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from RobZR in chit chat thread   
    I made a table
    It was plenty of work, and I love the way it turned out. 
    Turns out I still don't have any good pictures of it, here's what I've got! 


  2. Haha
    GunMetalGrey reacted to KaiserRolls in The Vintage 2022   
    As @wasnt m3 will tell you - if it will make it around the block it will make it around the world. 
     
    last time I went down there in the e30 we put on like 3400 miles. Err, 7.3 if you counted from my odometer 
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from KaiserRolls in The One to End It All   
    ^Respect

    Haven't spent a ton of time on this, plenty of other things going on. Spent some time with it the past couple of days (after driving the other E30, my god that thing is frightening amounts of fun). 

    I got most of the engine bay stuff out and did a light cleaning in there as it was quite gross. I'm thinking it'll still need a pressure wash to get all the small corners and such.
    I'm half tempted to not spray the bay, but I don't know why. It's not all that much work after having done it once. This one will be harder as I plan to leave all the brackets and such due to retaining cruise control and all of those fun things. 

    I'm debating on taking ABS out, but I don't see much reason to do as such. Anyone have thoughts on this? I've driven E30's without ABS and it was never much of an issue, just the occasional tire smoke from auto-x as one corner would go light. 


    Interior had been pulled a bit ago, but it looks like I never made mention of that. The inside will be getting a full refresh as well. 




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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from timmer in The One to End It All   
    Interior is all out, engine is out. 

    Getting started on engine bay cleanup and strip for paint.

    Intended things to keep with this chassis and with S52
    - AC (was working when engine was pulled, dryer looks replaced. R12 converted already?)
    - Cruise Control
    - ABS maybe? Unsure on that one so far
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from pynacl in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    You are oh so correct about there being thousands of posts and debates about what is best. 

    I avoided coated bearings as it seems they are typically coating stock sized bearings, which is extra not good. 

    I went with BE bearings and bolts, as it seems they are the most consistent in sizing and you are basically paying for them to check and provide matched sets over something like ACL's where you want to mix shells to get extra clearance but not too much. I don't want to have to be in there twice so the extra couple dollars for QC is worth it to me.

    In looking at the journal dimensions and bearing tolerances I quickly understand why these have bearing failures, that's a damn tight clearance!
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from gilber33 in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    We got a bunch of snow recently, had to move the M3 out of the garage to work on other things. She didn't like the cold. 

    Ordered rod bearings, motor mounts, and exhaust gaskets.
    I really enjoy this thing. I have neglected all other vehicles since obtaining the M3...
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from P_Roloff in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    You are oh so correct about there being thousands of posts and debates about what is best. 

    I avoided coated bearings as it seems they are typically coating stock sized bearings, which is extra not good. 

    I went with BE bearings and bolts, as it seems they are the most consistent in sizing and you are basically paying for them to check and provide matched sets over something like ACL's where you want to mix shells to get extra clearance but not too much. I don't want to have to be in there twice so the extra couple dollars for QC is worth it to me.

    In looking at the journal dimensions and bearing tolerances I quickly understand why these have bearing failures, that's a damn tight clearance!
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from patsbimmer1 in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    You are oh so correct about there being thousands of posts and debates about what is best. 

    I avoided coated bearings as it seems they are typically coating stock sized bearings, which is extra not good. 

    I went with BE bearings and bolts, as it seems they are the most consistent in sizing and you are basically paying for them to check and provide matched sets over something like ACL's where you want to mix shells to get extra clearance but not too much. I don't want to have to be in there twice so the extra couple dollars for QC is worth it to me.

    In looking at the journal dimensions and bearing tolerances I quickly understand why these have bearing failures, that's a damn tight clearance!
  9. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from patsbimmer1 in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    We got a bunch of snow recently, had to move the M3 out of the garage to work on other things. She didn't like the cold. 

    Ordered rod bearings, motor mounts, and exhaust gaskets.
    I really enjoy this thing. I have neglected all other vehicles since obtaining the M3...
  10. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from Rekpoint in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    You are oh so correct about there being thousands of posts and debates about what is best. 

    I avoided coated bearings as it seems they are typically coating stock sized bearings, which is extra not good. 

    I went with BE bearings and bolts, as it seems they are the most consistent in sizing and you are basically paying for them to check and provide matched sets over something like ACL's where you want to mix shells to get extra clearance but not too much. I don't want to have to be in there twice so the extra couple dollars for QC is worth it to me.

    In looking at the journal dimensions and bearing tolerances I quickly understand why these have bearing failures, that's a damn tight clearance!
  11. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from m42b32 in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    We got a bunch of snow recently, had to move the M3 out of the garage to work on other things. She didn't like the cold. 

    Ordered rod bearings, motor mounts, and exhaust gaskets.
    I really enjoy this thing. I have neglected all other vehicles since obtaining the M3...
  12. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from P_Roloff in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    We got a bunch of snow recently, had to move the M3 out of the garage to work on other things. She didn't like the cold. 

    Ordered rod bearings, motor mounts, and exhaust gaskets.
    I really enjoy this thing. I have neglected all other vehicles since obtaining the M3...
  13. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from Rekpoint in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    We got a bunch of snow recently, had to move the M3 out of the garage to work on other things. She didn't like the cold. 

    Ordered rod bearings, motor mounts, and exhaust gaskets.
    I really enjoy this thing. I have neglected all other vehicles since obtaining the M3...
  14. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from pynacl in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    We got a bunch of snow recently, had to move the M3 out of the garage to work on other things. She didn't like the cold. 

    Ordered rod bearings, motor mounts, and exhaust gaskets.
    I really enjoy this thing. I have neglected all other vehicles since obtaining the M3...
  15. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from pynacl in The One to End It All   
    Interior is all out, engine is out. 

    Getting started on engine bay cleanup and strip for paint.

    Intended things to keep with this chassis and with S52
    - AC (was working when engine was pulled, dryer looks replaced. R12 converted already?)
    - Cruise Control
    - ABS maybe? Unsure on that one so far
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from Jdesign in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    Exhaust drone from 1800-3000 rpm is a bit.. strong. 
    Found a stock muffler for $20 right near my house, so I went and picked it up. Installed it, started it, rolled back under the car and took it out, way too quiet. Will be cracking it open and replacing one of the perforated tubes in each side to get some volume out of it. 
    Current exhaust is interesting, and done well. At this point those cans are completely empty though. I will be grabbing some mufflers to replace them with as well and see how that goes. $50 for some cherry bombs cant be worse than it is haha. 
    All to avoid spending $700 on the muffler I truly want. 


    A friend has a set of quick jacks, these things are really slick, and for $1300 it is a pretty sweet option. The older I get the less I care to jack up a lowered car and put it on stands...


    I've been working on a priority list of things I want to do on this car, as none of it is cheap. Wheels / tires could stand to be replaced and the engine / driveline could use some maintenance. I miss having a proper winter that keeps me from wanting to drive cars, they don't salt anything out here so it is just a slide-fest. 

    I don't want to sell my other cars (E30's) but man I haven't touched them
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from Jdesign in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    The best angle for an E92 M...


    Short exhaust clip for the kids



    I replaced the plugs, and it makes me sad how bad the old ones were. 


    This thing is a f*cking riot to drive
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from Jdesign in The One to End It All   
    Since everyone else on here has white coupes I figured I'd join the crew!

    I was sitting in Oregon on a job site and came across a posting for an E30 from Cali, claimed one owner vehicle, with some mediocre pictures. 
    Chatted with the seller, got more pics, a video or two, and I sent him some money to hold the car for me to arrive. Two days later I show up to his place in California with a trailer, worked out a deal, and left with the least rusty E30 I've ever seen. 
    I was surprised on arrival to find two spots on the exterior with clear coat gone, but only on the hood and trunk which is easy enough to work with. 

    Service record of one shop its whole life, original owner on the title, and I've now become the second registered owner of it. 
    Every vin tag matches, one or two door dings on the whole car, it is astounding. 

    So what's the plan?
    This is my long haul project car, the culmination of everything I've learned from working with E30's over the years. I am in no rush to get this completed as I want every facet of it to be exactly what I've desired. The intent is to completely remove the interior and replace it (interior is mediocre and tan) with black/grey things and custom seats that I've been working on. Driveline will be the S52 from my other E30, in a shaved and repainted engine bay. Suspension will be a hybrid of what I've got in my blue e30 and a mix of new parts. 

    I promise this is (one) of the last E30's I will own...







    California is always scenic, ft. E30 and Titan with lightweight clear coat mods. 











     
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from Jdesign in The One to End It All   
    I've been trying to find motivation to work on this whole project since picking it up, especially after getting the M3, but I finally started on some simple stuff. Probably in the wrong order, but who cares.

    I didn't know how hard water could be holy crap. Tried vinegar and water, WD40 (internet for ya...), CLR, and eventually was direct by the fine folks of WiBimmers to quit messing around and get the DA and buffing cutting compound out. 


    Some amount of time later I had part of one window done. That stuff really clings on for dear life! It's looking like about 50% of the car will need this treatment. 


    The side trim had a nice black ring around it that also didn't want to wipe off. Between broken clips and faded paint on the side moulding I popped it all off and will be repainting, re-clipping, and buffing off the black ring. 


    The S52 is finally at a point where I am comfortable bringing it over to this chassis, but I have realized this chassis is nowhere near ready for that kind of power. 
    I wish it was as simple as just swapping front and rear subframes from the other E30, but I have a no rust situation going on that I would love to keep, so I will be sourcing all new parts once again. I think I will be making a big black Friday splurge for poly bushings for all areas of the car. 

    I am very tempted to pull the engine out of this early, stash it, and get to work on the cosmoline and non shiny engine bay... I really enjoyed doing the last bay shave + paint and think I could do better a second time around. A truly horrible place to work in once painted though, as panic is constant about dropping a wrench! 

    I wish I could sell one car before the other to fund this project... or live somewhere cheaper haha. 
  20. Haha
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from Jdesign in Rekpoints 05 E46 M3 Build Thread   
    I want to see pictures of the 48 Willy's and an 86 El Camino that were faster than you...
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    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from KaiserRolls in The One to End It All   
    I've been trying to find motivation to work on this whole project since picking it up, especially after getting the M3, but I finally started on some simple stuff. Probably in the wrong order, but who cares.

    I didn't know how hard water could be holy crap. Tried vinegar and water, WD40 (internet for ya...), CLR, and eventually was direct by the fine folks of WiBimmers to quit messing around and get the DA and buffing cutting compound out. 


    Some amount of time later I had part of one window done. That stuff really clings on for dear life! It's looking like about 50% of the car will need this treatment. 


    The side trim had a nice black ring around it that also didn't want to wipe off. Between broken clips and faded paint on the side moulding I popped it all off and will be repainting, re-clipping, and buffing off the black ring. 


    The S52 is finally at a point where I am comfortable bringing it over to this chassis, but I have realized this chassis is nowhere near ready for that kind of power. 
    I wish it was as simple as just swapping front and rear subframes from the other E30, but I have a no rust situation going on that I would love to keep, so I will be sourcing all new parts once again. I think I will be making a big black Friday splurge for poly bushings for all areas of the car. 

    I am very tempted to pull the engine out of this early, stash it, and get to work on the cosmoline and non shiny engine bay... I really enjoyed doing the last bay shave + paint and think I could do better a second time around. A truly horrible place to work in once painted though, as panic is constant about dropping a wrench! 

    I wish I could sell one car before the other to fund this project... or live somewhere cheaper haha. 
  22. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from P_Roloff in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    Exhaust drone from 1800-3000 rpm is a bit.. strong. 
    Found a stock muffler for $20 right near my house, so I went and picked it up. Installed it, started it, rolled back under the car and took it out, way too quiet. Will be cracking it open and replacing one of the perforated tubes in each side to get some volume out of it. 
    Current exhaust is interesting, and done well. At this point those cans are completely empty though. I will be grabbing some mufflers to replace them with as well and see how that goes. $50 for some cherry bombs cant be worse than it is haha. 
    All to avoid spending $700 on the muffler I truly want. 


    A friend has a set of quick jacks, these things are really slick, and for $1300 it is a pretty sweet option. The older I get the less I care to jack up a lowered car and put it on stands...


    I've been working on a priority list of things I want to do on this car, as none of it is cheap. Wheels / tires could stand to be replaced and the engine / driveline could use some maintenance. I miss having a proper winter that keeps me from wanting to drive cars, they don't salt anything out here so it is just a slide-fest. 

    I don't want to sell my other cars (E30's) but man I haven't touched them
  23. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from patsbimmer1 in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    Exhaust drone from 1800-3000 rpm is a bit.. strong. 
    Found a stock muffler for $20 right near my house, so I went and picked it up. Installed it, started it, rolled back under the car and took it out, way too quiet. Will be cracking it open and replacing one of the perforated tubes in each side to get some volume out of it. 
    Current exhaust is interesting, and done well. At this point those cans are completely empty though. I will be grabbing some mufflers to replace them with as well and see how that goes. $50 for some cherry bombs cant be worse than it is haha. 
    All to avoid spending $700 on the muffler I truly want. 


    A friend has a set of quick jacks, these things are really slick, and for $1300 it is a pretty sweet option. The older I get the less I care to jack up a lowered car and put it on stands...


    I've been working on a priority list of things I want to do on this car, as none of it is cheap. Wheels / tires could stand to be replaced and the engine / driveline could use some maintenance. I miss having a proper winter that keeps me from wanting to drive cars, they don't salt anything out here so it is just a slide-fest. 

    I don't want to sell my other cars (E30's) but man I haven't touched them
  24. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from Rekpoint in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    Exhaust drone from 1800-3000 rpm is a bit.. strong. 
    Found a stock muffler for $20 right near my house, so I went and picked it up. Installed it, started it, rolled back under the car and took it out, way too quiet. Will be cracking it open and replacing one of the perforated tubes in each side to get some volume out of it. 
    Current exhaust is interesting, and done well. At this point those cans are completely empty though. I will be grabbing some mufflers to replace them with as well and see how that goes. $50 for some cherry bombs cant be worse than it is haha. 
    All to avoid spending $700 on the muffler I truly want. 


    A friend has a set of quick jacks, these things are really slick, and for $1300 it is a pretty sweet option. The older I get the less I care to jack up a lowered car and put it on stands...


    I've been working on a priority list of things I want to do on this car, as none of it is cheap. Wheels / tires could stand to be replaced and the engine / driveline could use some maintenance. I miss having a proper winter that keeps me from wanting to drive cars, they don't salt anything out here so it is just a slide-fest. 

    I don't want to sell my other cars (E30's) but man I haven't touched them
  25. Like
    GunMetalGrey got a reaction from m42b32 in Diaries of a Daily Driver   
    The best angle for an E92 M...


    Short exhaust clip for the kids



    I replaced the plugs, and it makes me sad how bad the old ones were. 


    This thing is a f*cking riot to drive
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