Earl Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 1996 Base Model 318ti Not quite sure on the mileage as the cluster reads 147k but the last oil change was done at Kummrow at 151k...lul Gutting the car of parts anyone else can use that wont keep it from running and driving. I'll hold onto the chassis until my nice compact is done and then this thing will be getting a hydro, nice coilovers, and angle mods. It'll probably get a hideous livery, random canards, and stupid strobing lights too. Onto the pictures The real ugly lol And some clear MHW's because I have them lol m42b32, HipMF and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Not too bad at all especially for the price. Was the 1996 as the last year for the M42 in the ti (?), if so an approx 150k m42. Timing chain work unlikely but that would be a nice plus if it was done. Floor board is nasty but isn't totally rusted through since no grass or concrete visible, and the rear quarter rot looks normal/minimal. Slicktop (?) so less weight for track toy. Nice pickup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 It's an m44. I don't think the e36 variant of the m42 or the m44 need chains done because I've never seen anyone do it. The engine will stay until I blow it up. An m52 will go in after. The gas pedal is rusted off of the floor and where the pan meets the side, it has a hole. It is unfortunately a sunroof car but that is coming out as soon as I make a delete panel (probably wont be for a while). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Timing chains themselves aren't a problem, but the guides definitely get worn down pretty badly with high miles/poor maintenance. I know they revised the timing case for the M44, but I think it was likely for NVH reasons more than anything else. Regardless, nice buy. Those tails look weird, but they should fit the car well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 That was easy Boris3, i_love_cars and Rekpoint 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 The ti king! Looking forward to a lifetime of project posts now. B C and Earl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 10/21/2017 at 7:52 PM, Earl said: That was easy track car IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I hope this doesnt make you ignore the black car. Besides that Im sure this thing will be a cool beater/ track toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Happy Halloween jc43089, B C, Jdesign and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I also picked up a set of 16x9 Gotti J55A's for this yesterday. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Looked those up, pretty cool looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Earl said: I also picked up a set of 16x9 Gotti J55A's for this yesterday. Were those the red ones on craigslist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 They have red on them, so yes=) The tires come off tonight and then they will get disassembled so that the faces can get bored out by a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Was gonna ask about those wheels, gonna keep them red to match the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Not at all. They're getting refinished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 You got this over the delsol? wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 No, I have both. This is sitting and waiting for it's time in the sun lol The del sol is my daily REKIII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Del sol... time in the sun... I GET IT! REKIII and Jdesign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 I paid for the tune for this last night=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 So this needs a hair of updating. Just recently I purchased a set of BC's through Pat. I also purchased a full set of Condor bushings, Garagistic clutch and brake pedal bushings, modded knuckles, Rennstall Type 1 shift knob, Chasebays Handbrake, and SRS Concepts dual caliper brackets a while back with the insurance money from the Del Sol. Since the Beauty needs to go back to paint after I finally finish the undercoat, I definitely won't have it ready for Euro District. The plan is to now work on this during the week over the next 60 days so that it can potentially be ready to make the trip. Other than patching the floors it should be a pretty quick process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 PICTARS PLEASE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 On 10/21/2017 at 10:58 AM, Earl said: ll hold onto the chassis until my nice compact is done and then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Can't do much if the car has to go to paint and it is too far for me to go work on it during the week lol It is also easier to get this on the road than to bend the front of my Del Sol back to shape alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Del sol drives, you are just being picky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I need two headlights and don't want to rely on bailing wire/zip ties lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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