Jdesign Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Well this is going to sound odd if you don't know what I'm talking about but was it Hot Paul?Yes. Nah. Hot Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 What size are those wheels? the bbs's. Might have to copy something like that for the girlfriend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I dont think the wheels being small is whT throws it off=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 What size are those wheels? the bbs's. Might have to copy something like that for the girlfriend. Why copy when they could be yours? http://madison.craigslist.org/pts/5047025132.html I dont think the wheels being small is whT throws it off=)Go on my dear friend..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Oh wow. Much too large for my likings. No wonder why there is so much stretch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Def like the look of the RS's, however the tires are too small (unless you went with airride). Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Your eyes are too big=) Please dont tell me you prefer 18's over 17's on e36's too=P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Your eyes are too big=) Please dont tell me you prefer 18's over 17's on e36's too=P Nope, 19's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milwaukeeandy Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 lower it and keep the RS's nick.e46.330i. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Everyone likes those RS's so much. I mean they are cool, but they just don't do it for me. I'm pretty sure I want a set of Futuras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 It's just that everyone likes them more than the HRE's=P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 It's just that everyone likes them more than the HRE's=P Yeah, I hear that. I like the way 5 spoke/ more open style wheels look but im not sold on the way the HRE's look on my car either. Mesh wheels always look bland to me unless they are fully polished or white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Get the 5 spoke Nine1Forged wheels=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Yes=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 So I am way long overdue for an update. I started the Swap and will post pics and such in the next few days. In the meantime I am curious if anyone has some good input on booster-less brake setup or converting their E30 to run a smaller brake booster. CMart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 for an update, here is the motor I picked up. I already started gathering goodies but I need to control myself. As I have learned in the past, if you go a little to far, it gets expensive and motivation starts to lack. The last day of it running. it was only a matter of a few hours before everything was out and the fun of wiring and cleaning began. Out She goes!! Out with the Old....SOON to be in with the new. LOL The dirty wiring nightmare begins. I am deleting my A/C and my ABS. Its completely insane how many wires are used for just these two items. I also am removing the SRS system since I have an aftermarket wheel anyways. I am taking the time to trace all the wires back to the dash and ECU's to make sure I don't have any extras floating around. Lees mess+ less confusion if I ever need to trace any issues. After a quick rinse. most of the wires are labeled and removed here. I am starting to figure out how to run them all through the frame/fender for the headlights, horns, and other gadgetry at the front of the car. I hope to have only my fuse box and coolant reservoir left in the engine bay. .....And done. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 All the A/C components removed, I mean it is a convertible right??. Everything worked when removed, but the bearing or clutch in the A/C condensor was starting to go bad. I am putting everything I remove in a box as I am curious to how much all this stuff weighs when I am done. ABS and some SRS extras The underside of that dash has got to be the most annoying place to work and I cant seem to find myself to get away whether its my own car or one at work. SPAHHHGETTII Step stool powered at the moment. Popped the oil pan off of the new motor to happily find that its in amazing shape. This part sucks really bad. All for A/C. Prepped for paint, just need to decide on a color............GOLD.....ALUMINUM......OR...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Gold!!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted December 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 On 12/8/2015 at 6:42 AM, DrLeadFoot said: Gold!!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk I decided against that. I am going to use DEI heat wrap on a bunch of stuff so I don't want the golds clashing. I did add a little metallic flake in the paint so its kinda gold. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 LOL! I love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 MySpace angles dude Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 MySpace angles dude Damn, is that a stab at my age? LOL I remember the MySpace days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I have been really really lacking on updates, So I am going to take the shotgun approach and share some of the progress I have been making. Here are a bunch of pics of the motor in the car. I used a level and a plumb bob to get the motor where it needs to be and Chris made some brackets out of the stock M20 mounts because we agreed they look awesome. On a side note, look how perfect the shifter fits in the stock shifter location!! It was meant to be! B C and nick.e46.330i. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Looking good! Any idea when this might hit the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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