Earl Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Snap said: So no rack and pinion steering?! If so, today I learned something new V8 E39s dont have it either steering box ftw. E34's don't have a rack and pinion either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Snap said: So no rack and pinion steering?! If so, today I learned something new V8 E39s dont have it either Looks like you learned something and so did I!! I had no idea about E39 v8's. E24's use a gearbox and linkage system. 9 hours ago, YoungCR said: You should be able to just drill out the screws. IF its the same style as the e28 grills those Phillips just screw into a plastic tab that goes into the core support. That or the screws themselves are plastic too. Double check the parts diagram haha. Well...... My e30 is like your describing, and so is this. BUT it also has ONE stud on the backside along with the screws. Here you can see someone also had the same issue highlighted in red... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Well I was wrong. There are two studs on the backside that attach to the corner light buckets, not the grills. I removed them with impact driver, spinning them really fast, heating the studs up to the point plastic would giveaway and I could pull out the corner lights. I then removed the grills and the kidneys, which unfortunately will have to be replaced instead of repainted for two reasons. One is that the kidneys are dented and I rather save time and replace them vs. sanding and using filler to fix them. The other reason is that there is polished trim on the grills that has been painted over, and the amount of work to successfully strip that paint isn't worth it. Bigcoupe has a bunch of ppl parting out 6er's so I don't think I will have a hard time finding cheap replacements. Besides that, I also buffed the bumper and cleaned all of the trim that goes with it and remounted it to the car. To buff it I screwed it to a wooden table off of the car and went to town with some polish. I really wanted to tuck the bumpers on this thing, but now I am thinking Im just going to leave them because they are so ridiculous its kind of awesome. Mounting the bumper I also found that I'm missing brackets, and/or the entire lower valance that the Zender lip bolts to. Also the brakets I have, someone used the shittiest hardware ever, so they are all rusted so bad they are just rust blobs.So if anyone know of an E24 sitting in a salvage yard, or getting parted, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 I Also started clay baring and buffing the paint, but I need a lot harsher compound that what I was using. This picture is kind of bad, but half is buffed and half isn't. It shows you what a difference even a light buff can do though. And some over all pics as it sits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 The valence is definitely gone lol oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Starting to look even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 It's coming along great! I'm wanna come with my 6er to see this thing one day. Daggerty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 m42b32, Jdesign and straight6pwr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 You need an early valence for that lip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Early valance and Euro bumper. thats another $250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Roloff Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Was the bumper oxidized, or just scuffed/scratched? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 14 hours ago, m42b32 said: Starting to look even better! Thank you! there is alot of work ahead of me though 11 hours ago, e92boost said: It's coming along great! I'm wanna come with my 6er to see this thing one day. You should!! It would be great to have the two together for a photo! 49 minutes ago, P_Roloff said: Was the bumper oxidized, or just scuffed/scratched? Oxidized mostly, with a lot of spotting. I still left the clear anodizing on it, just polished it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Roloff Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Jdesign said: Oxidized mostly, with a lot of spotting. I still left the clear anodizing on it, just polished it up. Interesting. Any specific product/method you recommend for getting the oxidation off? The rear bumper on my e30 could definitely use some love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 11 hours ago, P_Roloff said: Interesting. Any specific product/method you recommend for getting the oxidation off? The rear bumper on my e30 could definitely use some love. I just used buffing compound. If its really bad, you will need to sand through the anodizing and polish them. Its an extremely long and time consuming process. More progress. I pulled the valve cover off to replace the gasket, paint the cover, paint the air box and AFS, replace the breather hose, and do the oil tube update @YoungCRmentioned earlier. I used the Evapor-rust to clean the clips and bolts holding stuff together while I strip and paint stuff and bake it on the oven with VHT. Before the modified oil squirter looked like this( when I finally got it out) And after I compressed the center. This is a common fix to help add oil pressure to lubricate the front rocker arms during low RPM driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Jdesign said: I just used buffing compound. If its really bad, you will need to sand through the anodizing and polish them. Its an extremely long and time consuming process. More progress. I pulled the valve cover off to replace the gasket, paint the cover, paint the air box and AFS, replace the breather hose, and do the oil tube update @YoungCRmentioned earlier. I used the Evapor-rust to clean the clips and bolts holding stuff together while I strip and paint stuff and bake it on the oven with VHT. Before the modified oil squirter looked like this( when I finally got it out) And after I compressed the center. This is a common fix to help add oil pressure to lubricate the front rocker arms during low RPM driving. I want to do this mod to mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Do you know if the e30 lights fit the e24? I want to get some new headlights. Maybe euro ellipsoid's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 4 hours ago, e92boost said: Do you know if the e30 lights fit the e24? I want to get some new headlights. Maybe euro ellipsoid's I would say yes, but it would take some modification. Here is a e24 trim ring over my e30 lights. They are the same diameter, but the spacing between the lights isn't the same. *note the light holes seem larger in the e24 grills because of the chrome trim rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e92boost Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Jdesign said: I would say yes, but it would take some modification. Here is a e24 trim ring over my e30 lights. They are the same diameter, but the spacing between the lights isn't the same. *note the light holes seem larger in the e24 grills because of the chrome trim rings. Thanks for the photos, now sell me your headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 10 hours ago, e92boost said: Thanks for the photos, now sell me your headlights. Late model 88-89 had ellipsoids stock, not sure about smilies though. Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Haven't been able to put the oil rail back in the car yet because I need new crush washers. I'm hoping zinbrick has some on Monday. Otherwise $10 on eBay and 1 week to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Waiting on crush washers to come in the mail any minute now.... In the meantime I blasted and painted the valve cover, got some new hoses, and installed a new O2 sensor. Last night I decided to pull apart the caliper that was sticking in hopes of just cleaning it up and putting it back together to free it up. That was a giant fail as the caliper was froze so bad (probably from me driving it and getting it hot) that I had to spend 30mins just to get it off of the rotor. It was crusty but not as bad as I was expecting. I ordered new pads, clips, and a seal kit for the front calipers. Still on the search for new front the following parts: -Exterior- -US Front bumper side covers (both sides) 51111869769 51111869770 -Tail lights -Tail light surrounds -Head lights -Front grilles and kidneys -Front valance -Interior- -Sun visor clips 51161927473 -Radio cut out 51161883811 -heater control knob -Rear deck lid covers in Cherry -Mechanical- -Muffler (I might just run pipes from the resonator out the back instead) -Front springs -Driver side front caliper(if I cant fix what I have) Dirty: Blasted: Painted: Old vs. New Oxygen sensor: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 What brand is that new sensor? NTK? Valve cover looks nice, your wrinkle paint spraying skills surpass mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Just now, Snap said: What brand is that new sensor? NTK? Valve cover looks nice, your wrinkle paint spraying skills surpass mine. Yes NTK. The key to nice wrinkle paint is using an oven. Makes it look like I know what Im doing. Iceddragon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 https://m.nettiauto.com/bmw/635/8996293 damn it <3 Iceddragon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 47 minutes ago, Jdesign said: https://m.nettiauto.com/bmw/635/8996293 damn it <3 They copied you, sue them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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