should be a fun project.
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Originally posted by Morbid View PostSounds great. I've been contemplating selling my m3 to get something cheaper to turbo, but you've inspired me :-D.
There's actually a 1600 AA s/c kit on craigslist I'm thinking about picking up, but I'm not sure about that yet.
Originally posted by the dingo View Postshould be a fun project.
Thank you sir.
Originally posted by Atlantian View PostWow, that is sick. How much did you originally pick the car up for?
And I'm interested in a custom shift boot, how did you make yours?
I actually took my stock ratty boot and wrapped it in the material I wanted. MUCH easier than making it 1 off.
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^You got it man!
So it's been a rough week for the ///M.
We had a an ice storm down here, and I was stuck at work until 11PM.
The streets were nice and frozen as I left work. 255 summer tires don't cut it
Well I pretty much knew I was going to go off-roading at one point on my way home so I did 10pmh the whole way.
Well, I was preparing for a downhill and let off the throttle, and the engine brake spun me out.
No damage as I was doing maybe 5mph as I slid in the ditch.
A quick shot of the roads:
Check out the carnage further down the hill!
Anyways, after that episode, my sister backs into my car and smashes in the grill and breaks my new grill surrounds.
So a new nose panel and OEM chrome grills will be here soon.
Here is how the car sits now:
Got these in the mail today:
Corners will be installed along with new headlights. OEM looks best on cosmos IMO.
Car is dirty, but it's freezing outside!
Before:
During:
After:
Light output is a lot better, and it's nice to see some contrast.
Until next time
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If you would've asked me what a wastegate is 6 months ago, I would've had no idea! Just do a lot of research!
The badge came on the car. I think I like it a bit better than the e36 m3 badge.
BTW, those recent pics of your car really sealed the deal for ambers. Perfect!
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Originally posted by mpower5266 View PostYou should have let me know you needed the lights, I have a whole set off my m3 that I totaled. I would have given them to ya.
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Originally posted by Logan View PostWhat! I never even knew you had a m3 actually. I knew ya from the e38 days I suppose. Do you happen to have the headlights?
My old baby.
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Originally posted by Logan View PostIf you would've asked me what a wastegate is 6 months ago, I would've had no idea! Just do a lot of research!
The badge came on the car. I think I like it a bit better than the e36 m3 badge.
BTW, those recent pics of your car really sealed the deal for ambers. Perfect!
HA! I guess I just need to start piecing together turbo parts. Sorry If you already posted it, but what are you going to do for a tune? It always seems like a brick wall when I start thinking about custom turbo builds...-Nick
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Originally posted by BeemerBuyer View PostThanks.
HA! I guess I just need to start piecing together turbo parts. Sorry If you already posted it, but what are you going to do for a tune? It always seems like a brick wall when I start thinking about custom turbo builds...
My car is a 95, so I get the advantage of a chip tune. I traded some wheels for the tune.
The tune is setup for:
draw through MAF
60lb injectors
stock compression
803 MAF
The guy I got the tune from made 470whp on a stock motor.
Not going for that, but we will see
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