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Bought this last summer for a right ole price to get some left hand drive practice in but it ended up sitting in the garden till about october.
Finally got the finger out in anticipation of a bit of snow over the winter, welded up the diff and away we went.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/100_0730.jpg
One of the best weeks of my life, every corner/roundabout/slip road/speed ramp/street was an adventure.
As with my last left hand drive machine, a 2.3t 740 Volvo, I thought that would be it and the E30 could return to its place in the garden until another winter.........................................
......but nope, as much as I wanted a jap motor there was no left hand drive stuff about for small moneys. I looked into what was available for the E30's and low and behold, anything you want can be picked off a shelf.
So a plan was hatched and the budget LHD daily drift machine went into production !.
Being completely new territory to me, I recruited a couple of mates who are into BM's. First off was to get it legit and through the NCT.
Both front seats were knackered, you should have seen the size of the chick that used to own this, seriously.
Out came all the toys...........
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/100_0631.jpg
And in went a spare recaro on a DC2 Integra base frame.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/100_0636.jpg
Thanks to Amy for that, it originally came in her FC.
The passenger seat was replaced with the drivers Recaro from Nixons E30 touring, nice one bosco !
Next on the list was the dodgy heater motor that had packed up. Thanks to my mate Paulie for the replacement and the two right hand drive headlamps as well.
Fun time.....
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/100_0644.jpg
Got a loan of an open diff and off she went for a test, they could only find a couple of visuals so it was as good as passed !. Some dori damage to rear bumper and a cracked lense were sorted and they handed me an 03/12 disc, ha ha !
Gar-4-age 86
02-03-10, 01:05
When i seen the thread i was expectin an epic cam.....pity :p:p:D U gonna slam it/dishy wheels etc!!?
ah she would have been a beast with my m3 running gear inside her!! lol i still have them lowering springs here to go with them shock you got small money!!
cool project man, can i ask why lhd? was it just the fact it was cheap or u prefer em?? what engines in the beemer? i spy with my little eye a worn brake peddle did you get failed on that for the test? best of look mate
cool project man, can i ask why lhd? was it just the fact it was cheap or u prefer em?? what engines in the beemer? i spy with my little eye a worn brake peddle did you get failed on that for the test? best of look mate
His impreza in the states is lhd;)
But hooray, e30s for wrecking ftw! i need to wreck mine. Want to do some gentle bashing (ooh eer) and wall rubbing down in tullow?! e30 deatthhhhhhhs
So with that out of the way the mods could begin.
First off was to get some more lock into it, being manual steering it was always going to be handy.
Made up some spacers
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/100_0645.jpg
They worked a treat, plenty of good useable steering lock now with only one draw back, 5 1/2 turns lock to lock :eek:
Combined with the welded diff I end up looking a lot like this trying to park anywhere.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLKR9tCiwvA
Next on the list was some horse power. Being a budget build M3 powers and the like were out the window but after talking with more BMW peeps and joining e30owners.com I came across a 2.5 24 valve swap for sale.It was in an E30 already with all the hard work done for good money so I went out for a test drive.
Turns out I end up knowing the guy selling it so a deal is made and I get a load of extra bits that this man won't need when he fits his e34 M5 motor !.
In preparation for the swap, I source a Ren*@!% brake servo ( can't even bare to write it sorry ). After grinding off all the evidence and a lick of paint I set about getting it fitted.
Old one on the right, it would have sat very close or even fouled on the 24v inlet manifold
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0013.jpg
Minty fresh, bad enough Im building my first ever non Japanese car but now its got bloody French car parts in it. Let us never speak of it again.
Decided to drop the engine and box out from the bottom with the subframe so I could do a little work on strengthening things for the new 6 cylinder plant.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0012.jpg
Both the engine mounting plates gusseted
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0019.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0020.jpg
The steering rack mounts looked like they only had 3 spot welds holding them on so they got some treatment as well
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0022.jpg
A quick lick of paint and all going well the new engine set up will be in tomorrow night.
I was trying to get a LHD cam from Holland but the chap would not budge from a pretty mega price. Nearly had a LHD KE from Portugal too but that fell through so this is about as close to a cam as I can afford right now !
Thanks Gem but I got something sorted, might be onto you about that LSD and subframe if you still have it though.
Bring on Tullow Pete, although all going well Im hoping to do Mondello in a couple of weeks !.
And just to save any more questions, this is why I need something LHD
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/GO9G2224.jpg
kev.skyline
02-03-10, 01:45
would you not throw in an e36/46 rack, 5.5 turns is quite special.
MCNSPORT.com
02-03-10, 01:48
bit late now but i no where there is a lhd rack subframe dash etc for 86
french brakes sound dodgey dont believe u did that!!
french brakes sound dodgey dont believe u did that!!
i think it has to be done when doing the 2.5 swap. :eek:
good stuff lad she be a cool oul bus when ur done you shud try get an e36, m3 or z3 rack for it they are only 3.7 turns lock to lock iv got an m50 power stering pump and lines here also got a full e30 power steer setup here you can have to make it work rhd racks go for around 50-70 euro here id recon youd pick up a lhd one the same or cheaper and you wont even have the prob modding the manifolds!!
you prob no all the bits for castor e46 wishbones with e30 m3 esentric bushes and e36 m3evo top mounts for camber, also z3 gear lever is the best short shifter!! and only 60 off bmw!
how did the vids from goldstone come out id like to see how close we got that time i spun!! lol
I've actually got no interest in fitting power steering to it, it'll probably take my fingers off when drifting but at least I'll get a coupe of extra ponies from not running a pump.
I don't want to run too much castor either so I'll probably just fit the M3 rear wishbone bushes, have camber sorted already :D
Gar-4-age 86
02-03-10, 13:11
Jes*s its comin together quickly gimme shout if u need any lhd specific parts mate of mine russian he has a load of stuff...
where are the wheelies i want to see wheels, cool project dude.
monello in March? game on!
I sold that engine day one to the first lad - Kieran, the lad doing the M5 conversion for Stephen and it is a dinger! ( I also supplied stephen with the M5 bits) Some power when it was in the 525iS. It was easily the quickest sport i had out of about 10 in total.
Should tip along nicely in that E30!
MCNSPORT.com
02-03-10, 21:32
i think it has to be done when doing the 2.5 swap. :eek:
i no but im just tryin to wind him up:D
i no but im just tryin to wind him up:D
Less of it, sure brakes are only for wimps anyway I shouldn't have bothered with a servo at all :p
Anyway I was let down this evening so with no engine crane the 6 cyl isn't in yet.
Some wheel pics in the meantime to keep Si happy !
Set of 15x8 XXR's I picked up in the states for fack all, ended up being far to shiny and clean for this E30 so they're on the corolla for now.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0023.jpg
My mate Johnny down in Portugal was selling these and I snapped them up, 14x8 0 offset
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0024.jpg
Ended up costing almost twice as much as the XXR's but it had to be done, suit the car perfectly
Jay Rockett
03-03-10, 01:13
Those wheels are coooooooool, put one on the car quick! Savage project too, that'll be a right yoke with the 24valve!
Lovin the title!
Administrator
03-03-10, 01:16
Those XXRs need to be in and around my Shuttle!
Those XXRs need to be in and around my Shuttle!
the above is correct and true,
love it eric
Those XXRs need to be in and around my Shuttle!
Give me the shuttle and I'll see what I can do...............
........... you might get it back at a later date, maybe !
MCNSPORT.com
03-03-10, 01:23
1 question for ya man
why didnt u just buy a right hand drive rack and colum for an impreza and ship it to the states???
cheaper option no..................
am i an idiot???
im baffled
Administrator
03-03-10, 01:28
give me the shuttle and i'll see what i can do...............
........... You might get it back at a later date, maybe !
$$$$$ :d :d :d
Jay Rockett
03-03-10, 01:32
1 question for ya man
why didnt u just buy a right hand drive rack and colum for an impreza and ship it to the states???
cheaper option no..................
am i an idiot???
im baffled
He seems to like the challenge! And winning in a LHD is kinda like scoring an away goal.... with your left foot!!!
1 question for ya man
why didnt u just buy a right hand drive rack and colum for an impreza and ship it to the states???
cheaper option no..................
am i an idiot???
im baffled
Its not my car to do what I want with man, of course I suggested that especially since the car was supposed to be RHD to begin with but I wasn't listened to.
Are you an idiot, hhhhmmmmmm well lets see...................... ha ha only messin dude.
I suppose it comes down to who really wants to win. I'll do whatever it takes like building a cheapy E30 to practice in at my own expense. Unfortunately business is more important than winning to some people.
MCNSPORT.com
03-03-10, 01:42
ah your gonna have to throw a hissy fit with them or somethin
tell em your not gettin on the plane thats what i do hahahahahaha
ah your gonna have to throw a hissy fit with them or somethin
tell em your not gettin on the plane thats what i do hahahahahaha
Im paying for my own flights so that won't work !. I'd prefer to be out of pocket and drinking beer with the lads in LA than out of pocket and sitting at home !
I'll just have to start winning and maybe then I'll get away with making some demands !
MCNSPORT.com
03-03-10, 02:00
well then if you dont get on the plane u save yourself a few pound lol
i see where your comin from tho, im fortunate to have a team that listens to me, even catered in panda express in irwindale:D
ahhh yeeeeeees them steelies will look badass! cant wait to see the finished and yes get that shuttle and put them xxrs on it!!!!! :D win win win!
Right, back on topic .
Got a bit done today starting with............
E36 M3 eccentric solid wishbone bushes, comparison shot
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0025.jpg
Blagged an engine crane and got her in,
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0026.jpg
Hopefully, and with some help from Mr Gem, I'll have it more or less done over the weekend !
talk about a tight squeeeze!!!! :D
Toit like tiger indeed !.
Feel sorry for the poor lads with RHD ones ha ha !
Toit like tiger indeed !.
Feel sorry for the poor lads with RHD ones ha ha !
hahah yes, so do ya hope to have her boggie boggie very soon? :D
That should have some go in it!
My 12v 2.5 can do third all day long! So that should have plenty of poke!
Loving the wheels too, same as what i have! except mine are 15's..
Should look badass
Fully done next week is the plan, dunno if I'll bring it to mondello on its first outing though, lot of cash to throw away when something breaks/falls off !
Might spin (trailer!) it down to Tullow instead though if it all works out .
Fully done next week is the plan, dunno if I'll bring it to mondello on its first outing though, lot of cash to throw away when something breaks/falls off !
Might spin (trailer!) it down to Tullow instead though if it all works out .
Mondello is april, cooooommmmeeee ooon!!!! :D:p
Might spin (trailer!) it down to Tullow instead though if it all works out .
Let me know if you are, i want to take my e30 for its first outing there to see if its going to blow up or not;)
ha cool yoke! get fuzz to bell me if yer goin streeto again linkn the flyovers :D
Right so, few updates from the last couple of days.
Since I got this complete set up from an E30 it was supposed to be a plug and play deal with the wiring, ended up being more like plug and smoke.
Turns out since mine doesn't have ABS I needed to cut that 12v supply wire from the engine loom or else it goes straight to earth through my body loom. So with some melted wires and a busted main engine relay replaced she started no bother, few !
Onward, needed to get an E36 gear selector, thanks to GEM once again for the advice and the lads down in AC car sales for the parts.
It was missing the selector rod so I shortened mine, ended up sleeving it since I prefer things not to break in the middle of a days fun
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0027.jpg
Got the wiring tidied up, made a new end for my throttle cable and started on fitting the rad. Before it went in I wanted to give it every chance of cooling this thing since Im running quite a small fan I pikey'd from the corolla. Decided to panel and duct the front valance area to keep as much air as possible heading through the rad, little over kill maybe but this thing needs to be up for abuse !
Some templates
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0029.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0030.jpg
N/S duct and modified rad mount
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0034.jpg
Rad set up complete ready to go in. Spal fan from the old corolla radiator set up and Z3 fan switch. This switch is dual stage and operates at a lower temp. Had to sit the fan off centre to avoid any contact with the water pump pulley.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0033.jpg
Realised I needed more parts in the form of a coolant reservoir, mine was part of the rad but I got the larger E30 6cyl rad with the engine so obviously wanted to use that.
Gem to the rescue once again, quick spin down to Wickla later and I had it in place, made a small bracket to hold it and you can see the heat shield in place for the filter also
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0035.jpg
Other than that I had the front part of the prop shaft shortened by 10cm, its on and the welded diff is back up there.
I also got a complete exhaust system as part of the deal, its a modified E36 system and fits pretty good.The rear section is ridiculously heavy though so might not be on there very long, Im feeling some sort of crazy boso shit back there instead !
Tekno Twinky
06-03-10, 22:48
Right so, few updates from the last couple of days.
Since I got this complete set up from an E30 it was supposed to be a plug and play deal with the wiring, ended up being more like plug and smoke.
Turns out since mine doesn't have ABS I needed to cut that 12v supply wire from the engine loom or else it goes straight to earth through my body loom. So with some melted wires and a busted main engine relay replaced she started no bother, few !
Onward, needed to get an E36 gear selector, thanks to GEM once again for the advice and the lads down in AC car sales for the parts.
It was missing the selector rod so I shortened mine, ended up sleeving it since I prefer things not to break in the middle of a days fun
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0027.jpg
Got the wiring tidied up, made a new end for my throttle cable and started on fitting the rad. Before it went in I wanted to give it every chance of cooling this thing since Im running quite a small fan I pikey'd from the corolla. Decided to panel and duct the front valance area to keep as much air as possible heading through the rad, little over kill maybe but this thing needs to be up for abuse !
Some templates
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0029.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0030.jpg
N/S duct and modified rad mount
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0034.jpg
Rad set up complete ready to go in. Spal fan from the old corolla radiator set up and Z3 fan switch. This switch is dual stage and operates at a lower temp. Had to sit the fan off centre to avoid any contact with the water pump pulley.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0033.jpg
Realised I needed more parts in the form of a coolant reservoir, mine was part of the rad but I got the larger E30 6cyl rad with the engine so obviously wanted to use that.
Gem to the rescue once again, quick spin down to Wickla later and I had it in place, made a small bracket to hold it and you can see the heat shield in place for the filter also
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0035.jpg
Other than that I had the front part of the prop shaft shortened by 10cm, its on and the welded diff is back up there.
I also got a complete exhaust system as part of the deal, its a modified E36 system and fits pretty good.The rear section is ridiculously heavy though so might not be on there very long, Im feeling some sort of crazy boso shit back there instead !
Love this kinda fab work the little things truely stand out to me! I need to invest in more tools!:)
Cool project eric,shud be good when she's done,loving the wheels too
nice car you gay!:)
Yeah stay down in Cork ye steamer !
Yeah stay down in Cork ye steamer !
that hurt man, you cut right to the core!!
With the engine bay pretty much done the fuel pump was next to be sorted.
Had a spare Walbro pump from the corolla that did the job with some different fittings, the pressure regulator for the old motor sat back here too so thats gone in the bin as well now
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0049.jpg
Suspension was top of the list this week, I would have loved to fit some coilovers but the budget just wouldn't stretch to it so a quick search around landed this lot at my door for half the price,
Jamex 60mm kit
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0043.jpg
Starting at the back, with the standard stuff removed I checked the wheel fitment,
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0041.jpg
Just catching on the inner lip, easily solved
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0042.jpg
On to the front end, I got the larger front struts and brakes from a 320 touring. Thanks to Gem once again, some boyo !!!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0044.jpg
Stripped and cleaned everything up, fitted the new inserts and springs.
You can also see the fixed camber plates I got a while ago for cheaps on the bay. Give you about 3 degrees more camber and should help with wheel fitmnet http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0045.jpg
Should have brakes and clutch bled tomorrow, if I get the few bits of body work done that are on the list it'll be ready for action, hopefully !
Hardly rock the dello on sunday?Loving this car BTW.
Hardly rock the dello on sunday?Loving this car BTW.
Nah dude, its just there but I've a few bits to get done on the FC for sunday and that gets priority :rolleyes:
Shame,Would have been nice to have it out! What a cool project!
Not often ye see someone taking a chance on a euro yoke,Love e30 325s myself
danmoorhead
12-03-10, 21:00
very cool lil build!!!! luv da banded steels!!! should look savage!!!
Got it down on the ground now, first thing to do was paint the chrome trim around the windows.
Bling has no place on this car
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0056.jpg
Had to improvise with some masking paper, they're good for something !
The handbrake needed sorting to disable the button and make it usable.
Super drifty handbrake magic screw
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0054.jpg
Made some mods to the front bumper area for more airflow, fitted the worst quality fiber glass 318is style splitter and took it down to Punchestown today since I was teaching at the Prodrift Academy .
It ran mint, managed a few laps of the Academy track and drove back home. Apart from needing another 2 gears with the diff thats in it Im well happy.
I'll get some pics tomorrow of the finished article !
sweet e30 project doin one with the boyfriend myself , the wheel are class looking :)
Feckin lovin this lad good work...!!
If you could find a LHD E36 scrapped somewhere the steering rack would make some difference...
Feckin lovin this lad good work...!!
If you could find a LHD E36 scrapped somewhere the steering rack would make some difference...
Nah Im not fitting power steering, I like the clean look of the engine with out the pump and it doesn't make much difference to me for messing in.
Im sure a few months down the line I'll have a pain in my ass with it though so I might keep a look out for one alright !
Nah Im not fitting power steering, I like the clean look of the engine with out the pump and it doesn't make much difference to me for messing in.
Im sure a few months down the line I'll have a pain in my ass with it though so I might keep a look out for one alright !
Well no power steering is the way to go in em anyway.. I ran my cossie powered E36 with no power steering and twas mint..Lovely feel off it. Just drained the rack and drove on!
Drift Allstars
23-03-10, 00:33
ha ha good read, good work eric
budget motors is the way forward
i think where all sick of spending stupid money on our race cars , which is a waste of time
A couple of pics of it more or less finished. I'd like to get the rear subframe down eventually, poly bush it and put adjustable toe and camber on but thats another days work .
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0060.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0062.jpg
Coming to a practice day near you ;)
Tekno Twinky
24-03-10, 00:31
fuck yes! i want it to chase me off the track:D
I give you a good solid 10/10 for the expansion bottle modifications! What do we say?“ Keep er country“
Finished product is sweeeeeeeeeeet, looking forward to seeing her out!!
thats class, man i love it, buuut it does need more low hahahah
looks sweet
those steelies are mint!
Administrator
24-03-10, 16:53
Nice oooooone Eric! Looking good! Does need some low and a few more scars and it'll be hard core
looks sweet eric ! Got to see this on the weekend out at punchestown !!!
Well able for it anyway ! ha ! Good work . ;)
thats class, man i love it, buuut it does need more low hahahah
It needs a sump guard first, then more low on the front for sure .
Smokey Bear
25-03-10, 00:43
Looks like serious budget project, I fuckin love it! screw in the handbrake is the shit in fairness...make me want a new project!
It needs a sump guard first, then more low on the front for sure .
sounds good man.... i look forward to seeing it get slammed..
It needs a sump guard first, then more low on the front for sure .
Yep you defo do, its a problem with e30's, the sump is as low as the sub frame, My sump has been burst many many times!
Yep you defo do, its a problem with e30's, the sump is as low as the sub frame, My sump has been burst many many times!
that reminds me hahah me and mick fitted the lowering springs to petes black piece a shit e30 and i drove it out the garage and down micks drive way and hoped the sump of the first little stone, hahhaha metal filler did the job!!
It needs a sump guard first, then more low on the front for sure .
ah here get them made up and get it low:) looks cool:cool:
danmoorhead
25-03-10, 23:09
looks deadly!!! a real street sleeper!! id say she sounds da bizz!!
Right O, been driving this for a while everyday and apart from the welder and manual steering its a great yoke !.
The rear subframe is about to fall out of it since the bushes went to shit after a day in Tullow, still a great day and the car loved it !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FYIpKiUYmg
Got a spare subframe and will be fitting solid bushes, toe and camber adjustment as well as strengthening the rear diff mount area.
Decided to get a sump guard on it this weekend though since I want to get it lower, got some 80mm springs to chuck in which should do the job nicely.
Made the sump guard from quite thin alloy chequered plate which isn't ideal but will do for now. I'll probably get a machine shop to copy it in something more sturdy eventually, maybe titanium or the like :rolleyes:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0114.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0116.jpg
So more lowness and a less vague and wandering rear end coming soon !
ha cool yoke fairplay horse !......ya still over in the same place wit keith ?
ha cool yoke fairplay horse !......ya still over in the same place wit keith ?
You mean is Keith still renting some space in my place ???
Nope they got rid of the track car so aren't there anymore.
You mean is Keith still renting some space in my place ???
Nope they got rid of the track car so aren't there anymore.
oh rite my bad ! didnt know havent been talkn to him in a bit ! .........car looks like a bita fun :)
chriskeogh
17-05-10, 18:54
I love this yoke shes mint! ha ha:D
With the sump guard on and tested, kind of, I got to fitting the 80mm springs I got my hands on. Fairly used to pulling this thing apart now,
Front spring comparison
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0121.jpg
And the rears :eek:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0120.jpg
I'll have to hold off on the Dukes of Hazzard maneuvers until I can find a way of keeping the rears in place when the arms droop but for now she's sitting pretty good.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0123-1.jpg
Hoping to have the rear end sorted for the next practice day which should help it skid with out the horrendous tramping its been doing lately. That and a pimp steering wheel will finish it off nicely !
Lookin real well man :cool:
gofaster_s13
27-05-10, 10:14
I'll have to hold off on the Dukes of Hazzard maneuvers until I can find a way of keeping the rears in place when the arms droop !
Do like the yanks do, weld an eye onto the trailing arm and another eye onto the subframe and use a loop of ratchet strap to stop the arm dropping too far or you could be totally ghetto and weld a length of chain between the trailing arm and subframe
Do like the yanks do, weld an eye onto the trailing arm and another eye onto the subframe and use a loop of ratchet strap to stop the arm dropping too far or you could be totally ghetto and weld a length of chain between the trailing arm and subframe
I did that with mine, and an other tramper e30 I had, I used old bits of seatbelts. But I did it on both sides instead of the middle.
If you do them nice and tight they become Anti-roll belts!!
I did that with mine, and an other tramper e30 I had, I used old bits of seatbelts. But I did it on both sides instead of the middle.
If you do them nice and tight they become Anti-roll belts!!
haha i did that on an old fester hot rod i had cut holes in the floor and 2 rachet straps around the cage damper adjustble right there!!!
Looking great Eric, nice work on her...
A couple of pics of it more or less finished. I'd like to get the rear subframe down eventually, poly bush it and put adjustable toe and camber on but thats another days work .
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0060.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b181/Sully01/The%20E30%20build/Image0062.jpg
Coming to a practice day near you ;)
i think i know that ally
is that beside dalymount (bohs pitch)
:cool:
Conor sr_20
27-05-10, 22:48
Nope pretty sure its in the lane at Dave Griffin Motors in Inchicore!:rolleyes:
your some man for nearly clippin the boys wit the boolard in the doorway
she a fat lookin e30 some tinkerin done fairplay due
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