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10 minutes ago, GunMetalGrey said:
Was this guy somewhat local to the valley?
I wish, but no, it was Chicago area
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4 hours ago, SteelBlue said:
I did not realize this had BBS LM's. Favorite wheel of all time.
Didn't know they made this in 4x100. 17" or 16"?
Thanks! They are 16’s. I have a set of 17” ACT wheels also that look good, but the BBS’s are my favorite...
BC, ITB’s would be awesome! Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor. As it sat before the BBTB, it put down 274hp at the wheels on 93 octane. The ZF320 mates well with the 2.92 rear end too; nice easy revs on the highway with plenty of snap.
You’ll have to take it for a spin next time we get together!
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I'm running a custom tune by Mark D'Sylva for 93 octane, the schrick cams, 7200 rpm limiter, upgraded intake, and fuel injectors.
This throttle body is 68mm (+4mm) and supposed to flow 11% more air. It adds a negligible amount of hp/tq, however throttle response is supposed to be vastly improved!
https://westcoastriots.com/shop/automobile-machine/e36-e34-6-cylinder-engine-bmw-p-n-13541748105/
I'm trying to squeak every little bit out of this S52 without a turbo, for now, lol.
-Tim
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Thanks for the info! I’ll tear into it and see what I can come up with...
I was pretty stoked to find these seats locally. There is a bit of wear on the side bolsters, but nothing I can’t fix up.
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Not much new to update on the e21 project... put several hundred miles on her over the summer with no issues while I focused on other projects.
Interior bits & pieces are on the agenda while the cars are sleeping for the winter.
Scored a decent set of tan e30 sport seats since I can’t find any e21 replacements. I’ve heard they fit nice, but will need work to fit the uneven floor of the old girl. I’d appreciate any insight from any local experts!
Here’s to a good winter, looking forward to the next driving season! Keep ‘er outta the ditch!!
-Tim
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Heavy D is loaded up for Labor Day weekend!
Love the looks driving through the campground... the redneck crowd is ready to raise a Budweiser to a 3/4 ton truck coming through, just to have their dreams crushed by a SAV from Deutschland (well, South Carolina)
Here’s to working for a living! Happy Labor Day all!
-Tim
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Thanks! I stole the Jeep plug from my wife’s old vehicle, I’ll get a different one, lol.
Its just under 110k; about the time when the emissions components start going the way of old Yeller. She’s got a ton of life left in her now that the emissions stuff is gone, and not bringing her down!
I plan on a full CBU cleaning soon, since the EGR was intact for so long. Who ever thought it would be a good idea putting diesel exhaust back through the intake?
The engine runs amazing smoother, and feels way more relaxed and unburdened than before.
I’ll get some pull vids soon!
-Tim
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I finally got around to doing something good for my X5 instead of the E30’s.
Removed are the EGR, DPF, and SCR system. Added AArodriguez race pipe, Buzzken Downpipe, and Malone stage 2.5 tune, and new summer shoes. In the end, good for 380hp/620tq.
Guys at legend auto in Appleton did a fantastic job, highly recommend!
The X5 pulls like a train, and gets way better MPGs! Did 350 miles this week and averaged 28.2 mpg with a few instances where my foot was heavy.
LOTS of turbo noises coming through, turning a lot of heads. I’ve fallen in love all over again.... the hardest part is deciding what car to drive now!!
-Tim
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On 6/13/2019 at 8:50 PM, wasnt m3 said:
Your car looked amazing at the picnic. Here's to a speedy recovery!
Thanks, She is back on the road!
I can’t believe how much smoother the GNK axles are... no more rear end vibrations, or chattering.
Dropped her off today at the paint shop to have some paint correction done to fix a few spots on the hood, trunk and roof that developed since the respray last spring.
When she gets home, it’s time for an oil change, and install an oil level sensor to get rid of that pesky oil light on the overhead console.
I think I’m done with the old girl for now... time for deletes/tune on the X5 35d 😬
-Timmer
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Post E30 picnic update....
Car is up on jack stands, Chinese GSP axles are out. Took some time to tidy up the undercarriage, fix some little things, and add some upgrades.
Cleaned and painted the brake calipers, and ordered stop tech pads/rotors all around.
Parts should be here when I get back from Canada and she will be back on the road doing Smokey burnouts!
Also added a euro front plate to let the other bimmer heads know there is something lurking under the hood...
Till next time!
-Tim
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Fantastic get together! Makes me sad to see a smashed up E30....
I also angered the E30 gods by installing cheap Chinese axles thinking they would last more than 120 miles while sending the old ones off to be rebuilt....
The final hard launch occurred on HWY K/HWY 83 in Washington County when the drivers side upper CV joint bought the farm.
I know, I was warned about aftermarket axles... I’ve learned my lesson, new GKN Lobos axels are on the way. In the interim, I’m gonna take some time and clean up the rear undercarriage while everything is apart.
She will roll again soon.
Great seeing everyone! Wasn’t enough time to get caught up. I love seeing the progress on each car every year.
-Tim
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3 hours ago, B C said:
Which direction are the good roads from Waupaca?
If you find some time to plot a route on google maps feel free to share it!
This is a nice scenic country drive. A few nice parks along the way through Amish country.
https://goo.gl/maps/QQeaTUYWEhx59w5A8
We could meet in the morning, do the drive with a few stops along the way, and end up at the Harbor Bar and do lunch, and a boat cruise around the Chain 'O Lakes. Drive would take 2-3 hours depending on length of stops
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For sure! I can host something by me sometime. We have some nice scenic roads, and places to stop in the Waupaca area.
- suspenceful and B C
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On 4/27/2019 at 7:37 PM, B C said:
Sounds healthy!
Great rescue! What do you think you will do with it?
Thanks Brian!
I’m gonna take my time with this one, try to do most the work myself, and keep it as original as possible.
I’ll probably start working on the interior next, freshen up the suspension, and tackle the little things for now. I’ll start saving my pennies since I dumped my savings into the S52 swap for the ‘86, lol.
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SHE’S ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!
Well, it’s been since 1998, but the old girl is back on the road under her own power.
Amazingly, she drives better than I thought! Goes down the road straight, and most things seem to be working as they should. It’s easy to tell the suspension bushings, and tie rod ends are cooked.
20 miles so far, and looking forward to many more.😁
-Tim
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SUCCESS!!!
The old girl is idling on her own! Still have some adjustments to do... there was a small stone lodged where the mixture screw is, and once I got it out, the screw is too tight for my makeshift extended 3mm Allen wrench to turn.
I threw some penetrating oil on it to help loosen it up in the meantime while I go purchase a longer wrench.
The O2 sensor was reading about .72 volts when warmed up. I’m confident once the mixture is leaned out she’ll run like a champ!
Best part, no fire!!!
Time for a Busch Latte...
-Tim
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*** UPDATE... Version I need a stiff drink ***
Good News!
On Wednesday night, I finished installing the new external fuel pump/accumulator/and fuel lines. I disconnected the bajo bolt at the fuel distributor and flushed out the lines, and decided to give her a go. Expert tip: I added pigtail wires to the new fuel pump so I wouldn't have to struggle to hook up the short leads provided by BMW under the car.
She wanted to fire up right away, but I assumed the the old gas had to get flushed out of the rest of the system. She eventually ran, but was running extremely rich and I needed to keep my foot on the throttle to keep her running. I hoped the fresh fuel mixed with fuel system cleaner would continue to flush everything out, and I kept her running up to operating temp and shut her down for the night.
I noticed the a banjo bolt was weeping fuel at the fuel filter, so I replaced the copper washer. Everything else looked good! I was hoping a little more cleaning, and a mixture adjustment and everything would be good to go. I also bled the brakes and got them working without issue.
Now, the bad news...
Yesterday I had half the day off , so I thought it would be a good time to work on the car a bit more since I work all weekend.
Things started off fine, the car fired up right away, but was still running rich and would not idle. I kept running the car, hoping the new fuel and cleaner would do its job for about 15 minutes. Things did not improve, so I decided to look into things further. I could not find any obvious vacuum leaks, or anything else, so I decided to try to start the car again.
The car did not start, and eventually stopped cranking. I assumed the cylinders were hydrolocked with fuel. I turned the ignition to the "on" position and jumped the fuel pump relay to discover the fuel injectors were spraying without the motor running.
I pulled the spark plugs, setting the wires to the side, and turned the motor over to clear out the fuel. As fuel began shooting out of each cylinder I head a large "WOOOOOF", and approximately 6 foot flames were now shooting out of the passenger side of the engine bay. Maybe I should have disconnected the coil before dousing the exposed plug wires with fuel?
I was extremely lucky. I quickly grabbed a large wool moving blanket and was able to smother out the fire, not before singeing my beard and eye lashes. Luckily the fire only burned the insulation on wires for the ignition coil, and oxygen sensor, which were easily repaired.
After taking a little breather, and pouring a glass of Blanton's bourbon; I explained to my wife my foolish ways. Needless to say she was not impressed.
I decided to call it a day. I'll troubleshoot the fuel issues at a later time. My thought is the piston in the fuel distributor is stuck in the open position a bit, feeding the injectors.
Lessons learned. I need to take my time, have a plan, and always have a fire extinguisher handy. You would think that a firefighter like me would know this? It's easy to become complacent.
More updates, without fire, to continue...
-Tim
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*** UPDATE...version Winter Storm Wesley ***
Im hoping to have her running soon! I’ve tackled the fuel system...what a mess. New key is cut courtesy of Enterprise BMW, and I started cleaning up the interior a bit.
What the crap-wooly mammoth-fur stuff did BMW use to cushion the seats with anyway? Years of sitting turned it into a crunchy, rust colored dust.
She was diagnosed with two frozen solid fuel pumps, and every fuel line held as much fuel as a cheese grater.
Luckily the tank is dry and in good shape; the new in tank pump is in, the external pump is out. Just waiting for the fuel lines, fuel accumulator, and fuel filter to arrive to finish things up.
Im confident she’ll fire right up once reassembled.
Obligatory first fire up in 20+ years to follow.
-Tim
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Can’t wait!!
Just woke both E30’s up from their winter slumber today!
SOLD. 17x7.5 Staggered wheels/tires 4x100
in Parts For Sale
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Staggered wheel/tire setup with ACT 17x7.5 rims 4x100 bolt pattern ET38 offset. 215/40 and 235/45 Kenda Z rated tires. Great condition, low miles! A little dirty from sitting in storage.
These are hard to find, period correct German made wheels, not cheap knockoffs!
Unfortunately the center caps are long gone, and I’ve tried for years to find replacements.
Be a great addition to your BMW, or other car. I’ll entertain offers!!
$375
Thanks for looking!
-Timmer