E30 vert driftcar build...Motor swap, gussets, japanese crap, and overall stupidity

[ill roller]

stoked to see more bmw's drifting.

mine is undergoing the same process with the exception of a few parts.

did you go with a 1pc driveshaft?

Not sure yet, waiting until the motor/trans are in to make the measurements and decision.

Awesome! I dig the whole thing so far. Only thing I don't get is the speed hole design of the A pillars... any particular reason why that is better than just the tubes you'd normally have there? I've seen the speed hole design a lot though. If nothing else it looks cool

There's still a tube there like a normal cage. The thing you're talking about is a gusset, basically a metal plate that's welded to connect the cage to the frame of the car for added rigidity. The plates are then dimple died (the holes) to strengthen them.

[Gator]

yes

[C-Hutch]

Awesome! I dig the whole thing so far. Only thing I don't get is the speed hole design of the A pillars... any particular reason why that is better than just the tubes you'd normally have there? I've seen the speed hole design a lot though. If nothing else it looks cool

[Dutchy]

Intercooler is gonna be in the engine bay.

ah ok makes sense then.

[Jesus Christ]

stoked to see more bmw's drifting.

mine is undergoing the same process with the exception of a few parts.

did you go with a 1pc driveshaft?

[ill roller]

Intercooler is gonna be in the engine bay.

[Dutchy]

Not sure where you plan on running IC piping but you may wanna cut the holes for it pre-paint. I ran mine right behind the headlights going down through holes I cut on the flat part in front of the inner fender. Maybe you have different plans, but figured I'd give you a heads up

[ill roller]

The body shop has been super busy the last couple weeks, so the e30 didn't get any attention, but it's finally getting worked on, the bay is getting shaved as we speak.







Also got a really sweet birthday present from a buddy:



And it waits.

[MikeG]

very cool build

[ill roller]

How long has your car been there? I'm in every couple of days either to take care of some business or hang out... See you around.

[p4ddy]

awesome

[Nicg90]

my car is at tf works as we speak maybe they will say hi to each other. if your car makes it back from the body shop in time

[wchoy]

dude that wheel is so legit! reminds me of a clown...

[Oxer]

Is it illegal to street drive with one there?

Yeah dude, bolt in only, and even then it has to meet specific requirements...

Progress is looking amazing, I fkn love that wheel, if you ever decide to sell it, Ill buy it 100%

[ill roller]

Got in what's hopefully some of the last parts I'll need to buy for this pile of bajunk before the swap... BMW 2002 brake booster and CNC staging brake.



And had the real camera out, so I snapped a picture of the retard wheel.



Still waiting on the body shop at this point.