[mk1freak]

Because I was rubbing, why else :ifyouknow:

I'll take some later today.
fixed

[Akinari]

That's not what I meant. I meant the whole lowering thing which to one issue to the next. Like I said its probably cause I don't know what the end game would look like assuming someone else has done this before. Unless pioneer...
Definitely not pioneer. My Element is nowhere near as low as some of the ones across North America or in Japan...there's two on bags and a couple others completely slammed and static in the US and Japan.

This is as low as the tein coils I have on will go. Don't intend to go any lower as I am scraping a tiny bit already.

Also why not, low is cool. Rustling jimmies is my favourite thing to do :troll:

[tofu1413]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10926217_10152824207906559_2981669374271219913_n.j pg?oh=f0f504d5d2b81886c9ad7923dfb2f8be&oe=55B9A3CD

Switched back to amber corners. got them for free from an old colleague.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10994062_10152796996546559_5101057197768878422_n.j pg?oh=65bc23e698c5417484ef01340da277e4&oe=55BA7A4B

the car's former look. been a bit of a mixed bag on amber or clear.

[SpeedStars]

we all know where tofu lives now :ilied:

[tofu1413]

quite a few board members know :lawl:

[mk1freak]

Amber looks better imho

[underscore]

I prefer the amber, you need some colour in there.

[dared3vil0]

Amber. The clears just look out of place.

[westopher]

Amber army checking in.
Also, didn't do anything to my car, although dropped it off for some paint on the LTW wing today. Looking forward to it, and hopefully going to curb the spending on the car for a while. Good luck to me on that one.........

[white rocket]

Amber > Clear. It offers a good contrast since there is white and clear everywhere on the car. Goddamn you car is nice! :thumbsup:

[350sz]

Just did stoptech slotted sports and hawk hps pads. After a good brake smoking they are like the hand of god. lines and fluid in a week :) then I need some wheels folks!

[whiteTDIpowa]

Picked these up yesterday, jet black ceramic coated for the daily :)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/whiteTDIpowa/20150309_134747_zpsdgocfimr.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/whiteTDIpowa/media/20150309_134747_zpsdgocfimr.jpg.html)

[Klondike]

Washed it, vacuumed the interior and cleaned the windows. After this, probably some new tires and oil change.

[Everymans]

I went to saskatchewen for christmas and came back to find some deep rust around my wheel well. I have limited tools so I spent a good 2 hours sanding the rust down. My wrist was killing me afterwards. Then it started friggen raining so I had to wait half a week before i could primer it. Then it rained some more. argh. This was obviously quite awhile ago...
http://i.imgur.com/sv3Ynr2.jpg
Then I was scraping off the dealership badge and this happened...
http://i.imgur.com/Uortn0G.jpg

[dared3vil0]

^ You spent TWO hours hand sanding that?

Dude... 21 bucks...


Mastercraft 2A Random Orbit Sander | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-2a-random-orbit-sander-0541240p.html#.VP_WBrB4p6E)

[Lowered_Klass]

^
Everymans... dis you bro? :D lol

http://i.imgur.com/jRyAwGH.jpg

[KDMofo]

Turboxs RFL bov, I've been turning my radio down for... WOOSH
http://i.imgur.com/KtjEzxt.jpg

[Akinari]

Turboxs RFL bov, I've been turning my radio down for... WOOSH
http://i.imgur.com/KtjEzxt.jpg
Ricer :troll:

[ts14]

Then I was scraping off the dealership badge and this happened...
http://i.imgur.com/Uortn0G.jpg

TSimpreza THIS IS MY CAR NAO

[Akinari]

Now all it needs is this at the end, get rid of the dot and the L

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mis2ZqCs9Ijs5W9VTBs-9EA.jpg

[CCA-Dave]

Put the summer tires on it, did a quick carb tune and then let Brendan McAleer take it for a rip...

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10548086_10152763989662076_1789128315931304007_o.j pg

-Dave

[mk1freak]

Put the summer tires on it, did a quick carb tune and then let Brendan McAleer take it for a rip...

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10548086_10152763989662076_1789128315931304007_o.j pg

-Dave

Dave, I need to see that in person......pls

[Fcukedd]

So that was you in the small street constantly driving back and forth for an hour just to hear your BOV :troll:

Turboxs RFL bov, I've been turning my radio down for... WOOSH
http://i.imgur.com/KtjEzxt.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Put the summer tires on it, did a quick carb tune and then let Brendan McAleer take it for a rip...

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10548086_10152763989662076_1789128315931304007_o.j pg

-Dave

Where's that road? Looks fun.

[CCA-Dave]

Dave, I need to see that in person......pls

Can be arranged. Too bad the Thursday night meets aren't still a thing, I have to be in Langley during the day tomorrow.

Car is starting to get a little tired looking from all the events and winter driving. Lots of gravel rash, a couple of good stone chips up front. Floor pan needs some touch ups...but I suppose I have a pretty critical eye for looking at it!

-Dave

[CCA-Dave]

Can be arranged. Too bad the Thursday night meets aren't still a thing, I have to be in Langley during the day tomorrow.

Car is starting to get a little tired looking from all the events and winter driving. Lots of gravel rash, a couple of good stone chips up front. Floor pan needs some touch ups...but I suppose I have a pretty critical eye for looking at it!

-Dave

Where's that road? Looks fun.

Super secret Squamish road. :)

[!Aznboi128]

Rolled the fenders on the wife's sedan in prep for big wheels and tires :D

[Disembodied]

Scratched front bumper :\

[The Producer]

chased E36 ABS issues all around the engine bay, including pulling and cleaning them. Finally found a bad front sensor. Would be considered a success if I didn't crack one of the others that was good.

[Dragon-88]

After riding motorcycles for the last couple weeks. Finally gave the car a wash.. with rainwater.. :ilied:

[El Dumbasso]

I used the 3M headlight restoration kit and polished my headlights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpylbTtTiNs


I tried wet sanding a few times in the past but the 3M kit seems to work better for me.

Looks great Mike! By the sounds of it though, it seems like this is an ongoing issue? If it does fade again, you might want to consider yanking them out, sanding them again, and clearing them yourself.
I did that last summer using this stuff (https://www.kmstools.com/car-system-2k-aerosol-clear-coat-18651). It is extremely expensive for just one rattle can and it has a very short shelf life once you pull the pin on the hardener, but it is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

Before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dumbass/2014-07-10%2016.35.38.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dumbass/2014-07-10%2016.35.52.jpg

After:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dumbass/2014-07-20%2017.18.06.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dumbass/2014-07-20%2017.18.42.jpg

So far, the job seems to be holding up even though the car lives outdoors (and is currently a mudball).

PS: Random MS paint drawing for consistency's sake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dumbass/ans2klip.jpg

[GotRice?]

c lai driving genes kicked in and scratched one of my wheels :(

[Klondike]

c lai driving genes kicked in and scratched one of my wheels :(

My parking sensors are my scraped up hubcaps :derp:

If there's a Corolla at the pick-n-pull, I'm definitely pulling some rims or hubcaps off of it.

[underscore]

^ my RallyArmor flaps have saved my wheels many times, especially at drive thru's

[white rocket]

Drove the ITR for the first time since July. Test drive to check body shop work. Lots of small issues unfortunately but at least it drives good. I would suspect the shop will take another couple weeks to fix the work they did. Oh well, serves me right for crashing it.

[CCA-Dave]

Took the Rally Bug out to langley...discovered the carb linkage was vibrating loose as I drove (symptoms being the carbs becoming more and more unsync'd). Apparently left the small tool bag in the garage. Doh! Quick NAPA stop and it's running like a charm once again.

[Hondaracer]

Fucking spark plug shot out my motor yesterday :(

F150 has this really stupid cap over plug system, heard what I thought was a belt, pulled over and the 2nd cylinders spark plug was sitting on the fucking head lol..

I'm hoping at worst it damaged the threads and can be repaired with an insert..had it towed to my mechanic because I ain't touching it if the threads are done

[hud 91gt]

Finished the rebuild of my carbs.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NdAUVbRSKxE/VQTCHA9PyfI/AAAAAAAAAZg/8jCSNXzN-Jo/w640-h480-no/photo%2B2.JPG

Tomorrow we see if she runs!

[tofu1413]

She'll run :megusta:

Did Z therapy do the rebuild??

[bcuzracecarz]

installed Cobb SF intake and airbox in the STI...now she flutters for all the people to hear

[hud 91gt]

No, I did them, but I did use the ztherapy rebuild kit.



Just got home from the garage. Almost had a Westopher moment when I was installing the exhaust and it wasn't lining up at all!

Then I realized I had the pipe in backwards. All bolted up, just need to cinch it all down and bolt up the carbs. I don't like the tip much. I'll probably replace it with a simple 45 degree cut of some 2.5" stainless.


Video to come tomorrow.

[euromoron]

Installed my new head unit. Did it earlier this week but haven't been on the computer for a while. We're on our electrical course in school so I asked the instructor if I'd be able to do it in class. He said yes, we got the old one out (MAJOR pain in the ass, thing was wedged in there damn good), hooked up this one, jumped a wire to a different pin in the connector and bam, Bluetooth in my 20-year old car. Way better looking than my old stereo.

http://i.imgur.com/6V0GNev.jpg

Forgot to take a before shot but my old head unit looked like this. It was pretty decent but there was no AUX/USB/whatever since it was nearly 15 years old, just a good ol' CD player that I never used.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/ImageHandler/trim/1400/900/products/2000/133/x133DPX151dmt.jpeg

How my dash/centre console looks now, along with my awesome looking/feeling shift knob. I like it so far, but it needs a MK3.5 Cabrio steering wheel to tie it all together.

http://i.imgur.com/or20Vfv.jpg

[kross9]

replaced my front speaks and swore a lot trying to get the trim back on..

[ime2006]

Man....M278 E550 is such a sleeper. :fuckyea:

After tuned, 0 - 60 miles just a bit under 4 sec.
On stock tires as well!! Can't wait to put on PSS and try its limit.

[tastic]

Gold tape from nextlevelauto in surrey.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/bling2.jpg
Dremeled out a notch in the engine cover to fit the catch can outlet hose.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002813.jpg

[IMASA]

Peeled off the Plasti dip on my wheels
I used 4 cans of red and 3 cans of gloss so the coating was nice and thick and came off very easy. For the small bits between the tire and the lip of the rim, I used WD40 and the dip pretty much melted.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7608/16789817736_cf5894cf5d.jpg

I didn't peel off the red dip on the barrel side of the wheel which was overspray. Didn't think it would be that noticeable.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7654/16814735772_1507fe74b6_c.jpg

[tastic]

Catch can contents after only a month of winter driving in our fair city.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002819.jpg

[IMASA]

Is that how it looks like straight out of the can? I drain my out every month or so and I only get a few mL and the fluid is black. Smells like oil and methanol.

[underscore]

How did you get that much in a month?

[tastic]

More than I'm used to in other cars, and it is winter so more aqueous phase is expected, but it appears that this 034 can is pretty efficient. The larger the volume of the wet stuff and the paler the sludge means you are condensing more of the crankcase vapors. If you are condensing less (so only the highest density/least volative crud instead of range of high density/low volative to low density/high volatile crud), you are catching mainly the densest, worst of the crap and that will result in a much thicker, denser, blacker sludge and less aqueous volume. As expected, it is nasty and smells bad, but not the same pungency I've experienced on other cars and with can contents more like that you are describing. I will report back with any changes as we go into the warmer months.

[duy-]

drove it on saturday, had a blast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6sU6hxo9PU

[hud 91gt]

Got the carbs on, exhaust bolted on. Scared the shit out of me when I got it running and it started revving right up to 4grand, then I realized I messed something up with the linkage. Had to pull one carb and sort it out. After I figured that out, I managed to get it to idle decently. Still need to actually tune mixtures, but I need to insure it and go to a parking lot to rev it up a bit. Drives like poop now. When the weather turns, ill get her back on the road for the season.

The video doesn't quite give the throatiness of real life, but it works.

http://youtu.be/nLFmQllM6Vs

[meme405]

^^

:sweetjesus:

Sounds awesome. God I need to pick up an older project car.

Been looking at 240's and 510's. I just have no room or time to do anything myself with it, and I'm not buying a project like that just to farm out all the work, cause that's just bullshit.

So in the meantime I lie in wait, keeping an eye out for the perfect vehicle and the right time before I can start.

[fliptuner]

Sounds cammed lol

IDK if they sold yet but that Datsun 521 truck and '77(?) 280Z in the CL thread, both seemed pretty solid.

[hud 91gt]

Sounds cammed lol

IDK if they sold yet but that Datsun 521 truck and '77(?) 280Z in the CL thread, both seemed pretty solid.
Yeah I think a dirty slow idle will do that haha. I think it had it idling at around 700rpm. 850 is it's happy spot.

I actually have my buddy interested in the little 521. The thing that makes me sway away from it is the j15 engine, I thought it had an l16 which parts are much easier to find. Cool little truck though.

[tastic]

Put the summers on the hatch.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002821.jpg

[CCA-Dave]

Decided I really need to start moving on the Audi if I'm going to ever get it out of the garage. As per typical on this car, I began the weekend with a long list of items I was hoping to accomplish. Then the problems hit. Keep in mind that this is a 1990 Audi, running bunch of european-market-only parts, and turbo motor swap from another rare Audi...one does not simply go to Lordco for bits and pieces. Saturday morning went something like this:

- wrong rear brake rotors, can't mount the caliper carriers.
- wrong front brake rotors, interfering with Porsche calipers
- Spare axles are the wrong ones, which means my torn boot fix wasn't going to be fast or easy.

...so I went to Timmies.

Came back, and decided I'd really rather work on the '58 Beetle...but the Audi is taking it's space in the garage, so I better just buckle down.

Mounted the oil cooler. Made up some oil cooler lines. Discovered that the fittings I have for cooler won't actually fit the lines I have. Son of a ****! Apparently I need to re-think this. Oh, also discovered that the -10AN lines now take up the space I had planned for the electric power steering pump. Arrrggg. Well, the cooler is welded in where it will actually get a bit of airflow, so the power steering pump is just going to have end up elsewhere.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7604/16836891442_e59aa841d3.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7604/16218066933_0bfcfdc823.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/16218066913_b1977003e3.jpg

Figured out the final adapters for the fuel lines, and mocked those up. Despite having a plastic tote full of AN fittings, I seem to lack the 90-deg ones I need to finish this job.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8641/16651893349_a526dec098.jpg

Took the front rotors over to a buddy's lathe, and cut the diameter down the two-hundred thou so that they'll clear the Porsche calipers. This is a bit weird, as I'm only working on a 'interim' brake solution between the stock brakes (which I don't actually have) and the eventual Porsche 996 big-brake upgrade. These calipers here are 944 rears, which are a slight step up from the stock front caliper, and will eventually find themselves on the rear of this car.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7584/16836951351_e73924d312.jpg

Sorted out the rear brakes, finally. I had ordered in 1996 A4 Quattro rear brake rotors (moved from 4x108 to 5x112 on this car), not realizing that European A4's and NA a4's had different rotor offsets. Took those back and managed to find the correct offset units on the shelf, from a 2007 A4 quattro. Of course the factory ebrake cables won't work for the setup that I've chosen, but I made an educated guess on which ones will work...and we'll see tonight if I'm correct.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7593/16630708987_ec197bd745.jpg

Both front and rear required a small selection of spacer washers to get it all centred and fitting correctly, so it was back to the lathe to make single-piece spacers, which is always better than using multiple washers. Maybe tonight I'll get everything bolted up for good and actually bleed the brake system.

-Dave

[threezero]

http://i.imgur.com/P3fnSqZl.jpg

Finally got around to changing my diff oil today. The old oil was nasssstttttyyyyyy. Put in some motul 300. Don't know how I feel about the extendable neck design on the 300. I can't get the last 300ml out. Good thing I had another bottle or I will be choke tooNot get my money's worth lol.

[GabAlmighty]

I put a flat spot in one of my rims thanks to some roadwork. Was super stoked about it

[threezero]

Car tripped a p0171 code today. Too lean. Could be either my intake, catch can or just a random glitch. Reset everything, the code is gone now hopefully it won't pop up again

[white rocket]

Looked at the ITR closer again yesterday while at the body shop. Repairs look like an abortion covered in jelly beans(Dayglo reference) :heckno:. It will remain there until it's fixed correctly but IMO the job would need to be completely redone in order to satisfy me. Had I known the repairs would look like they do I regret not taking the weak payout when I had the chance :(

[Bimmette]

Installed new side skirts.

https://youtu.be/ya5q200_DsM

[snails]

^^^


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LxxPr7n5BY0/UdnmiNEG2-I/AAAAAAAADAM/BaxUmQtqAeU/s640/release_the_hounds.gif

[pingu81]

In a skirt - installing skirts.

http://troll.me/images/spongebob-face/-i-see-what-you-did-there.jpg

[Yodamaster]

^^

:sweetjesus:

Sounds awesome. God I need to pick up an older project car.

Been looking at 240's and 510's. I just have no room or time to do anything myself with it, and I'm not buying a project like that just to farm out all the work, cause that's just bullshit.

So in the meantime I lie in wait, keeping an eye out for the perfect vehicle and the right time before I can start.


If you're going to get into it, do it now, because the price of older Datsuns is climbing fast.

A 432R just sold for $250,000, not quite the base model Z that most people have, but it sets a bar.

[!Tigger]

If you're going to get into it, do it now, because the price of older Datsuns is climbing fast.

A 432R just sold for $250,000, not quite the base model Z that most people have, but it sets a bar.

horde all the rare Datsun parts!!!

[El Dumbasso]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dumbass/ElDumbassoGrande3.png

I washed my car for the first time in 6 months today. Turns out there actually was a car under the mud.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dumbass/carmcshinything.jpg

And after a year, headlights are still un-fucked.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/dumbass/IMG_20150317_163045737_HDR.jpg

[bcuzracecarz]

Installed new front lip after much PITA heat bending of plastic
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/Mobile%20Uploads/20150319_180555_zpsot05flin_edit_1426829423533_zps fswg7lp4.jpg

[nsx042003]

I drove my car around for no apparent reason

[tastic]

Wrapped a few interior pieces
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/TT%20interior.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002945.jpg

[CCA-Dave]

Wednesday night I finally got to bleeding the brakes and clutch on the coupe quattro project. That motive brake bleeder has paid for itself in just two uses…can’t believe I’ve been working on cars for 17 years and just bought one. Brakes pedal feels awesome, and the clutch felt great for three strokes. Then the 25 year old flex line blew out. Sweet!
http://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/11015517_1042319072462153_383943566_n.jpg

After blowing out the clutch line the other night I discovered that replacement lines are no longer available, and they use a 12mm x 1.0 fitting. Now, true, I didn’t check the Stealership for the line, but on a 25yr old car I’m not expecting the dealer to have good pricing! Normally I’d just convert the line to -3AN and it would be a quick job, but the 12mm adapter fittings are no longer made. Gonna have to squeeze -4AN in there, which means the slave cylinder had to come out of the car. Figured while it was out, I might as well make a bleed line that goes somewhere actually accessible.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8723/16259863863_cc8cfe4558_z.jpg

Then it was time to put the slave back in, upon which time I remembered why I always do this job with the engine out of the car. Finally got the slave in, and then had to wrestle the line onto the master cylinder. This photo shows the access I had available, and that fitting uses a 9/16” wrench.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8755/16672531987_c6afb246dd_z.jpg

Waiting on one more fitting to finish the bleed line, so it was off to a buddies lathe to an adapter for my intake. The factory tubing coming off the turbo is metric, and all the rest of my stuff is imperial. An adapter made, which I’ll have TIG welded to the elbow. Some more playing in the shop, and the outlet side of the intercooler piping is sorted. Again, more TIG welding needed before it’s truly finished.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8685/16257488404_12ff3c1a90_z.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8724/16879856555_cf9d7f5e81_z.jpg

Getting closer to starting this beast...

[asian_XL]

Installed new side skirts.

https://youtu.be/ya5q200_DsM

your bf or husband just stay in the kitchen?

[richardmozis]

Cleaned & lowered for tomorrow
http://g3.img-dpreview.com/78CA2B367DCE4DB7916F530466066825.jpg

[meme405]

your bf or husband just stay in the kitchen?

Good one...*He said with heavy sarcasm*... You come up with that comedy gold all by yourself?

[cunninglinguist]

Its maintenance time for my 1997 LX450. Took out my rad today. Tomorrow, I'm doing the water pump. Next is all new hydraulic and cooling lines and new fan clutch.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa61/livingdead_Ed/Mobile%20Uploads/20150321_223404_zpsomvcxnbq.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa61/livingdead_Ed/Mobile%20Uploads/20150321_223350_zps4bwhpjuw.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa61/livingdead_Ed/20150321_223907-1_zpslgecqcyd.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa61/livingdead_Ed/20150321_224528_zps4xbcxivv.jpg

[underscore]

Dyno'd it for some baseline numbers. It's AWD but has a selector to make it FWD for dynoing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz-V-iSqnbw

Moar info on how it did: http://www.revscene.net/forums/681772-underscores-91-celica-rc.html

[Yodamaster]

Putting the noobaru back together, that custom color scheme doe

http://i.imgur.com/McwycBr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mmFbxqK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tF8sUPS.jpg

[underscore]

The two tone on the inside matches the outside, nice.

[twitchyzero]

Installed new side skirts.



was actually an informative video
good on you for diy....most girls I know would complain about chipping their nails doing something similar

[Flatsix]

Got the child seat occupancy enabled now I can toggle the passenger airbags


Took my step daughter for a ride.

She calls it the silver rocket ... But I think maybe the silver crib might be better

[Rik84]

Will be tuning and farting around with my cold charge pipe again as it blasted off at 32 psi and 140kmh the other night no the highway at about 1/2 throttle. Honestly thought something detonated...

Yay boosted cars.

[fliptuner]

Research, research and more research.

Doing the fab and install is the easy part a lot of the time, when you finally know what direction you're going.

[Energy]

Installed the Blackvue DR650 dash camera front/rear and the power magic pro to enable parking mode.

Thanks to Alex at blackboxmycar.com for hooking me up and the excellent customer service!

[dared3vil0]

Alignment done using Boss 302 specs,


Before:


http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1_zpscd4a99cc.jpg


After:


http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2_zpsbf1ed6e9.png

[thumper]

i am still having to deal with mine :mad:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/t31.0-8/11063509_10153187955308134_3386719404848138769_o.j pg

having to ask someone to fix someone else's mistakes... fml

[dared3vil0]

^ YIKES!

Maybe that super pricey TSS quote may of been worth it.

[Lowered_Klass]

^ Care to elaborate?

[thumper]

went to a mechanic to get work done on the suspension. afterwards the car was farmed out to local alignment shop that is well known here, and they screwed it up. original mechanic ended up having to take it back and fix it his own dime and time even though it was not his fault after the alignment shop said they did no wrong. total time elapsed: half a month.

[fliptuner]

Which shops?

I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd like to know who to avoid and who actually fixes jobs they outsource.

[Lowered_Klass]

Or at least the alignment shop...

[bcuzracecarz]

Installed these little guys :lawl:
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/Mobile%20Uploads/20150326_183707_zpsdwjcyhq1.jpg

[The_AK]

Took some of your guys' advice on the bike rack, ended up with this.

http://igcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t51.2885-15/10296811_1053244631357647_100988523_n.jpg

Will post better photos tomorrow. I ended up installing this right after I brought it home which went deep into the night. Wanted to test fit it and everything like a kid on Christmas. Please disregard the Snapchat/Instagram filters :|

[Indy]

Smoked the Tail lights with Nite Shades

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11048636_10155373622600564_6073207886772851718_n.j pg?oh=444deaf87c5380346796f9497b2a6ffd&oe=55761560

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10989183_10155373622665564_8192219419161156963_n.j pg?oh=320e4bf043e730ecbc6d863e6a8880de&oe=55780DA1&__gda__=1433495262_c211d898f4a71eb702fe755999256da 3

[tastic]

Boost gauge in. I had some little scrap pieces of the gold tape left over from wrapping my intake and noted the heater in the TT is quite strong so I threw some on the back of the vent gauge for some extra piece of mind. I wired it to an ignition activated 12V fuse. The gauge was designed to look like oem so I wired it up to the stock dash dimmer and the brightness matches whatever the cluster is doing.http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00002970.jpg

[Spaceship_coupe]

Boost gauge in. I had some little scrap pieces of the gold tape left over from wrapping my intake and noted the heater in the TT is quite strong so I threw some on the back of the vent gauge for some extra piece of mind. I wired it to an ignition activated 12V fuse. The gauge was designed to look like oem so I wired it up to the stock dash dimmer and the brightness matches whatever the cluster is doing.

Looks like an AWE Tuning unit! Great choice on the gauge and good install!

[Akinari]

Replaced an HID ballast I thought was dead, only to find out after installing the new ballast, the bulb still did not light up, and that it was actually just a loose wire inside one of the connections causing the one side not to light up :facepalm:

Oh well I now have a spare ballast I guess

[tastic]

Looks like an AWE Tuning unit! Great choice on the gauge and good install!


Yup, it's an AWE gauge, and thanks! I was anxious that it might be too small since it uses decent sized cutouts to keep the vent functional, and because my eyes aren't great, but it was fine on my test drive around dusk.

[meme405]

Installed these little guys :lawl:
http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/Mobile%20Uploads/20150326_183707_zpsdwjcyhq1.jpg

Where did you buy them from? I need a set.

[extracrunchie]

^i bought my Hellas from amazon, round $50 when I bought a set.

[bcuzracecarz]

Where did you buy them from? I need a set.

Garage 5, $90 for the pair, if you want the wiring harness to make both work that's a bit more

[underscore]

Are they really as loud as they say? I won a pair a while back but I haven't gotten around to installing them yet.

[tastic]

Are they really as loud as they say? I won a pair a while back but I haven't gotten around to installing them yet.


I have them in both cars and they are very loud...Richmond-rated lol!

___


With daily lows finally hovering around 9-10C, it was time I ground down the metal tabs in the rear so this could happen...teaser for now...daylight pics to come.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/FullSizeRender7.jpg

[kakucaekz]

My phone's camera has turned to shit, wtf. Anyway, changed the oil today while one of the mechanics put in new clutch fluid.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/20150328_164155_zpsf3hwleqt.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/Toyota%20MR2/20150328_164155_zpsf3hwleqt.jpg.html)

[fliptuner]

My phone's camera has turned to shit, wtf. Anyway, changed the oil today while one of the mechanics put in new clutch fluid.


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/20150328_164155_zpsf3hwleqt.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/Toyota%20MR2/20150328_164155_zpsf3hwleqt.jpg.html)


:pokerface:

:troll:

Running good since the rebuild last year?

[kakucaekz]

LOL, I meant in the CMC. Oil went where oil was supposed to go :haha:

And yeah, after the last snapped belt, everything has been running smooth. There was a small oil leak on the valve cover and oil pan, but those have since been remedied. 12,000 km on the new engine now :D

[dared3vil0]

Not really sure where to post the followup picture to the post the other day, but kinda very excited.



http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/matt%20farah_zps9f3zhynu.png

[thumper]

do you know which venue he will be doing the drive at? i am assuming this is going to be in california...

[dared3vil0]

do you know which venue he will be doing the drive at? i am assuming this is going to be in california...

I don't have a clue which location- i sent a followup email so I will find out soon! I do know it will be in southern california.

[thumper]

congrats, and make sure your insurance coverage is in order before you go... hopefully your day isn't the day matt finally loses it and stuffs a cyclist and someone from icbc is subbed on his channel :lawl:

[dared3vil0]

congrats, and make sure your insurance coverage is in order before you go... hopefully your day isn't the day matt finally loses it and stuffs a cyclist and someone from icbc is subbed on his channel :lawl:

:lawl:

[Geoc]

Guess we will see you getting ripped to shreds in the video comments. :troll:

Seriously though, the comments section is super judgmental of the car owner's appearance it's hilarious.

btw, whats your wheel well page?

[dared3vil0]

Guess we will see you getting ripped to shreds in the video comments. :troll:

Seriously though, the comments section is super judgmental of the car owner's appearance it's hilarious.

btw, whats your wheel well page?

Oh I cannot wait til' the comments page re; V6 automatic Mustang.

Frankly i'm curious as to which group will hate more, V8 Mustang owners, or Camaro owners... :considered:

Wheelwell:


https://www.wheelwell.com/profile/54ed3ede176feeb94981d667/garage

[CCA-Dave]

With the Audi ready for TIG welding, I decided to spend some time on the '58 beetle project. First up was pulling the fuel tank, draining the brake system and swapping out the brake master which I was sure was bad. Then re-bled the system, and once again decided I'm an idiot for waiting 18 years to buy a Motive Power bleeder. Once the system was air-free, I realized I still had zero pedal...and went back to checking the adjustment of the brake shoes on all four corners. Sigh. I'm an idiot. With the brake shoes re-adjusted I had brakes, and that means the master which is now in the garbage was probably perfectly fine. Doh!

The brake master was the final item to create a running/driving chassis...but the car is still sitting as a bare shell. Buying all the correct interior items isn't in the budget until late spring (stupid Audi project), but I do have black which could be used. So today I got the carpets, seats and half the door panels in. Installed seat-belts, which required custom work since they didn't have them in '58, and then dropped it off the axles stands.

Took it for it's first spin tonight, and tuned the carburetor. Absolutely hilarious. The brakes are exactly as they should be, which means they are beyond terrible. 4-wheel drums, of the narrowest design VW ever had, are (by today's standards) completely useless. But, hey! It drives hands-off straight, and feels every bit as good as a restored Beetle should.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBOL5ZQUwAArLYf.jpg

Apparently this post will have a lack of progress photos, my phone won't connect at the moment. Will update with photos later.

-D

[C-unit]

Installed 4.5" lift kit, 37" tires with 20" wheels. fender flares and side step!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11034910_10155370764480500_2583649574316907673_n.j pg?oh=3d5ab2ee9db7f9167aee8f0ba6363167&oe=5577F1F1&__gda__=1437120398_485df68ae4cc57a63314b78f438c8d4 6

[thumper]

Oh I cannot wait til' the comments page re; V6 automatic Mustang.

Frankly i'm curious as to which group will hate more, V8 Mustang owners, or Camaro owners... :considered:

Wheelwell:


https://www.wheelwell.com/profile/54ed3ede176feeb94981d667/garage

don't forget the manual transmission crowd. they hate everyone equally who dosen't have a clutch pedal :thumbsup:

[asian_XL]

My first time vinyl wrap something. I am trying the 2 bumper pieces first, the right corner looks ghetto and wrinkle as hell. Not sure how to do it properly.

http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1ys9UeokGqMMJAOtWn2Tc6svapJAMh.jpg

[threezero]

http://i.imgur.com/h5kadtcl.jpg

Found my new project ef9 :fuckyea:

[dared3vil0]

Not really sure where to post the followup picture to the post the other day, but kinda very excited.



http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/matt%20farah_zps9f3zhynu.png


So this is the loop we've decided to make out of the trip. The /drive filming is just the perfect excuse for such a trip.

Malibu for filming + because canyon roads, Las Vegas- shooting pre-ban automatic weapons, + Driving a 991 GT3, Gallardo, and 458 on a track, also because Vegas, Arizona/Idaho/montana because why the hell not, Calgary to visit family, then meander on home. Actual trip itself is 5,500km, + driving a LOT in Malibu and general zipping around the various cities, will be close to 7,000KM in nine days.

https://goo.gl/maps/XDUYI


http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Screen%20Shot%202015-03-31%20at%2011.23.37%20PM_zpslkbbvcx4.png

[Fafine]

My first time vinyl wrap something. I am trying the 2 bumper pieces first, the right corner looks ghetto and wrinkle as hell. Not sure how to do it properly.

http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1ys9UeokGqMMJAOtWn2Tc6svapJAMh.jpg

what brand wrap?

[tofu1413]

http://i.imgur.com/h5kadtcl.jpg

Found my new project ef9 :fuckyea:

DAMN IT.

beat me to it :rukidding:

[westopher]

Not really sure where to post the followup picture to the post the other day, but kinda very excited.



http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/matt%20farah_zps9f3zhynu.png
What is the story behind this/premise of the episode/what they are doing with your car?
Road trip sounds awesome, especially the supercars in vegas part.
P.S. tell Matt farrah Guy fieri wants his personality back.

[underscore]

Actual trip itself is 5,500km, + driving a LOT in Malibu and general zipping around the various cities, will be close to 7,000KM in nine days.

You're going to put more k on your car in 9 days than I've put on mine in 4 years :pokerface:

[dared3vil0]

What is the story behind this/premise of the episode/what they are doing with your car?
Road trip sounds awesome, especially the supercars in vegas part.
P.S. tell Matt farrah Guy fieri wants his personality back.

Basically modded last gen Mustang vs stock new gen.


You're going to put more k on your car in 9 days than I've put on mine in 4 years :pokerface:

LOL yeah, my car will have +/- 80,000km on it by fall. :lawl:

[thumper]

any thoughts on running a revscene sticker or...? maybe the moderators might sponsor some of your trip for free youtube advertising

[CCA-Dave]

More classic car fun!

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7642/16975429066_0f985febcf.jpg
Finishing up some minor details on the '58. First up was the window regulator on the driver's side. The one I had in the car (rusty version) was popping out of the window channel every time you try and lower the window. A friend came up with a pair of NOS units, so I swapped that over last night. The glass is supposed to come all the way out of the door before you pull the regulator, but I knew I could cheat with the glass all the way up. Unfortunately I'm an idiot and didn't check the clearances well enough when I lowered the glass. Ended up bending the S*** out of the metal channel. Massaged that back with multiple plier sets, hammers and dies...only to discover that the channel is mounted 1.5" too far forward for the new regulator. It works, but comes dangerously close to sliding out of the channel half way up. Sigh.

The clutch cable is too long for the car, which is a bit odd. The chassis is definitely '58, and a change in transmission doesn't change the clutch cable length...so something is peculiar. Even more odd is that I'm using the shortest cable you can buy. Rather than have the clutch releasing just barely off the carpet, I dropped by a buddies lathe and cut up some stainless steel. The spacer will allow me 1.5" at the end of the cable for extra clutch adjustment, and we cut a nice ball seat in the end so that it won't bind up.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8706/16794010297_5cb07aef39.jpg

The change was instantly noticeable...and much, much better to drive. Worst part is I actually have to work, I want to go on a roadtrip!

-Dave

[dared3vil0]

any thoughts on running a revscene sticker or...? maybe the moderators might sponsor you for free youtube advertising

I'd be down. Who should I PM? :fuckyea:

[threezero]

DAMN IT.

beat me to it :rukidding:

:whistle:still can't believe you sold your crx so fast, it was pretty mint

[v_tec]

I'd be down. Who should I PM? :fuckyea:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/multicartual-68868/

[tofu1413]

:whistle:still can't believe you sold your crx so fast, it was pretty mint

Evo has a buyer... May replace the abarth as well. Gonna simplify to one car :lawl:

[fliptuner]

Evo has a buyer... May replace the abarth as well. Gonna simplify to one car at a time:lawl:

fixed

inb4 still goes through 4 cars a month.

[thumper]

Evo has a buyer... May replace the abarth as well. Gonna simplify to one car :lawl:

translation:

APRIL FOOLS :toot:

... maybe?

[ts14]

https://youtu.be/KNqgLg-CwBY

suspension was completely swapped over, interior bits are rolling in and getting cleaned at the same time. motor was flushed twice and seafoamed LOL. now running on some redline fluidsssss. fixed the climate controls but the sound system is glitchy.

not bad for a $400 car with 450,000 kms :lawl:
will share pics once car is actually clean

[westopher]

Evo has a buyer... May replace the abarth as well. Gonna simplify to one car :lawl:
Tofu needs M-car.

[tofu1413]

or a P car :megusta:

[westopher]

Me too, but it doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon.:okay:

[underscore]

But tofu'd just go and sell it right away :suspicious:

[CCA-Dave]

...decided the '58 really does need the proper sized tires sooner rather than later.
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/e15/11055542_683477548423820_923798511_n.jpg

Took it for a test ride at lunch with a buddy, pretty hilarious bailing out of the car on the side of the 99 to yells of "Smoke! Fire!!". Turns out it's just the front tires rubbing...

-Dave

[Dragon-88]

...decided the '58 really does need the proper sized tires sooner rather than later.
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/e15/11055542_683477548423820_923798511_n.jpg

Took it for a test ride at lunch with a buddy, pretty hilarious bailing out of the car on the side of the 99 to yells of "Smoke! Fire!!". Turns out it's just the front tires rubbing...

-Dave

There's your extra braking power.. :fuckyea:

[fliptuner]

So I took a bit of a hiatus on the Corolla project but just started getting back into it.

Ordered up a new clutch kit, shocks all around, bushings, seals, rear brakes, yada yada yada.

While I was waiting, decided the easiest thing to swap over was the rear diff. (larger, better gears, bigger brakes, better bolt pattern 4x110 to 4x114.3).

Out with the old:
http://i.imgur.com/be3dfi3.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/7Lp95PB.jpg?1

Prepping new axle:

New brakes, cylinders, hard lines, seals:
http://i.imgur.com/etQOZOo.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/zPPhwzu.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/jCtLIuK.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/B4GUZlM.jpg?1

Perfect time to drop it and since no blocks are available with the correct centre pin size, made my own:
http://i.imgur.com/gmUEQyx.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/im9CGW9.jpg?1

And all back together w/ new u-bolts:
http://i.imgur.com/qHHg8Kw.jpg?2

In the meantime, the clutch came in so I was able to send the flywheel out to get machined, lightened and balanced (assembled).
http://i.imgur.com/Gx2zFyr.jpg?2

Now I'm just waiting for either the release bearing to come in, so I can get the motor/trans together OR when the front shock inserts get here, shorten the strut tubes to fit.

[tofu1413]

But tofu'd just go and sell it right away :suspicious:

sell it to westopher. :lawl: :megusta:

[Acura604]

ACURA wants $330 plus taxes to replace my front brembo pads lol....f dat!

Did it myself and it is the easiest brake job ever...easier than toasting bread!

Total cost $75 plus tax for genuine brembo pads

Tools used:
http://imageshack.us/a/img901/5570/XZUDPO.jpg

Remove the 2 retainer pins
http://imageshack.us/a/img538/575/4Wp8dA.jpg

Remove old pads and get new pads ready / lube them up a bit with the paste
http://imageshack.us/a/img540/7311/2m9gP9.jpg

Use the old pads to push back Pistons slowly (open hood and monitor brake fluid reservoir)
http://imageshack.us/a/img905/9977/xN5xAt.jpg

Old pads vs new pads
http://imageshack.us/a/img538/6248/saEgnR.jpg

Start sliding in new pads
http://imageshack.us/a/img538/3589/rSoXfE.jpg

Reassemble and pump brakes
http://imageshack.us/a/img905/9113/Cfd8Pj.jpg

[HondaGuy]

^^^ glad to see another owner who actually does work themselves...
keep up the good work.

[KDMofo]

Finally had a chance to install my seat.
http://i.imgur.com/rhcuL5r.jpg

[boatcaptain]

oem pads dosent last very long :(
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/jc8899311/old%20pads_zps7p2jj0my.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/jc8899311/media/old%20pads_zps7p2jj0my.jpg.html)

blank rotor start cracking aswell
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/jc8899311/rotor_zpsu6uwvpwt.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/jc8899311/media/rotor_zpsu6uwvpwt.jpg.html)

[!Aznboi128]

^ damn, do you drive your car hard?

[boatcaptain]

^ damn, do you drive your car hard?


nope,just regular stop and go traffic from richmond to downtown

[dn53]

bought an 06 tsx a few days ago, changed all the fluids on the car to start fresh. mtf, oil, power steering, brake fluid, clutch fluid, and coolant. also machined the front rotors due to warpage. discovered the pads were running a little low all around -- will replace in a few months. car also needs a battery and a set of tires.

other than that.. im super stoked. even put in piaa yellow fogs and drls :lol


feels good man

[spoon.ek9]

Purchased a EM1 front sway bar with LCAs awhile ago. Finally took the opportunity to install it today on a day off :D Thanks to my buddy for the help

I should have taken a comparison photo. The EM1 LCAs are much beefier than the stock hatch ones I had on there.

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150405_121158.jpg

[dovo]

fmic installed. grills cut.

[Acura604]

She got cleaned up reallllll good...

http://imageshack.us/a/img537/458/b30nxP.jpg

[Bender Unit]

fmic installed. grills cut.

wookieda ?

[dovo]

wookieda ?

Right on :D

[CCA-Dave]

Flushed the fuel tank on the Audi project, which meant draining about 15L of medium-golden smelly fuel. Once it was done, ran 10L of premium through the system and then finally filled the tank with 10L of premium in anticipation of starting the engine once my stuff is back from TIG welding. An hour or two later, I was thinking "gee, it still really stinks of fuel in here..." Uh, no. That's just that fresh premium leaking out on the floor:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7723/17050643775_b6bf8dd9ce_z.jpg

Project Escort has been stripped to a shell in anticipation of the next couple of weeks. I'll be taking over on it starting Tuesday, so more photos and progress on that one to come (even if isn't my car). And by stripped to a shell, I literally mean there is nothing but a white metal shell in our garage now. Starting from the ground up!
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7635/16430457283_18c7c0f945_z.jpg

The '58 got the door sealed up for moisture, and the door panels installed. I hate the all-black interior, but I figure it will be way more fun to drive the car while my budget catches up to the final interior plans. Found a problem with the window regulators, so I'll be shopping for some used units once again. You can see the splines are too short on the front set, which means for the window winder I can't use the ivory trim circle that's supposed to be there. Grrr.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8685/16428196184_1bfe2eceba_z.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8789/17024632576_bba8d77d55_z.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7618/17050641875_e3ec0d1a65_z.jpg

Fiberglassed the grill insert mounts into the Audi bumper, and worked out a solution for the fuel line. Just need Lordco to bring in a couple of Russell fittings.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8700/16843192587_ab19cc7998_z.jpg

Then today, after washing the '58 (damn it looks good clean!) I figured I should take it for a spin. Ended up down in North Vancouver and back, went for a short cruise with my buddy and his all-original Manx buggy.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7666/16428452034_d9a01de383_z.jpg

-Dave

[brrrz]

Finally put the Batman emblems on it. Filled the meth bottle up and took it for a rip through the tunnel. Still can't get over how loud this cars is now. Its intoxicating.

http://s10.postimg.org/a1dq9w0qx/photo_1_2.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[R. Mutt]

Got the car aligned at Dale's on Saturday. I need new tyres...so I'll be going back with PSS. Also had them swap the EBC Red brake bads to Girodisc SS pads and Anti-noise shims. I got fed up of the brake noise...ran them when I first got the car with great success and followed the same bed in procedure but they remained excruciatingly loud this time around for some reason despite a smooth rotor surface (pro-cut lathe). Had them flush the system as well...stuck with Motul RBF600

Installed the Binary Eng seat brackets on Saturday with a friend. It was a painless install and one of my favorite mods to date. As a tall guy the evos high seating position made it difficult trying to settle in but I lived with it. It was either legs good but steering and shifter too far or legs cramped under the steering while steering and shifter distance were good.

Seats out via the 4 14mm bolts and 6mm allen
http://i.imgur.com/c5kMWWp.png

New brackets on
http://i.imgur.com/SFju3GU.png

Seats back in
http://i.imgur.com/sc4zoYr.png

About a solid 1.5-2" drop but it makes a world of difference. Should have done this a loooooong time ago.

Also installed some cf jdm rear extensions. I'm usually one to put performance before aesthetics but they were a gift and turned out pretty nice against the grey. I like subtle exterior mods...so I think I'll keep going along this vein:

Rexpeed carbon extensions:
http://i.imgur.com/KiuzK63.png
Trip to Home Depot for hardware...M5 seems to do the trick
http://i.imgur.com/kGpUKMS.png
Double sided tape to check fit, drilled the bumper :cry: and bolted them up for the finished look:
http://i.imgur.com/aCm3s7t.png
http://i.imgur.com/GnIljht.png
http://i.imgur.com/evixLFQ.png

[jcmaz]

Won't those M5 hardware rust since they are made from steel?

[R. Mutt]

They are stainless steel...not sure of grade but we'll see how they hold up. I wash the car once a week and park her inside so I'm not too concerned.

[i-vtecyo]

after spending half a month fighting with rust, today i finished cleaning and installing the interior

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xft1/v/t35.0-12/11148038_10155434639320525_1399004413_o.jpg?oh=b19 896690030b0ee020f415fbe0e164f&oe=552526F0&__gda__=1428528821_098aecf38fa8e365c8dc50c8a50a15e 6

[Simplex123]

Got these new wheels for the time being since they came with summers. Then cleaned them with brake dust cleaner. No scrubbing, just spray and washed off :fuckyea:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5Cc7O3Q5ljs/VSM3Cse0RSI/AAAAAAAAY_4/1dDSi9WNAS8/w626-h835-no/IMG_0819.JPGhttps://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w38FWIF2yCA/VSM3JsEBPDI/AAAAAAAAZAQ/q9KYk3BFQUw/w1113-h835-no/IMG_0821.JPGhttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P79YUIB89is/VSM3NqhEomI/AAAAAAAAZAc/XVNNODu9Nuw/w1113-h835-no/IMG_0822.JPG

[underscore]

^ what's that dust cleaner called? I have some baked onto my fronts that I cant get off

[nsx042003]

Installed DC sports downpipe today finally.....thank god for breaker bar...but still fail at removing the 2nd o2 sensor, cuz i stripped the bolt before using breaker bar. So i decided to just fuck it and live with the CEL from now on

[boostedcivic]

Got these new wheels for the time being since they came with summers. Then cleaned them with brake dust cleaner. No scrubbing, just spray and washed off :fuckyea:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5Cc7O3Q5ljs/VSM3Cse0RSI/AAAAAAAAY_4/1dDSi9WNAS8/w626-h835-no/IMG_0819.JPGhttps://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w38FWIF2yCA/VSM3JsEBPDI/AAAAAAAAZAQ/q9KYk3BFQUw/w1113-h835-no/IMG_0821.JPGhttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P79YUIB89is/VSM3NqhEomI/AAAAAAAAZAc/XVNNODu9Nuw/w1113-h835-no/IMG_0822.JPG

Pressure washer or hose?

[boostedcivic]

Got the car aligned at Dale's on Saturday. I need new tyres...so I'll be going back with PSS. Also had them swap the EBC Red brake bads to Girodisc SS pads and Anti-noise shims. I got fed up of the brake noise...ran them when I first got the car with great success and followed the same bed in procedure but they remained excruciatingly loud this time around for some reason despite a smooth rotor surface (pro-cut lathe). Had them flush the system as well...stuck with Motul RBF600

Installed the Binary Eng seat brackets on Saturday with a friend. It was a painless install and one of my favorite mods to date. As a tall guy the evos high seating position made it difficult trying to settle in but I lived with it. It was either legs good but steering and shifter too far or legs cramped under the steering while steering and shifter distance were good.

Seats out via the 4 14mm bolts and 6mm allen
http://i.imgur.com/c5kMWWp.png

New brackets on
http://i.imgur.com/SFju3GU.png

Seats back in
http://i.imgur.com/sc4zoYr.png

About a solid 1.5-2" drop but it makes a world of difference. Should have done this a loooooong time ago.

Also installed some cf jdm rear extensions. I'm usually one to put performance before aesthetics but they were a gift and turned out pretty nice against the grey. I like subtle exterior mods...so I think I'll keep going along this vein:

Rexpeed carbon extensions:
http://i.imgur.com/KiuzK63.png
Trip to Home Depot for hardware...M5 seems to do the trick
http://i.imgur.com/kGpUKMS.png
Double sided tape to check fit, drilled the bumper :cry: and bolted them up for the finished look:
http://i.imgur.com/aCm3s7t.png
http://i.imgur.com/GnIljht.png
http://i.imgur.com/evixLFQ.png

Spotted around 7:45 dt by the chevron, car looks killer!

[Simplex123]

Pressure washer or hose?
I used pressure washer, it probably works the best. But the bottle says pressurized hose is fine too. Just not the hose without a head.

^ what's that dust cleaner called? I have some baked onto my fronts that I cant get off
It's $20 USD. One bottle probably lasts about 5 washes? Worth it cuz it's so easy to do.
https://www.dipyourcar.com/brake-dust-professional.html
Spray onto your wheels (dipped or non-dipped), and let it sit for 2 minutes as it releases all the brake dust, dirt and grime from your wheels. Simply wash everything away and leave your wheels surgically clean. No scrubbing, no hand washing, no wheel brushes, no dirty rags or water. Never touch your wheels again. Absolutely amazing new product - and works exactly as described. PH balanced neutral, safe on all wheel types including Plasti Dipped and non Plasti Dipped wheels.

[asian_XL]

Another step closer to a complete SLK55 look
- Blackout wings beside the star emblem

http://www.pixentral.com/pics/18bSs2aRZdyGZhpTkkaq4RAf5K4O6J1.jpg

[smoothie.]

first bath since detailing it last month.

[fliptuner]

Short stroke and coilover sleeve mod and NRCA's.

New strut insert is 60mm shorter than stock, so I sectioned 40mm out of the tube and made a 20mm spacer, putting the shock in a neutral position (ie. not bottoming out).
Then I welded on some new perches for coilover sleeves and added NRCA's to get the steering back to proper geometry and add a few degrees of camber (camber plates down the road).


Disassembly
http://i.imgur.com/PniYnve.jpg?1

Bye bye stock perches
http://i.imgur.com/IGn8BPZ.jpg?1

Cleaned up, ready for measuring
http://i.imgur.com/PznFy80.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/76IHp6p.jpg?1

Chop-saki
http://i.imgur.com/wGwfo8X.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/DSsVoBV.jpg?1

:notbad:
http://i.imgur.com/MPnIGiZ.jpg?1

Chamfered and fixed for welding
http://i.imgur.com/Rm22hvI.jpg?1

20mm spacers
http://i.imgur.com/sIHhwnO.jpg?1

Tube welded together, spacer tacked on and perch for the sleeve added
http://i.imgur.com/KEwbef0.jpg?1

Checking fit...s'all good
http://i.imgur.com/zY18R5p.jpg?1

Sandblasted and painted
http://i.imgur.com/4lZT6UU.jpg?1

Ready for final assembly
http://i.imgur.com/F7b9HoA.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/RgycSeZ.jpg?1

Installed with NCRA
http://i.imgur.com/PRAQI0o.jpg?1

[white rocket]

^^love the creativity of the fab work :thumbsup:

Soooooooooo.....went to see the ITR today since the body shop has had it since July FailFish. I'm trying to get them to fix a disgustingly horrible repair job only to find out that it's just been sitting in their back lot rotting away the past month or so. More FailFish. To top it off it was absolutely COVERED in bird shit. I was just going to take it away from their lot so I could store it inside at my work, our of the elements. Some of the untreated bare metal that they haven't fixed yet is starting to rust FailFish. Went to start it and the battery is dead. Argh!! car is still is their possession and maybe, just maybe, I'll see it this afternoon. Unrepaired of course, but at least I could store it inside. I have had quite the relationship with my car since 2003 and it pains me to be at this point. I feel like I've let her down.

I'm passed mad at this point and pretty much just laughing hysterically about it(while crying inside). The car is almost meaningless to me now and if I knew that the quality of the repair job and time it has taken to get it to this point I would've settled for a payout months ago.

Perhaps not the right section for this rant so apologies if I broke code.

[fliptuner]

Fuck, that sucks dude.
Not sure what the situation is but what's the shop's reasoning behind letting it sit so long?

[white rocket]

Fuck, that sucks dude.
Not sure what the situation is but what's the shop's reasoning behind letting it sit so long?

Yes, it has sucked all the way through. The first few months were ICBC deciding if they would fix the car. Once that was settled finding all OEM parts brand new from dealerships cost another month or two, supposedly. Then, once the repairs were supposedly completely I viewed the car and drove it. It operated fine but stuff was loose and rattling. I brought it back and pointed out the 30+ little things that were wrong with it and he said leave it with me. Painted mis-matched, front lip loose and damaged already(maybe they bottomed out somewhere), bolts missing, overspray, body shop dust covered the engine bay, paint cracking already, etc. The list is long. That was over a month ago and it's just been sitting in their back lot ever since. A shop fixing their mistakes costs them money so I'd imagine that's why it's been sitting. Just waiting for a day where he has time to do it. I fear that day will never come. I'll probably just end up complaining to ICBC about the repair and fighting with them and fighting with the body shop. It's been very unpleasant so far and the end is no where in sight.

[hud 91gt]

Nice work my man! Now I know who to come too when I want to get mine sectioned ;)

[belaud]

Installed my rice bar.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11127877_10153197949240449_213800752742790617_n.jp g?oh=3ae785b4592a2e36282e56c706bfca93&oe=55A261BF&__gda__=1440735966_b826fc4ec1db42a1355f6f9f3046e38 9

[multicartual]

I'm passed mad at this point and pretty much just laughing hysterically about it(while crying inside). The car is almost meaningless to me now and if I knew that the quality of the repair job and time it has taken to get it to this point I would've settled for a payout months ago.

Perhaps not the right section for this rant so apologies if I broke code.


Dude the nightmare I had with my Supra after my friend crashed it... totally killed my love for the car :(


Worst part is that it is a slow, suffocating death. You know inside that you want to sell it you just haven't admitted it yet. :(

[tastic]

Nice day so I washed them both!
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00003119.jpg

[kakucaekz]

Finally fixed my driver side headlight. A couple years ago, the driver side highbeam stopped working after an incident on the side of the road on the Sea to Sky. I just lived with it, having only 1 high beam was good enough for me. Then recently, it magically turned on once, and stayed stuck open. It was weird. Finally was able to bring it to the shop today, and one of the pins on the hi-lo beam controller thingy connector doodad was pushed in, so I pushed that back out and it works. Finally I can have both of them working, and no more getting flashed by oncoming traffic for having one side stuck.

Here's a pic, cuz y'all dig that kinda ish, right?

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/20150411_175244_zpslqxu8k2l.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/Toyota%20MR2/20150411_175244_zpslqxu8k2l.jpg.html)

[a00755836]

for a year, i always wanted the boost gauge to be on the steering column. finally decided to do it to get that warm/cold breeze on my left hand. just need a ebay gauge bracket now.

http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/a00755836/mazdaspeed3/DSC_0208_zps0qzz6rnq.jpg
http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/a00755836/mazdaspeed3/DSC_0228_zpsyzcgfj0m.jpg
http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/a00755836/mazdaspeed3/DSC_0209_zpsubhn2lmv.jpg
http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/a00755836/mazdaspeed3/DSC_0229_zpso2q9ltvd.jpg
http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/a00755836/mazdaspeed3/DSC_0230_zpszrp8gfyj.jpg

[fliptuner]

Installed hubs, brakes (blasted/painted/sliders/lubed), new endlinks and NRCA's

http://i.imgur.com/cFF5DZN.jpg?1

[fliptuner]

Nice work my man! Now I know who to come too when I want to get mine sectioned ;)

Thanks

I was lucky enough to have a friend let me use her shop to cut and weld.
Thanks BEB :thumbsup:

I spent a lot of time prepping and measuring to make sure everything went smoothly. The hardest part was jigging up to make sure the tube was welded straight. Since the sleeve is a pretty tight fit, if the tube isn't dead straight, it won't slide on.

[IMASA]

Valve adjustment on the wife's CRV.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8751/17113685011_6dddf0ca10.jpg

[underscore]

for a year, i always wanted the boost gauge to be on the steering column. finally decided to do it to get that warm/cold breeze on my left hand. just need a ebay gauge bracket now.

If you don't mind waiting for shipping these ones are pretty nice 52mm Single Dash Gauge Pod Mount Holder for Car / Motor - Black - Free Shipping - DealExtreme (http://www.dx.com/p/52mm-single-dash-gauge-pod-mount-holder-for-car-motor-black-134290#.VSqF7pNWHPw)

[a00755836]

If you don't mind waiting for shipping these ones are pretty nice 52mm Single Dash Gauge Pod Mount Holder for Car / Motor - Black - Free Shipping - DealExtreme (http://www.dx.com/p/52mm-single-dash-gauge-pod-mount-holder-for-car-motor-black-134290#.VSqF7pNWHPw)
yea, i was looking into those. but that one is a bit bulky.

i am thinking of ordering this one (prosport replica) 52mm Universal Metal Single Gauge Swivel POD Mount POD Holder | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/370937816002?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[tastic]

put in some shift paddle extensions that I painted cherry red (duplicolor)
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00003136.jpg

[Simplex123]

Switched out the almost nonexistent clutch stop. It used to be right against the carpet with only the rubber sticking out. Just took it out for a quick spin and there's a huge difference in every shift and only cost me a couple bucks.
The pedal sometimes slides to the left if I don't step on it from the left though so i'll need to cap another bumper on top. There's still enough distance from engagement point.

24492
24491

[crew08]

Test fitted my wheels I just got back. Needs more pull/camber. Rear fenders sitting on tires.
24531

[hud 91gt]

Made it to the eighties!!!

Installed the new electronic distributor coupled with a MSD coil.
Cleaned up the mess of wiring and relocated the electric fan relay. Fixed an exhaust leak.

Suprised the difference the distributor made, could be the fact I bumped up the timing a bit too ;)

[jjson]

put in some shift paddle extensions that I painted cherry red (duplicolor)

Looks like devil horns! :)

[ts14]

After a long time cleaning and polishing my car. It's finally done

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad219/talha14/91%20accord/CDA24D82-0A54-4842-A989-28C60A74E626_zpsahdbw8i4.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/talha14/media/91%20accord/CDA24D82-0A54-4842-A989-28C60A74E626_zpsahdbw8i4.jpg.html)

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad219/talha14/91%20accord/8CAA99A6-903F-4F83-97D6-DE2B5631703F_zps9nsvyxab.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/talha14/media/91%20accord/8CAA99A6-903F-4F83-97D6-DE2B5631703F_zps9nsvyxab.jpg.html)

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad219/talha14/91%20accord/F477DCCC-D84C-47B9-85A4-2C558AC3AD99_zps5lmhzbpl.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/talha14/media/91%20accord/F477DCCC-D84C-47B9-85A4-2C558AC3AD99_zps5lmhzbpl.jpg.html)

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad219/talha14/91%20accord/752C6DC4-86FB-441B-BA68-48B8A0CFD738_zpsn1ogfryb.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/talha14/media/91%20accord/752C6DC4-86FB-441B-BA68-48B8A0CFD738_zpsn1ogfryb.jpg.html)

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad219/talha14/91%20accord/79E16008-8E76-4F4B-92E9-9FD9E5702A60_zpsnr4a1xjj.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/talha14/media/91%20accord/79E16008-8E76-4F4B-92E9-9FD9E5702A60_zpsnr4a1xjj.jpg.html)

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad219/talha14/91%20accord/D33CD7A4-2AA1-4651-8CEF-E13B9666F3B1_zpsyn8arvcp.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/talha14/media/91%20accord/D33CD7A4-2AA1-4651-8CEF-E13B9666F3B1_zpsyn8arvcp.jpg.html)

Just trying diff angles and want not. Now to replace stuff :fuckyea:

[tee-tea]

Ts14, you drove by my work the other day all I gotta say, holy shit it's fucking loud and I drive a straight pipe subaru

[ts14]

Ts14, you drove by my work the other day all I gotta say, holy shit it's fucking loud and I drive a straight pipe subaru

LOOOL I'm sorry. I know it loud. I have too many things on my list to fix and a muffler Isint high enough on the list LOL.

Where do u work?

[fliptuner]

Since it was such a nice day, I let the old girl out for some fresh air and sunshine while I got the drivetrain together.

http://i.imgur.com/e29DHrW.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/NJ3Mo37.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/V36HK4L.jpg?1

Lightened, machined and balanced
http://i.imgur.com/xgT85Xn.jpg?1

Exedy 3TC clutch, 10mm larger than stock
http://i.imgur.com/rE0TJ0x.jpg?1

Soon....
http://i.imgur.com/AboEK84.jpg?1


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[asian_XL]

http://i.imgur.com/7ZTGbWi.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6EacLJO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HruX1Ns.jpg

[extracrunchie]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8795/16981510497_6c792e351d_c.jpg
Power lift gate won't open.

Mercedes Benz diagnoses that the motor is defective and wanted to $1500 to replace the motor on the power tailgate.

My diagnoses is wires are corroded on connectors to pump, I fixed it with $2...........:fuckyea:

[BABU]

Installed recaros and removed rear seats, getting it ready for next week track event.
http://i.imgur.com/WotS7v6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QQFOYX9.jpg

[fliptuner]

Drivetrain finally in.

http://i.imgur.com/EkSrYD3.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/C6nM9A8.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/ZD2nxKz.jpg?1

Still have a long list of stuff to do before I can fire it.

-motor/trans/diff oil/gas
-modify and install eng/trans wiring
-relocate batt./batt. box/run 0/2ga. f>r
-plumb fuel system
-mount throttle pedal/cable
-modify or buy rad that fits
---try to get rad hoses that fit
---buy/install electric fan setup
-new u-joint/yolk
-new clutch hardline and mount
-fill/bleed hydraulics
-prep and PC valvecover

...sigh....so close yet so far.

[PandaDog]

Dipped my car today
http://i62.tinypic.com/2z67aya.jpg

Smoother than a baby's bottom :fuckyea:
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11174801_409237882581101_4361318759774546599_n.jpg ?oh=ca54b19609cb22a56baf9d3a823d348b&oe=559C5ED0

[snails]

Dipped my car today
http://i62.tinypic.com/2z67aya.jpg

Smoother than a baby's bottom :fuckyea:
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11174801_409237882581101_4361318759774546599_n.jpg ?oh=ca54b19609cb22a56baf9d3a823d348b&oe=559C5ED0

:accepted:

how much would you charge to do that again on a crx? the GF's crx is getting some body work done and shes too cheap for paint right now haha

[PandaDog]

:accepted:

how much would you charge to do that again on a crx? the GF's crx is getting some body work done and shes too cheap for paint right now haha

I'll send you a PM, don't want to get into trouble soliciting on here.

[Zedbra]

That Dip job looks good. I thought about dipping my car, but I don't think it will be a lot of fun to clean it afterwards.

I'm half way through polishing and waxing my Dub, need to take a break from this sun.

[Iron Chef]

U need to fix your water leak
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8795/16981510497_6c792e351d_c.jpg
Power lift gate won't open.

Mercedes Benz diagnoses that the motor is defective and wanted to $1500 to replace the motor on the power tailgate.

My diagnoses is wires are corroded on connectors to pump, I fixed it with $2...........:fuckyea:

[extracrunchie]

^^from what I can tell there is no water seepage. The motor itself is encased in a housing including the control box.

Its located in the interior right under the spare wheel/tools.

[snails]

so i pulled my sideskirts today so i could change them and noticed some rust

i started grinding away and that little bit of rust turned into a lot of rust and then eventually it was a large hole

luckily i am in the process of helping the GF out with some body work so i had a few things here to start

after grinding everything away i used por15 brush on rust converter and covered everythign on both sides (pic)

i used wax paper and a rubber spatula to spread some bondo glass around the fragile area after and it really helped strengthen the area (will get pics tomorrow)

to cover the hole i will use a bondo mesh sheet followed by a few layers of bondo glass and finishing bondo and then im using gravel guard on the whole area and then i will put the new skirt on

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x478/c-scales/20150419_160541.jpg

this kinda got me started on wanting to get more body work done, so later i will get a colour matched spray bomb and tackle a few other areas. i wish i was in the position to fix everything properly but for what i have im trying to prevent further rust the best i can

[jackp0t]

Went ahead and started my first diy on the 135
Prior to getting started i had no clue on the majority of the components
I recognized the alternator, turbos and intake thats it .lol

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_153607.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_153607.jpg.html)

The dealer wanted 1k to fix the problem w/ the parts only costing 30$. No thanks bmw
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/20150417_152345.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/20150417_152345.jpg.html)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/20150418_162919.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/20150418_162919.jpg.html)

Thank you internet
N54 Oil Filter Housing gasket replacement DIY (http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1942930-N54-Oil-Filter-Housing-gasket-replacement-DIY)

3 hours later
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_181104.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_181104.jpg.html)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_181150.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150419_181150.jpg.html)

Had to pull the Intake manifold to access one of the bolt holding the oil filter housing. why bmw WHY
Opted to stop and just clean the motor from oil residue

to be continued..

On the plus side I know most of the stuff in the bay now:toot:

[asian_XL]

that's the best I can do to clean an engine bay.
Phone camera cannot tell, but damn I cried :QQ: when I see how clean it is

http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1IT5APyvcy5eZpnrTgObGooLeygt9.jpg

EDIT: now I just see the camber plate is way off in the photo, wtf, better check that out first.

[fliptuner]

now I just see the camber plate is way off in the photo, wtf, better check that out first.

I bet it makes really good left turns though. :troll:

[PandaDog]

Sold my Del Sol today :tears:

LF: New avatar

[IMASA]

Changed the ATF fluid on le wife's CRV.
Tried to change the serpentine belt but failed. Looks like I need a helper for this.

[jackp0t]

De-mod the rsx
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_145728_1.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_145728_1.jpg.html)

raising the height back to stock.lol
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_154457.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_154457.jpg.html)

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_171538.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150420_171538.jpg.html)

rides WAY better now .haha

[asian_XL]

3hrs and I washed
Clay barred
Meguiars Ultimate (using rotary polisher)

Bad weather, it started to rain afterward, can't get a good shot with a phone camera, but man it shines.
http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1Ec4n1hhUSNZmXKTLYncLQObXT5Xr.jpg
http://www.pixentral.com/pics/1MoLGUJC4u2y1Pi2f6HOXBkg0XJaA.jpg

[anjewree]

Prepping for my 3m wrap
http://i61.tinypic.com/30nghoo.jpg
http://i57.tinypic.com/25ssnky.jpg

[fliptuner]

My 43 year old valve cover was in terrible shape after sandblasting (heavily corroded, some parts looked like lava rocks). I was going to get it wrinkle powdercoated but to prep it properly, by brazing, would've just taken too long.

I decided to fill the imperfections with JB Weld, sand, repeat, then apply VHT wrinkle paint. If I fucked it up I could just blast it and be back where I started. Plus, it was only $10.

I think it turned out pretty decent.


http://i.imgur.com/W0krOXh.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/hmEtBml.jpg?1

After first sanding. Filled and sanded again
http://i.imgur.com/UxgJHlc.jpg

After 3 heavy coats, sprayed in several directions
http://i.imgur.com/nl5lGyA.jpg?1

4 hours later
http://i.imgur.com/5GHJVn5.jpg?1

18 hours after spraying, 1hr @ 200*F
http://i.imgur.com/XjeJKWN.jpg?1

Scraped the lettering with a razor, then scuffed with 180 emery cloth
http://i.imgur.com/CbImJ2x.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/1NEGbW5.jpg?1

[320icar]

Eww dude!



Lol jk. Looks maaaaaad :)

[jackp0t]

Finally was able to finish the 135 today after catching the flu on monday then a fever after 2 days (what a shitty start on my week haha)

sorry for the blurry pic i guess im still recuperating.lol
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_163812.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_163812.jpg.html)

After doing the the Oil filter housing gasket I went ahead and replaced the oil cooler gasket
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_173727.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_173727.jpg.html)

First fuck up on the car ripped a vacuum hose luckily i had alot of spare parts (im a hoarder that way.lol)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_195015.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_195015.jpg.html)

This time around putting it back is a breeze :notbad:
First time air bleeding coolant w/ an electrical waterpump
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/th_20150423_162800.mp4 (http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150423_162800.mp4)

SUCCESS!
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150423_163549.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150423_163549.jpg.html)

Then i realized the last owner didn't put oil on the air filter so i went ahead and did that
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_154035.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_154035.jpg.html)

started de-chroming the car
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_162447.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_162447.jpg.html)


While waiting for the filter to dry i looked up the spark plug interval and its suppose to be at 47k miles so i said what the hell close enough.

I caught break on this one dealer wanted 25 a pop per spark plugs luckily lordco carry the OEM plugs and i got a sweet discount on it :fuckyea:
And of course it needs a special spark plug socket tool :rukidding:
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-24%2022.46.00.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-24%2022.46.00.jpg.html)

Ideally you would wanna do compression test before you buy the car to see if the motor is healthy but it didnt allow me at that time of the sale and i took a gamble!

and the results are....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid_1429940565639.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid_1429940565639.jpg.html)

A consistent 170 psi! now i can say it was a good buy .lol
I was very nervous when i was doing the test because of my experience with the nsx. Out of 4 nsx(S) that i saw 3 of them had a bad compression test :heckno:

Usually after doing and finishing the job i hate putting it back together but today was an exception i was still riding high on the good compression result .haha
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_204628.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_204628.jpg.html)

With maintenance out of the way time to mod!!

[Timbits93]

My 2TB Sport Shifter arrived (complements the paddle shifters that got retrofitted) so I decided to install it myself...

Old 205 Auto Shifter
http://i.imgur.com/OgplDzSl.jpg

Install
http://i.imgur.com/ZRNcFajl.jpg

All done!
http://i.imgur.com/2IGeBCzl.jpg

Leather feels much better than the Plastic of the old one!

[Vulgate]

Finally was able to finish the 135 today after catching the flu on monday then a fever after 2 days (what a shitty start on my week haha)
....
sorry for the blurry pic i guess im still recuperating.lol
With maintenance out of the way time to mod!!

That's a great job!!
How many hours did it take you to do that?

I am not looking forward to do my maintenance on my 135

[hud 91gt]

ICEBOY - What motor do you have in that thing? I'm jealous of your abundance of
Cams.

[jackp0t]

That's a great job!!
How many hours did it take you to do that?

I am not looking forward to do my maintenance on my 135

This is my first euro so prior i had no clue on whats what on this car because of that i was very meticulous.
I follow the DIY word for word so it took me close to 3 hours to reach the oil filter housing gasket .lol
Putting it back was easy at that point since you know where they go now.
2nd time around is definitely gonna be faster I actually didn't need to drain the coolant as my tools was able to access the bolts but like i said i had to rely on the DIY for exp.

My advice is get the proper tools to make the job easier

Im actually gonna order this
Welcome to bavauto.com | Media blaster kit - For purchase - Includes media blaster, walnut shell media and Genuine BMW heavy duty aluminum vacuum adapter (http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=B1100001)

Since im learning that this direct injection engines are notorious with carbon buildup
Knowing the motor is pretty healthy i would want to keep it that way..

[fliptuner]

ICEBOY - What motor do you have in that thing? I'm jealous of your abundance of
Cams.


There might be an extra cam but check out how many valves :fullofwin:

:okay:

http://i.imgur.com/CEdpKjO.jpg?1

It's an early generation 2TG. Basically a 2T/3T (common in late 70's-early 80's Corolla's) bottom end with a Yamaha designed DOHC head.

To put it in perspective, using EG Civic's as an example, my car came as a base model CX with no options, a D15 and auto (3K 1.2L/2 spd Toyoglide), the next step up in drivetrain would've been a D16 and 5spd (2/3TC and 4spd), and finally a B16 DOHC and 5 spd (which is what mine basically equates to - 2TG DOHC, T-50 spd and 4:10/6.3" diff.).

Actually, wait, my car has 1 option...shoulder belts that are removable. :lol
Safety must've been a big concern for the original owner. :pokerface:

[Traverse]

Finally was able to finish the 135 today after catching the flu on monday then a fever after 2 days (what a shitty start on my week haha)

sorry for the blurry pic i guess im still recuperating.lol
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_163812.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_163812.jpg.html)

After doing the the Oil filter housing gasket I went ahead and replaced the oil cooler gasket
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_173727.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_173727.jpg.html)

First fuck up on the car ripped a vacuum hose luckily i had alot of spare parts (im a hoarder that way.lol)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_195015.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150422_195015.jpg.html)

This time around putting it back is a breeze :notbad:
First time air bleeding coolant w/ an electrical waterpump
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/th_20150423_162800.mp4 (http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150423_162800.mp4)

SUCCESS!
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150423_163549.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150423_163549.jpg.html)

Then i realized the last owner didn't put oil on the air filter so i went ahead and did that
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_154035.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_154035.jpg.html)

started de-chroming the car
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_162447.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150418_162447.jpg.html)


While waiting for the filter to dry i looked up the spark plug interval and its suppose to be at 47k miles so i said what the hell close enough.

I caught break on this one dealer wanted 25 a pop per spark plugs luckily lordco carry the OEM plugs and i got a sweet discount on it :fuckyea:
And of course it needs a special spark plug socket tool :rukidding:
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-24%2022.46.00.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04-24%2022.46.00.jpg.html)

Ideally you would wanna do compression test before you buy the car to see if the motor is healthy but it didnt allow me at that time of the sale and i took a gamble!

and the results are....
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid_1429940565639.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid_1429940565639.jpg.html)

A consistent 170 psi! now i can say it was a good buy .lol
I was very nervous when i was doing the test because of my experience with the nsx. Out of 4 nsx(S) that i saw 3 of them had a bad compression test :heckno:

Usually after doing and finishing the job i hate putting it back together but today was an exception i was still riding high on the good compression result .haha
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_204628.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150424_204628.jpg.html)

With maintenance out of the way time to mod!!

makes me glad i got a ppi done and the oil filter housing gasket was changed the day before i bought my 335i.

where did you get the special spark plug socket? i will need one of those soon.

[hud 91gt]

There might be an extra cam but check out how many valves :fullofwin:

:okay:

http://i.imgur.com/CEdpKjO.jpg?1

It's an early generation 2TG. Basically a 2T/3T (common in late 70's-early 80's Corolla's) bottom end with a Yamaha designed DOHC head.

To put it in perspective, using EG Civic's as an example, my car came as a base model CX with no options, a D15 and auto (3K 1.2L/2 spd Toyoglide), the next step up in drivetrain would've been a D16 and 5spd (2/3TC and 4spd), and finally a B16 DOHC and 5 spd (which is what mine basically equates to - 2TG DOHC, T-50 spd and 4:10/6.3" diff.).

Actually, wait, my car has 1 option...shoulder belts that are removable. :lol
Safety must've been a big concern for the original owner. :pokerface:

Haha. You have valve envy. Were even haha. I also have the lap belt, with what looks like a shoulder harness removed. haha

[amusegt1]

Installed the Innotech exhaust yesterday. I still have to wire up the valvetronic system though (which is a PITA).
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/amuser1/temporary_4.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/amuser1/media/temporary_4.jpg.html)

[threezero]

http://i.imgur.com/f2QSdBtl.jpg

Finally put in new cv axle for the ef9. The old one was broken in two pieces on the inside. Fun times and another notch on my car diying belt. :)

[Vulgate]

This is 2nd Euro for me, my first one was a 89 E30 325 and it left me on the highway with a broken thermostat. I should have learnt then.

3 Hours works sounds very good for first attempt. Never hurts to be thorough.

Funny, I have been researching Walnut blasting as well. I read a thread on 1addicts that some guy did a detail diy for walnut blasting, check it out if you haven't. if you decide not to do a DIY, I saw some guys posting on CL offering to do walnut blasting or selling the kit for $200. Then there is a thread on E90 forum that BMW Bellevue does it for 500 and locally its ~700 all in.

Anyways, looking forward to updates to your car, either through DIY or not.

Might as well get an idea what I'll have to do sooner or later.


This is my first euro so prior i had no clue on whats what on this car because of that i was very meticulous.
I follow the DIY word for word so it took me close to 3 hours to reach the oil filter housing gasket .lol
Putting it back was easy at that point since you know where they go now.
2nd time around is definitely gonna be faster I actually didn't need to drain the coolant as my tools was able to access the bolts but like i said i had to rely on the DIY for exp.

My advice is get the proper tools to make the job easier

Im actually gonna order this
Welcome to bavauto.com | Media blaster kit - For purchase - Includes media blaster, walnut shell media and Genuine BMW heavy duty aluminum vacuum adapter (http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=B1100001)

Since im learning that this direct injection engines are notorious with carbon buildup
Knowing the motor is pretty healthy i would want to keep it that way..

[jackp0t]

makes me glad i got a ppi done and the oil filter housing gasket was changed the day before i bought my 335i.

where did you get the special spark plug socket? i will need one of those soon.
I got it at Lordco

This is 2nd Euro for me, my first one was a 89 E30 325 and it left me on the highway with a broken thermostat. I should have learnt then.

3 Hours works sounds very good for first attempt. Never hurts to be thorough.

Funny, I have been researching Walnut blasting as well. I read a thread on 1addicts that some guy did a detail diy for walnut blasting, check it out if you haven't. if you decide not to do a DIY, I saw some guys posting on CL offering to do walnut blasting or selling the kit for $200. Then there is a thread on E90 forum that BMW Bellevue does it for 500 and locally its ~700 all in.

Anyways, looking forward to updates to your car, either through DIY or not.

Might as well get an idea what I'll have to do sooner or later.

I came from Jdm(s) that's NA which is pretty reliable in my experience. The jolt of boost in this euro is pretty dang nice so i see why your coming back for 2nds.haha

With that little job i was able to see a glimpse of the other component if they fail or need replacing. The turbos, waterpump, fuel pump, clutch , down pipes etc. They are doable just troublesome since the crossmember/subframe is on the way. Even just to do the oil pan gasket looks like the subframe needs to be drop to get done! Its like BMW plan to do this so you are force to bring it to them or a shop :rukidding:

I saw the DIY thats why i plan to get the machine
See! 700$ is what they want to do mainly 2 things (remove the intake manifold and set the top dead center 6 times to clean the intake valves)
And this is gonna go on every 30-40k
Believe it or not its harder to remove the intake manifold from a honda than the bmw n54 motor.
Just like they wanted 1k to do the oil filter housing gasket job.
No thanks id rather use that money to buy aftermarket parts really.lol

Im actually just waiting for my coilovers to arrive at the border some time this week! I will dive into that job asap
No exp points on that yet but Ive done my brothers MK6 Gti and by the looks of suspension its almost identical so i have a little idea.

Just like you im also just learning along the way :whistle:

[fliptuner]

Can't you just suck the crushed shells through a vacuum port? :pokerface:

[wonton1017]

I actually find that my 335i is much easier to work on than my G35.

Exterior/interior lighting, oil change, battery, spark plugs, intake, exhaust, swaybars, coilovers, bumpers, side skirts and everything. I always run into an obstacle when working on my g35 but on the 335i everything is a breeze.

I did the vcg as well and it was easier than expected.

Only thing that was designed idiotically are the headlight ballasts, gotta remove the front bumper to access them.

This is my first euro so prior i had no clue on whats what on this car because of that i was very meticulous.
I follow the DIY word for word so it took me close to 3 hours to reach the oil filter housing gasket .lol
Putting it back was easy at that point since you know where they go now.
2nd time around is definitely gonna be faster I actually didn't need to drain the coolant as my tools was able to access the bolts but like i said i had to rely on the DIY for exp.

My advice is get the proper tools to make the job easier

Im actually gonna order this
Welcome to bavauto.com | Media blaster kit - For purchase - Includes media blaster, walnut shell media and Genuine BMW heavy duty aluminum vacuum adapter (http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=B1100001)

Since im learning that this direct injection engines are notorious with carbon buildup
Knowing the motor is pretty healthy i would want to keep it that way..

[richardmozis]

Painted my orange band-aids silver
http://g3.img-dpreview.com/23A10B533EC340CBA872CAFFF4CD34C8.jpg
http://g4.img-dpreview.com/F651FC0C8D3B4E31A651CE96A4B53A0B.jpg

[meme405]

Okay. So they aren't on the car yet, that's my plans this coming weekend.

BUT:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0255_zpsualh0dah.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0255_zpsualh0dah.jpg.html)

It's all ready to install.

The paddles are from a G37s, custom mounted onto a factory FX clockspring, and then the factory steering wheel trim was chopped up to accomodate:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0263_zps4giricyy.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0263_zps4giricyy.jpg.html)

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0264_zpsvclbtxht.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0264_zpsvclbtxht.jpg.html)

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0265_zpswfz6sf41.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0265_zpswfz6sf41.jpg.html)

^That telephone jack looking thing was the solution to accommodate for wiring the kit in. This is the harness:

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s52/meme405/IMAG0267_zpsslg1eqva.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/meme405/media/IMAG0267_zpsslg1eqva.jpg.html)

Couple relay's, and wires to tap permanent power, as well as into the tiptronic switches, and Voila should have working paddle shifters. :D

[trollguy]

wait what. what does the telephone jack do? you know,.. you could hook up a vtech phone. just saying

[bcrdukes]

56k modem? What kind of hipster bullshit is this for? :suspicious:

[meme405]

wait what. what does the telephone jack do? you know,.. you could hook up a vtech phone. just saying

It's rather genius, the telephone jack allows me to send morse code from the paddles to the gearbox in order to tell it what gear I want to be in...:troll:

[trollguy]

http://coloringpagesjos.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/218419-morse-code-numbers.jpg

:chairdance::chairdance:

[tofu1413]

It's rather genius, the telephone jack allows me to send morse code from the paddles to the gearbox in order to tell it what gear I want to be in...:troll:

literally tapping it into gear :troll:

[knight604]

I insured it

[lowda9]

Put in a new timing chain tensioner. Gonna see if it cures my cold start noisy engine.

[brrrz]

http://s11.postimg.org/amcfcrmw3/20150428_192817.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/6d7paljmn/full/)
Cars a little dirty but added the punisher emblem today

[euromoron]

Went to NAPA and bought some stuff to do some general maintenance on my car. Totalled about $110 so I asked about a discount I could get from school. He said alright, punched it in, and it totalled around $85 or so. He said "hmm", then punched some other code in and bam, price drops down to $66. Guy says "that's better", so I happily give him my money and leave satisfied. Safe to say I was NOT expecting that. :fuckyea:

[joquio]

Put in a new timing chain tensioner. Gonna see if it cures my cold start noisy engine.

Planning to do the same thing on my AP1.
Just gotta head down to pick up my parts.

[bcuzracecarz]

Took apart entire exhaust and tried to fix exhaust leak from where new downpipe connects to the catback section. Moved around all the pieces and tried everything I could to try and wiggle the two sections to line up properly but no dice so the leak remains. Going to try and see if I can figure out something tomorrow and if not then take it somewhere. Huge pita :rukidding:

[Flatsix]

Rebuilt a friends Hirschmann power antenna off his 911 sc

[jackp0t]

The fun DIY (as i call it) begins :fullofwin:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150425_183951.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150425_183951.jpg.html)

started with the easiest lol
re-badge
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_152805.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_152805.jpg.html)

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_160118.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_160118.jpg.html)

Failed on the spoiler didnt fully bond :( needs a redo :(
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_194021.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_194021.jpg.html)

started with the sides
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150426_181913.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150426_181913.jpg.html)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150426_182443.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150426_182443.jpg.html)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_194311.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_194311.jpg.html)

the front
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_191339.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_191339.jpg.html)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_192848.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_192848.jpg.html)

results
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_195022.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_195022.jpg.html)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_195651.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_195651.jpg.html)

for extra support i feel the need of adding splitters rods

playing around with the placement
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_195422.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150427_195422.jpg.html)

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150428_152638.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150428_152638.jpg.html)

Im pretty happy with the results!

Now just patiently waiting for thursday to come :victory:
to get rid of the wheel gap

[Energy]

That rebadging template is pretty cool. Nice to know they exist.

[westopher]

Removed my seats and cleaned the interior. Also removed the seat cover and cut up some foam to fill the damaged seat bottom so the cover wouldn't rub the frame. Its very common on e36s to have the frame+jeans+fat asses in the outer bolster over time. It was fucking terrifying taking apart these seats haha.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/westopher2006/null_zpsiql0pdnd.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/westopher2006/media/null_zpsiql0pdnd.jpg.html)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/westopher2006/null_zpsx6j0jbyj.jpg (http://s99.photobucket.com/user/westopher2006/media/null_zpsx6j0jbyj.jpg.html)
Reinstalled and cleaned.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8786/17129998579_d9701c92fc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s6HHM6)DSC_0405 (https://flic.kr/p/s6HHM6) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr

[fliptuner]

It's so nice to clean your interior when the seats are out.
It just feels.....thorough.

[westopher]

Agreed. As much as its kind of a bitch to lug the seats out, I'd say its should be a twice a year occurrence, especially with my big lug Monty that spends some time in the back seat. Its nice to see everything is in order that you can't see as well.

[jackp0t]

That rebadging template is pretty cool. Nice to know they exist.
Man I was very surprise on how many DIY(s) are for the bmw!
My routine right now before I sleep is surfing thru bimmerpost. haha

Picked up the coilovers at the border
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20150430_180747.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150430_180747.jpg.html)

Im really stoked to do this one because mods like this the difference between before and after is significant

That wheel gap is just :heckno:

[wonton1017]

Riced it with homemade rear diffuser/splitters, pretty close to the varis e9x full diffuser except this is just the outer piece to fill in the rear-side profile:

Took a billion tries to get the shape and size right.

Chloroplast, then chloroplast + CF vinyl for testing
Almost-final product with real plastic (except its cut off in the pic)
http://i.imgur.com/J1mRmRc.jpg

Final product (if I'm not lazy) will have evenly spaced bolts and will be in carbon fiber:
http://i.imgur.com/Oq89wxP.jpg

[Energy]

^ Nice. Take better pics once you finalize and install them!

[1exotic]

had the turbo rebuilt/refurbished and installed it today, looking nice and new now =D

http://i.imgur.com/lnBLRfy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vtoN6aS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YYlf07e.jpg

[underscore]

Did a rough install of the dashcam for the Matrix, just need to pick up the parts to wire it to the fuse box.

[tofu1413]

Painted my orange band-aids silver
http://g3.img-dpreview.com/23A10B533EC340CBA872CAFFF4CD34C8.jpg
http://g4.img-dpreview.com/F651FC0C8D3B4E31A651CE96A4B53A0B.jpg

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p235x350/11150202_10152951963546559_4372558011295245192_n.j pg?oh=3ef03a95d576825d4ddbade215a63861&oe=55CB23E7

took some window tint and wrapped the damned corner markers.

Ordered new tail lights too... :megusta:

And so the mods begin...