Turbo Cowtipping (my F.I. build) 2/2014 addendum

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jun 20, 2012 1:45 PM

Shout out to Steve over @ Blunt Tech!

I must be officially insane.

This damned car just keeps getting deeper & deeper...

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jun 20, 2012 1:50 PM

Hex yeah! Still planning on paint this summer?

ldsbeaker · Post by **ldsbeaker** » Jun 20, 2012 2:50 PM

Nebraska_e28 wrote:Shout out to Steve over @ Blunt Tech!

I must be officially insane. This damned car just keeps getting deeper & deeper...

Oh my. I've been contemplating the same panel on my e24... Very tempting

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jun 20, 2012 4:03 PM

M. Holtmeier wrote:Hex yeah! Still planning on paint this summer?

Umm... Yes?

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jul 12, 2012 5:12 PM

As if I wasn't in deep enough, I took the plunge after being the old git 'er done elbow from Mike H.

Well.... At least my drill hit some of the spot welds. NOT! I think Ray Charles could've done a better job.

Sardines anyone????

Mostly cut out, final trimming still needed.

Scrap metal

Am I the only one that cringes at this?

Crap is getting real!

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jul 12, 2012 5:14 PM

Did I mention this shit is starting to suck?

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jul 12, 2012 6:15 PM

Did you get the panel welded in? Let me know of you need a hand!

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jul 13, 2012 10:07 AM

M. Holtmeier wrote:

Did you get the panel welded in? Let me know of you need a hand!

Welding in this weekend, I'll give you a buzz to get your opinion on my plan.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jul 27, 2012 10:19 AM

A small test. Thanks again Mike!

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » Jul 27, 2012 7:03 PM

Where's the cow tipping at?

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Jul 27, 2012 7:22 PM

Shadow wrote:Where's the cow tipping at?

Between the A and the T.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jul 28, 2012 3:56 PM

I'm bout sick of working on this damned thing! Last night I got the moonroof pulled out & headliner 1/2 way out before calling it quits for the night.... Cabinet is running low on whiskey.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Oct 03, 2012 12:22 AM

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Dec 10, 2012 4:17 PM

12/10/12

Not much to report. Car hasn't really been touched since coming home from the painter. Everything else in life has demanded my attention.

Here's a sample of the next battle I've enlisted help of my Auntie to assist with. Removing the old headliner for use as a template was quite the challenge as I watched most of it turn to dust in the middle of fingers.

Coldswede · Post by **Coldswede** » Dec 10, 2012 10:53 PM

Holy Crap LJ!

Next time your drill spot welds let me know I'll send you a spot weld bit, it works MUCH better!

I need to replace that same damn panel, but I'm skeered!

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Dec 29, 2012 6:56 PM

Coldswede wrote:Holy Crap LJ!

Next time your drill spot welds let me know I'll send you a spot weld bit, it works MUCH better!

I need to replace that same damn panel, but I'm skeered!

Thanks. It was actually hard to pinpoint some of the welds since there was little or no dimple.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Dec 29, 2012 6:58 PM

Mission creep is again taking over... Euro glass from zie motherland.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Feb 04, 2013 11:20 PM

Now that I've vented how much installing headliners sucks ass, I got up the motivation to get off my lazy ass & do something about it...

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » Feb 05, 2013 12:02 AM

Damn that is gangsta!

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Feb 05, 2013 9:05 AM

Awesome. I am taking a rattle can to mine.

DangerWillRbnsn · Post by **DangerWillRbnsn** » Feb 05, 2013 5:17 PM

Very cool work with the headliner. I'll be doing mine as well... is it REALLY as much a PITA as everyone says? How many hours would you estimate?

Nice work!

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » Feb 05, 2013 7:05 PM

Has that Goth thing going.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Feb 05, 2013 10:17 PM

DangerWillRbnsn wrote:Very cool work with the headliner. I'll be doing mine as well... is it REALLY as much a PITA as everyone says? How many hours would you estimate?

Nice work!

It's very tedious & I'm trying to make sure it fits a best it can. For the average person they can probably get it installed within an hour or two with patience.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Feb 26, 2013 12:57 AM

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Feb 26, 2013 12:36 PM

Nice stove!

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Mar 07, 2013 12:28 AM

T_C_D wrote:Nice stove!

That little bugger does nicely in my cramped 1-car garge. Very toasty.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Mar 11, 2013 12:44 AM

Not much report. There's still a ton to put back together since gettting the car back from paint. What makes this even more challenging is I'm working in a cramped 1-car garage & extra cautious not to scratch the damned thing.

I just got the rear bumper reinstalled after fixing the euro bumper mounts. I bought these new & installed them previously without putting a coat of paint over the e-coat. One of the cracked/broke from a small amount of rust that started. The other had a small crack that started. I welded both of these up good & put a good coat of paint on them for protection.

I'm giving myself 1-month to get it back in one piece. Then I can start with a few tricks up my sleeve for improvements on the turbo setup.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Apr 08, 2013 8:02 AM

tschultz · Post by **tschultz** » Apr 08, 2013 11:12 AM

Maybe I missed it because I didn't read the whole thread, but LJ why did you go with this manifold as opposed to a 'bundle of snakes' type of design that integrates smooth equal lengths from each cylinder?

I have heard you can still make massive power from the E23 735i manifold, but that they are less efficient that other types? Space constraint/ cost?

PS- You will want to try to make it to BMW 4 Corners this year-- my friend is building up his E34 M5 to be a 600hp FI monster!! He's attending (over 65 people signed up this year!).

DangerWillRbnsn · Post by **DangerWillRbnsn** » Apr 08, 2013 12:09 PM

I love your updates. One day mine will be like this... one day.

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Turbo Cowtipping (my F.I. build) 2/2014 addendum