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Swing over anytime I'm out there Brian!
I'm in Oshkosh, so if local people wanna swing over and hang out in the garage and sling wrenches... Hit me up. I've gotta get a thermostat and some wiring to finalize for my garage heater - but once I do we'll have 75k BTU's of downdraft heater win to keep us warm (and an adult beverage or 3 if it's super cold). If you haven't seen the pic, here's the "old" project in my garage:

I wan to get some miles on before winter getting to know the car, so I know what I need to work on to be ready when spring gets here.
Car drives nice, sits at 3k rpm at 70-72mph, didn't try the cruise yet (will in way home), pulls alittle to the right but car will need an alignment after I go through all the suspension stuff anyways. Brakes are "squishy" at first pedal push, but firm up towards the bottom of the pedal range.
After driving VWs for years, it's weird owning another 2 door car... Especially one that's RWD. Gonna take some relearning to feel comfortable with the rear end getting squirly and oversteer. I'll have plenty if time in spring tho.

I wan to get some miles on before winter getting to know the car, so I know what I need to work on to be ready when spring gets here.
Car drives nice, sits at 3k rpm at 70-72mph, didn't try the cruise yet (will in way home), pulls alittle to the right but car will need an alignment after I go through all the suspension stuff anyways. Brakes are "squishy" at first pedal push, but firm up towards the bottom of the pedal range.
After driving VWs for years, it's weird owning another 2 door car... Especially one that's RWD. Gonna take some relearning to feel comfortable with the rear end getting squirly and oversteer. I'll have plenty if time in spring tho.

Back from paint late last week - and working on the drivers side paint (clay bar, polish/buff, and wax soon).


Did the timing belt, thermostat, waterpump, spark plugs, etc... So it's drivable before snow falls (car won't be driven in winter, but wanna get some wheel time in before snow falls):

I have the trunk and roof to finish tonight, then a coat of wax on and she's good to drive. Waiting to install the front bumper trim until the smoked turns and side markers I ordered arrive (hopefully by this weekend!).
More to come as the winter goes on. Suspension, brakes, dropping rear subframe, wheels..... Gonna be a busy winter!!!

Oh yeah.... I guess this isn't really the correct spot for this huh. I'll start a true "build" thread later today.

You shut your whore mouth about the "S" word..... All I want is a couple days with the E30 before its ripped apart all winter!

Nope..... You wanna bring one up for me?
I'll hunt around and find one - looking for a 16"x9" ET10 (ish). I'm just looking to roll then flat, should need much pull.

I would take you up on that - but just arranged to have one delivered from Minnesota for $85!!!
Just got into garage, gonna finish up timing belt install and work on reassembly. Then it's just oil change, fuel filter, plugs and start it up!!!
If all goes right, I'll make my paint appointment on Monday!

..... And a Kia Sorrento.
Like. A. Boss.