jc43089 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 You should try something less harsh like simple green, It's easier on your skin and gets stuff clean. I use it 50/50 with water in my parts cleaner. It's also significantly cheaper than cans of carb cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Nice work! This car is coming along quickly, can't wait to see it on the ground. Are you planning on bringing it to the e30 picnic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 You should try something less harsh like simple green, It's easier on your skin and gets stuff clean. I use it 50/50 with water in my parts cleaner. It's also significantly cheaper than cans of carb cleaner.Normally I would - but the underside of things had a weird yellow "film" (hard to describe - thin layer of cracked yellow hue something) that did NOT want to come off. Used a putty knife to scrape it off, then needed carb cleaner and a scotchbrite pad to clean off. Whatever it was, it wasn't corrosive because it didnt etch the aliminium or steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Nice work! This car is coming along quickly, can't wait to see it on the ground. Are you planning on bringing it to the e30 picnic?Yup! Hoping to have it driving in 2 weeks (if I really haul ass and everything works out perfectly maybe next weekend.... But things never seem to go that way for me).My first BMW, first GTG of the season, and first time showing off the car (other then this build thread - there's no pictures of this car/build anywhere. It's been "radio silence" on Instagram and Facebook for me - most people don't have any idea what I bought when I sold my mk3).Looking forward to it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Normally I would - but the underside of things had a weird yellow "film" (hard to describe - thin layer of cracked yellow hue something) that did NOT want to come off. Used a putty knife to scrape it off, then needed carb cleaner and a scotchbrite pad to clean off. Whatever it was, it wasn't corrosive because it didnt etch the aluminum or steel. Yea that is some kind of wax, I have found that in a few places on my car too, some seem to have more than others, my e36 had it on the tops of the strut towers but not much underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 ^That's cosmoline, it's for rust prevention. DrLeadFoot and andyhundley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Not a bad day today. Got the trailing arm bushings and diff bushings out, adjusted the coil heights to where I "think" they're gonna be, and did some much needed cleaning in the garage.Tomorrow night is installing all the brake lines and getting the new bushings in the rear end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 With the exception of the passengers line - all the original rubber lines came out like a friggen dream. Passenger front took alittle more elbow grease and my big boy panties to break loose (didn't help it was a bench/tri day so pushing was a chore). So all new stainless braided lines are installed!When we were bleeding some of the fluid out when disconnecting the rear lines - we pumped the brake pedal alittle bit. The passenger front piston had pushed itself out of the caliper - should I be concerned about it? It pushed back in relatively easily (what I consider to be adequate pressure to get back in). I'm thinking this is normal from pumping the brakes? I believe that was the only caliper disconnected from the carrier at the time (which is why the drivers didn't push out as well). Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Another day - another delivery.Shooting to have the car on the ground - ready to drive by next weekend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 It's so fun to get packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Looks like proper rubber that wont be stretched. What are the specs? Tread looks to me like Falken Ziex 912 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Looks like proper rubber that wont be stretched. Yeeaahh..... Nnoooo. It's gonna stretch. Falken 912's, I've had really good luck with the 512's and 912's for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I had a set of 912'sBest performance all-season tire out there IMO , gets rave reviews from Grassroots Motorsports and the treadlife is excellent too. I am ready for real performance tires now so summer-only it is for me, but the 912's are a great tire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 They'll be a 205/40 on 9's all around (with that width - a "proper" tire would cause clearance/fender issues and not allow the ride height I want). I'm also partial to alittle stretch for a nice flush fitment.Wheels should be back from paint early next week, getting closer every night to rolling next weekend for alignment and some fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 ive bought a few sets of 512's but i couldnt get more than 10k miles out of them with rotating them frequently and everything properly aligned… but at $45 a tire, who can really complain. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Why can't it be NEXT Friday already..... Jdesign, m42b32, The Full Banana and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Those wheels with properly sized tires on that car... that's going to be awesome! ClassE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 All depends on what you consider "proper" tires. I'm shooting for that as the final ride height once finished. Hoping to be very similar in height and offset to my old white car: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Well, 2 out of 3 isn't bad. I guess I somehow missed the post where you said 205. Car looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 wow, those wheels are awesome! they are like a Hartge design with a lip.Proper sized tires would be 235's or 245's on a 9" wide wheel IMO. I may try 255's I have 205's now that came on my authentic STR wheels (not fake STR's) #allforlooks#eurohatch#f***yourfakewheels#stretchedbutthoal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 #eurohatch.............someone has seen my instagram=) KaiserRolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I was looking for your stuff on Instagram the other day Earl but couldn't find anything under your obvious hashtags.#nevergonnabedone #takeapartandneverreassemble #rollinhardin2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Without fender flares tho on a 9" wheel in front - the offset needs to be low enough to clear the coils (ET10ish). That width and offset + 235/245-anything will never fit under the stock fenders (without 4x4 height).I know the stretch/low isn't for everyone - but it is my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 I like the wheel choice! Car is going to be stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Even if people are into different stuff. Anyone who calls himself a car guy can respect the time and effort put into a project. Looks good man. Can't wait to see it in person. DrLeadFoot and ClassE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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