Jdesign Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 18 hours ago, m42b32 said: Out of curiosity, what's the reason for the Z4 rack? From what I have read, its the same as a Z3 rack ratio wise, but also adds a bit of angle if you have the room for it. Quote per. turn------BMW Part # - E30--------------36.5 mm--------32 13 1 092 335 - E30 M3-----------38 mm---------32 13 2 225 556 - E36 M3 '95--------41 mm--------32 13 2 227 191 *NEW 08.15.11 Pink - E36---------------45.5 mm-------32 13 1 096 280 - E36 M3 96+-------45.5 mm------32 13 1 096 280 - E36 Z3 M---------45.5 mm-------32 13 1 096 280 - E46 (9/99-4/01)--46 mm---------32 13 6 753 438 *NEW 08.15.11 Pink - E46 (4/01-9/01)--50 mm---------32 13 6 755 065 - E85 Z4 M---------51 mm---------32 13 7 836 844 - E85 Z4 non-M---------52 mm---------32 11 6 777 506 - E36 Z3 non-M-----53.5 mm-------32 13 1 095 575 On top of that, I am using a 1JZ PS pump with a E36M3 rack and I keep having issues with leaks. (I think the pump is over powering the rack) Other threads have mentioned that the steering response is amazing and very direct, and its gearing isnt bad for street driving. I have had quite a few cars without PS and it was never an issue and I really liked it. I have a few options, but in addition to all of those, this adds simplicity to the car, and eliminates more items in the engine bay, which to me is my overall goal: Delete everything besides the motor for a very aesthetically clean engine bay. 16 hours ago, Daggerty said: The exhaust side is what is usually in need of balancing the compressor wheel is light and is usually spot on. You can always use the sharpie method. The above video is how I did mine. Call me stupid, but I didn't see anywhere in that video of him balancing the Turbo shaft, so im not entirely 100% on how that works. Its only $400 including parts to have it rebuild and balanced using a specific "TURBO BALANCING MACHINE". If this was a car I didn't plan on getting buried in when im 85 years old, I would probably use magnets and shelving brackets as the gentleman and yourself did. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 He didn't show the process but basically the rig shows where the heavy spot is because that rests at the bottom then you grind off there and test again. I know you like to do most everything yourself so I thought I'd throw it out there. Totally understandable for a real turbo. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 This build thread is boring Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 So crazy enough, but a turbocharger compressor is usually balanced to a G2.5, which is pretty snug, but at work we were having balancing issues on rolls and threw a G1 on a roll. No surprise that they couldn't get it there, but it turns out we were having more issues with the roll material than the balancing itself. Now I'm the boring one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I was going to say ask when the last time they had their machine calibrated, but sometimes that makes them treat you like garbage even though it's probably never been calibrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 It's our company roll shop so we wouldn't catch too much grief, but they stay pretty up on those things as it is their core business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 38 minutes ago, GunMetalGrey said: ...turns out we were having more issues with the roll material than the balancing itself. That's what she said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 12 hours ago, GunMetalGrey said: It's our company roll shop so we wouldn't catch too much grief, but they stay pretty up on those things as it is their core business. I would be lying if I said I knew what a roll was and what you were talking about. jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Haha, paper machine stuff. Rolls that paper runs on, ranging from 18' in diameter to smaller felt rolls about 12" in diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted February 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Now I know how you roll. That trailer is laying frame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Have not really touched this car in awhile, I have been just really fed up with chasing the mystery boost gremlin using stock management. So to regain motivation, I just bought ECUMasters standalone EMU Black, a new lead harness for the entire engine, bluetooth adapter, and mounting bracket for the ecu. This should provide me everything I need, and I can stop messing with trying to fool the OEM management (which wasnt working). P_Roloff and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Is that a popular system for Toyota applications? Looks fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 hours ago, snap said: Is that a popular system for Toyota applications? Looks fun! Not common it the states yet, but its HUGE in the down under. For the money, and features, its the best management system I have seen, but I have no personal experience with it. I have read nothing but positives and they have a huge background of support for trouble shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 tangentially relevant! https://www.facebook.com/groups/737420992943719/permalink/1964746856877787/ ROM will never die! Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Got an email saying that they are done and shipping is starting today. Otherwise, not much here, just waiting on my ECU.. http://www.tangent-innovations.com/product/tangent-equus-check-panel-pre-order- m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 It showed up!!!! But the ECU hasnt yet. m42b32, B C and wasnt m3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Earl swung by this weekend and convinced me to mock up my Rieger "REP" front lip. I bought a rep because its not fiberglass so I dont have to worry about it and its half the cost(shame on me). I have new OEM lip clips and need to dremel the holes in the new lip for it to snap into place. I am doing this today and sending it to paint. P_Roloff, wasnt m3, i_love_cars and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 LOVE that !!! Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 That lip looks great! I've always liked those, they look fantastic on low cars Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Thanks guys! Yeah it really helps the side skirts flow with the bodywork a lot more. I should just get the whole car painted though :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 I have to say, I love your car. Those wheels look so much better that I'd have ever imagined. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 that looks amazing. I wouldn't fault you in the slightest for going the route you did - Wisconsin is so unfriendly in so many ways to the front bumper shrouds and lips on cars. It's just not worth all the money you spend going for something like fiberglass Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Should have gotten one of these while they had them: http://shop.abrahamsmotorsport.com/e30-acs-kopi-rear-apron.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Thanks guys, that really means a lot. I honestly never thought this car would be what it is today. Funny to think back when I had the cash to buy this car, I was actually looking for miatas more than anything else. @Earl I plan on getting a rear valance or apron at some point, but it has to be small. I think most of the aftermarket ones look chunky and dis-proportioned on the verts. too big IMO: ACS KOPI Racing Dynamics There are very few that I find fit really well that I like. I personally think I might take an E36 rear bumper, and chop it to bits making a slim yet factory looking piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 10 hours ago, Jdesign said: too big IMO: ACS KOPI Racing Dynamics Agree too big and then they look like a late 80s foxbody Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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