B C Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 There is never enough power! That car must rip though. Next step itbs, Megasquirt 3 and a dyno tune timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I did not realize this had BBS LM's. Favorite wheel of all time. Didn't know they made this in 4x100. 17" or 16"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 4 hours ago, SteelBlue said: I did not realize this had BBS LM's. Favorite wheel of all time. Didn't know they made this in 4x100. 17" or 16"? Thanks! They are 16’s. I have a set of 17” ACT wheels also that look good, but the BBS’s are my favorite... BC, ITB’s would be awesome! Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor. As it sat before the BBTB, it put down 274hp at the wheels on 93 octane. The ZF320 mates well with the 2.92 rear end too; nice easy revs on the highway with plenty of snap. You’ll have to take it for a spin next time we get together! P_Roloff and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 13 minutes ago, timmer said: Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor. As it sat before the BBTB, it put down 274hp at the wheels on 93 octane. The ZF320 mates well with the 2.92 rear end too; nice easy revs on the highway with plenty of snap. You’ll have to take it for a spin next time we get together! 😮 timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, timmer said: BC, ITB’s would be awesome! Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor. As it sat before the BBTB, it put down 274hp at the wheels on 93 octane. thats a great number! do the cams make it peaky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Thanks! The cams are good all around.... low end torque suffers a bit, but doesn’t affect drivability at all. The engine really wakes up above 4,000 rpms when the cams and vanos are working together 😁 Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 7:08 PM, timmer said: Mark did the dyno tuning when the previous owner built the motor. Was this guy somewhat local to the valley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, GunMetalGrey said: Was this guy somewhat local to the valley? I wish, but no, it was Chicago area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Looking forward to the E30 picnic! The old girl just got back from the paint shop after having the rear valance and side skirts fitted. Valance is DTM. Expense, terrible fit, horrendous finish, but enough sanding, refining, and a good paint job, it turned out pretty good! I wish there was more options for the diving board cars. Side skirts are from a Ford Taurus, trimmed and fitted. Really happy with the outcome, and super easy. I also fitted a set of Konig Lace wheels I refinished in a gunmetal metallic paint. No entirely sold on the look, I think I prefer the BBS wheels a bit more Overall, I think this exactly how I wanted the car to come together...subtle with a touch of attitude. See ya at the picnic! -Timmer Nick_F and SteelBlue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 I think BBS mesh wheels would be an improvement. Car looks great. What color is it? Zinno? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Paint work and fitment looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 8 hours ago, SteelBlue said: I think BBS mesh wheels would be an improvement. Car looks great. What color is it? Zinno? I’ll take a pic with the BBS wheel and take it to a vote! Yep, Zinno... although the respray is a touch darker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted June 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Comparison photos, 17” Konig vs 16” BBS.... what does everyone think? I think if I had shadowline trim, the Konig’s would look better... SteelBlue and P_Roloff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 BBS by a mile. LMs have been my long standing favorite aftermarket wheel since NFS Underground. timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partiallypurple Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 The LM's look great. timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 LM's hands down. timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 LMs timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 LAMAS lms timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Winter update! Is it spring yet?? Thanks to @KaiserRolls for hooking me up and giving me a project to help pass the time! This should help bring the old girl to the next level! Once I tear into her, I’ll post some pics of the 35 year old suspension parts coming out... -Timmer P_Roloff and KaiserRolls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 It was nice meeting you! I really wanted to see your E70 ice race haha timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 I didn't realize this s52 was modified the way it was, and I'm glad to see someone else with a high power s52! The cams really do come on around 3500-4k, I've had people ask if it's turbocharged haha. New suspension should be awesome! timmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted March 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 Almost spring update! Took advantage of the warm weather this weekend and tackled the suspension upgrade... Fortune Auto coilovers (thanks @KaiserRolls), new control arms, lollipops, poly bushings, and end links. Should be a huge improvement over the 35 year old suspension bits. Unfortunately, my original Racing Dynamics strut bar doesn’t fit because the adjustment knob on the coilovers hits the center support. I’ll put it on the wife’s convertible, and figure out which one to purchase for my car. Hopefully this weather will continue and I’ll get her on the road soon! - Timmer SteelBlue and jc43089 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted December 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2021 Winter maintenance time!!! With supply chain issues, product delays, and other blah blah blah, I thought it is best to send the coilovers out for a refresh early to be sure they are ready by spring. Huge shout-out to Fortune Auto for a quick and thorough refresh! I sent the coilovers out on November 17 for new seals, oil, and an overall evaluation. I already got them back and not only did the clean them up and overhaul them, the upgraded the springs to Swift springs, added the newer style locking adjustment collars, new radial bearings, and replaced all the hardware! 😳😳 At first I wondered if they sent the wrong ones back, but the paint transfer from my red calipers was there, lol Anyone looking at suspension, I don’t think I can say enough about Fortune auto… I even got a phone call today to make sure they were delivered in good condition and talk about any concerns they found during the overhaul. Have a great Christmas all! -Tim Rekpoint, pynacl, YoungCR and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted March 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 A little treat arrived today....😉. Still a lot of work to get in before the Vintage! patsbimmer1 and HipMF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted March 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 New seats are in! First impression is good... I really like the driving position and comfort, but I wouldn't want to be any taller with these....It would be hard to fit with a helmet on. I personally think they look fantastic, definitely fit the period look. Would recommend if you're less than six foot tall! - Timmer P_Roloff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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