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    The OKI E30






    Beep beep beep






    Find a spare subframe


    take it apart










    Get that junk outta there...





    hmm don't have wheel bearing tool at home. PERFECT!
















    more junk




    reinforce time







    toe all outta whack no problem















    grind your welds fool


    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    Damn steering rack leaking all over my carpet







    I see you


    YAAA





    you too


















    put all that stuff back


    HEY axles are done

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    What class are you building for?
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    Parts make you feel great










    Went with the milled hub






    And just like that
    POWDERCOAT








    straight from a model car kit




    insertion complete






    BAM







    Doesn't need much










    Started some rust prevention/repair













    HAHA wtf old axle?



    Used to sing on the highway
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa5SU2J2a-k[/ame]


    good axle condition
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC6pp3p2iBg[/ame]






    Quote Originally Posted by TOOLEAN View Post
    What class are you building for?
    Spec E30

    Gotta get the HPDE's out of the way first. After that it will be time to Cage and do a lot of chassis work.
    Last edited by Proctor750; 10-24-2011 at 09:01 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    And so it begins.

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    You are off to a great start, I am not to far away if you ever need anything. Got to caution you though, some of the stuff you are doing is not legal in se30. Make sure you read the rules before you weld anything.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    Gotta get that gas tank out cause the tabs that hold it ARE COMING OFF!!















    Steel brush that stuff get the brake lines out..







    No thanks


    heres the upstairs view





    welded and rubbered










    rebuild those calipers and put some paint on them that will melt off in 5 min




    bubble flare





















    MOre to do

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    Are you putting in the Late model fuel tank/pumps? HIGHLY recommended.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TOOLEAN View Post
    Are you putting in the Late model fuel tank/pumps? HIGHLY recommended.
    Hmm I've heard its better but not sure why? Theres nothing really wrong with external. Plus you have to have the late model tank which I think won't fit. Correct me if I am wrong I am ignorant on this one, but do help me understand what the benefits are.

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    Got the RSMs but can't use das boots anymore. Also need to get the correct bolt plates for a hardtop, they sent convertible halfies by accident.





    Got the new filler neck tube and lines






    Retainer clips







    Cut a little carpet out to do a small rust patch







    PIIIIISSSSSSSSS


    One thing at a time. Start with transmission tunnel into floor rust repair.























    More to come:
    Here is shop owner building kitty heaven



    And here is E60 M5 exhaust if you don't know what it looks like, they took 4 iron workers lunch boxes to make the mufflers.

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    Bought some supplies, wanted to see if the cheaper tube was any good vs the 3M seam sealer.



    Time to cut out a new section of floorboard that the tranny mount metal can weld to..



    Clean up the weld surfaces


    Drill holes to weld bottom metal to new floorboard metal.




    hammer time



    view from underneith




    Weld parameter and grind




    Spray and seam seal.






    The hole behind the accelerator has been welded









    So now on to the front corners behind the front wheels where the jack points are



    Cut jack point out






    Bend some metal









    Thats it for now.

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    Outside the shop: Me in black zach in white


    Monthly Meet







    brighten that up so you can see better

    See ya next week
    Last edited by Proctor750; 11-13-2011 at 09:49 PM.
    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    Update the fuel system or you won't be able to run longer events without fuel starvation, ask me how I know. :-/
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    Which style tank you have?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TOOLEAN View Post
    Update the fuel system or you won't be able to run longer events without fuel starvation, ask me how I know. :-/
    Yeah we are going to have to address that soon. I assume you had the old tank and had the issue then put the new tank in and problem solved? Need more input on this.
    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    Thanks AKG...


    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    Operation rust fix is coming to a close i think. then more fun stuff next week.


    left off with hole in each corner of floorboard where jack pads are.



    took this metal













    thats one












    Zachs welding is getting better.
    Pictures are fun, it looks like it happened fast. Actually that was a day.

    more next week....
    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    That's great work man. Thanks for all the pics. Keep them coming!
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    You get the idea,


    that, plus 2 final small holes needed to be welded.
    Then sprayed entire underside of car with heavy duty degreaser and power washed.

    not heavy enough and more duty. gonna need to let it sit over night and may need to brush or flapper
    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    power wash, scrub, power wash, scrub, seam seal.













    almost time to paint




    Filler neck painted



    floating?



    need to get

    Last edited by Proctor750; 12-12-2011 at 06:14 PM.
    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    updates?

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    Large break over. Back to work








    all seam seal and patch panels painted from before..







    20 degrees outside...








    More to come...
    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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    Fuel and brake lines need to go in, lots of looking at old brake lines and even messing with fuel feed and return, looked to be labeled wrong would not fit so had to swap.




    Brake line starting point under brake booster, without a lift... forget about it.




















    Order UP











    Bottom plates didnt sit flush, so after impacting they did...






    upon looking closely, there appears to be a bowing effect to the top of the bushing when torqued against the car... We opted out of the washers as they were thick enough to not allow the aluminum sleeves to enter the body.. The ground off part is typical to allow room to adjust the eccentrics.





    It looks like the bushing is sagging under the pressure..
























    Quote Originally Posted by MikeLenoch5 View Post
    Growing up, I thought Mercedes were superior to BMWs, because that's all my parents had and I didn't know that the E30 existed. Now I know the truth.
    Previous vehicles: (87' 528E 5spd) (Two 89' 750IL's)
    (E36 318is) (E34 535i) (E34 M5) (E36 M3) (Two 87' E30 vert) (E30 Touring)

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