W201 v.2.0

[Exami]

Some of you might check this thread if there has been any updates. This is YOUR lucky day.. nooo just kidding nothing that special.

Ive been lazy, i've had some work with the other benz in order to pass yearly "TÜV" checkup. Also my other daily driver E46 330xd needs some work and soooo on..

Anyway here it goes.

Started with some choppin..

Bumber, radiator, intercooler test fitting..


Then fan fitted as well..


Its going to be tight fit if even possible. i might need to order new narrower fan or maybe 2 small ones.


And to endup the update with picture where it seems it almost looks like a car again :P

[herrakani]

Could the radiator come 1/2" or so more forward?

[Exami]

Could the radiator come 1/2" or so more forward?

it might, but in order todo that, intercooler needs some modifications as that would need to come up and forward as well.. now its about 0.5cm or something like that how much i need more room to fit them in there.. going to change engine mounts + gearbox mounts to solid ones so i dont need to worry about clearances while its runing.

[herrakani]

Solids are good, just make sure the IC pipes and exhaust got some flexjoints.

[Exami]

Solids are good, just make sure the IC pipes and exhaust got some flexjoints.

2.5" Pegasus clamps just cleared from customs and AN20 connectors ordered for radiator.. should be cool.

Also started designing bottom mount for IC and radiator..

[Exami]

Ok here is some progress on the front clip..


Couple weld shots, not a perfect Tigwelds yet but i think they will stick..


More of test fittings.

[Exami]

Hello hello, chassis modifications is almost done..
Cardan center support had to be moved... so..







Also got some brake calipers.. not sure if im going to use these or the ATE Version of the big 4pot calipers..


These are from W124 500E... Oem Brembos..

If everything goes according to plans chassis will get some paint on it in couple weeks.. after that new parts after new parts..

[Exami]

ECU: With wiring kit..


Here is my test tyre:




And here is how the rear inner fender looks.. well crappy photo.. but to give you idea how much more room i made there.. the fender will be glued to the "outer" fender. and all the necessary rust preventions will be applied..


Other than that...
Again things didnt go as planned.. painting on hold still.. but.. i got expansion tank for cooland + washer fluid tank...
Pics will explain the position..

[Exami]

So finally i got them 9" spal fans.. and got my self forced into going forward with the front end.. so just a set of pictures..
















Oh yea i also bought set of these:

[Teeson1111]

Keep up the good work man!
Like it when you don't use a potato to take pics haha

[herrakani]

Ha! I got the same calipers!
Everything looking proper, keep up the good work!

[Exami]

Neu parts!

[herrakani]

Cool!

[Exami]

Finally getting closer to painting the chassis...

Place for expansion tank + washer fuild tank.


Now these are ready. so no more modifications into engine bay...

Battery tray installed.


and made this device to move bare chassis around to get it painted.

each wheel is rated up to 250kg, so wont be a problem for the chassis..

[Exami]

Then back to starting line..







After clearing the chassis off the parts that was there for test fitting etc...





AND NOW ITS OFF TO PAINT!!!!!!

Enginebay, interrior and bottom of the chassis.