Project E30 - Printable Version

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Project E30 - Printable Version

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- Chris - 09-06-2006

haha thanks guys. I just rememberd at work we use these 12 volt batteries for our security boards (home security) and they are rechargable! I'm just going to pick up one of those so I don't have to spend a lot on a cordless drill battery. I just hope using the batteries won't eventually burn up the window regulators. I wonder how to tell if 12volts is too much or not. I was told by a guy at Bimmerworld to use a 12 volt battery, not an 18 volt. I tried a 9 volt and it worked for a couple seconds, much slower, and then died.

- BLINGMW - 09-06-2006

well considering the car is 12 volts.... 12 volts is probably a good bet. Tongue

- Chris - 09-06-2006

well that answers that 8)

- BLINGMW - 09-06-2006

lol and who the hell at bimmerworld gave you that idea! Rob? :lol: Those crazy guys...

- Chris - 09-06-2006

BLINGMW Wrote:lol and who the hell at bimmerworld gave you that idea! Rob? :lol: Those crazy guys...

I originally read it on the E30 tech forum from someone who just had a window stuck and couldn't get it back up.

In other good news, I'll finally be registering it this weekend in VA and moving it to my dad's insurance- $300 a year vs $1200 I would have paid! Crickey!

- Chris - 09-24-2006

did a little more work on Friday since I have an autox next Sunday.

Put the dashboard back in and found the A/C condenser/coil thing tucked away under the dash, finishing the removal of the entire A/C system. I also removed all the duct work for the vents in the dash since the damn thing doesn't work. I'll have to figure out a way to clear the windshield if it fogs up, probably one of those air blowers.

Pics:

A/C thing:

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Hole where it used to be:

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Dash back in, notice the black DSC battery on the floor! thats the secret weapon...

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back together:

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I moved the location for my warning lights, but its just temporary until I re-do all the gauges.

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- ScottyB - 09-24-2006

looks good buddy! man i hate dash work, hope your knuckles aren't too raw

- Evan - 09-25-2006

smiley face on the tape deck? :lol:

- ziich - 09-25-2006

gotta love zipties

- Chris - 09-27-2006

ziich Wrote:gotta love zipties

yes sir

I use so many I was thinking of making my license plate "zipties" haha. some things just aren't made to go back together after you remove all the screws... or at least I don't have the patience.

- Chris - 09-29-2006

when I removed my drivers side floor carpet and sound deadening, I lost my dead pedal, so today I made up my own!

before:

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Parts used:

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Installed:

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Finished view:

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It's a bit ghetto, but I drove the car home today and it felt like a stock piece.

- Dave - 09-29-2006

go Chris!! You seriously impress me every time I check this thread :-)

- ScottyB - 09-29-2006

Dave Wrote:go Chris!! You seriously impress me every time I check this thread :-)

no kidding, Boobies gets stuff done

seriously though i dig the updates, keep em coming

- Chris - 09-30-2006

thanks guys, really its just small stuff. I just get an idea and figure it out as I go.

- Chris - 01-28-2007

wow, its been about 4 months since my last update- mostly because I
haven't done much!

I'm now getting ready for VIR and taking care of a few things that
haven't been working.

Since September, I've replaced all 4 rotors and put in new XP-8's up front.

yesterday I installed lug studs (E30's had lug bolts, and its a pain
putting wheels on with them)

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for Spec E30 and driving on track you need a coolant catch can for any
expansion tank overflow. Here is my version- metal 1L can:

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I also added more "plate" to my current oil pan skid plate. I've had
these metal pans from work and had to find a way to use them:

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Also, I finally got the car registered in VA!!! (1 year later )

How do you like the plate??

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Left to finish for VIR:

replace valve parts that are worn out- there is a bad valve tap I need
to take care of.

fix the heater!! February is going to be cold, and I don't have heat!!

-- went to Crazy Ray's junkyard today and found 3 E30's! I pulled the
heater core and heater valve incase mine are shot.

I could also use the Spec E30 sways, but at $450ish, its going to wait a bit.

- navin - 01-28-2007

heh, congrats on getting the car registered finally!

No more scares when driving to the track Smile

- Hunter - 01-28-2007

Looks great. I can't wait to hear about how the car feels on track, I'm really impressed with how good this car is looking.

- Feersty - 01-28-2007

Looks like you have a nice garage to work in as well. Good progress.

- Beej - 01-28-2007

Great to see progress!

What the hell is the crossmember-type-thing that the front of the skidplate is bolted to?

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- ScottyB - 01-29-2007

nice work Boobies! i feel you on the lug bolts too...pain in the ass for sure