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Posted: Jan 17, 2011 8:45 PM
by derrith
wkohler wrote:I whitened my car by removing the pinstripe. Also had a couple more brass keys cut for it since I can't actually get a real key because it's a Euro car.
Order a steel blank and get it cut from one of your brass keys or if you want it perfect, from the driver's side door lock.
Posted: Jan 17, 2011 8:47 PM
by wkohler
I'm working on that. I already redid the driver's door lock, so I'm not taking it out again.
Posted: Jan 17, 2011 9:04 PM
by Karl Grau
My key specialist says it's better to use the passenger side lock.
Posted: Jan 17, 2011 9:06 PM
by wkohler
Charles Gray wrote:My key specialist says it's better to use the passenger side lock.
Heaps easier to remove, too. Stupid-ass door lock heater. Argh.
Posted: Jan 17, 2011 9:18 PM
by Karl Grau
If you want to give my key guy a try, he should be available in 3-10 years. His name is Vinnie "Fingers" Gravano. Paul LaDue turned me on to him.
Posted: Jan 17, 2011 9:32 PM
by Das_Prachtstrasse
Considered selling it. Then reconsidered.
Posted: Jan 17, 2011 11:50 PM
by cddallara
Das_Prachtstraße wrote:Considered selling it. Then pulled my head outta my arse.
FIFY
Posted: Jan 18, 2011 1:27 AM
by Das_Prachtstrasse
cddallara wrote:Das_Prachtstraße wrote:Considered selling it. Then pulled my head outta my arse.
FIFY
touché
Posted: Jan 18, 2011 4:14 AM
by 1st 5er
Finally got around to installing the 'cruise control release bracket and switch' for the clutch pedal.
Posted: Jan 20, 2011 6:35 PM
by Karl Grau
Stuck my "Respect your elders" sticker on.
Posted: Jan 22, 2011 12:57 AM
by 1st 5er
SLS out, Eibachs and Billies in.
Posted: Jan 22, 2011 2:39 PM
by benfidar
Posted: Jan 22, 2011 3:09 PM
by MShimon
Installed misterfixit's Mo Brighta Mo Better tail and brake light upgrades. These are just plain cool. I'll get some photos up later with a side-by-side comparo.
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 1:21 AM
by Alfonso Bedoya
MShimon wrote:Installed misterfixit's Mo Brighta Mo Better tail and brake light upgrades. These are just plain cool. I'll get some photos up later with a side-by-side comparo.
YEAH YEAH LETS SEE!
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 3:42 AM
by 1st 5er
Nothing!
Let is sit in the driveway while I went of and bought my wife another E34 iT.
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 4:25 AM
by 1st 5er
1st 5er wrote:Posted: Jan 21, 2011 11:57 PM
SLS out, Eibachs and Billies in.
Forgot to mention I also installed my new diff mount from DaPP.
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 9:03 AM
by philip1
bought a new set of wheels for her
tomorrow I'm buying tires so I can install the wheels.
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 6:00 PM
by Das_Prachtstrasse
commenced the motor swap on the e30, e28's on the backburner for the next week now.
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 6:33 PM
by davintosh
1st 5er wrote:Nothing!
Let is sit in the driveway while I went of and bought my wife another E34 iT.
Pics or it didn't happen.
Come on; we want details! (not necessarily here, but it is required, don't you know...)
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 8:13 PM
by slammin_e28
Got the B35 wired up and worked on plumbing a bit. Next is to finish the 5sp swap, diff swap, and secure a DS. This has got to be the slowest B35 swap...ever.
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 8:20 PM
by Mr.ProjectCar535
I'm in the process of replacing all the rubber in my suspension. Just installed some sway bar end links today, took me an hour maybe and it was super easy. One more thing out of the way, still a LOT more to go.
Also, that brake line went back where it belongs, so don't worry guys
Posted: Jan 23, 2011 10:17 PM
by 1st 5er
davintosh wrote:1st 5er wrote:Nothing!
Let is sit in the driveway while I went of and bought my wife another E34 iT.
Pics or it didn't happen.
Come on; we want details! (not necessarily here, but it is required, don't you know...)
Zzzzzzzz...
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 6:15 AM
by cddallara
Jump started the 533, let it run for a bit while it tried to dry out the inside. Apparently not enought to charge the battery
Jump started it again, let it run, still not enough for it to start on it's own. Then promptly broke the vent control knob while trying to open the floor heat
I've got to: fix whatever is leaking, and properly charge the battery or replace it. and, fix the heat controls and glovebox latch
Both e28s now have chrging/battery issues
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 2:31 PM
by slammin_e28
Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes
, trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e23 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.
We're getting somewhere...
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 2:57 PM
by Mr.ProjectCar535
slammin_e28 wrote:Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes
, trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e32 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.
We're getting somewhere...
Do the e32 struts really make a difference? I've heard they were longer, but by how much? does it make the engine bay that much easier to work in?
Also, finally gave up and put my car in the shop to get a new ignition cylinder installed cause my key broke. Hopefully it goes well and I get it back today
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 3:18 PM
by slammin_e28
Mr.ProjectCar535 wrote:slammin_e28 wrote:Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes
, trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e32 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.
We're getting somewhere...
Do the e32 struts really make a difference? I've heard they were longer, but by how much? does it make the engine bay that much easier to work in?
Honestly IDK. I read somewhere they were longer, and through my work they were cheaper than the e28 struts, so I figured, why not? We will find out tomorrow. Anything has got to be better than non-functional struts.
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 3:20 PM
by wkohler
E32 hood struts will allow you to open your hood about 12".
http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=56357
E23/24 hood struts allow you to open the hood further than the stock ones.
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 3:31 PM
by slammin_e28
Whoops! I meant e23.
Dyslexia strikes again!
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 4:05 PM
by Mr.ProjectCar535
slammin_e28 wrote:Mr.ProjectCar535 wrote:slammin_e28 wrote:Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes
, trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e32 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.
We're getting somewhere...
Do the e32 struts really make a difference? I've heard they were longer, but by how much? does it make the engine bay that much easier to work in?
Honestly IDK. I read somewhere they were longer, and through my work they were cheaper than the e28 struts, so I figured, why not? We will find out tomorrow. Anything has got to be better than non-functional struts.
Good deal! Please post your findings, if they do in fact make a big difference I might just pick some up as well. Maybe before/after pics if that's not too much to ask
Posted: Jan 24, 2011 4:40 PM
by slammin_e28
Mr.ProjectCar535 wrote:slammin_e28 wrote:Mr.ProjectCar535 wrote:slammin_e28 wrote:Ordered a trans support, as mine is missing the bolt holes
, trans mounts, clutch master to slave cyl hose, and some e32 hood struts, so I can ditch the piece of wood that's been supporting the hood/getting in the way.
We're getting somewhere...
Do the e32 struts really make a difference? I've heard they were longer, but by how much? does it make the engine bay that much easier to work in?
Honestly IDK. I read somewhere they were longer, and through my work they were cheaper than the e28 struts, so I figured, why not? We will find out tomorrow. Anything has got to be better than non-functional struts.
Good deal! Please post your findings, if they do in fact make a big difference I might just pick some up as well. Maybe before/after pics if that's not too much to ask
I'll def get pics. That's one thing I was searching for but couldn't find.
/hijack
