StewCrew Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I might be building two sets of wheels for the car now. I can get a sweet deal on some OZ Breytons from the homeland=) I'm either going to build them wider, or flip them. Here is a picture of them for those who do not know what they look like: They're pretty rare, but I have seen them on a few e36's. I've always had a soft spot for them=P We will see what happens. Very nice! Reminds me of those AMG wheels that came on older Mercs. Those are gonna look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 We will see if I keep them or not. But I am most likely purchasing them regardless. Here are some shots of how they could look on an e36. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Yes yes yes yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I like. Really makes me want air ride in my next vehicle. Does anyone do static in the rear, air in the front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I like. Really makes me want air ride in my next vehicle. Does anyone do static in the rear, air in the front? I think they either do full static or full air usually. I was debating going air in the rear a while back, since the rear is hard to get down on the Compact. I opted against going half an half=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'm really thinking about going air on my next dd. I would be awesome to park my car literally on the ground. And then be able to raise it up when it snows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I would only go air for the purpose of having great fitment, without dealing with nasty busted up fenders, and broken paint. Otherwise static is simple for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I got out to the shop last night and worked on a few more things. I got most of the spot welds roughly smoothed out. The 60 grit wheels wasn't ideal, but it took them down quick. You're probably wondering about the plastic bag in the last picture (You probably aren't but I'm going to explain it anyways) I managed to get the lower half of the box out. This left me with a mess of wires. I do not want these wires full of dust/debris. I will hopefully be removing all of the fuses from the box, labelling them properly, pushing them through the firewall, and placing them back into the box this weekend. It's not going to be fun. Here is the said mess of wires: That makes it looks like less too. That ball of wire is massive.... I did this all while waiting for Jake to show up, and swap some tires with me. Once him and his friend Brian arrived, my neighbor arrived home. He went into the garage and grab a bag of chicken feed, spreading it across the driveway. I found it quite odd to do that in winter. He might have better luck in Spring. We did not see any chickens arrive. After that we decided to test out the tires by putting the MK3 through a snowbank. We succeeded in the fact we had too much fun....but we got it stuck really good. I'm glad that I had a spare extension cord. It worked very well for pulling me out with Jakes e46=) We decided to do that only after about 15 minutes of trying to rock the car while pinning it to win it......it's a race car doe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 oh wow lol Glad to see some progress being made around here! I too have been baffled by the sprinkling of kitty litter upon the ground in the wintertime as if it is some ritual to appease the Ice gods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I wish I could go there every night to work on it=( I would get it done so much faster. I hate being 45 minutes away from it=/ Hopefully I get some things done on it this weekend=D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCrew Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I did this all while waiting for Jake to show up, and swap some tires with me. Once him and his friend Brian arrived, my neighbor arrived home. He went into the garage and grab a bag of chicken feed, spreading it across the driveway. I found it quite odd to do that in winter. He might have better luck in Spring. We did not see any chickens arrive. After that we decided to test out the tires by putting the MK3 through a snowbank. We succeeded in the fact we had too much fun....but we got it stuck really good. I'm glad that I had a spare extension cord. It worked very well for pulling me out with Jakes e46=) We decided to do that only after about 15 minutes of trying to rock the car while pinning it to win it......it's a race car doe! We wanted chickens... we got no chickens.... :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 We wanted chickens... we got no chickens.... :/ lol "We don't like your kind around here" *Jake and Bryan stare at Earl* "I meant the lug bolts. I don't like lug bolts" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 So I was not in the mood to do wiring today. I then decided to go pickup an engine stand, and tear the motor down. I started off by picking up, and then assembling, this engine stand from Harbor Freight. $50=) I then finished removing the wiring harness from the engine. Once that was done I started removing the accessories (alternator, power steering pump, a/c compressor) This led me to find most of my oil leaks as well. I noticed a wet spot by cylinder 4 under the head. I'm going to do a compression test Wednesday. I also went to take off the trans and realized that I do not own any e-torx sockets=/ My bushings are still stuck in Polish customs, and my COP kit first shipped yesterday. More updates to follow after Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 My rear bushings arrived today from Silver Project. It takes a bit for a package to come from Poland. I asked them if they could draw a picture of anything they want on the box, to see how down to earth they are. I like doing this when I order parts:) Here is what I was welcomed with. My COP kit got ordered to my parents by accident. I should have it Thursday. Tomorrow I will be at the shop getting things done. Hopefully ill have another update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hahaha those pictures are epic! That would give me a big thumbs up and definitely buy from them again. Anyone who is willing to draw some super goofy picture on a box for a customer is a good dude to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I managed to get my transmission and flywheel off yesterday. I then went to mount the motor on the stand, and found out the top transmission bolts are too short to use to mount it=/ I picked some longer bolts on the way home. I won't be able to make it out until Sunday, since Saturday is my mums birthday. I also have some other exciting news. I officially sealed the deal on the Breytons. Now I'm looking at lips to order. Hopefully I'll have everything to build them as soon as they hit stateside. I'm currently waiting on the purchaser to pay for the Style 5's still as well. Hopefully that gets cleared up by the end of the week=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I got out to the shop yesterday=) I started off the day mounting the motor on the stand. I then removed the coolant lines and sensors from the intake side. At this point I got a phonecall from a potential buyer for my wheels. I meet him and his grandfather in a grocery store parking lot, and arrived back to the shop with this. I spent some on gas=) It was $1200. I just wanted them gone to fund building the Breytons. I also took that picture because it is obligatory when you have trap house money. I then returned to the shop and Jake had arrived. He got to cleaning the block a bit more and I tackled removing the rear subframe. Diff looks like it was leaking a little 0_o Jake also only took one picture of the motor. The other side is clean too... I will hopefully be dropping the subframe on Wednesday. All that is left and the lower subframe mounts. Tah Tah for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 New wheel hardware is on the way, as well as a goodie from Condor Speed Shop. I will be getting work done tomorrow at the shop. Hopefully I get at least the subframe down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 take luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I never know if luck is on my side or not. I was born on Friday th 13th=D It kind of explains a lot. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 rear subframe down? Yeah right! Chris and I were using his diesel truck to try and yank the rear sub frame out of the spare E28 we had. needless to say it's still attached somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Some cars it falls off, others it is impossible. I am almost certain I will get it off easily, since parts of my subframe bushings have just fallen out=/ But getting the inner collar off of the car will be the fun part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Ahh, gotcha gotcha. I wish I could just drop my rear subframe right now. drop my rear diff in the house. be 100x easier then outside in the cold.. AND it just fucking snowed. GAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Lots of snow here too=) Also, mine shouldn't be as bad as most since it's only been on since 95, versus late 80's:shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 True.. I'll just use an oxy acetylene torch to burn mine out, it'll drop no problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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