FUBAR 528e, Gauging Condition of the M90

[LeiseyJr]

It's still shocking that I took part the Getrag 265 CR and put it back together, but it's doing well so far. The Korman chip is superior, SSSquid is smoother but for performance driving I plug in the Korman chip. You can tell they put a lot of time into their tunes, but I feel like they lack M30 experience, so they didn't extract as much as Korman did. I also finally found center caps, the E38 style 5 centercaps have always been weird looking on my car. You can tell they are for a round car. I put in E34 Style 5 center-caps on and I prefer them 10x over on my non-bumper car.

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Trackday is coming up soon, or an open lapping day Anyway. PFC 06 pads will be going on and I'll see how she does. On same old D102's as I can't afford anything better right now for rubber. Should be fun as always though

[LeiseyJr]

https://youtu.be/_rks1sr1NZE
Car did great other than I need to fix ABS, I flatfooted my RF so bad. It's just handy especially when learning this track which is not just dedicated, fun corners but technical and tight. Rae pads only on the front moved bias way to far forward as well but still good fun. Also, the fucking oil leak is still a disaster, and I will have to remove the transmission yet again. It's the back of the head. I DONT GET IT.

Got a job at discount tire, getting ready for college, trying to pass AP Calculus, so much fun stuff.

[lizard]

One of my favorite threads. Wonderful to read about a young man and his car.

[Burnze]

This is awesome, love the pictures. Keep up the great work.

[LeiseyJr]

I've been trying get the 80's race car look on my daily driver because I just think its cool. So I did a mono-wiper thing to really take advantage of my rebuilt wiper assembly, just removed passenger wiper and placed the drivers wipe on the passenger spline thing. That way when Hurricane Harvey happens I'll be blind but cool at the same time. If it's really bad when it rains I will change back to stock for others safety.

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Plans in Order of Importance:
-Stop Oil falling on the ground
-ABS
-Hankook RS4's
-Race Pads ALL AROUND
-Obtain Replica Euro bumper from CEP
-Mount Front Euro front federalization to CEP bumper
-Get Adapter Brackets
-Make or find a front lip or spoiler to rip off on Houston roads
-Skid Plate

[LeiseyJr]

Tried to install camber plates Dad also rewelded my broken swaybar mount that I ripped out sliding on backroad, camber plates were a massive fail. I told myself steering would stop binding for 30 miles. Hopefully Turner gives me a refund
Camber Plates and Sawybar shit by samleisey, on Flickr
Camber Plates and Sawybar shit by samleisey, on Flickr
Camber Plates and Sawybar shit by samleisey, on Flickr


I than installed an airdam, very happy with how car looks other than rims. Hopefully I will source 16' cool rims, would like Riken Meshes.
Airdam Thing by samleisey, on Flickr

Also tightened rear swaybar and it handles beautifully now. It drives so well, with just one adjustment. PFC 097 is ordered and 08's will be ordered for the rear. RS4's are seeming harder and harder to get it but I will save for them. Prom also happened so that chapter in my life is complete and still working way to hard at Discount Tire.

[tschultz]

How do you like the headers? I have heard they don't do much to a stock B34...

[LeiseyJr]

How do you like the headers? I have heard they don't do much to a stock B34...

It helps it breathe with cam And I love the way my car sounds. They look cool and ceramic coating is quite nice. Only thing I dislike is the way my muffler guy welded the flange to it but its fine. In short, I like them a lot for sound.

[LeiseyJr]

Update, car is doing well for the most part. Slave cylinder went out and I had to drive to work and home without a clutch, learned that and how to shift without a clutch. That was fun. On to brighter news I have finally gotten a full set of RS4's, race pads all around and Recaro Profi. The seat and the tires are a very important accomplishment to me because I've always wanted though and I actually worked towards those goals and got them. Brake pedal is now grip taped due to the original cover falling off. Life is going well, just working at Discount is a lot of hard, fast paced work but its paying for all this stuff before I go to college.
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Also the oil leak is fixed

[LeiseyJr]

https://youtu.be/hdkbEFkyogE

Finally got some time to take it out this morning brought my helmet just to capture some moments. Just drove around and explored, found a new dirt road. Despite this cars visual flaws, mechanically it is fantastic. I can't wait to drive some events with it in the fall.

[LeiseyJr]

I TRACKED MY JUNK FINALLY!
I need camber in the front, its eating shoulders but I just ignored it. I will be ordering Irelands Adj. street camber plates, I dont need much and those should do it. It was also running really hot, discovered a had a little coolant leak a day later. I was topping it with water for last 2 sessions and it was super close to the red. I should've been more concerned but I had to just drive before being trapped in a door room.

This vid was my 4th session going this direction on the track, and MSRH is a lot better going CW. Car felt at home, and I am super happy with how it did. It will be parked at the house on lift while I am trapped in downtown Houston at U of H. My plans will be to take it to events whenever possible and once I get camber plates car is in a place where I can pack it, drive it and go home. Which is what I wanted it's finally time to just drive the shit out of this bitch. Hopefully next summer I can get another Internship type thing to buy a E46 330, or E36 M3 as a daily.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDgJuc7-wvc&t=637s

Oh yeah I put in Moosehead UCAB and it made front end way stiffer, Houston streets are brutal now. I really ruined this car as a daily, its my fault but fuck is it fun to drive on track.

[LeiseyJr]

Outside Vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YNPyyLsugM

[LeiseyJr]

MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr
MSRH 2018 by samleisey, on Flickr


This thing looks like shit, but I am fucking proud to say I built this junk.

[LeiseyJr]

On track, I was having issues with the Mtech for my short arms it was just to big. So I've been looking for something smaller, my range was 350-360mm I was looking at Nardi, Momo, Sparco and one of Renown wheels. The problem is I no longer have an income, since I am doing full time college in a dorm. This whole steering wheel thing has been bugging me for awhile so I just needed to put something together cheap to make sure smaller was what I was looking for. I somehow found a used hub on Ebay for $40 its a real Momo one. It needed the horn wire repaired, and its missing the rubber cover thing. I bought that since I knew I was going to be replacing the steering wheel, plus it was a good deal. Then I was just waiting for the right wheel, I was looking around on Ebay for awhile and finally came across this junk.

BWA by samleisey, on Flickr

It looked cool and bigger in the picture, very vague description but it was $100 and had a horn button. I impulsivly bought it due to price, and I already had a hub. It should bolt on right? LOL When I actually went back and looked at the pictures, I counted 5 bolts. That was funny. I then bought a Grant Adapter Momo 6 bolt to 5 bolt thingie, which still hasn't come in. Thanks Summit! Anyway Dad drilled holes in my used Hub and tapped them to mount it in. I was very worried about this though, and wasting my money.


BWA by samleisey, on Flickr

I posted on some Facebook Groups and found out this thing was ancient, it's at least 1980ish, maybe older. BWA is the make of the steering wheel, and it is their Gamma model. Which was verified by some old ads I found. They came in a 13" and 14" size, which is bascially 330mm or 350mm, I would like 350 because 330mm just blocks every single gauge. I know this because I got stock with a 13" one, overall though I love how thick the wheel is. It is a little bendy at the top but due to age and I don't know what life it lived before me it's understandable. It does block my speedo but the smaller wheel makes it a lot easier for me personally to drive.


BWA by samleisey, on Flickr

BWA by samleisey, on Flickr

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The wheel is beat up, but it is amazing the horn button, original hub and bolts which came with it when purchased new a long time ago has stayed with it. I think it was a cool find, and I will make sure it lives on. I will restore it once I am sure it will be in there a long time. I will most likely look for a 14 inch though. This piece of shit car will never be done, next post will probably be converting fronts to coilovers just so I can get camber and lower front 1/2 inch. Stay tuned!

[LeiseyJr]

I still have never liked the 535is front, so this will be an attempt to do the front end how I've always envisioned. First you have to rip a perfectly good car apart.

Boredom by samleisey, on Flickr

Next you find a style youre kindve going for
Boredom by samleisey, on Flickr

A forum member here luckily has the Pfeba spoiler thing/airdam whatchamacall it I am looking for. Which will be on the way soon enough, and cheaper then the $600 Classic Euro parts wants. I then needed a early front valance, and Sherman gave me rusted out one for free which is not only early but it's euro. I am also lucky enough to have a father that will repair all the rust, as I probably would've hacked it together as is.
My plan for the front bumper is I have a mangled E23 front bumper and I have the chrome pieces and will cut and trim to fit, but I am missing a corner. Still unsure what to do about that, but I will figure that out. This will go over another thing from Shermans scrap pile which is an E28 Federalization bar. If the E23 doesn't work, I can get a plastic bumper from Classic Euro Parts.

Boredom by samleisey, on Flickr

I also sourced Euro Turns for $40
Blink 182 by samleisey, on Flickr

I have a left on the way as well with a lens for $50, so I need to buy the right lens. At least now I have fairly junked housing that I wont feel bad cutting up.
Hopefully this goes okay

Classes are going fairly okay, and I'm in the process of being rehired on Saturdays for Discount.

[tschultz]

Curious to see how this comes a long. I have seen a lot of budget versions that end up never being completed. I have often wondered about e24 bits on E28, and I supposed E23 could fit similarly well if shortened and customized slightly. Worth a try with the price you got those parts for.

Personally, I think the 535is/M5 spoiler set up is pretty good looking. It's the non-spoiler US cars that bug me, mainly with the front bumper sticking out so far...

[LeiseyJr]

Curious to see how this comes a long. I have seen a lot of budget versions that end up never being completed. I have often wondered about e24 bits on E28, and I supposed E23 could fit similarly well if shortened and customized slightly. Worth a try with the price you got those parts for.

Personally, I think the 535is/M5 spoiler set up is pretty good looking. It's the non-spoiler US cars that bug me, mainly with the front bumper sticking out so far...

I liked the look but my frame rail is a bit crooked, so bumper was crooked this also meant I could not tuck it because it was all wonky. The E23 center chrome piece is the perfect bend, the side pieces have the right curve, just need to be trimme d. It's a shame I am missing one it'd be way easier with the other side. Hopefully Ebay Saves the day.

[1st 5er]

The E23 center chrome piece is the perfect bend, the side pieces have the right curve, just need to be trimme d. It's a shame I am missing one it'd be way easier with the other side. Hopefully Ebay Saves the day.

Which side do you need?

[LeiseyJr]

The E23 center chrome piece is the perfect bend, the side pieces have the right curve, just need to be trimmed. It's a shame I am missing one it'd be way easier with the other side. Hopefully Ebay Saves the day.

Which side do you need?

The left side, and only a right side on Ebay

[LeiseyJr]

Found the left side, mocked it up and stuff. Still waiting for Euro Turns from Germany as well as a lens from Schmiedmann , and Pfeba front spoiler. I am also unsure of whether or not I will be using the Federalization bar. It will be a lot easier to mount chrome to valance. However Federalization Bar, will allow for a bumper on the front. So... we will see how that goes. I'm basically waiting on parts when I have everything and can make a full game plan

Mock Up by samleisey, on Flickr
Mock Up by samleisey, on Flickr
Mock Up by samleisey, on Flickr

[LeiseyJr]

Dad made some cool brackets to hold Pfeba up, I can't give him enough credit for all his fabricating to make the junk I got fit. I literally just bolted it on the car.
He also made a custom turn signal bracket since mine broke off. Essentially though we ran out of time before Tex-fest and it needs to be painted as well as chrome isn't on. I think I can fit a US fog-light on the driver side here is how it is so far.

Pfeba yo by samleisey, on Flickr


Pfeba yo by samleisey, on Flickr

Pfeba yo by samleisey, on Flickr

Pfeba yo by samleisey, on Flickr

Pfeba yo by samleisey, on Flickr

Pfeba yo by samleisey, on Flickr

Maybe I get can get Spax springs in and install the S3.25 I have in time for Tex-Fest next weekend.

[LeiseyJr]

Worked from 8-5:30 then got home and worked on this until 9ish well worth it.

Spax Vs H&R by samleisey, on Flickr

Love how my car rides and handles now.

[LeiseyJr]

Tex-Fest X was quite the experience, the most memorable one for me so far. The roads up there were just spectacular, not to technical, just flowy enough, canyon walls, it was an amazing place to enjoy my car. As usual the community there was great, all around great experience except for some chips in my windshield. I got those bad boys trying to stay on Ahab's bumper while he was driving Pavel's M5. I'm hoping they don't spiderweb.

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

This was the cruising RPM for most of the trip, for the 10 hours there and back. I got 20 mpg for once actually, that was ground breaking compared to the usual 15mpg.

I had a co-pilot on this trip as well which was nice.
TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

We stopped at an abandoned gas station, to grab some pictures.
TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr
TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr
TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

Dad and I made it there no problems whatsoever. Then I assisted Bluntech with his flat on the wagon providing a Schrader valve tool. Then helped fix Pavel's drivers door lock with small child hands in the door.

After that it was driving all weekend, Saturday had an interesting experience with Aaron and Jay, I was turning around to get my girlfirend who I had dropped off to get a flyby video. So I then begin to try to catch up to him, Travis graciously let me by. It was sketchy though because my left fronts are at 5/32nd and they're RS4's. They weren't a big fan chasing him at 100 in the rain on 41. I am really happy with my cars setup now due to the Spax, and it's not much slower then that M5. It was good fun, I also learned unlike the racetrack if you try to stay on someones bumper rocks like to chip your windshield. It was really good fun though. Adrian also let me drive his Hartge H5S, luckily I was use to dogleg. That M90 really revs up after 4, awesome engine. I also got third in the Concours thingie, which was surprising. Pics I was able to capture of trip:

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

Some Duct-tape to cover up the whole.

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr
TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

A lot of driving also learned that 5 hours is about all I can take in that seat before my ass hates me. Here's pics on the way home

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

Car did great, it's set up perfect as is finally.
TexFestX by samleisey, on Flickr

[LeiseyJr]

I just want to say, I am so fucking happy how this car is now. Yes the seat hurts my ass, yes the A/C doesnt exist, yes the OBC doesnt work, yea I cant see the speedo due to my Fischer Price steering wheel, yea the trunk is a moldy disaster and it leaks. I love it though. It drives great, I am finally satasfied with how it drives and looks.

[Hit Man X]

Oh shit, I did not know you drove that Hartge, I wanted a ride so bad! I was just excited to park near it in the one ton. Adrian is one cool dude, he sure has some stories that come out after midnight, that is for sure.

Do not forget, you are going to be stuck as the SOLE tire tech on the dually with those heavy ass steel wheels late on a Saturday just before closing. Plus those damned wheel simulators. I will make sure you rotate and balance all six, personally! Perhaps even drop No 7 to fill with air!



All things considered, I am surprised how far you and this car have come since Rockdale many moons ago, Sammy. Keep it up! I have an A/C hose tool if you want to build hoses and have some cool air in that 528e. PS use pool noodles in your seat...or find good used passenger seats to build good driver seats. I once fixed a seat with 2x4 lumber. I may have pics!

[LeiseyJr]

Oh shit, I did not know you drove that Hartge, I wanted a ride so bad! I was just excited to park near it in the one ton. Adrian is one cool dude, he sure has some stories that come out after midnight, that is for sure.

Do not forget, you are going to be stuck as the SOLE tire tech on the dually with those heavy ass steel wheels late on a Saturday just before closing. Plus those damned wheel simulators. I will make sure you rotate and balance all six, personally! Perhaps even drop No 7 to fill with air!



All things considered, I am surprised how far you and this car have come since Rockdale many moons ago, Sammy. Keep it up! I have an A/C hose tool if you want to build hoses and have some cool air in that 528e. PS use pool noodles in your seat...or find good used passenger seats to build good driver seats. I once fixed a seat with 2x4 lumber. I may have pics!

I need a memory foam pad cut to size, apparently a 20 year old used racing seat isn't made for road trips. The A/C works in my junk I just haven't put the belt on, it was taken off to do timing chain guide and it's one of those get to it later things. The Condenser is a bit squished to from when swapping motors, had to lay the M20 on that bitch. Doesn't leak and cooled but still a restriction and the Aux fan is dying, so it's gonna be ripped out here pretty soon. It will hurt but it needs a Parallel Condenser Anyway and I'll put that in when I grow up maybe. Make sure to bring the Dually on 11/3 when I am at the racetrack por favor. , I like how you added the closing part too nice touch.

[Hit Man X]

Let us see if this works -

https://imgur.com/a/Dfy4SQa

[LeiseyJr]

Let us see if this works -

https://imgur.com/a/Dfy4SQa

R12 by samleisey, on Flickr

R12 by samleisey, on Flickr

A/C will be getting fixed soon...

[LeiseyJr]

Had some videos of my fav section of road
https://youtu.be/ZfJZxkl6U8I
https://youtu.be/YxlNZhzbfWQ

[LeiseyJr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mdEFbi0iaA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LELASN82VkE

I had overheated and tires had too much PSI. I was just trying to drive through that it was good fun. I now need $600 worth of tires, so that's no fun. There's another event in December I'm hoping I can to. Need to bleed brakes, adjust valves, oil change and tires. So we'll see if I can make that happen.

MSRH by samleisey, on Flickr