They told me E30s were played out

[Miroteknik]

That is weight balance front/rear Miro, look at the chart in the middle where the lit LED is

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[xxcody2130xx]

Last thing I did yesterday eve was put the car on the newly acquired car scales, keep in mind those are in KGs:

Dude, how is your e30 4000lbs without you in it?

[Fruttolo]

Rear Left make me think that wheel breaks loose first huh?

That is weight balance front/rear Miro, look at the chart in the middle where the lit LED is

[Miroteknik]

Rear Left make me think that wheel breaks loose first huh?

[gnmzl]

Thanks guys, I really like how it turned out too.
Recently it occurred to me - it's a panda/storm trooper look haha. Never intended that but I'll take it.
On the question of ITBs - they are not exactly illegal here. The MOT place wouldn't make a fuss out of it. If an officer of the law decides to check your engine compartment (very often they decide to) and suspect engine modifications, they have to call in a special unit to verify that. Which is a very PITA, so they do it only when they are sure you swapped the engine or added a turbo where it shouldn't belong.
Anyway, ITBs are planned for the foreseeable future, but not the DBilas unit. I like the RHD design and their results are very impressive on the dyno. I'de like to get small issues out of the way first though.

Speaking of small issues, before leaving for vacation with the GF, we went to a track day. Managed to knock off more than a second off my personal best time. However, when swapping back from track to street wheel/tire, the DS wheel rubbed against the back metal inner fender badly. Turned out, my powerflex LCA bushing turned 180 degrees, causing less caster and hence rubbing. Bummer, but couldn't fix it on the track, so I drove like that. Until last night. Swapped the LCA bushings for normal OEM ones - both wheels rub in the back of the fender while turning. Swapped in offset M3 LCA bushings. DS is better - no rubbing, but PS ribs like crazy while turning on the front of the inner fender. And I have the same issue as hinrichs did on his e36 m3 - DS wheels sticks further out from the fender lip although it has more camber. PS is tucked under the fender lip, has less caster and rubs the front plastic inner fender while turning left.
Hinrichs, if you are reading this, could you share with me - did you swap out the LCA bushings only, or the LCAs as well?


Now, some not so good news. After the track day, the engine developed a rattle, which sounds like a loose eccentric on one of the rockers, and started leaking oil from the valve cover gasket. So I get to adjust valve clearances over the weekend and use the opportunity to clean up the mess and put in a new gasket.

Also, while on the lift, I noticed why my engine was dancing around.



I'm sure I tightened everything up, but oh well. Put in a self locking nut this time instead of the OEM one.
Last thing I did yesterday eve was put the car on the newly acquired car scales, keep in mind those are in KGs:

[DawsonLiri]

I really dig this look!
Veryy good my friend, very good

[samulis]

Well, that was a long read. Like your style of writing. Have to rise my hat, I would've had enough long ago and bought mint e30 to get over.
M Tech 1 with chrome bumpers is best version of e30's.

I've had similar moments, I got my MS2PNP build by incompetent builder. Had constant 12v on injectors and coils. Freshly installed ITB's were over flowing fuel and coils were dead in 5-10 seconds after turning ignition on, just wondered why I smelled fuel.
We used to have almost as dragonian laws of building cars, thank god it got review'd.
So, are the laws such that you cant have Dbilas ITB's? Would suit the NA build and they just sound pure glory. And even if illegal, they are quick to swap for MOT time.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvzSvluBOc0/

[gnmzl]

Here's another crappy pic, where you could KIND OF see the tires. Which in case you are interested are 205/50/16 in the front and 225/45/16 in the back. Not stanceboy sizes, but I wanted a meatier look.

[gnmzl]

That's a good bit of work for an afternoon, but I know how it flies when the excitement hits. Car came out excellent. Looking forward to better pics lol

Thank you! Yes, time flew by and some small setbacks didn't help either, everyone on here has had similar experiences.

In for pics in which I can actually see the tyres too

Caster was hot adjustable on e30s if I recall right, give it a look as you may have some bent support

You are correct, caster is not adjustable, unless you have a special type of camber plate (which I don't). Yesterday I inspected the lower control arm bushings - in perfect order and perfectly aligned. Didn't have time to measure the control arm itself, which is the main suspect for now. Thinking it got bent from all the tow bed journeys and dyno sessions - everyone ties the car down by the control arm. Long shot, but easily fixable if it's that. We'll see when I get back from vacation.


I am also looking forward to better pics! I promise the tire will be visible lol
Looking into having a semi professional shoot with a buddy

[Fruttolo]

In for pics in which I can actually see the tyres too

Caster was hot adjustable on e30s if I recall right, give it a look as you may have some bent support

[Miroteknik]

That's a good bit of work for an afternoon, but I know how it flies when the excitement hits. Car came out excellent. Looking forward to better pics lol

[gnmzl]

Thanks!
Happy to report, my new tires came in yesterday, and I didn't waste any time. Tires were mounted, wheels were fitted, fender lips were rolled. Bad pictures of great results:




Now I have a rubbing issue - front right rubs the plastic lower well liner on a left turn. Found out the right wheel has way more castor than the left one. Car drives great, no pulling whatsoever. Looked at old photos - it has been like that before the alignment. Shouldn't the guy have caught that?
Anyway, will look into it, cause it was late yesterday and I was tired.

[Miroteknik]

I miss drives with friends

Nice group.

[Fruttolo]

I love it, last pic is cool af

[gnmzl]

Some pictures from last weekend. Went for a drive with some friends.





As evident, car is on some temp 15 inch wheels. Hoping to change that soon.