StewCrew Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Moar updates! Dropped my head off at the shop after work. I should have it back tomorrow Edit: My motor and trans mounts from condor speed shop came today too! Tis a good day for my e30. Edited February 8, 2013 by StewCrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Moar updates! Dropped my head off at the shop after work. I should have it back tomorrow Edit: My motor and trans mounts from condor speed shop came today too! Tis a good damn for my e30. Did you go with stock thickness mls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Did you go with stock thickness mls? .070". I'm not sure what stock is. This was the thinnest I could order though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Got my head back today! kyletime666 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 B e a utiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 that is such a wide headGotta love the look of a freshly machined surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) that is such a wide head Gotta love the look of a freshly machined surface. She got a big ol head. Edited February 9, 2013 by StewCrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 So I havent posted anything for a while, and for good reason. Actually not really, I just havent been doing much. But heres the process for making my new hydro as cool as it is today! So heres some pictures on how I made a samurai sword hydro ebrake. Enjoy! So talking with my buddy in Texas one night, who is a chef, we thought how cool it would be to use a big chef knife as a shifter or hydro brake. That then lead to a samurai sword. So I checked out ebay and bought a kick ass sword for $40. I also bought a very nice lookin CNC staging break to run as my new hydro ebrake. That was not off ebay, of course. I knew it was meant to be when they both were delivered on the same day. So here it is. The guinea pigs of this project The blade removed from the handle, and the handle taken apart Checking how tall it would be, or something? Im not sure what this picture is for, but its on my phone so it must be important. Sliced the CNC handle off And after a lot of dremeling the sword handle and some carefully placed JB-Weld, the sword handle is secured to the brake. Not too shabby, eh? Now the fun part. I pulled the center console, front carpets, grinded away a lot of gross stuff, smashed the heater core box in a bit, and sanded some bare metal for me to weld to. I like the make things removable so this was no different. And to mount it I wanted to make a simple L-bracket. This was the longest part. Trimming the center console to fit around the new hydro. But after that was done, I put the carpet back in and cut a little slit to tuck behind and show off my sweet bracket. The fitment is perfect. Theres about 1/2" between the handle and dash, same with the wiper arm coming off of the steering column, and it doesnt hit when its pulled fully down. Ill try and get some better pictures in another day or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Looks TOO close to the dash/wipers i would have brought it out a bit. But thats just me. Looks sexy as fuck though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Looks TOO close to the dash/wipers i would have brought it out a bit. But thats just me. Looks sexy as fuck though Nah its cool, theres no possible way for it to hit either of them, and its at a good spot for me to reach while driving. It was hard to pick a final spot because if I brought it out a bit, it might hit the shifter when in 1st or reverse. I didnt want to risk that, especially since I dont have a shifter to test right now lol. But thank you! Ill be running lines to it soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 That's epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I meant like if you go driving and drift at a good speed, hit your hands on the dash/wipers it could potentially make you miss your entry point. This still hugs close to you: I hate K.block. but his controls setup is about spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Lol I dont see how that would happen, but I get what youre saying. Its not like you need to flail your arms around to grab a handle. Thats also a professionally built race car. Any professional set up will be spot on built for the drivers needs. I have a $500 e30. It doesnt need to be spot on fitment, it just needs to work. Ken Block's brake set up alone probably costs triple that. And thanks Rowleym Edited February 18, 2013 by StewCrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Lol, I was just talking about his handle position! Just tryin' to help. :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Lol, I was just talking about his handle position! Just tryin' to help. :3 You know I love ya Brian, I'm just giving you a hard time lol. Check your phone! I sent a pic of that e46 you're looking to get. She's still there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Very cool! I enjoy watching Dominic49's videos (he is on R3V)maybe you have seen them before Just came to my mind after seeing your hydro brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Very cool! I enjoy watching Dominic49's videos (he is on R3V) maybe you have seen them before Just came to my mind after seeing your hydro brakeCool video! That's one hell of a set up he's got there. But yeah that's generally where I see hydro's on professional cars so I figured I'd give that placement a try. I'll have to check out more of his videos! Just saw on his youtube channel that he sold the e30 like a week ago :/ Edited February 19, 2013 by StewCrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 You know I love ya Brian, I'm just giving you a hard time lol. Check your phone! I sent a pic of that e46 you're looking to get. She's still there I don't have a phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I don't have a phone? Wat? Someone got a picture of an e46 then. Ill send it to you on facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Wat? Someone got a picture of an e46 then. Ill send it to you on facebook. I haven't had a phone in months.... LOL, oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Number One- We need updated sir Number Two- You should get these because cool racecar parts: http://www.condorspeedshop.com/products/condor-door-handles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 He could easily make those. They're just drilled normal handles, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 But with precision=) I could do a set at work on the Bridgeport if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted March 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Bumpin dis thread. A buddy of mine left his front mount in my shop, so I was just toying with this idea a little bit... Anyway, here you can see my green motor mounts that is practically tore in half vs a brand new condor speed shop "m50 into e30" mount. Im really excited to run these mounts! Now lets jump to the m50 itself. I half-ass painted the block just so it wasnt rust color, and also got the right studs in the head. And the head is back on and torqued down. Shes getting impatient with how long this reconstructive surgery is taking I also got my IE strut bar. Unfortunately they sent me the wrong finish... I wanted the raw/stainless finish, not black. But whatever. Also an e36 short shifter. Thats all for now until I can convince TJ to come by my shop with his timing tools Im gonna give it a shot timing it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 woot woot! Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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