05-03-2013, 06:26 PM
Yeah im on there Andy, but dont use it much unless I have an E30 specific problem. The Wiki on there is really helpful!
Anyway, time for an update!
Its been in the garage a lot over winter for a bit of a makeover. Stripped around 60kg more weight out of it (Front bumper insert, windows/motors, dash, wiring, sound deadening, rear spoiler and bonnet hinge/strut/release) And also got some extended rear arches and some coilovers.
The rear arches took a bit of cutting, trimming and test fitting but they are on now and serve their purpose well, no more scrubbing tyres.
The coilovers are only FK cheapies but in comparison to the worn out standard shocks and ancient 40mm springs they are much stiffer and have dropped the car nicely, body roll was a big issue before but that should be sorted out now. Going to pull the height adjuster plates out of the rear soon to drop it another 10mm.
Also got some polycarbonate sheet and made up front and rear side windows, easy enough and saved around 15kg overall.
Few photos I got when it was outside the other day. Bonnet currently off while we fit bonnet pins but other than that its in its 'finished' state ready for summer.
![[Image: 8524719353_4a16aaa1b7_c.jpg]](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8524719353_4a16aaa1b7_c.jpg)
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
![[Image: 8525833418_a78dd365b0_c.jpg]](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8525833418_a78dd365b0_c.jpg)
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
![[Image: 8524721173_7fb9c6fe01_c.jpg]](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8241/8524721173_7fb9c6fe01_c.jpg)
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
![[Image: 8524721969_3264cc4a0e_c.jpg]](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8524721969_3264cc4a0e_c.jpg)
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
![[Image: 8524723029_d4d603e9c7_c.jpg]](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8524723029_d4d603e9c7_c.jpg)
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
![[Image: 8524724155_a6a59677f0_c.jpg]](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8524724155_a6a59677f0_c.jpg)
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
![[Image: 8524725987_416d318eee_c.jpg]](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8524725987_416d318eee_c.jpg)
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
Also, front wheels are hideous, I know! But they were cheap and came with some fairly decent Yoko Paradas on, so they are staying until the tyres are polished off
Anyway, time for an update!
Its been in the garage a lot over winter for a bit of a makeover. Stripped around 60kg more weight out of it (Front bumper insert, windows/motors, dash, wiring, sound deadening, rear spoiler and bonnet hinge/strut/release) And also got some extended rear arches and some coilovers.
The rear arches took a bit of cutting, trimming and test fitting but they are on now and serve their purpose well, no more scrubbing tyres.
The coilovers are only FK cheapies but in comparison to the worn out standard shocks and ancient 40mm springs they are much stiffer and have dropped the car nicely, body roll was a big issue before but that should be sorted out now. Going to pull the height adjuster plates out of the rear soon to drop it another 10mm.
Also got some polycarbonate sheet and made up front and rear side windows, easy enough and saved around 15kg overall.
Few photos I got when it was outside the other day. Bonnet currently off while we fit bonnet pins but other than that its in its 'finished' state ready for summer.
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
The BMW by Daan!, on Flickr
Also, front wheels are hideous, I know! But they were cheap and came with some fairly decent Yoko Paradas on, so they are staying until the tyres are polished off